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A black and white photograph depicting a modern, single-story building with large windows and a prominent tree in the foreground, set against a cloudy sky.

Opened in 1961 as Chippewa Junior High School, name changed to Chippewa Middle School in the mid-1990s

The image depicts a group of students and a teacher standing in a classroom setting, with a chalkboard displaying various scientific diagrams and information in the background.

Chippewa Junior High School science class, 1960s

A group of people, both adults and children, performing various gymnastic poses and acrobatic maneuvers on a basketball court, with basketball hoops visible in the background.

Chippewa Junior High School cheerleaders, 1960s

open since 1961

All of the historical information of the CCSD62 schools was generously provided by the Des Plaines History Center. 

Go to their website below to learn more about Des Plaines history!

Des Plaines History Center Website

A black and white photograph of a basketball team, with the players posing together in a gymnasium setting.

Chippewa Junior High School basketball team, 1960s

A group of people, including several women, are seated in a room, holding various musical instruments such as a cello, guitar, and drums.

Chippewa Junior High School string ensemble, 1960s