News & Events
Bennett Day School at the Second Annual Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire!
Bennett Day School is proud to be participating in this weekend’s Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire! Join us!
Digital Citizenship Week and Kids
It is Digital Citizenship Week. At Bennett Day, we use technology as a tool to document our student digital portfolios and to understand how things work. We use technology to build, break, dissect, explore, document, and reflect. We use technology, not to isolate, but instead to facilitate collaboration and human interaction as we foster social…
Bennett Day Nominated for Chicago Innovation Awards 2016
Established in 2002, the Chicago Innovation Awards shine a bright light on the creative spirit of Chicago by focusing attention on the most significant new products and services introduced in the region.
Bennett Day School Expands to Upper School to Meet Growing Demand, Hires Martin Moran to Lead
After doubling both its enrollment and faculty for the second straight year, Bennett Day School (BDS) announces the latest addition to its leadership team to launch a new Upper School serving students through 12th Grade. The high school is planned to open in Fall of 2019.
Enrolled Family Open House!
We had a fantastic time at our enrolled family open house. Our flagship campus is now open to kids SK-2nd Grade. We continue to grow with those second graders.
Think we’re totally awesome? Vote Bennett Day School!
While we aren’t totally surprised, we are totally honored to be nominated for a Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award in the A+ Pre-Schools category. The Totally Awesome Awards is the largest awards program within the parenting sphere, where thousands of parents across the country vote for their favorite local businesses. Voting runs Sept 1 – 30,…
We had a great time at Alderman Burnett’s Stay In School Picnic!
Did you catch us at Alderman Walter Burnett Jr.‘s Stay In School Picnic this weekend? A few of our faculty members had a great time participating in fun activities with children and meeting the members of our community. What a great way to kick off the new school year! For more photos visit our Facebook page.
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/19
One last week of work getting ready for the beginning of school. All of the heavy work is done. It’s down to painting and other material finishes. Ceiling grids are in, just waiting to drop the tiles once the inspectors okay everything. Final coat of paint is going on in the corridors as the other…
Construction Update on New Campus as of 8/15
Progress continues both inside and out with everything geared to opening the school on schedule. A lot of the fine detail work is happening. Classroom finishes are complete, furniture is in and awaiting final placement by the staff. Room signage has been installed. Vinyl wall covering in the toilet rooms is underway. The stairwells have…