A coeducational day school serving students JK-12

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Inspiring Lives of Purpose and Excellence

For more than 135 years, the Latin School of Chicago has provided an educational experience that empowers students to tinker, make mistakes, ask questions, and change how they see the world around them. We put our students at the heart of everything we do, embrace their uniqueness, and encourage their curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and empathy. We also ensure that every Latin Learner has what they need to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

 

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The Latin Experience

Discover Our School

Learn why Latin is one of Chicago’s most highly respected independent schools, and how we help our nearly 1,200 JK-12 students realize their full potential.

Pursue Excellence

Discover how our research-based approach to education and our Portrait of a Latin Learner help prepare our students for a successful future.

Life at Latin

Check out our wide array of co-curricular activities (arts, clubs, affinity groups, etc.) and see how they strengthen our commitment to developing the whole child.


Engage With Us

Begin the process of joining the Latin community and/or find a time to visit our campus.

Support Our Students

Find out how you can help us meet the needs of every student we serve.

Stay Connected

Become a part of our growing alumni network that includes Romans from across the country and around the world.

News

Latest from Latin

Homecoming soccer match

Latin's varsity teams had an incredible showing during Homecoming Week. Below is a summary of the highlights. 

  • Cross country (co-ed) won the Prep Classic.
  • Girls volleyball beat the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in straight sets (25-15, 25-16).
  • Girls swimming won its meet against Trinity High School 109-59. 
  • Boys soccer earned a shutout victory against Francis W. Parker 2-0. 
  • Girls field hockey had a thrilling overtime win against Francis W. Parker 2-1.

Check out photos of our teams in action. 

You can learn more about Latin's athletic programs by clicking here. You can also access the schedules for our teams by clicking here

Go Romans!

Convocation

It has been a fun-filled Homecoming Week at Latin. Check out how our amazing community has been celebrating school spirit with dress-up days (e.g., On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Day, College Sweatshirt Day, Pajama Day, Jersey Day and Spirit Day), buddy activities, the pep rally, and our all-school Convocation. The excitement continued this weekend with several home games for our sports teams, events such as Romans Fest and Romans Run, and reunion activities for the classes ending in '4 and '9. 

Click here to view our Homecoming Week photo gallery.

Romans Run 2023-24

The Latin community is invited to participate in the annual Romans Run, enjoy food from a selection of food trucks, take part in a multitude of family-friendly games, and cheer on the home teams at the Upper School athletic games during Romans Fest on Saturday, September 28.

Romans Fest will be held from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Wilson West Turf Field and the Montrose Turf Field in Lincoln Park.

We look forward to spending the day celebrating our school with students, faculty and staff, families, friends and alumni. This event is part of a fun-filled Homecoming Week that also features dress-up days, a pep rally, a community engagement event, and the Upper School Homecoming Dance and Alumni Reunion Cocktail party.

Below you can find more information (e.g., lists of activities, times, locations, etc.) about Romans Fest. You can also click here to access a map, directions and details about parking and public transportation.

Romans Run (at the Wilson West Track)

  • Tots Dash, 50 meters on the track, 11 a.m.
  • JK run, 1 lap on the track, 11:10 a.m.
  • SK run, 1 lap on the track, 11:20 a.m.
  • 1st grade run, 1 lap on the track, 11:30 a.m.
  • 2nd grade run, 2 laps on the track, 11:40 a.m.
  • 3rd grade run, 2 laps on the track, 11:50 a.m.
  • 4th grade run, 2 laps on the track, 12 p.m.
  • MS and Adult Run, 4 laps on the track, 12:15 p.m. 

Activities and food
Enjoy food trucks, inflatables and family-friendly activities/games in the park. Be sure to bring water bottles and sunscreen.

  • 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Bounce House, Hair Spray Table and Tattoo Table at the Wilson West Turf Field.
  • 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Mechanical Bull, Cornhole Game, Tug-of-War, Limbo, Hockey Goal Challenge, Inflatable Sumo and Curling at the Wilson West Turf Field.
  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Food Trucks: Aztec Dave’s, Billy Bricks, Cheesie’s, Mey Delicias and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.

Upper School Athletic Games

  • 8 a.m. JV Orange Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Wilson West Turf Field
  • 8 a.m. JV Orange Field Hockey vs. Oak Park and River Forest, Montrose Turf Field
  • 9:30 a.m. JV Blue Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Wilson West Turf Field
  • 9:30 a.m. JV Blue Field Hockey vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field
  • 11 a.m. Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field
  • 1 p.m. Varsity Field Hockey vs. Francis W. Parker, Montrose Turf Field
clubs and affinity groups fair

Upper School students recently had the chance to learn about the many clubs and affinity groups that are available at Latin. These clubs and groups are a great way for students to explore their passions, discover their interests and connect with their peers!

Check out the current list of US clubs and affinity groups being offered in 2024-25 by clicking here. Check out photos of the fair on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

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