Invest in every Mustang

Every gift to Friends of Northside pays for what public funding does not: classroom resources, technology, athletics, the arts, and the opportunities that make a Northside education what it is. Pick a cause below.

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The Annual Appeal

Our most important fundraising effort of the year. Annual Appeal gifts are flexible, which means they go wherever the school's need is greatest, from academics and technology to student activities and teacher support.

Donate to the Annual Appeal

Annual Appeal page opening soon.

Other ways to give

Become a sponsor

Individual, family, and corporate sponsorship levels, each with its own recognition.

Northside Athletics

Uniforms, equipment, coach stipends, tournament fees, and facilities that CPS funding does not cover.

Northside Arts

Instruments, art supplies, costumes, and performance opportunities across music, visual arts, and theater.

Buy a Brick

A personalized engraved brick that becomes a permanent part of campus. Ordering reopens in Spring 2027.

Kato's Corner

Everyday essentials in the Counseling Office for any student who needs them. No questions asked.

Brian McManus Scholarship Fund

$5,000 awarded each year to a graduating senior who reflects Brian's kindness, leadership, and perseverance.