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 24
Parent/Community Listening Session with Principal Moore (virtual)
6pm
Meeting link

May 26
Friends of Tubman (FOT) Monthly Meeting (virtual)
6pm
Meeting link

May 27
Fun Friday - rainbow day

Spring Arts Integration Showcase Assembly
9am
Second, Third and Eighth grades preforming

May 29
No School. Memorial Day.

May 30
Eighth grade social and talent show

May 31
Eighth grade outing

June 1
Eighth grade dress rehearsal and luncheon

June 2
Eighth grade graduation ceremony
9am
Tubman auditorium

June 6
FOT fundraiser at Menchie's
2510 N. Clybourn Ave
Informational flyer

June 7
Last day of school for students

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.