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The CPS Volunteer Process

Please follow this process for Level 1 and Level 2 volunteer approval.

New Uniform Website

There is a new uniform website. It is www.orders.sgondemand.com/jwes

Parent Portal Signups

James Ward is trying to get our parent portal up from 51% to 80%. Please help us by making sure you have your own parent portal account for your student.

Ms. Richmond named Presidential Award State Finalist!!

When Ms. Misty Richmond, a middle school science teacher at James Ward Elementary School, found out that she was a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST), she says that the biggest honor came from reading all the texts and emails from her current and former colleagues.

Upcoming Events

May 3

Quarter 4 Progress Reports

Location: JWS

May 6

Teacher Appreciation Week

Location: JWS

May 7

Teacher Appreciation Week

Location: JWS

May 8

Teacher Appreciation Week

Location: JWS

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All About Mr. Ward

James Ward, Esquire, was born in Antrim, Ireland on August 1, 1814. In 1834, he traveled to America and lived at Auburn, New York as a farmer. He married Mary E. Hickson in 1840 and remained with her until her departure from this world in 1855. Mr. Ward was a member of the Chicago Board of Education from May 1857 to 1863. During this period there was much progress and growth in the school system. At that time, he was the chairman of the committee on School Buildings and Grounds. As the chairman, he was responsible for the planning and supervision of the construction of the free schools in Chicago.