ANNOUNCEMENT | Amundsen LSC Candidate Forum
We invite you to hear the candidates speak about their qualifications and their plans if elected to the LSC. This forum is a vital opportunity to prepare for the election on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, where parents and community members will vote to fill 8 council positions, and staff will vote to fill 3 positions.
When: Tuesday, February 24, 6pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Zoom link HERE.
What: An opportunity to hear directly from the Amundsen LSC candidates about their qualifications and priorities.
The LSC election is Wednesday, March 18, during Parent-Teacher Conferences from 6am to 7pm.
NEWS | College Possible - Visit to UW-M
On Saturday, February 7th, 42 (11 Amundsen) College Possible Chicago Juniors visited The University of Wisconsin Madison! Students were given swag bags, taken on campus tours and received a ton of important information about UW-M. One of our favorite parts was hearing from current UW-Madison students about how College Possible has and still is supporting them in their college journey.
JOIN US | AAF Giveback Night at Chicago's Pizza, Wednesday, 2/25
Chicago's Pizza (Montrose location) is a proud supporter of Amundsen Athletics and is donating 25% of all Amundsen orders that night! This is for dine-in and carry out and you must mention Amundsen Athletics Foundation when ordering. Thank you Martin and Chicago's Pizza!
CELEBRATIONS | Viking Way Winners
The following students were recently caught being Accountable, Honorable, and Scholarly! They earned tickets for their positive actions and were randomly selected as our weekly prize winners. Great job, Vikings!
NEWS | College Possible Scholarship
College Possible students are encouraged to complete our College Possible Scholarship Application for an opportunity to win financial awards ranging from $500-$15,000. (Only open for College Possible Seniors )
ON SALE NOW | Viking Theatre Company presents Little Shop of Horrors
Buy your tickets now for Little Shop of Horrors on March 12-14. Tickets are free to Amundsen students. Everyone else can go to the link for information and to purchase tickets: https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/vikingtheatrecompany/buy-tickets.
REMINDER | The 2025-26 Yearbook!
Relive the moments that made this school year unforgettable! From spirit days and big wins to everyday memories with friends, this year’s yearbook captures it all. Order your yearbook today!
HIGHLIGHTS | Key Info Shared in Previous Issues of the Newsletter
AHS Career Fair
Raise The Sails
Erie Family Health Center at Amundsen presentation deck.
Amundsen School Counseling website
Scholarships in your INBOX!
CPS Volunteer Programs website
Amundsen Donors Choose Projects
School Fees Website
Chicago North Hockey Club
SPOTLIGHT | The Vikings Shop
Shop the Vikings Shop for AHS spirit wear! Orders are produced on the 15th and 30th of each month. Every purchase supports Friends of Amundsen (FOA), which funds academic and extracurricular programs for all Amundsen students. Thank you for showing your Viking pride and supporting our school community!
Important Dates
Tuesday, February 24 | LSC Candidate Forum--6pm (virtual)
Thursday, March 5-6 | IB Arts Showcase (West Gym)
Friday, March 6 | Q3 Ends
Monday, March 9 | FOA Meeting--6pm
Thursday, March 12-14 | Viking Theatre Company: Little Shop of Horrors
Tuesday, March 17 | Staff Development--No School
Tuesday, March 17 | 2026 Primary Election
Wednesday, March 18 | Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 19 | AHS Career Fair--9:35-11:20 (West Gym)
Friday, March 20 | AHS Community Day
Monday, March 23-27 | Spring Break
