North Lawndale College Prep High School

Join us for our 3rd annual Peace Summit! Register: https://lnkd.in/gKz9xxyj

Congratulations to Whittney Smith, NLCP Class of 2006, for being named a 2024 Notable Black Leader by Crain's Chicago Business! Whittney currently serves as the Deputy Director and Counsel for Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC), where she oversees a million-dollar revolving fund dedicated to redeveloping vacant property and increasing homeownership in North Lawndale. She is also leading an initiative to boost small business ownership through cooperative models in the area. Whittney’s academic journey began at North Lawndale College Prep High School, where she earned the Posse Leadership Award, continuing to Carleton College for her B.A. in International Relations, and then earning a J.D. and Master’s of Public Policy at American University, Washington College of Law. Her lifelong commitment to community and economic development work reflects her belief that addressing generational poverty in Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods can lead to a stronger city for everyone. 💼🏘️ Let’s celebrate Whittney’s impactful work and leadership! 🎉 #Leadership #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #AffordableHousing #BlackLeaders #ChicagoLeaders #NLCPAlumni #CrainsNotables

Community Spotlight: Farm on Ogden Market Just steps away from our Christiana Campus, the Farm on Ogden Market is a fantastic local resource offering fresh and affordable fruits, vegetables, and more! 🌽🍓 We’re excited to share that the market has new extended hours: - Tuesday-Friday: 11am-6pm - Saturday: 9am-3pm With LINK accepted, the market makes it easy for everyone in the community to access healthy, fresh produce. Supporting local farmers and eating fresh has never been more convenient! Stop by and see what’s fresh this week! 🌱🛒 #FarmOnOgden #CommunityMarket #SupportLocal #FreshProduce #HealthyLiving #ChristianaCampus #LINKAccepted

North Lawndale College Prep is actively hiring for Special Education and Math teacher positions, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for select hired candidates! At NLCP, we believe in empowering our staff to become transformational leaders, and we offer extensive opportunities for professional growth. Through ongoing professional development and targeted programming, our teachers can hone their skills and advance their careers in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making an impact in education and shaping the future, consider joining the NLCP team. Apply today on our website! #HiringNow #EducationCareers #TeachingOpportunities #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpecialEducation #MathTeacher #LeadershipInEducation #JoinOurTeam

Meet Tazerick Covington (#22), North Lawndale College Prep’s standout freshman football player! 🏈 After watching his brother Tavarius play last season, Tazerick has quickly made a name for himself as a featured part of the Phoenix’s offense. Head coach Reggie Collins shared, “From the first time we saw him in practice, we knew he was something special.” Learn more about how Tazerick recently led NLCP to victory in this Chicago Sun-Times article: https://lnkd.in/gQWG34iR #YouthSports #Leadership #NLCPFootball #ChicagoAthletics #RisingStar #NLCP #NorthLawndale #TazerickCovington

This fall marks a significant transition for Chicago Public Schools, as the city moves towards having its first-ever elected school board. Until now, Chicago has been the only district in Illinois without an elected board. From now until 2026, a "hybrid" model will be in place, with the Mayor appointing over half of the seats. Supporters believe that an elected board will bring more democracy and community involvement to CPS, improving decision-making for the benefit of students and families. Learn more about this historic change in the article by WBEZ: https://lnkd.in/g2f9x3xs #ChicagoEducation #Governance #ElectedBoard #CommunityInvolvement #StudentSuccess #EducationReform #Charterschool

Are you an NLCP alum or know someone who is? We want to highlight the incredible paths our alumni have taken! NLCP is proud of our alumni and eager to showcase the great work they’re doing in their careers and communities. If you’d like to be featured on our social media, please send Katie Hogan an email at khogan@nlcphs.org with the following: - A photo from your time in high school, college, or your career - Your graduation year from NLCP and college - How NLCP helped prepare you for your future - What you’re doing now We look forward to celebrating your success! 🎓 #AlumniSpotlight #CareerSuccess #EducationMatters #NLCPCommunity #NLCP #northlawndale

We are thrilled to highlight our ongoing partnership with Books Over Balls (BOB), a non-profit organization that leverages basketball as a platform to equip Chicago youth with life skills and academic support. At NLCP, we believe in creating impactful partnerships that foster growth and positive change in the lives of young people. #Partnership #YouthDevelopment #EducationMatters #CommunitySupport #PositiveChange #ChicagoNonProfit #NLCP #northlawndale

We are pleased to share that this past week, our seniors engaged with representatives from numerous colleges and universities across the country, including institutions like Augustana and Loyola. We hope this valuable experience assists them in their application process and final decision-making. Supporting our students in their journey toward higher education remains our top priority, and we look forward to providing similar experiences for our scholars throughout the year.

🌟 Alumni Highlight: Noeisha Washington Noeisha’s favorite part of NLCP was the summer internship opportunities that engaged her interest in college. During her time at NLCP, she overcame her fear of public speaking and found a love for writing. She also found her voice and learned about women’s empowerment. 💪 She’s grateful for the college prep education she received at NLCP, especially when it came to AP classes, reading, and writing. Noeisha continues to further her education and now holds her MSW and LSW, She’s also pursuing her CADC at Loyola and is a certified domestic violence counselor! Her advice for students? Set goals, utilize all the resources, and practice self-care. ✨ We’re so proud of alumni like Noeisha! #NLCPAlumni #SuccessStory #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthAdvocate #GoalSetting #socialwork #amazing #loyola #chicago