773-534-7812
Upcoming important dates: April 24: SAT - Makeup, April 26: Simpson LSC meeting at 10am (conference room), May 2 & 3: ELA Content Planning, May 18: Northern Illinois University: Habitat Restoration Service Project Trip, May 25: Junior Achievement Career for Success workshops at Robert Morris University (all school), June 2: Senior Prom at Omni Hotels, June 6: Hamilton...here we come!
SIMPSON ACADEMY FOR YOUNG WOMEN 
1321 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60608
 Phone: (773) 534-7812 
Fax: (773) 534-7819

Our Contact Information:
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Phone: 773-534-7812
Fax: 773-534-7819
Twitter: @SimpsonAcadHs
Facebook: facebook.com/SAYWHS
 

**Registration**

Registration Information
  • Please bring:
  •  Medical documentation of pregnancy, or your child's birth certificate.
  • Up to date physical exam/shot records
    Current transcripts from ALL schools attended.
  • Utility bill to verify Chicago address
    Photo ID of parent/guardian. 
  • Current IEP/504 Plan if applicable.

Gifting

We would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thanks to The Auxiliary of the Women's Board of Rush University Medical Center for their tireless support of our students. Thank you for your many gifts!
Need to clear out your closets?  Simpson Academy welcomes gifts and donations of new or gently used items such as women's, baby and toddler clothing, shoes, boots, car seats, play pens, cribs, baby swings, toys, books, and games.  We're also grateful to receive packs of disposable diapers, baby wipes, and other toiletries.  Please contact us at 773-534-7812 for more information.

Attendance Award

Simpson Academy for Young Women has received an attendance award for three consecutive years of growth in attendance from 2011 - 2014.

Author Visit:  Simone Elkeles

New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Simone Elkeles visited Simpson Academy on December 3.  It was a pleasure and honor for her to spend time with us. Check out our Blog for the latest student events as well as our student created newsletter here:   http://www.simpsonacademy.org/butterfly-blog


Literature For All Of Us

Literature For All of Us spent time with our book groups reading to our children and enjoying a snack.  Check out the photos on our Butterfly Blog!

Author Visit: Nami Mun​

Our partner, Literature for All of Us, held a special event on April 29th.  Author Nami Mun spent time talking with Simpson students about her best-selling novel Miles from Nowhere.  ​Our students read her novel in our Lit for All sessions.

Rush Medical Center Mentoring Round-table

Visit our Butterfly Blog by clicking the title link above, for more images of this event sponsored by Rush Medical Center!

Homecoming 2017!

See more photos here on our Butterfly Blog!

Healthy Kids

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Simpson Academy has partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.  Twice per month, our students are able to "shop" at the Healthy Kids Market. Our first Market opening was this past Thursday. Our students are able to choose from a variety of healthy food options, including fresh fruits and vegetables.

Multicultural Week

Simpson Academy kicked off Multicultural Week with a guided tour of Chicago's very own Chinatown!  See more photos of all our Multicultural Week events on our Butterfly Blog.  Click the title above. 

Thank You for Supporting Our Car Wash Fundraiser!

There's No Place Like Homecoming...

Special Presentation

Ms. Kimberly Johnson spent an afternoon with us on April 6th.  We learned so much from her about self-love, life lessons, and taking the right paths in order to achieve our goals.  Visit Ms. Johnson's Facebook page, 21st Century Mom.  Click the link above to view more photos from her visit.

Simpson Academy and Literature for All Featured on ABC 7 Chicago!

Congratulations Class of 2017!

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​Visit our Butterfly Blog for more images! Click here!

Back To School Event!

Please join us at our Simpson Academy Family Night on September 27th, 2017 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. There will be parent raffles, refreshments, and students who bring their families will earn a special lunch with the principal to take place on Monday, October 2nd. We can't wait to see you!

Spirit Week and Homecoming!

'For Ahkeem'

Our students had the privilege of screening the film 'For Ahkeem' at the Chicago International Film Festival.  We were able to visit briefly with one of the film's producers, Iyabo Boyd.

Fall Festival 2017!

Our students and their babies had an amazing day full of fun activities.  Click here to view more photos.
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Current Events

Slay the SAT

Our Juniors are ready to SLAY the SAT!

Spring Fling !

Spring Fling is off to a great start.  Special thanks to Connie and Brittney Payton for spending time with us.  See more photos on our butterfly blog:  Click here.

Black History Month Celebration!

Visit our Butterfly Blog for more photos of our event!

Winter Wonderfest!

Students and staff celebrated the holiday season!  See our Butterfly Blog for more photos!

Thank you to Andrew Jackson Language Academy!

Students at Andrew Jackson Language Academy gifted our students with thoughtful Christmas gifts.  Click the link above to see our blog for more photos.

YoungLives Thanksgiving Luncheon!

Huge Thank you to YOUNGLIVES for making our Thanksgiving Holiday extra special.  We are so grateful for all you do for our school!

November Events

Power 92.3 Interactive Pep Rally!

Power 92.3 visited our school for an interactive pep rally with motivational speakers, dancers and local rappers.  See our Butterfly Blog here for more photos!