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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Latest from Latin

Eight Latin student-athletes commit to future college teams during Signing Day

On Thursday, the Latin community came together to celebrate eight incredible student-athletes during our Athletics College Celebratory Signing Day.

Coaches shared tributes about each students’ accomplishments, and the students’ peers, parents/guardians and teachers watched as they signed with their future colleges and sports teams.

Please join us in congratulating the following student-athletes on taking this important next step in their academic and athletic careers:

Sanya A., Lacrosse at Harvey Mudd College
Jackson D., Baseball at Carleton College
Benjamin G., Cross Country and Track and Field at Cornell University
Kate G., Rowing at Dartmouth College
Mia K., Cross Country and Track and Field at Johns Hopkins University
Carla M., Ice Hockey at Harvard University
Paul S., Track and Field at Case Western Reserve University
Nate W., Swimming at Occidental College

View more photos from the ceremony on our Instagram page here.

models of elements from the periodic table.

4th grade scientists explore elements from the periodic table

Our talented fourth grade scientists have been exploring the fascinating world of chemistry!

Under the guidance of science teacher Megan Ray and assistant teacher Nathan Reider, students recently embarked on a project to build their own models of elements from the periodic table.

The students started the project by researching five different elements from the periodic table. Afterward, they chose one of those elements to feature in their Bohr atomic model, which demonstrated their understanding of an atom's key components.

Stop by the fifth floor of the Lower School building to check out these creative and informative displays!

Strong showing by Latin students in Harvard Model Congress

A group of Upper School students participated in the recent Harvard Model Congress. Latin’s delegation had a strong showing at the four-day congressional simulation, with seven students earning Best Delegate awards and another receiving an Honorable Mention.

Great job, Romans!

See more photos in our Instagram post.

Latin alumni take center stage as co-creators of Netflix's Running Point

Latin alumni Ike Barinholtz ’95 and David Stassen ’95 are in the spotlight as co-creators and executive producers of the new Netflix series “Running Point.”

The show, which was recently renewed for a second season, follows Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson), who is unexpectedly appointed president of the family-owned Los Angeles “Waves” basketball team and must navigate the challenges of leading in a male-dominated NBA.

Barinholtz has contributed to a variety of shows and films over the years, including “MADtv,” “Eastbound & Down,” “The Mindy Project,” “Bless the Harts,” “The Afterparty,” and “History of the World: Part II.” He made headlines last year when he won “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” alongside his father, and donated the winnings to charity.

In addition to “Running Point,” Stassen has collaborated with Barinholtz on several other projects, including “The Mindy Project,” “History of the World: Part II,” and the films “Central Intelligence” and “Maximum Truth.”

Barinholtz has recently appeared on national television programs such as “The Today Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to promote his new Apple TV+ show “The Studio.”

Barinholtz and Stassen will be celebrating their 30th Latin reunion this fall.

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