Pickard is now accepting general education students who are 3 years old into our Pre-K program. Click Here to enroll.
Pickard esta aceptando estudiantes de 3 años para el programa de educacion general de Pre-K. Haga Clic Aqui para inscribirse.

Pickard at a Glance

Pickard Elementary is the #2 school in Network 7 for Reading and Math on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Our scores stand next to the network's selective enrollment school, making us a top choice for families in Pilsen and Little Village. We offer core classes and specialized classes like Design, Library, World Language, and Visual Art. Our middle schoolers (6th–8th) benefit from a rigorous IB Middle Years Program ​and with a wide array of competitive sports and after-school clubs, Pickard is where excellence meets community. Enroll in person at our main office today!

Grades

PreK - 8th

Student/Teacher Ratio

15:1

Technology

1:1

Enrollment

280+

Drop-off: 7:25am

Bell Schedule: 7:30am - 2:30pm

After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

*Review After School Programming HERE.
*Boys and Girls Club Partnership provides after school enrichment year round from 2:30pm - 6:30pm, Enroll Here. 

First day of school is August 24
PreK First Day is August 25th

Important Announcements

26/27 School Year Information

Supply Lists 26/27

​26/27 Kindergarten Enrollment

Local School Council Announcements

What's Happening @ Pickard

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2025-2026 Health and School Forms 
English & Spanish

To find more information, please go to cps.edu/oshw,
email us at [email protected], or call the Healthy CPS Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437).

​Taking the time to care for ourselves helps us recharge and process emotions. We encourage you to use these resources to support not only your own mental health but also the well-being of your students and your families. 

To learn more about all the services that the CPS’ Office of Student Health and Wellness can offer, please visit cps.edu/oshw or call the Healthy CPS Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437). Families enrolled in Medicaid can also reach out directly to their MCO (Managed Care Organization) to learn more about available mental health resources.

Dedicar tiempo a cuidarnos nos ayuda a recargar energías y a procesar las emociones. Los animamos a utilizar estos recursos para apoyar no solo su propia salud mental, sino también el bienestar de sus estudiantes y familias.

Para obtener más información sobre todos los servicios que ofrece la Oficina de Salud y Bienestar Estudiantil de CPS, visite cps.edu/oshw o llame a la línea directa de Healthy CPS al (773) 553-KIDS (5437). Las familias inscritas en Medicaid también pueden comunicarse directamente con su MCO (Organización de Atención Administrada) para obtener más información sobre los recursos de salud mental disponibles.

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