Far South CAC

02/22/2026

This event is going on right now come out. Get free blood pressure screenings. Learn more about heart health. is the opportunity to gain a lot of new information new resources. Get here this event will be going on until 3 PM. The location is in the graphic. Hope to see y’all there 

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

Congratulations to the Corliss Cheer Team for their outstanding achievement in securing 1st place at Saturday’s competition in Little Village H.S! This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork displayed by each member of the squad. A special shoutout to Coach Joquana for her exceptional leadership and guidance throughout the season. Your commitment and passion have undoubtedly inspired the team to reach new heights. Celebrate this well-deserved victory

01/22/2026

Stay warm everyone!

01/20/2026

High School Seniors! Apply today!

🎓 Calling all Illinois high school seniors! The Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship is awarding seven scholarships of $2,000 to help students continue their education. Apply by March 2, 2026: https://api.ripl.com/s/2hahxn

01/20/2026

LSC CANDIDATE APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - UNTIL JAN 27th 3:00 PM

The deadline for Local School Council (LSC) Nomination forms has been officially extended. The new submission deadline is Tuesday, January 27th, at 3:00 PM. As a reminder, all candidates must present two forms of identification for verification after completing their nomination packets. The school-based election coordinators and the LSC Relations Office (2651 West Washington, Chicago, IL) are prepared to verify these documents and send confirmation emails to candidates that their identification has been reviewed.

Nomination packets and further instructions can be accessed via the links below:

LSC Election Website: https://www.cps.edu/about/local-school-councils/lsc-elections/

Adult Nomination Forms (COMPLETE ONLINE): https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/086ba690f8b3c1c393f0cc269b5eb122

Student Nomination Forms (PAPER) : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXdQFmK-K4HifEMd1fL2X0_TucBNamjg/view?usp=drive_link

01/20/2026

Is your child struggling in school? Understanding the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan could be life-changing for their education. Join in this Workshop sponsored by the CPS Office for Students with Disabilities

01/20/2026

Great Opportunity for HS Students! Good job Olive-Harvey College

CHICAGO — Olive-Harvey College announced Tuesday a new barbering program to provide college credit to CPS students. Students enrolled in CPS’ Early College program can earn an associates degr…

01/20/2026

Join the Far South Community Action Council (FSCAC) and the Academy for Local Leadership – Chicago for an interactive 3-session workshop series designed to help parents, educators, and community members understand Chicago’s fully elected Board of Education and how local voices shape student outcomes.

📅 Session 1: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Held in place of our regular FSCAC monthly meeting

You’ll learn:
✔️ How the CPS Board makes decisions
✔️ The difference between governance and management
✔️ How community input and data drive real change

👥 Who should attend?
Parents, educators, LSC members, community residents, faith leaders, and education advocates across the Far South Side.

🔗 Reserve your seat:
Scan the QR code or visit www.FarSouthCAC.org

Let’s make sure our community has a seat at the table.
Please share with someone who should be in the room.

01/19/2026

Applications for LSC are due at 3pm tomorrow!!