High School Bridge

Meet Your HSB Counselor Ms. Madi. She has been part of High School Bridge since July! She serves at Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in Back of the Yards neighborhood! Additionally, Ms. Madi serves high school students at Back of The Yards College Prep, Lincoln Park High School, and Chicago Bulls College Prep. In her free time Ms. Madi enjoys reading, writing, and hanging out with her new puppy Luna.

High School Bridge 9th and 10th graders, we are excited to invite you to our next HSB Workshop at Back of the Yards Public Library on April 25th at 2:35 PM! This is a good chance to meet with your counselor and build skills that will support you throughout high school. You can RSVP for the event through the link in our bio or with your HSB Counselor. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Fessler has been part of High School Bridge since it started in 2018. While she has worked with many of our partner schools, she now works with students at Altus Academy. She also works with HSB students in high schools all across the city. In her free time, Ms. Fessler loves to travel, read and spend time with her dog Booker. She is also expecting her first child next month!

After School Matters is open to Chicago teens ages 14-18 and in high school, you can have the opportunity to earn money while learning new skills, making friends, and staying active. ASM offers many programs across the city including Latin Dance, plumbing, sewing, community organizing, and so much more! The Spring Program will be from February 24 – May 10. Let your HSB Counselor know if you are interested in joining ASM this Spring!