Catalyst Maria High School Senior Kayla C. was highlighted in the Chicago Tribune! Kayla was selected by Catalyst partner Illinois Network of Charter Schools from thousands of deserving students because she earned the most scholarship money of Catalyst Maria's 2015 graduating class. Kayla will be attending University of Illinois Springfield next year- great work Kayla!
The Ravinia sponsored Circle Rockets Jazz Orchestra played at Ravinia Saturday evening! This performance preceded a special tribute to Ramsey Lewis and Frank Sinatra at the Highland Park venue! Check out the picture of their performance below!
Catalyst Maria was honored to host Illinois State Representative Andre Thapedi today! Representative Thapedi visited Catalyst Maria Project Lead The Way STEM classrooms, as well as Catalyst partner Maria Kaupas Center. Many thanks to Ms. Lopez for coordinating this visit- she is pictured below with Rep. Thapedi, CM parent Ms. Shields, an awesome scholar and Elementary Principal Mrs. Williams below!
Catalyst is a proud partner of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools' (INCS') Charters Achieve May campaign aims to celebrate the charter sector and its many achievements during the month of May! Use the image below to connect to the Charters Achieve webpage and hear the inspiring work of Catalyst and other charters contributions to improving public education in Illinois!
Catalyst is grateful for generous support through two corporate stakeholders- Northrup Grumman funded a STEM proposal by CCR Project Lead The Way teacher Mrs. Carlos and Catalyst Maria was the recipient of a Darden Restaurant Community Grant (specifically from a local Olive Garden)! Congratulations to these school communities and thank you to our corporate supporters!