It’s Back-to-School Time in Beverly/Morgan Park
BAPA staff reports As August arrives, with it comes the start of the 2025-2026 school year. And as is the case this time every year, Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood schools are planning some fun ways to bring in the new year. First Day of School For all Chicago Public Schools, the first day of school will […]
Student Exhibit Takes Deep Look at History’s Rights and Responsibilities
By Grace Kuikman Villager Contributor It’s not uncommon for kids to sigh, “boring” when the subject of history arises. But for the 28 students whose National History Day exhibits are on display now through Aug. 31 at Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave., words like “compelling,” “fascinating” and “enlightening” are much more likely to […]
Sutherland Student Recognized for Stock Market Prowess
BAPA staff reports Myrtis Winter’s winning essay in the SIFMA Foundation’s InvestWrite competition emphasized the value of building financial stability through informed investing. The Sutherland Elementary School fifth grader and Beverly/Morgan Park resident is planting the seeds for a financially secure future. Her thoughtful, long-term investment plan earned a prestigious first in Illinois and 10th […]
Go Fish Village Holds Competition for Young Entrepreneurs at Kellogg Elementary School
By Brian Marchetti Every successful venture begins with the spark of an idea. Entrepreneurs see a need and create innovative ways to address those challenges. Those innovations can lead to careers, generational wealth and world changing companies, but those ideas need business plans. A Beverly/Morgan Park business owner has created a competition where junior high […]
Restorative Justice Taught to 7th Graders at Kellogg Elementary School
Attorney Tom Hogan says peace circle approach can “solve a lot of problems” before they head to the courthouse. By Tim Moran The exact same physical incident can result in very different outcomes when looked at in the form of the traditional American justice system and that of a peace circle. That’s what Tom Hogan, […]
Restorative Justice Taught to 7th Graders at Kellogg Elementary School
Attorney Tom Hogan says peace circle approach can “solve a lot of problems” before they head to the courthouse. By Tim Moran The exact same physical incident can result in very different outcomes when looked at in the form of the traditional American justice system and that of a peace circle. That’s what Tom Hogan, […]
Q&A With Becca Blue, President of the Sutherland Foundation
By Tina Jenkins Bell On a somewhat sunny February morning, I met Becca Blue at Afro Joe’s to talk about the Sutherland Foundation, an autonomous fundraising arm that raises money to cover Sutherland Elementary School’s capital needs, partially easing the school’s the dependence on the somewhat slow response of a larger bureaucracy. Blue bounces with […]
Education Column
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Can you believe it is May already? May with its good weather, increased outside activities, and field trips. May with its proms, graduations (for some schools), awards ceremonies, and what else? Teachers’ Appreciation Week celebrations, May 8 to 12! In whatever way the month of May manifests […]
Students and Seniors Show Love to Vets
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Last month, an intergenerational crew comprised of St. Cajetan School 7th and 8th graders, Smith Village residents, and 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea joined ranks to create Valentine keepsakes to brighten the lives of 45 veteran participants in Rush University Medical Center’s Road Home program. “We look at […]
March School Update
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Our schools mirror the communities they serve. So, in the Beverly Morgan Park, where education, families, faith, and service are high priorities, you can best believe that our schools, Catholic, public, or private, manifest these values in their missions as well. Keep reading… Valentines for Community Valentine’s Day […]