Noble Blog
How We’re Returning Back to Schools Safely
In just about two weeks, Noble students and staff will be back on campus, starting off the new school year on September 3. Here’s the latest update to our comprehensive plan to return back to schools safely in the midst of COVID-19: MASKSFace masks must be worn over...
Latinx Heritage Month 2021 Diálogo
For this Latinx Heritage Month, we hosted a diálogo with some of our Noble community members and asked: What does it mean to be Latinx at Noble, in Chicago, and in the U.S. at large? Hear from four Noble staff and alumni as they discuss what it means to them to be...
Hansberry College Prep Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month
This is part of a series of blogs from Noble campus representatives to give a deeper look at campus life. At Hansberry College Prep this month, Latin music played throughout the halls, tacos and nachos were served at lunch, and the building buzzed with excitement as...
“Bringing You In”: A Noble Teacher’s Reflection on National Coming Out Day
By M. Dev Childs, Learning Specialist, Pritzker College Prep Hello, my name is MC (M. Childs) and I am a Learning Specialist at Pritzker College Prep. I have been out as a queer person for six years now, and within the last year, I came out as nonbinary. My pronouns...
A Note From Our CEO: Reflecting on the First Month of School
Dear Noble, It has been a little over a month since we reopened our doors to a new school year. I have had a range of emotions these past few weeks, from hope and inspiration to moments of sadness and heartbreak. Like many of you, this summer, I was full of so much...
The Story Behind Our Logo
You might have seen Noble Schools’ new logo around Chicago on billboards, masks, and t-shirts. Now, we’re telling the story behind it, who was part of creating the logo, and what it took to make it come to life. This fresh new look reflects the way we are changing --...
UIC College Prep Throws First Day of School Block Party
This is part of a series of blogs from Noble campus representatives to give a deeper look at campus life. UIC College Prep celebrated the first week of school with a block party. Students, families and staff gathered to enjoy fun games, music, and of course food!-...
First Day of School Highlights 2021-2022
Noble students masked up and headed into the buildings Sept. 3 for their first day of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Energy soared as students saw their friends and teachers face-to-face after a long time apart. Giant Jenga towers, dunk tanks filled...
Noble in the News: Gary Comer College Prep Teacher on Educational Progress During Pandemic
Photo by Alyce HensonJamelle Williams, a 9th-grade math teacher at Gary Comer College Prep, was recently featured in Crain’s Chicago Business discussing how the pandemic has affected students’ educational progress.Hear from Williams on his biggest gains and losses...
Our Teachers and Staff Are #ReadyToReturn
Staff and teachers across Noble Schools are pumped to get back to in-person learning and interact with their students face-to-face again. They’re not only ready to welcome students back safely (check out our Health and Safety plan), but they’re ready and excited to...
Free Lunches for All Noble Students #ReadytoReturn
Students, forget about waiting in that long cafeteria line to swipe your ID and get your food. Parents and guardians, don't worry anymore about filling out that form to get your student on free or reduced lunch. Because starting this school year, all Noble Schools...