{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"CICS - Northtown Academy","outOfStateSupporters":45.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":412798,"projectId":9740721,"letterContent":"Wow! What a semester we had in the first ever Sewing class at my school. I have never before seen kids take so quickly and enthusiastically to a technique and material. We had a such a lovely time together. \r\n\r\nThe materials you helped fund were delivered just at the right time. Students had already learned to sew and explored creating images with regular sewing thread (1 strand). This allowed them to get the basic concept of how to use thread to create value and texture with stitches. This meant they were ready to use color and delve deeper into the art of embroidery. \r\n\r\nStudents learned how to use a hoop, a new and exciting tool, and properly separate and use embroidery floss, different from the regular thread they had been using. I was amazed at that they created.\r\n\r\nThe class was such a success and so popular that administration is considering a Sewing 2 class for next year. This would not be possible without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762138400915,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-for-peace/9740721/","projectTitle":"Sewing for peace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp412798_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524766409975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-thompsonnta"},{"teacherId":10054503,"projectId":9804383,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project of hands-on learning. My students are in post, secondary transition and learning skills. They will need once they graduate. These tools allow them to learn in a safe environment before they graduate in order to have the skills to be successful when they leave.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you have helped not only the class I am teaching currently, but future classes improve their independent living skills. Without your generosity things like this would be much more challenging. Thank you so much for supporting me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760726308846,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9804383/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. U","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054503"},{"teacherId":51958,"projectId":9798846,"letterContent":"We are about to commence our winter break, so it feels like a perfect time to reach out and say thanks again for supporting our art club. Week after week, this group of 12-18 students comes together to make art, collaborate creatively, try new techniques, and have a great time together. (Always lots of debate about who is the DJ.) Thanks to your donation, we've had paints, pastels, multi-media paper, water-color markers, and lots of other fun tools to play with. Plus, frames for displaying our best work! For some of these students, attending Art Club is one of the highlights of their week. Mine, too. \r\n \r\nThanks for helping to support young artists with your generous gift!","fullyFundedDate":1761243609441,"projectUrl":"project/starting-an-artists-toolbox/9798846/","projectTitle":"Starting an Artist's Toolbox","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp51958_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466526266243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/51958"},{"teacherId":51958,"projectId":9408456,"letterContent":"We're nearly to the end of our first semester, and I wanted to take a minute to thank you again for your help supporting our Book Club this year. \r\n\r\nWe've read 4 of the books so far, including an adventure fantasy with a strong heroine; a moving romance about mental health and appreciating the joys of new experiences; a classic Shakespeare comedy; and a best-selling award-winning mystery. \r\n\r\nAll 4 books led to lively, passionate conversations - not just about what we all felt about the book, but also finding meaningful connections between the stories and our own lives. It's been a great reminder that reading together builds strong bonds among readers. Thanks again for your generous help in making it all happen.","fullyFundedDate":1755689946115,"projectUrl":"project/standing-room-only-book-club-2025-26/9408456/","projectTitle":"Standing Room Only Book Club 2025-26","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp51958_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466526266243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/51958"},{"teacherId":9720649,"projectId":9766259,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the coffee urn and frother. My students had never seen a coffee urn before and they were very interested in what it was and how it worked. Training them on operating the urn has taken some practice but they are taking turns making 20 cups before the whole 60. \r\nMy students are being introduced to working their first job as a barista and very excited to learn about equipment that they have never been exposed to. There is frustration and excitement at the same time as they learn how to operate a cafe in their school. Their social skills have increased with each other and staff and that has been a goal we are working towards. \r\nIt has been wonderful watching my students grow and seeing their confidence build up on a daily basis. All of my students are young men from different cultures and they have accepted their roles as baristas and are proud of what they can do for themselves and others.\r\nWe truly appreciate your donation and this equipment will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759156751078,"projectUrl":"project/learning-a-latte-financial-literacy-as/9766259/","projectTitle":"Learning a Latte: Financial Literacy as a School Coffee Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720649"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5283","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":836,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.3,"schoolId":5283,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about CICS - Northtown Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"CICS - Northtown Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/chicago-int-l-charter-school-northtown/5283"}
Join the 744 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
CICS - Northtown Academy is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 836 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 183 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
CICS - Northtown Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 10, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
CICS - Northtown Academy
$155,206
raised using DonorsChoose
183
projects
funded
66
teachers
funded
744
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
21
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
CICS - Northtown Academy has received support from
404 individuals from Illinois and
340 individuals out-of-state.
