CHICAGO Persian SCHOOL

Students' Projects and Artwork on Display Sunday, May 03, 2026 1:00 to 1:30 pm 915 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL Every class will showcase the work of their students. Students will explain their projects to interested visitors. we will meet on the school's 1st floor gym area ~~~~~~ Open to all students and their parents

When only one parent speaks Persian, language retention is possible. Learn what research says about OPOL, receptive bilingualism, and practical strategies for Iranian-American mixed-language families.

A Resource for Iranian-American Families *This article is informed by Dr. Shirin Vossoughi's Facebook post titled: Reflections for diasporic Iranian families and educators about how to support our children during this time. For many Iranian-American families, moments of political tension involving Iran do not feel distant. They arrive through breaking news alerts, worried phone calls with relatives, hushed adult conversations, and the invisible weight that settles over a hou

A fun day for kids to enjoy learning and playing Iranian Folk Games Sunday, April 19, 2026 Classes will join together to learn and play some of the traditional Iranian folk games, such as گردو شکستم ، لی لی ، یه قل دو قل ، زو ، سنگ کاغذ قیچی we will meet on the school's 1st floor gym area ~~~~~~ Open to all students

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, 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 Questions:...