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School Supplies List SY26-27

The official school supplies list for the 2026-2027 school year is here!

Applications for Data4All are open now!

Developed by educators and researchers from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, Data4All was created to introduce Chicago high school students to data science and AI, expanding access to data science education and inspiring students to explore educational and career opportunities in STEM. Through our 8-week program, which will take place on Saturdays from October 3 - November 21, students will build foundational skills and confidence to smoothly transition from basic data science concepts to research applications, through high school and beyond.

By participating in the Data4All program, students will be able to:

Build foundational data science and Python programming skills (no prior experience required)
Engage in coding challenges with real-world datasets
Work with small groups to conduct inquiry-driven research
Learn how to analyze data and present findings
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills

The program is open to Chicago high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students must be able to attend all 8 Saturday sessions, and completion of Algebra 1 is required. The workshop is held at the University of Chicago campus in Hyde park.

Applications will be accepted until September 8th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Decisions will be emailed out starting mid-September.

Celebrate Pride with Chicago Public Schools!

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Summer Kickoff Event!

SATURDAY, JUNE 6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exuberus Teen Night

Friday, June 5th, at the Art Institute of Chicago

Registration is now officially open for our 2026 Girls Volleyball Summer Training!

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Upcoming Events

Aug 19

Cheer (Game Day Choreography)

Time: 9 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Gym

Sep 5

Cheer (2A Choreography)

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

Location: Gym

Sep 6

Cheer (2A Choreography Day 2)

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

Location: Gym

Sep 25

Cheer (Skills Camp)

Time: 8 AM – 2 PM

Location: Gym

Oct 8

Homecoming Game

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

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Meet our principal! Mrs. Manjarrez!

For the past twelve years, Back of the Yards College Prep has been both my professional and personal home. I have had the privilege of serving in many roles—founding Mathematics teacher, Department Chair, ILT Lead, IB MYP Coordinator, and Assistant Principal—working alongside dedicated students, staff, families, alumni, and community partners to build a school that is a true neighborhood school of choice on Chicago’s southwest side. My 20 years in education, including 15 in leadership, have been shaped by a deep commitment to equity, high expectations, and collaborative growth. The accomplishments we have achieved together—record-setting graduation rates, strong college enrollment and persistence, and consistently high freshman-on-track rates—are a testament to the extraordinary dedication of our faculty, staff, and partners. As principal, I am committed to building on this strong foundation, fostering innovation, and continuing to strengthen the relationships that make our school thrive. This work is personal to me—not only as an educator but as a mother of two Latino children—and I am honored to serve a community that has become a part of my identity.

BOBCAT STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH- MR. ZATOR

Congratulations to Mr. Zator (Science Teacher) for being recognized as our Bobcat Staff Member of the Month for January! His colleagues shared the following praise:

Mr. Zator is great with supporting his students, has been doing great work in CP engineering, and is always eager to try new things in his classes. He prioritizes a student centered classroom where students can learn by doing with real world applications. He is always willing to put in extra work as a course team member, science department member, and CP teacher. He is invested in the culture of the school with his involvement as softball coach and gaming club sponsor.

As Mr. Zator's advisory partner I have been hearing him talk a lot about all of the amazing things that have been happening in the engineering classroom. What I love most when talking about what is going on in class is not just that the projects sound legitimately cool, but the passion in which Zator talks about his classes and his students.

Once again, Congratulations Mr. Zator!