Polska Szkoła im. Gen. Kazimierza Pułaskiego

About the School

Polska Szkoła im. Generała Kazimierza Pułaskiego is the oldest Polish-American school in the Chicago metropolitan area, officially founded in 1951. It was established by Polish emigrants after World War II who wanted to preserve the Polish language and culture among the younger generation in the USA.

Mission

The mission of the school is to provide creative and innovative teaching of the Polish language, history, and geography, as well as promoting Polish cultural heritage in the local community. The school supports the all-round development of students by developing their personality, character, and passion for discovering Poland.

Educational Offer

The school offers classes from preschool to high school, including dual-language classes. It also conducts additional activities such as religion, chess club, zumba, art workshops, young explorer club, preparation for STAMP 4S certification exams, and Mini Brains math workshops.

Location and Contact

The school holds classes in a building at 4600 N Oak Park Avenue, Harwood Heights, IL 60706. The mailing address is P.O. Box 564336, Chicago, IL 60656. Phone contact is +1 (708) 969-0117, and email is info@szkolapulaskiego.org.

Class Hours

Classes take place on Fridays from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Board and Faculty

The school has a board and faculty who are responsible for organizing and ensuring the quality of teaching. Details about the board and teachers can be found on the school's website.

Social Media

The school is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where it publishes news and information about events.

Credibility and Reviews

The school has accreditation from the Illinois State Board of Education, confirming its high-quality education. The Facebook profile is active and regularly updated. There are no data on ratings in Yelp or BBB.

History

The school's beginnings date back to 1950 when the Pedagogical Section was established within the Circle of Former Educators and Students of Polish Secondary Schools from Germany. The first lessons took place in 1952. Since then, the school has developed, changing locations and increasing the number of students and teachers.

Why Us

The school combines tradition with modernity, providing solid educational foundations and supporting the development of the younger generation of Polish Americans in Illinois.