Lady basketball players from Edmondson-Westside and

The Digital Harbor track team

  • In honor of Heart Awareness Month, the Bailey’s Heart and Soul Foundation visited Mount Royal EMS’ sixth- and eighth-grade classes and presented Hands-Only CPR Training.

A poster made by a student about Katherine Johnson

City Springs EMS’ teachers and students have been busy decorating classroom doors and hallways to feature Black History Trailblazers. See some of the creative decorations on City Springs’ Instagram.

A screenshot of the WBAL video featuring three students dancing

Over 130 students at Roland Park performed in an original theater production in honor of Black History Month and WBAL was on hand to see the performances!


Walter P. Carter student walking through their school

  • Students at Walter P. Carter EMS made a video to show how their school celebrates Black History Month. Watch it here.

List of the top ten for the 2024 Heart of the Schools Awards

  • The top ten finalists for the 2024 Heart of the Schools Awards were announced this week. There were 117 school leaders nominated this year by students, teachers, parents, partners, and staff.

    Connexions Cosmetology students holding up their certificates
  • February is CTE Month and we’re celebrating these ConneXions Cosmetology students who received their certificates and stipends for completing a 4-week lash artistry training program at Babe Spa.
    The class of 1969 from Forest Park
  • Forest Park High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, so these ladies from the Class of 1969 stopped by for a visit! We love our City Schools alumni!


    Senator McCray and Poly students
  • Students from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute participated in Maryland AP Day at the State Capitol. Senator McCray shared photos from the event on X.


    A painting by an Achievement Academy student
  • Achievement Academy students painted stunning portraits in honor of Black History Month. Visit the school’s Instagram page to see more. 

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