CHICAGO Persian SCHOOL

In mixed-heritage families, maintaining a heritage language rarely happens by accident. When only one parent speaks Persian, or when English dominates school, friendships, and media, children receive far less exposure than in fully Persian-speaking households. Research across heritage language communities (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, and others) consistently shows the same pattern: without intentional structure, the community language quickly becomes dominant, and the

A heritage language  is the language connected to a child’s family background or ancestry, but not the dominant language of the society where they grow up. Children of Iranian immigrants may hear Persian at home while living their daily lives in the langauge of the host country. Over time, the community language becomes dominant, and heritage language skills may plateau or fade without intentional support. Research on heritage bilinguals shows that language proficiency and cu

A fun day for kids to wear their favorite pajamas to school & enjoy a special cup of hot chocolate! Sunday, February 22, 2026 Participants: All students ~~~~~~ Sponsored by CPS Parent Committee ~~~~~~

In this historic moment of resilience, we choose to uphold our culture, unite in solidarity, and support one another. Chicago Persian School Nowruz Bazaar Sunday, March 15, 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm At the School Location: 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 Example items: Nowruz specialty sweets, Samanoo, Senjed, Sonbol, goldfish, Iranian handicrafts, Persian calligraphy, handmade art, Iranian food, and decorative Haftseen supply FEEL FREE TO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY Quest

A Platform To Share Your Creative Expressions Calling all students (age 7+) and alumni to join in the 1st installment of the Iranian-American Youth Open Mic , a program that is created to inspire creativity and build confidence while fostering cultural expression and dialogue. This is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your voice, whether through storytelling, humor, poetry, or thoughtful reflections. Fill out the form to enter your piece and present it in Pers

Let's Celebrate Yalda & Enjoy Kids Performances and Eat Delicious Food Sunday, December 14, 2025 1:15 to 2:30 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Decorated Yalda table with traditional edibles, including pomegranate , watermelon , mixed nuts , sweets we will meet on the school's 2nd floor ~~~~~~ Open to all current and past students and their families: In-person & online students and their families Siblings and grandparents Past students and families ~~~~~~ Sponsored by CPS Pare

Come and Learn a Fun and Innovative Craft Project with Your Peers! When: Oct. 19, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:15 pm Where: School's 2nd Floor Common Area Who: Kids ages 6 and older Origami and Yarn Art Workshop: Tara Jafari Haddadian, Zhian Bayran, and Dorsa Rouhi will share their experiences in creating cool crafts. Join us to learn step-by-step techniques and take home your own creations. INTERESTED?

Inviting all current and past Chicago Persian School students to come and learn cool brain games from their friends Nov. 2, 2025 1:30 to 2:30 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 Parisa Mirhosseini: Backgammon Dorsa Rouhi: Chess Parsa Rouhi: Rubik's Cube Alumni & students of in-person, online, group, and private classes are all welcome. Parent and student volunteers who are pro at Backgammon, Chess, and Rubik's cube will be teaching at this workshop. More parents may volunte