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Dear Noble Community,
I’m still in awe of the incredible Noble25 Gala last week. What an unforgettable night! Thank you for making it special as we celebrated 25 years of impact with our friends and supporters, honoring parents, alumni, and college partners, all while dancing the night away. Thanks to the generosity of those in attendance, we raised over $130,000 for the Last Dollar Scholarship Fund, a scholarship unique to Noble that was created to cover the “last dollar” of expenses our alumni incur to maintain their enrollment and success in college. Since its inception, Noble has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 2,500 Noble alumni. The money we raised at the Gala ensures we can continue to sponsor and uplift our alumni again this year.
Next week, the celebration continues with one of the most meaningful moments of the year, Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s our chance to honor the heart and soul of our school communities: our teachers.
Long before I became CEO, I started as a US Empowered teacher and advisor, and that experience continues to shape me as a leader. I know firsthand the love, resilience, creativity, and commitment it takes to show up for students each and every day. The work of our Noble teachers changes lives, and I’m incredibly grateful for all they do.
Throughout the week, we’ll be showering our teachers with gratitude. Follow along with us on social media as we share shoutouts for our teachers from our community. If you see a teacher next week, please take a moment to thank them. To every Noble teacher, thank you for helping our students reach their highest dreams and aspirations. We appreciate you.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Much Love,
Brenda
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"THE JOY IS OURS" HANSBERRY DANCE SHOWCASE
Come out and support the students of Hansberry College Prep as they present The Joy is Ours — a special dance showcase that celebrates both joy and cultural pride. 💃 Our students have been working hard in the IB Dance program, building their skills in technique, exploring dance history, and developing their own stories through movement.
Join us for an evening filled with energy, talent, and inspiration as these young dancers share their hard work and creativity.
Click here for tickets — we hope to see you there!
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DIVERSE LEADERS FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
The Diverse Leaders Fellowship is Noble’s longest-running talent pathway, having nurtured a village of over 150 fellows and mentors. The Diverse Leaders Fellowship continues to build upon our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion specifically in its design to identify Noble’s emerging, intersectional leaders of color, invest in their development and strengthen the educational leadership pipeline within Noble, Chicago, and beyond.
The Diverse Leaders Fellowship is built to create participant opportunities based on the DLF Core Values of Connection, Visibility, Learning, and Authenticity. We believe staff at all levels of the organization should reflect our students and communities. To find more comprehensive information about the Diverse Leaders Fellowship, please click HERE.
Applications are due on Monday, May 26th, 2025.
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AANHPI COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
May is AANHPI Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating by highlighting the cultures and experiences of our AANHPI community! If you’d like to be part of this celebration — or know someone whose story should be shared — please fill out [this form] or pass it along.
Stay tuned to our socials @benobleschools and follow Noble Schools on Facebook to catch all the highlights throughout the month!
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Your story matters. Your journey matters. And your voice has the power to inspire and strengthen others. 🌱
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the courage, resilience, and strength in every story — including yours. 💪💖
Want to share your story and be featured on our socials? [Click here to fill out a short form] Together, let’s break the stigma and lift each other up. 🫂 Because there is strength in every story — and yours could be the one someone else needs to hear today. 💚✨
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NOBLE 25 GALA
Last Friday, the Noble community came together to mark a truly special milestone — 25 years of transforming lives through education. Our anniversary gala at the Field Museum was nothing short of magical ✨, bringing together the past, present, and future of Noble in one unforgettable evening.
From Brenda’s powerful opening remarks to Dr. Janice Jackson’s inspiring keynote, the night was filled with moments that reminded us why this work matters. We also had the honor of celebrating some incredible champions who have shaped Noble’s journey:
🏅 Francisco Huerta — Legacy Award
🏅 Lucy & William Reese — Promise Award
🏅 Ronda Coleman — Spirit Award
🏅 University of Illinois at Chicago — Vanguard Award (accepted by Dr. Aisha El-Amin & Maria Garcia)
🏅 Allan Muchin — Visionary Award
We are deeply grateful to our board members, staff, business partners, and the extended Noble family who made this night so special — and to the Baker Jazz Band and DJ Jay iLLa for keeping the energy high all night long!
Most importantly, every dollar raised will go directly to supporting our graduates through the Last Dollar Scholarship Fund, helping close financial gaps so they can achieve their college dreams. 🎓 Here’s to 25 years of impact — and to the many more to come. 🚀 Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. We couldn’t do it without you!
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHT- BULLS COLLEGE PREP
Last week, musicians from the Bulls Symphony and Advanced Guitar Ensemble had the special opportunity to participate in a masterclass with renowned violinist Njioma Grievous. Following the session, the group attended her performance with the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra at the Driehaus Museum. 🎶
Njioma was generous, supportive, and kind to our young musicians — offering valuable career and musical advice, and even playing alongside the Symphony. For many of our Bulls Prep students, this was their first time hearing a professional orchestra perform, marking an inspiring milestone in their musical journey. 🌟
If you’d like to hear our students perform, we invite you to join us at these upcoming concerts at Bulls:
- Spring Orchestra and Choir Concert: Tuesday, May 13 at 5:00 PM
- Spring Guitar Concert: Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00 PM
We hope to see you there to celebrate and support our young artists! ❤️
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DISTINGUISHED TEACHER 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate and honor our Distinguished Teachers Cohort 2025! 🎉
A heartfelt THANK YOU to these incredible educators for their unwavering dedication, passion, and the boundless love they show to our students and their families every single day. 💛📚
Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 John Farrand — AP Psychology, Muchin College Prep
🌟 Anna Pietrantonio — Biology, Pritzker College Prep
🌟 Brittany Parks — College Seminar, Rauner College Prep
🌟 Chelsea Lemon — Dance, Hansberry College Prep
Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom — and we are so grateful for everything you do! 💐
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NOBLE LEAGUE- VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Last week, we hosted our annual Noble Cup Visual Arts Fair! 🎨✨
It was a fantastic celebration of creativity, with incredible paintings, drawings, mixed media art, 3D creations, and 2D digital pieces on display. 🖼️ It was heartwarming to see our students recognized for their artistic talents. 🌟
Congratulations to all our winners! 🎉👏
2D Digital Art
🥇 1st — Jazarra Crane (Chicago Bulls)
🥈 2nd — Haylee Perez (Golder)
🥉 3rd — Joen Calix (Noble Street)
2D Mixed Media
🥇 1st — Gisselle Garcia-Ovalle (Noble Street)
🥈 2nd — Geuka Whisett (Golder)
🥉 3rd — Leanette Bucio-Escobar (Pritzker)
Drawing
🥇 1st — Andrea Munoz (Noble Street)
🥈 2nd — Jade Huang (Noble Street)
🥉 3rd — Patrick Okechukwu (Hansberry)
3D Art
🥇 1st — Gabriella Trujillo (Noble Street)
🥈 2nd — Monserrat Sirangua (Chicago Bulls)
🥉 3rd — Sieya Perez (Pritzker)
👉 Check out some of our students’ amazing work [here]!
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Be sure to follow Noble schools on social media for updates and celebrations!
@BeNobleBaker @BeNobleButler @BeNobleBulls @BeNobleDRW @BeNobleGCCP @BeNobleGCMS @BeNobleGolder @BeNobleHCP @BeNobleSpeer @BeNobleJCP @BeNobleMHS @BeNobleMuchin @BeNobleStreet @BeNoblePritzker @BeNobleRCP @BeNobleRCMSA @BeNobleAcademy @BeNobleUICCP @BeNobleSchools
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