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Our Vision

For Our Students

Our vision is for every Jungman student to empower one another to discover and expand their knowledge, to strive and push one another towards greatness. To become resourceful leaders and problem solvers with the power to make real change in the complex world in which we live.

Our Mission

Founded in 1902, Jungman Elementary School has been a pillar for the Pilsen community since its inception. At Jungman, we welcome and treat everyone fairly, acting with integrity to support our Jungman family. We are advocates working hard with a positive mindset to provide an exceptional educational experience through the use of STEM-based foundations and principles which  inspire our “STEMists” to become successful lifelong learners.

Our Core Values

We Are E.A.G.L.E.S.
Action-Oriented

We are advocates working hard with a positive
 mindset.

Equitable

We welcome and treat everyone fairly, acting with integrity to support our Jungman family.

STEMists

We are resourceful problem solvers with the power to make change!

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Growth Minded

We are inquisitive, innovative, and flexible, always looking to learn.

Leaders

We model good character and empower one another to discover and expand our knowledge.

Excellence

We strive and push one another towards 
greatness.

Our Core Values

We Are E.A.G.L.E.S.
Equitable

We welcome and treat everyone fairly, acting with integrity to support our Jungman family.

Action-Oriented

We are advocates working hard with a positive
 mindset.

Growth Minded

We are inquisitive, innovative, and flexible, always looking to learn.

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Leaders

We model good character and empower one another to discover and expand our knowledge.

Excellence

We strive and push one another towards 
greatness.

STEMists

We are resourceful problem solvers with the power to make change!

"We really are whole-child/student centered, whatever your ability level, we're going to find something that you feel awesome about doing, and we're going to encourage that."

 - Patty, Jungman Teacher

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Jungman's History

In 1902, a Chicago Public School was built at 18th & Miller Streets in Pilsen due to serious overcrowding. The school still stands till this day as the Joseph J. Jungman STEM Magnet School. For nearly 120 years it has been a source of stability through tumultuous times such as World War II, the Great Depression, and most recently the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Located in the heart of Chicago's culturally rich and diverse Pilsen neighborhood, this iconic building was designed by city of Chicago Board of Education Architect William B. Mundie.  Eventually, Mundie’s building would serve to honor namesake; Joseph J. Jungman, a Czech poet, linguist and activist, who made Chicago his home.

Just as Mundie’s building has withstood the tests of time, so has our school. The staff of Jungman is committed to being the best STEM school in Chicago and beyond. And although  being situated in one of Chicago's most diverse and ever-changing neighborhoods can sometimes seem like there are more challenges than opportunities available, our teachers work tirelessly every day toward creating an environment where students feel safe enough to take on new challenges head on, continuing Mundie’s legacy of strength and resilience.

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Chicago Public School

Jungman STEM Magnet School is a proud Chicago Public School. We believe that there is much to learn from our beautiful city. We give back by educating world changers who will influence their communities both now and in the future.