
There's one month left to nominate a spectacular STEM Teacher! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are now open for nominations and applications. This is the highest honor for K-12 STEM educators.
Anyone can nominate a teacher. Awardees receive a Presidential certificate, a trip to D.C., $10,000, and join a national network of outstanding educators.
Nominate a teacher by January 8, 2024, or teachers can apply directly at http://www.paemst.nsf.gov/.

City Schools families, please pardon the interruption. The suspension of MTA's Light Rail service, effective today, December 8, could impact your student's transportation. MTA buses will be available to support bus riders, but we encourage you to plan to leave early and expect delays in your commute to and from school.

We've started decorating for the holidays at the Central Office! 'Tis the season 🎄❤️





Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, December 2, the login screen for Infinite Campus will look different, but usernames and passwords have not changed. See the attached picture for the new look.


Join the Portrait of a Graduate Design Team and help inspire the next generation of leaders. Through the winter and early spring of 2024, City Schools will engage with the community in a collaborative effort to create a shared vision for our students.
Head over to www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/portraitgraduate to learn more about this new initiative!


Our annual Middle and High School Choice Fair is fast approaching. Clear your schedule on December 9, 2023, and join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center to explore schools, learn how to apply, and get your questions answered!



Quarter 1 report cards will be available via Campus Portal starting November 3 through November 7. To access your student's report card, please sign in to Campus Portal.

As a reminder, middle and high school students can vote for their ASCBC Officers and the Board Student Commissioner this week! Vote online and in school November 2nd!

James McHenry Elementary Middle - The United Way paid a visit to paint pumpkins with Ravens yesterday!








Clay Hill Elementary - 1st-grade students presented their “magnificent things” to peers, staff, and families this past week.





REMINDER - The Family and Community Board forum is this Wednesday, October 18th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit baltimorecityschools.org/board-meetings for more information!

Join us at the Community Resource Fair for free amenities such as CPR demonstrations, mental health screenings, fresh produce, and more! This Thursday, October 19, from 10 am - 2 pm at the Bon Secours Community Resource Center (31 S Payson St, Baltimore, MD 21223)

Booker T. Washington Middle School celebrated its instructional coaches with a thrilling city-wide scavenger hunt that ended at a fantastic local restaurant, creating lasting memories and loads of excitement!






Congratulations to our October Scholar Superstars! They are leaders and contributors in their school communities, and we are delighted to honor them.


The Family and Community Board Forum is one week from today! Join us on October 18th for a series of conversations between the Board of School Commissioners and the community at Cherry Hill Elementary-Middle School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office of Human Capital is closed today for an all-day retreat. All pre-employment services are unavailable until the office reopens on Monday, October 9, 2023.

At 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
At this time, FEMA will send an automated alert to WEA-compatible cellular devices like smartphones and similar devices, causing them to ring. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset.
This simultaneous test may cause a temporary disruption in schools and offices. Individuals with sensory concerns should also prepare in advance.

We celebrated our custodial staff at the district office yesterday with a luncheon. We want to extend a huge thank you to the team that keeps us looking our best. You are appreciated.💛💙






This Friday, October 6th, will be an asynchronous learning day. Here is a reminder to practice your time management skills and learn how to plan the most successful schedule for your day! Visit Baltimorecityschools.org/calendar for more information.

It's Purple Friday! Check out these cute snaps from Bay-Brook Elementary's visit from members of the Ravens team and their mascot Poe.💜🏈

