Families of students with 504 or IEPs, please join us next Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel to explore post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for students with diverse abilities. Register now: bit.ly/SpringExpo25
Your voice matters! The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' Safety and Wholeness Committee invites you to a community listening session on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Patterson High School (100 Kane St, Baltimore, MD 21224). Speak directly with the committee about your ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. Learn how the committee is actively addressing safety concerns and find ways you can get involved in this important work.
As a reminder, Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Don't forget to click the link and learn more about registering your student before the deadline: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration
Join us this Thursday for SpringFest 2025 on April 17th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Engagement Center! Connect with mentors, learn about entrepreneurship, and get inspired! Breakfast & lunch provided. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfest-2025-empowering-youth-for-a-healthier-future-tickets-1269627683579?aff=promoflyer
In Señora Cintron-Hernandez's third-grade Spanish immersion classroom at Baltimore International Academy-West, students are mastering core subjects including math, science, and language arts—all in Spanish. Through hands-on activities and small group instruction, they’re building language skills while exploring new concepts in a fun and engaging way. Learn how this innovative approach sparks excitement and fosters a love for learning at BIA-West!: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2134280
The CEO Student Cabinet is shaping the future by amplifying student voices and driving change! From meeting with CEO Dr. Santelises to hosting Club Fairs, these young leaders are making a real impact at City Schools. Want to learn more about their work? Check out their progress report now: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2107769
In two weeks, families of students with 504 plans or IEPs are invited to join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. Discover opportunities in post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment for students with diverse abilities. Don’t miss out—register now: bit.ly/SpringExpo25
City Schools is thrilled to announce our third-quarter Icon Award Winners ! These exceptional students are celebrated for outstanding leadership, positivity, teamwork, and dedication, making them true “City Schools Icons.” Visit our website to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/icon-awards
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools help teachers improve students' reading and writing every day. Since joining nearly all City Schools, they have focused on strengthening students' literacy skills. This week, meet McLean Beto, the literacy coach at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School. Read more about McLean Beto here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101810
Families, we want to hear from you! This is the last week to take the family survey to help us best serve you and your students! Complete yours today before the April 15, 2025 deadline: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers in strengthening student reading and writing skills. Nearly all City Schools now have a coach, including Regina Jones at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School. Learn more about her work: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101784
Arts in Our Schools Month Spotlight: For Dattaprasad Arsekar, a senior at Baltimore School for the Arts, music has been life-changing—shaping his identity, fueling his academic success, and opening new doors. Read more about his musical academic journey on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2114864
Don't forget that the virtual Code of Conduct feedback session for Parents is from 5 to 6 p.m. today. Click the link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmVlMzUyMjEtODFiMC00M2FhLTliOTctYzgwNjM2YmJhYjQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22065bb2f4-6fe3-414f-a910-f2886305c814%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2294c7396a-71b4-40c6-a3a6-ce5303e46091%22%7d
YouthWorks 2025 applications will close this Friday! The summer will be here before we know it, and now is the time to secure your student's summer job. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025. For more information, including important dates, worksites, and more, visit the YouthWorks website: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
A group of groundbreaking middle schoolers from Baltimore Design School participated in the City Schools' film festival for the first time in history. Learn more about their story here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2108028
Don't forget that the Code of Conduct feedback session for Students is from 5 to 6 p.m. today. Click the link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGQyOTgxM2ItNTQxNS00YTcyLWI3MTYtYzM2YzExN2QzNGNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22065bb2f4-6fe3-414f-a910-f2886305c814%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2294c7396a-71b4-40c6-a3a6-ce5303e46091%22%7d
Baltimore City Public Schools is expanding its student film festival to middle schoolers, encouraging creativity and providing a pathway to high school media programs. Students at Baltimore Design School honed storytelling and animation skills through stop-motion projects, showcasing teamwork and artistic growth. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2108028.
City Schools celebrates Women's History Month: Western High School graduate Tamara Janice Dobson was an American actress and fashion model best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra "Cleo" Jones in the 1973 blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones. To learn more about our notable women alumni, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2092409
Each day, literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers in strengthening students' reading and writing skills. This series highlights some of the dedicated literacy coaches helping both educators and students achieve success. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTeBzs9Nw7U
City Schools honors Women's History Month – Dorothy I. Height was a civil rights and women's rights activist whose leadership spanned over seven decades. Born in 1912, she played a crucial role in the fight for racial and gender equality, serving as the longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
