History
The school came into existence in 1972 through the merger of an Orthodox-affiliated school, Akiba South Side Jewish Day School (founded in 1949), and a school affiliated with the Conservative movement, Solomon Schechter South Side School (founded in 1965). Since the merger, Akiba-Schechter has been run under the auspices of both the Associated Talmud Torahs (Orthodox), the Board of Jewish Education (Community), and now the Jewish United Fund of Chicago. Since 1988, Akiba-Schechter has been under the leadership of Mrs. Miriam Schiller, its sixth principal. Under Principal Schiller's leadership, the school has seen growth in numerous ways, both physically to the campus and in its student body.
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