Rhymefest for CPS

Rhymefest kicks off school board reelection bid Adam Parrott-Sheffer, a former principal and educational consultant, spent much of 2024 trying to convince South Siders not to elect Che “Rhymefest” Smith, an acclaimed rapper and songwriter, to the

Serving as your Elected School Board Trustee has been the honor of my life🙏🏿 Last year I hit the ground listening and learning from our Students Parents and school leaders.
I’ve hosted monthly office hrs, created monthly Building Futures education community gatherings and worked tirelessly to visit every school in District 10A, as well as a responsible fiduciary steward on the Board.

Now as I ask for your support in my Re-election, YOUR Presence is essential!

Join me on a road to Academic Excellence!
DONATE! VOLUNTEER! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT & SIGN MY PETITION - to be back on THE BALLOT to represent you on the Chicago Public School Board!

📍 BEATS & BITES 🎤🍪🧁
5:00-7:00pm
Strugglebeard Bakery in Hyde Park

South Side parents—spots filling FAST for Chatham’s FREE youth program! Your kids deserve this glow-up before summer hits.

Swipe up to apply NOW and lock in free snacks, incentives, and growth at Carter Temple (Mon/Wed, March 9-June)! Tag a parent & say “I’m in!”

Woodlawn Summit, imrov and a soul pop-up: This week's Hyde Park Happenings Here's what's going on in and around Hyde Park this week.

The Ignite Fund Round 5 Application

Ends on Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:59 PM

Welcome to The Ignite Fund Round 5 Application!

OVERVIEW The Ignite Fund is a Regional Regranting Program administered by 3Arts and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Ignite Fund offers six $10,000 grants for Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives to produce and present bold new projects rooted in the visual arts. We prioritize public-facing work that embraces accessibility, fosters community impact and/or participation, and responds to the issues shaping our social climate. In this spirit, The Ignite Fund shines a light on the vibrancy, creativity, and resilience of the Chicago arts ecosystem.

TIMELINE:

Application Opens: March 11, 2026
Info Session #1: March 17, 2026, 4–5PM (CT) Register HERE:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vsj2VomUTqKmv0xK82HuyA #/registration

Info Session #2: April 7, 2026, 12–1PM (CT) Register HERE:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4nd40nbrT_yNMSpePjx7Hw #/registration

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026, 11:59PM (CT)
Applicants Notified: June 2026
Grantee Announcement: November 2026
Grantee Cycle Ends: November 2027

Over the past year this page has been a space to share community and education updates.

As your elected CPS School Board Member, District 10, all ongoing community work, youth initiatives, events & updates will now be shared on my BRAND NEW page (Facebook & Instagram):

Rhymefest for Chicago

This page remains focused on campaign updates only.

Are you a Chicago resident looking to talk more about chronic absenteeism with your community? Join Rhymefest for CPS and the Chicago Board of Education for the Building Futures community gathering on Wednesday, November 20, to dive into why student attendance matters. All are welcome to attend!