Wendell Phillips High School

"Black History is about fighting for FREEDOM and OPPORTUNITY. I work hard, have all A's and B's, and plan to use my freedom to chase my dreams." - Desean L (Sophomore) @auslchicago @chipubschools

"It is an HONOR to be Black. Our people have shown tremendous RESILIENCE and PERSEVERANCE. I expect to show the same qualities as I prepare for college and a successful life" - Myrikal J. (Sophomore) @AUSLChicago @ChiPubSchools @TheFundChicago

@possefoundation identifies and supports a diverse group of students for their leadership and academic potential. We're fortunate to have 5 of our students qualify as semifinalists! @ChiPubSchools @chicagosmayor @AUSLChicago @TheFundChicago @cps__face

Hello Wildcat Family! Meet Jaaliyah, a senior who tells us what makes Phillips special. @AUSLChicago @TheFundChicago @ChiPubSchools @cps__face

Those are some familiar faces in this story... Thank you @TheFundChicago!

Ms. Jackson (Deputy Chief of AUSL) visited Phillips today. We were able to see students engage in SEL or Goal Setting activities in all of the rooms that we visited. Great work is happening at Phillips! @AUSLChicago @ChiPubSchools @TheFundChicago

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WPAHS - Staff of 2022. Our entire staff has done more than anyone could have asked for since COVID-19 outbreak. Finally, we are eager to welcome kids back into our classrooms, to rebuild our school community, and to help close the learning gap. This is our "Year of Opportunity"!

Is your student ready for back to school? Make sure they're up to date on all required immunizations and have received the COVID vaccine (12y+) Let's make this a safe school year! Find more information and how to get vaccinated at bddy.me/3Dr51JW

Thanks to Ms. Spaulding and our LSC for putting together an awesome Back To School Extravaganza! Thanks to our teachers for volunteering, and our parents and students for making this event so successful!! @ChiPubSchools @AUSLChicago @cps__face

Day# 2 with the best staff in Chicago! We are ready to make the most of this "Year of Opportunity". @AUSLChicago @ChiPubSchools

Phillips Students and Families, We're hosting a "Back to School Extravaganza" at Anderson Park behind the school on THURSDAY - AUGUST 26 - FROM 3-7PM. *** Admissions limited to Phillips Students and Families** @ChiPubSchools @AUSLChicago

Still need a vaccination? These 3 sites are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. their respective days. Appointments are not required. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to get their shot. No ID or insurance is required. The vaccinations are free.

Day#3 was a PACKED house for Freshmen registration! Thanks to all the staff, parents, and students for making our 3-day registration event such a success! @chipubschools @AUSLChicago

Day#2 of registration was another successful day... we registered another 100+ students! It's been wonderful seeing our sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Can't wait to meet our freshmen on Day#3! @ChiPubSchools

Day#1 of Registration was a BIG success! 100+ students registered and got a feel for what it's like being back in the building! @ChiPubSchools

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