Jaguar Updates (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School)

KCP Open House

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:47:00 -0500

Join us October 25th for our Open House. There will be two sessions one at 10AM and one at 12PM. Register for only one session each session will have a presentation and a tour.

Senior Parent Night

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:37:00 -0500

Senior Parent Night will be October 8th in the small theater at 5:30PM

Financial Aid Night for Senior Parents

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:19:00 -0600

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open (ahead of schedule) for the upcoming academic year! To support our Seniors and their families with FAFSA Completion we will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Dec. 5, 2024 in the small theater.

Picture day is coming!

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:55:00 -0600

November 11th

Halloween Band Takeover

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:40:00 -0500

NHS & IMHS Induction Ceremony

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:39:00 -0500

Six Flag Fright Night

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:38:00 -0500

Halloween Movie Night

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:37:00 -0500

Homecoming Spirit Week

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Senior Parent Night - Oct. 9

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:09:00 -0500

Greetings KCP Seniors and Families! Senior year is upon us and we are here to help students and families navigate the many requirements, deadlines, and events along the way. Join us for our Senior Parent Night on Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30 - 7pm Refreshments will be available. Topics Covered: - Graduation Requirements - The College Application Process - Financial Aid/Scholarships - Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit - Senior Obligations and Incentives - Senior Events and Activities

PAC Organizational Meeting

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:31:01 -0500

Please join us for the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Organizational Meeting.

Annual Title I Informational Meeting

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:28:05 -0500

Please join us for the Annual Title I Informational Meeting.

KCP Orientation & Registration

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:15:03 -0500

KCP Orientation & Registration

Celebrating Fourth Of July With The King College Prep High School Band

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:54:15 -0500

KCP PAC Social

Fri, 31 May 2024 09:58:35 -0500

Parents congratulations, you have made it to the end of the schoolyear! Come join the KCP PAC for an evening of light refreshments, music, parent talk and to mingle & build relationships with one another.

KOCO 2024 Annual Convention

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:29:29 -0500

Kenwood Oakland Community Organization

Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:09:22 -0500

The Golden Apple Foundation Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep High School Principal Brian Kelly as 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership Recipient

Spring Concert

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:17:04 -0500

Spring Concert on April 5th

Winter Concert

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:08:22 -0600

Enchanting Harmonies-A Fusion of Music and Magic

Thanksgiving Food drive

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:26:36 -0500

Thanksgiving Food drive

King College Prep Open House

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:27:33 -0500

Open House

Homecoming

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:14:48 -0500

Homecoming 2024

KCP Block Party

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:33:38 -0500

King College Prep Back to School Block Party!

KCP Orientation

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:51:44 -0500

King College Prep Student Orientation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3zfuQ37H4k

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:35:28 -0500

M-V-P (COMPTON KIDZ CLUB) featuring KING COLLEGE PREP SOUL TRAIN of CHICAGO MARCHING BAND

Senior Closing Events

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:46:38 -0600

Senior Closing Events

Running with the Bulls

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:32:26 -0600

McTeacher's Night

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:09 -0600

KCP staff take-over McDonalds

KCP Open House (Google form link in here)

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:01:02 -0500

Are you thinking about becoming a member of the Jaguar family? If so, please join us at our Annual Open House event on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Six Flags Fright Night

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:48:02 -0500

Masquerade Homecoming Party

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:10:08 -0500

My Team Shop - King High School 2022

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:45:20 -0500

Homecoming Spirit Week

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:40:38 -0500

Mon: Twin Day Tue: Throwback Tuesday Wed: Pajama Day Thu: KCP Gear Fri: Mix it up/Express Yourself Day

Welcome back, students!

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:02:42 -0500

Your KCP family wishes you a great school year ahead!

KCP Back to School Block Party

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:09:04 -0500

King College Prep Back to School Block Party

Cheerleader Tryout

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:15:52 -0500

Cheerleader Tryout 9AM to 11AM on July 18th 2022 Small Gym

Sept 7th, 2022, Home Volleyball Game. Admission charge $3.00

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Freshman Connection(Click here for signup link)

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:06:31 -0500

Freshman Connection will be Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm.

Student Orientation

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:13:03 -0500

King College Prep student Orientation!

Vacunación contra el COVID-19 en KING HS

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:44:15 -0500

Vacunación contra el COVID-19 en KING HS

Covid-19 Vaccination @ King HS (November 2021)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:41:19 -0500

Covid-19 Vaccination @ King HS (November 2021)

National Honor Society & Illinois Music Honor Society "SPIRIT WEEK"

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:07:15 -0500

National Honor Society & Illinois Music Honor Society "SPIRIT WEEK"

Spirit Week

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:51:05 -0500

King College Prep Spirit Week

Homecoming Week

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:05:04 -0500

King College Prep Homecoming Week 2021

COVID Vaccine Available

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:46:53 -0500

COVID Vaccine Available

Canceled Non-Conference Game 09/15/2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:05:47 -0500

(Canceled)Volleyball Game Home - September 15th (Dunbar/non-conference)

Self-Screening Health Questions for Parents

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:06:46 -0500

Self-Screening Health Questions for Parents

KCP Volleyball Schedule

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:24:20 -0500

Back to school SY21

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:43:14 -0500

Back to school SY21

Practice

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 03:38:32 -0500

Football and volleyball practice will resume Monday August 9th

Back to School

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:26 -0500

Back to School SY 21-22

KCP Student Fees

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:09:38 -0500

Workouts

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:05:11 -0500

There will be no workouts or practices for volleyball, football, cheerleaders during the week of August 2nd thru August 6th.

The KCP Cheerleading tryouts

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:30:27 -0500

Cheerleading tryouts

Back to School Block Party

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:50:56 -0500

Graduation

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:46:51 -0500

Class of 2021

Performance has been cancelled for today!

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:54:33 -0500

I appreciate the hard work and diligence that each and everyone has displayed thus far. You guys are truly amazing talented young adults. Respectfully, this is why we will continue to be the King of all "Bands''. I will see you all on Monday as we continue to prepare to lead the 92nd annual Bud Billiken Day Parade!

Field Day

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:58:58 -0500

KCP Field day

Soccer tryout

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:58:18 -0500

Let's get back to kickin' it.

Freshman Connect & Enrollment

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:02:02 -0500

Dates for Freshman Connection are July 6-16 (session I) and July 19-29 (session II). Students can only attend one of the two 2-week sessions. Please register using the link below for Freshman Connect, which closes on June 30th.

Vaccination Station

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:57:46 -0500

The Vaccination Station is coming to King High School.

Graduation save the date

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:43:19 -0500

Save the date for graduation

Prom

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:42:16 -0500

Save the date for Prom

MAPSCorps is Hiring!

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:18:34 -0500

We are looking for excellent candidates for MAPSCorps' open youth positions.

KCP Town Hall Reopening 4th Quarter

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:37:24 -0500

Kite Festival

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:10:49 -0500

2021 Scholarship for King College Prep High School Seniors

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:28:09 -0500

Best Buddies Friendship Walk Fundraiser

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:52:30 -0600

Our Best Buddies chapter will be participating in the Chicago Friendship Walk on May 1, 2021.

Support King College Prep Swag Fund

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:42:33 -0600

By donating to this fund, your gift will provide encouragement to every Senior committed to a college, university, or other post secondary path.

KCP Students and Parents Upcoming Reopening Town Halls

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:45:18 -0600

Girls Basketball Schedule

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:02:34 -0600

Football Spring Games and Practice Schedule

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:13:14 -0600

Athletic Department Announcements

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:46:17 -0600

Spring and Summer Athletic Department Announcements

Winter Sports

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:53:18 -0600

E-Learning workshop

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:30:00 -0600

A comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience, with a commitment to social justice leadership.

KCP Food Donation

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:28:54 -0600

Hello KCP family, we are reaching out to provide support for those families in need of food during this holiday season. Please complete the survey, so we can properly plan to support you and your family during these unprecedented times. The survey will close on Sunday, November 22nd. We will distribute food to families on Tuesday, November 24th between 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Special Thank you to St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church for supporting The Friends of KCP by providing the food to support KCP families. Please email Mr. Reynolds if you have any questions at mjreynolds@cps.edu

Please click on the title of this message to access the survey.

KCP SY21 Fall Report Card Pick-up - Appointment Slots Directory

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:03:08 -0600

KCP SY21 Fall Report Card Pick-up - Appointment Slots Directory

2020 Forum Notification Letter

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:46:35 -0500

Ride To Vote Campaign

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:41:57 -0500

Best High School !

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:22:07 -0500

It’s official! King College Prep High School is a 2020 Best High School, based on rankings that U.S. News & World Report published this morning.

All Star 2020

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:25:28 -0600

KCP Band was selected to participate in the half-time show with Chance the Rapper during ALL-STAR Weekend!!

KCP Sports Updates

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:23:39 -0600

Boys Basketball -IHSA Regional Champs

KCP Students on Move Celebrating Our History

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:20:56 -0600

TIME Studios to Launch Groundbreaking Experiential ProjectThe March at DuSable Museum in Chicago, February 2020.

Questbridge Scholar!

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:31:40 -0600

Please help us congratulate senior Esi Koomson on being chosen as a 2019/2020 Questbridge Scholar.

Fundraise The Fun Way!

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:52:50 -0600

Join Friends of King College Prep PTO NFP and volunteer to help us operate a concession stand at Soldier Field during the 2020 soccer / football / concert season.

True Star Radio Starts Monday, February 10th

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:07:23 -0600

True Star Radio Starts Monday, February 10th

2019 -2020 Transfer Information

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:31 -0600

We are no longer accepting transfer students for the 2019-2020 school year.

KCP Jaguars - Voter Registration Drive

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:23:51 -0600

On Tuesday, January 22, 2020 the Chicago Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a Student Voter Registration event at KCP.

King's Special Olympics Team

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:22:14 -0600

We just wanted to update you all on King's Special Olympics team. Our athletes did a great job!

University of Chicago Summer Opportunity

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:19:20 -0600

The Center for Data and Computing (CDAC) Data & Computing Summer Lab — is a 10-week, paid summer program at the University of Chicago.

Local School Council

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:17:52 -0600

Serving on a Local School Council (LSC) provides a unique opportunity to become engaged in your the school community and play an active role in making policy decisions affecting your school.

2019 AP CSP Female Diversity Award

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:59:25 -0600

Schools receiving the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have achieved either a 50% or higher female representation in one or both AP computer science courses or a percentage of female computer science examinees that meets or exceeds that of the school’s female population.

Deeply Rooted Dance Company

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:23:57 -0600

Deeply Rooted Dance Company is having their winter show the weekend of December 13th, 14th and 15th.

Parent Portal Engagement School Website Announcement

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:18:26 -0600

Have you activated your Parent Portal account yet? Read more here! Need help logging into the Parent Portal?

Climate Change March Burning Up!

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:32:26 -0600

Climate change will soon end us all with the oceans getting warmer, temperature rising, and icebergs melting. These changes can have negative effects on us and our ecosystems. Many people are doing what they can to make a change and fight for climate change, including students.

New Beginnings

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:28:37 -0600

Do you want a principal who cares about students? King finally decided on someone who will lead the school. We are here to welcome our new Principal Brian Kelly, voted in by the King Local School Council on June 20th is planning to change our school by engaging with you, the student.