Tubman Elementary Chicago IB World School

Academically Challenging

Harriet Tubman Elementary School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in both the Primary Years Program (PYP) and the Middle Years Program (MYP), making Tubman a wall to wall IB World School

Artistically Rich

Harriet Tubman Elementary School is a CPS Neighborhood and Magnet Cluster School with a Fine and Performing Arts Focus.

Culturally Diverse

Harriet Tubman Elementary School students come from 40 zip codes, speak 20 languages and represent 50 countries

Upcoming Events

May 1-11
FOT Spring Fling Annual Online Auction Live
Auction link

May 6-10
Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7
Tubman Inclusive Education Supporters (T.I.E.S.) Monthly Meeting
6pm
Zoom link

May 8
LSC Regular Meeting
4:30pm
In person at Tubman - Agenda

May 11
FOT Spring Fling Gala Fundraiser
6-9pm
at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness

May 15
Dining Night Fundraiser at Tatas Tacos from FOT
2826 N. Lincoln Ave
Informational flyer

May 17
Field Day

May 27
No School. Memorial Day.

View full Tubman calendar here

We are Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Our Mission and Vision

Our promise is to provide a nurturing, challenging, and authentic learning environment. We will instill within our students a love of learning by identifying their positive distinctions through academics, the arts, and athletics. We empower students to be responsible, contributing members of an international community through service and action.

As a result, Tubman students will be lifelong learners who are persistent problem solvers, inquisitive about the world, and have a strong sense of self driven by ongoing reflection. Tubman students will be caring and principled, and possess a foundation of knowledge that equips them to build a more peaceful world.

View Highlights from our Classrooms

Our Graduates

Tubman students will be life-long learners who are persistent problem solvers, inquisitive about the world, and have a strong sense of self driven by ongoing reflection. Tubman students will be caring and principled, and possess a foundation of knowledge that equips them to build a more peaceful world.