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Application Deadline Extended to MONDAY, MAY 11th at 9AM for the Honorary Student Board Member Role

April 22, 2026

There is still time to apply for the Chicago Board of Education’s (“Board”) 2026-2027 Honorary Student Board Member (HSBM) role! We encourage all eligible students who are interested to apply. 

The Board has extended the application deadline to MONDAY, MAY 11th at 9AM.  

Selected annually, the HSBM represents the interests and perspectives of all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students by attending the Board’s monthly meetings, which are typically held on the fourth Thursday of each month at the CPS Loop Office (42 W. Madison Street in Chicago). The HSBM is an active participant in the Board’s Student Voice Roundtable initiative, which provides a platform for CPS students from across the District to engage with Board members and CPS leadership on topics that are important to them. 

Eligibility: To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be a rising Junior or Senior (current 10th and 11th graders), hold a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher, and demonstrate proven leadership experience. Please review the application for detailed submission requirements. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit an application! 

The HSBM will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used to support enrollment in a two- or four-year college or university. Visit cps.edu/HSBMapplication to apply. 

Good luck to all applicants!