Tonika Lewis Johnson is a photographer and social justice artist documenting disparities in Chicago’s neighborhoods through participatory art projects that empower residents to confront and disrupt these inequities. Find out more about her partnership with the The MacArthur Fellowship by visiting https://www.macfound.org/videos/2025-macarthur-fellow-tonika-lewis-johnson
Scam Email Warning
Dear students, Please be aware of a scam email circulating that offers a remote, part-time job for $300. This is an attempt to steal your personal information.Remember: No one should ever ask you for sensitive information (like your Social Security number, full name, or address) via your CPS email. If you receive an email asking […]
Reminder: School Play – Oct 22 to 25
LSC Elections 2026
LSC Elections will be taking place this spring in March. Application period opens October 20, 2025 Application period closes at 3:00 pm on January 20, 2026: All application materials must be submitted by the deadline to be nominated as a candidate. Apply online: This year, CPS will use an online process for candidates to […]
Celebrating Principal Edwina Thompson!
In honor of Principal Appreciation Month, we are thrilled to celebrate our very own leader, Principal Edwina Thompson. A wife, a mother to a son and two bonus daughters, and a Lane alum, her identity is deeply intertwined with our community. Thank you for your leadership Principal Thompson!
No School Monday, October 13 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On this day, we recognize and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. It’s a time to reflect, learn, and honor the rich traditions that continue to shape our communities.
School Play – ALMOST MAINE – Oct 22-25
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky […]
Congratulations to the Lane Tech Class of 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
Today, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,930 National Merit Scholarships offered in the Spring. Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance […]
Lane Tech Open House 2025
The annual Lane Tech open house will be held on Saturday, November 1st. The Academic Center open house is from 9-11 am, and is for students in 5th and 6th grade who are interested in attending our Academic Center. A presentation is scheduled for 9:15 am, followed by student guided tours. The high school open house is from 12:00-3:00 […]
Lane Tech Ranked #3 in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
We are incredibly proud to announce that Lane Tech College Prep High School has been ranked #3 in the state of Illinois by U.S. News & World Report in its latest “Best High Schools” list. This ranking is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community—our students, teachers, staff, and […]