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  • 98% Attendance Rate
  • Top 10% of Illinois Schools
  • 15+ Community Partnerships
  • 68 After School Programs
  • 86% Students Were Accepted to Selective or IB High School
  • 100% Students Have Access to Math & Science Coursework Beyond CPS Requirements
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Principal’s Message

Welcome to Mark Sheridan Math & Science Academy, where we cultivate curious minds and empower every student to reach their full potential through rigorous academics and a nurturing, inclusive community. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences that prepare our students not only for high school success, but for lifelong learning and meaningful contributions to society. We are proud to partner with our families to inspire the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, artists, and leaders.
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About Us

Mark Sheridan Academy is a magnet school that focuses on science, math, and academic excellence. Emphasis is also placed on integrating arts education throughout the curriculum. Sheridan is committed to increasing student achievement. Advanced 8th grade students take algebra. Sheridan also offers advanced programs through its comprehensive gifted program in science and language arts. Sheridan's facilities include three science labs, a computer lab, as well as Internet connected classrooms.
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MISSION

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an academic program built on literacy that supports a rigorous math and science curriculum. We are committed to meeting the unique learning needs of all learners, including those with special needs and who are ELL. We provide a safe, nurturing, child-centered, and diverse environment in order to develop students' intellectual, social and emotional needs.

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The Roar

Happy fall, everyone!
We’ve got a busy season ahead, and this week’s newsletter is packed to the brim with updates, upcoming dates, and important details you won't want to miss. Thanks for all you do to support MSA!
MSA TRUNK

🎃MSA's Spooktacular BOO-Bash: Trunks, Treats and Fall Fun! 👻

🎃🧙‍♀️ CALLING ALL WITCHES, WARLOCKS, GOBLINS & GHOULS! 👻🧹

The pumpkins are glowing, the ghosts are giggling, and something SPOOKTACULAR is creeping our way…

🍬🚗 TRUNK OR TREAT IS ALMOST HERE! 🚗🍬

Gather your little monsters, superheroes, princesses, witches, dinosaurs, and creatures of all kinds for one of our favorite spirited traditions!

Come dressed in your Halloween best and get ready for an evening filled with treats, decorated trunks, costumes, laughs, and just the right amount of BOO! 👻

So grab your broomsticks, fluff those capes, straighten those crowns, and tell your fellow ghosts and goblins…

🎃 WE’LL SEE YOU AT
TRUNK OR TREAT! 🎃
Friday, October 16th
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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No tricks about it… it’s going to be FANG-TASTIC! 🦇🍭👻
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OH. MY. GOURD. THE AFFY TAPPLES ARE BACK!

It’s officially one of the sweetest signs of fall at MSA! Our annual AffyTapple Sale is here, and this year there’s even MORE caramel goodness to love.

DON’T LET THIS ONE SLIP OFF YOUR APPLE RADAR!

Orders are open NOW through October 16th!

All orders and payments must be placed online through the
RFTS website: msa-rfts.org

So go ahead… treat yourself, treat the kids, treat the neighbors, hide one for later!

Fall calories don’t count when they’re covered in caramel, right?
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2026 Walk-A-Thon

We're raising funds to support important updates to technology for students, classrooms, and programs at MSA! EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE. If each of us takes part by registering, donating, and sharing, we'll reach our goal in no time and give our kids the best year yet.
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