Welcome to
Children of Peace Catholic School
Our Mission
Children of Peace Catholic School is a caring community of children, parents, and professional staff brought together by our faith in God and our calling to bring peace to the world. Our educational program meets the academic and social needs of a diverse student population which includes educating the deaf and hard-of-hearing in a nurturing and safe environment.
About Children of Peace
Children of Peace Catholic School is a premier private school in Chicagoland, offering a progressive and holistic education that prepares students for success in high school, college and future endeavors.
Multicultural
We believe that diversity of thought and experience is essential for a well-rounded education, and we are committed to providing our students with opportunities to learn from each other and grow as individuals.
Diverse
Our student body incudes students from a wide range of backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We celebrate our diversity and believe that it makes our school a more vibrant and welcoming place to learn.
Faith-Based
We believe that a faith-based education can help students develop their moral compass and live a meaningful life, and we are committed to providing our students with the tools they need to grow in their faith.
Our History
Where Faith, Community & Education Unite
Our present location in the heart of the Illinois Medical District is the result of a consolidation of three Catholic schools — Holy Trinity, St. Callistus, and Holy Family — in 1994. The children named the newly formed school Children of Peace because they wanted to bring a feeling of strong and loving peace to their community.
Our Belief Statements
We Believe in the Power of Peace
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Serving and Caring: We believe that children should learn to serve and care for each other, valuing and appreciating each other's differences.
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Peaceful Resolutions: We believe that children should learn to seek peaceful resolutions to problems, becoming friends of nature and making the world a better place.
We Believe in the Power of Education
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A Complete Curriculum: We believe that all children deserve a complete curriculum that reflects a culture of continuous, effective, and meaningful learning appropriate to the needs of all.
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Lifelong Learners: We believe that children should learn to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners who are prepared to make a difference in the world.
We Believe in the Power of Partnerships
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Parents and Children: We believe that parents are the child's primary educators, and we will work together to assure the child's individual educational success.
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Staff and Community: We believe that our staff and community are essential partners in our mission, and we will work together to create a positive learning environment where children can thrive.
Meet Our Principal
Lacherie Reed
Get to Know Principal Reed
Lacherie Reed is the Principal of Children of Peace School, bringing over a decade of experience in education, instructional leadership, and school culture development. Throughout her career, Ms. Reed has been dedicated to creating school environments where students are known, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.
Prior to her role at Children of Peace, Ms. Reed served in leadership and coaching positions with DePaul University, the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation, Civitas Education Partners, and Umoja Student Development Corporation. In these roles, she provided professional development for educators, led strategic instructional planning, and supported schools in implementing restorative practices, data-driven instruction, and strong student support systems.
Ms. Reed began her career as a classroom teacher and continues to draw on that foundation in her leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from North Park University and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at DePaul University.
As principal, Ms. Reed is committed to upholding the mission and values of Children of Peace School—fostering a faith-filled, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where every child can thrive.