
When students model a system with their own movement, it’s a deeper kind of understanding than memorization alone can provide
When students model a system with their own movement, it’s a deeper kind of understanding than memorization alone can provide
How the Midway—and the students and teachers behind it—continue to shape democratic life at Lab
The spirit of Lab is reflected in the campus itself, where new spaces rise alongside historic ones.
From the Midway—Hands-on experience with paleontology through the University of Chicago’s Fossil Lab
Go behind the scenes of Lab’s ambitious accreditation journey—a community-wide effort to reflect, collaborate, and shape the future of our Schools.
When Tonika Lewis Johnson spoke to Lab faculty this fall, she shared how art can illuminate the social landscape—and soon after, the world recognized her vision, naming her a 2024 MacArthur Genius.
Celebrating Lab’s place among the best private schools in Illinois.
This fall, the Laboratory Schools welcomes Dr. Sue Groesbeck as interim director—a leader whose nearly five-decade career includes service in public and independent schools throughout the United States and abroad.
Lab alum teams up with UChicago chemists to recreate George Washington Carver’s 1927 blue pigment—blending art, science, and history.
On January 7, Lab seniors gathered for a panel with alumni who shared their college experiences and advice, helping the Class of 2025 prepare for their next chapter.
One of the highest alumni honors awarded by the University, the award recognizes exceptional career achievement.

Senior Getaway was the turning point for one couple. An invitation to listen to the new Miles Davis record marked the beginning for another.
How Lab graduates have revolutionized medicine through groundbreaking contributions to health care.
Highlighting Lab alumni who were pioneers of Chicago's house music and hip hop genres.

Jose Corpuz ’85 built the Millennium Falcon. 30 years later, this Lab alumnus serves as a mentor to his alma mater’s Robotics team.
Exploring Lab's growing connection to the prestigious MacArthur award
Sam Rezaei and James Dill recollect their walk from New York to California as a “completely different chapter of our lives”

During her years as alderwoman, Hairston says she has a lot of memorable moments
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Willows Academy
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Maryville Academy | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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North Shore Country Day School
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IIT Baseball Field | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Illinois Math and Science
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Illinois Math and Science | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Willows Academy
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Maryville Academy | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Brooks College Prep High School
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Brooks College Prep High School | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Brooks College Prep High School
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Wheaton Academy
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Wheaton Academy | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Wheaton Academy
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Latin
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Lycée Français de Chicago
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IIT Baseball Field | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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North Shore Country Day School
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North Shore Country Day School
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Nielsen Tennis Center | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Latin
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Latin/Hope Invite #2
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Hope Academy Track | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Palatine Distance Night *Qualifers Only*
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Palatine H.S. | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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St. Ignatius College Prep
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St. Ignatius College Prep | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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St. Ignatius College Prep
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St. Ignatius College Prep | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Hope Academy Invite #3
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Hope Academy Track | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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F.W. Parker
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F.W. Parker | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Lake Forest Academy
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North Shore Country Day School
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North Shore Country Day School | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Lake Forest Academy
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Lake Forest Academy | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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F.W. Parker
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F.W. Parker | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |
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Payton
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Walter Payton College Prep | Subscribe to Athletics Alerts | |