First day of faculty brings pleasure and nerves for CPS college students, dad and mom

CHICAGO – The primary day of highschool is thrilling in several methods for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

At Walter Payton School Prep, they made the primary day a particular celebration.

Upbeat music performed exterior, whereas school and workers cheered on CPS excessive schoolers arriving for the primary day of the 2025-26 public faculty yr. Employees need them to really feel welcomed into the group.

Dad and mom escorted their teenagers, then tried to steal a primary day of faculty image. Some have been extra keen than others.

What they’re saying:

Ilona Carlos mentioned her senior, “had no alternative. It’s going to occur whether or not you need me to do it or not.”

Shang Xue mentioned her freshman was desirous to get the day began. 

“He went in like, ‘I’m gonna be gone,'” Xue mentioned.

Seniors are feeling assured this yr. 

“Feeling actually excited, glad to have my closing yr, be with all my pals, I miss everybody,” Camille Kejo mentioned.

College students discovered their means by safety, and to class the place studying started instantly, which additionally eases first-day jitters.

“It’s pure to be nervous, it’s a brand new area, new place, new academics, and faces. We’re gonna take nice care of them. We wish dad and mom to know any time you begin one thing new there’s gonna be nervousness there and that’s simply advantageous,” Principal, Dr. Fareeda Shabazz-Anderson mentioned.

CPS launched an announcement saying the district can also be dedicated to connecting college students to careers and trades for jobs after they depart CPS.