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Thomas Chalmers Specialty Elementary School

Thomas Chalmers Specialty Elementary School is a North Lawndale neighborhood school recognized with a Gold Award for its commitment to student nutrition and healthy school environments.

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Thomas Chalmers Specialty Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in Chicago's North Lawndale community at 2745 W Roosevelt Rd. As a Chicago Public School, it serves the local community with an emphasis on early childhood development, offering school-based preschool programs for children ages 3 and 4 to prepare them for primary education. The school has demonstrated a commitment to student wellness and nutrition, earning recognition through the Healthy Schools Campaign’s "Go for the Gold" initiative. This Gold Award status highlights the school's efforts to meet high standards for healthy school environments and nutritional excellence. Parents may find the school’s dedication to early childhood education and its recognized focus on student health particularly notable when considering local elementary options.

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    4/1/2026
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    Severity: moderate

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  • Honestly, I’m pretty frustrated with the situation at Chalmers lately. My youngest is in the preschool program and it feels like the building is always having some kind of maintenance issue. I saw in the board notes that they’re having major problems with the chiller and AC system again—it’s hard for the kids to stay focused or even stay healthy when the ventilation and temp control are so spotty in an old building. On top of that, the attendance at the school is hovering way too low, and you can really feel it. It seems like kids are constantly out sick, and I don't feel like the school is doing enough to get ahead of it or keep the classrooms properly cleaned. It's a lot of 'neighborhood school' heart but not enough actual resources to keep it a healthy environment for the little ones.

    3/31/2026

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