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Sheridan School was opened in 1881 making it one of the oldest Chicago Public Schools still in use. This school was named for Mark Sheridan, an immigrant from Ireland, born in 1826, who came to Chicago in 1856. He started out in the meatpacking industry when he first arrived in the city. Later, he served the public as Overseer of Highways, 5th Ward Alderman, and Police Commissioner. Sheridan died in 1877 prior to the construction of the school.
Architect Augustus Bauer designed Sheridan. He was well known as an architect of his time and also designed Old St. Patrick’s Church just west of the Loop.
Ten years after Sheridan School opened the name was officially changed to Mark Sheridan School.
In 1896, the School committee of the City Council agreed to an addition for Mark Sheridan School. This addition was not complete until 1902 yet added 9 additional rooms to the school increasing the school’s capacity while meeting the demands of the growing neighborhood of Bridgeport. This addition was designed by architect W.B. Mundie.
In 1985, Mark Sheridan School became Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy. This change in name also marks the transition from a neighborhood school to a magnet school. Today Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy serves a diverse group of student from many neighborhoods throughout the city. The school’s curriculum has an emphasis on both math and science.
In the late summer of 2016, Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy received news from that Chicago Board of Education that it will be getting another addition. Plans are underway for a gymnasium annex that will also serve as multi-purpose room. New and improved green space for the school is also part of this plan.
Architect Augustus Bauer designed Sheridan. He was well known as an architect of his time and also designed Old St. Patrick’s Church just west of the Loop.
Ten years after Sheridan School opened the name was officially changed to Mark Sheridan School.
In 1896, the School committee of the City Council agreed to an addition for Mark Sheridan School. This addition was not complete until 1902 yet added 9 additional rooms to the school increasing the school’s capacity while meeting the demands of the growing neighborhood of Bridgeport. This addition was designed by architect W.B. Mundie.
In 1985, Mark Sheridan School became Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy. This change in name also marks the transition from a neighborhood school to a magnet school. Today Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy serves a diverse group of student from many neighborhoods throughout the city. The school’s curriculum has an emphasis on both math and science.
In the late summer of 2016, Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy received news from that Chicago Board of Education that it will be getting another addition. Plans are underway for a gymnasium annex that will also serve as multi-purpose room. New and improved green space for the school is also part of this plan.
