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Welcome! Here, you'll find any and all the information Lab families need to have a safe and successful school year. We value the active participation of parents and guardians in the life of the school.

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eNews 

Lab eNews is a digital resource disseminated monthly via email. It shares program information, including updates from the Parents’ Association, division-specific meetings, community activities, and school performances.

November eNews

Report or Pre-Arrange an Absence
 

Pre-Arranging an absence in the Middle and High School
requires acknowledgment and approval of parents, students, and faculty

Middle School Pre-Arranged Absence Form     High School Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Resources for Student Success
 

 

Tuition and Non-Tuition Billing

 

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Dining at Lab

Lab partners with HandCut foods to deliver delicious, nutritious food to our students. HandCut Foods develops innovative food service and dining programs that pair wholesome, made-from-scratch nutritious meals together with highly responsive, customizable service. Their K-12 food service programming is developed around the idea that food should be healthy and delicious. 

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Adding Funds to Your Lab ID with QuickCharge for Middle School and U-High Students

Families can load funds on your student’s Lab ID to make purchases at the Lab Cafe or The Grind Coffee Shop. To do this, please follow the instructions to create and fund a QuickCharge account. 

Pre-ordering Lunch at Early Childhood and Lower School with Boonli

Families may load funds to pre-order lunch for their children from a menu that is delivered to child's classrooms.  If you choose to participate, please follow instructions to create and fund your Boonli account. 

The rolling deadline for placing Boonli orders is three days in advance of the service day. All options available to students are available to employees, including a new salad option.
 

1896 Catering

Discover the exceptional catering service offered by the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in partnership with Handcut Foods. Elevate your next event with a diverse menu featuring fresh, delicious options tailored to your needs, all delivered with attentive service and a commitment to quality. Find out how 1896  Catering can make your gathering memorable—visit the page for details and ordering information.

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