At Pulaski International School of Chicago, 35% of students scored at or above the proficient level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 66%.

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 3. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

“I am proud of Casimir Pulaski and what he did, and it felt really good to share this with all of my school,” said Wrzosek, who, like Orkisz, came to the U.S. from Poland as a child.

As a result, Pulaski Day is one of Chicago's 13 observed city holidays. ... and school remains in session. Banks, and the United States Post Office also remain open Monday. ...

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 3. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.