JOSIAH L. PICKARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Changing the World

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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 non-selective enrollment school in Network 7 for Reading and Math on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). This makes Pickard 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 to Teacher Ratio

15:1

Technology

1:1

Enrollment

270+

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. 
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Important Announcements

26/27 School Year Information

Supply Lists 26/27
2026/2027 Health & School Forms English & Spanish

QR Code for  student fees

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26/27 Pickard fall sports

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7th & 8th Boys Soccer
First three games are @ Farragut HS - 2345 S Christiana Ave
  • Game #1 - 09/19/26 - Pickard vs. Jungman @ 2:00pm
  • Game #2 - 09/26/26 - Pickard vs. Walsh @ 3:00pm
  • Game #3 - 10/03/26 - Pickard vs. Whittier @ 2:00pm
  • Game #4 - 10/10/26 - Pickard vs. Ruiz @ 10:00am
  • Game #5 - 10/17/26 - Pickard vs. Finkl @ 12:00pm
  • ​Game #6 - 10/24/26 - Pickard vs. Orozco @ 12:00pm

IMPORTANT: Dates, times, and locations can change! Please use the link below to view live schedule changes that CPS makes. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to navigate to Network 7 schools (N7) where you will find Pickard.

7th - 8th Boys Soccer - Live Schedule 
5th - 8th girls volleyball
Click on the link below to view schedules for 5th & 6th or 7th & 8th grade volleyball. Use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to view schools playing in Network 7 (N7) there you will find Pickard, the date, the location, and who we play against. 

5th - 8th Girls Volleyball - Live Schedule

OST After School Clubs
Start September 28

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Local School Council Announcements

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What's Happening @ Pickard


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Pickard Elementary School
Bell: ​7:30am - 2:30pm
Phone: (773) 535-7280
2301 West 21st Pl
Chicago, IL. 60608
Fax: (773) 535-7199


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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Principal's Message
    • Mission & Vision
    • Teachers & Staff
    • Community Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Families
    • Students >
      • Dress Code
      • Student Portal
      • CPS Databases
      • CPS Lunch Menu
    • Parents >
      • Supply Lists
      • Absence
      • Parent Portal
      • GoCPS
      • Local School Council (LSC)
      • Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) & Title I Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
    • Parent Student Handbook
    • Health & Wellness
    • Virtual Tours
    • After School
  • Admissions
  • IB MYP Program