For families with students who are receiving special education or related services, the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is now open. Your voice can make a difference for your child and children across the State of Maryland. https://www.mdparentsurvey.com/
As outside temperatures get warmer, the City Schools Operations Team prepares to move from heating to cooling schools and offices. This month, teams of talented professionals are performing seasonal maintenance as we carefully monitor weather forecasts, making sure we pick the best moment to begin cooling buildings. Be sure to dress for the weather during this transition period.
YouthWorks 2025 applications are still open! The summer will be here before we know it, and it's a great time to start preparing for summer jobs. 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/
According to The Nation's Report Card, City Schools' students are excelling in reading. We have the second-largest growth in Maryland and are one of only two districts in the state outperforming pre-pandemic levels. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2030654
The 2nd Annual Youth Summer Job fair is today, Friday, March 14th, from 12 - 3 p.m. at Academy for College & Career Readiness (1300 W. 26th St.) This event connects youth ages 14-21 to paid summer jobs with opportunities to apply and interview on the spot! Click the link to register now: https://lu.ma/9ykmds7j
The NEW Community School Steering Committee virtual meeting is today from 4 to 6 p.m. Click the link to learn how you can help Community Schools establish and leverage strategic community partnerships to promote student achievement and the overall well-being of students, families, educators, and our district: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1769535
City Schools honors Women's History Month – Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician whose groundbreaking calculations helped propel NASA's space program forward. As a Black woman in STEM, Johnson's legacy extends beyond her contributions to space exploration—she inspired future generations of women and people of color to pursue careers in science and mathematics. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
This weekend: step up to the plate and swing into summer fun with a FREE Baseball Clinic on March 15 and 16! Kindergarten through fifth-grade students are invited to participate! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and play ball with friends. Sign up today: https://baltcityschools.org/Spring25Baseball
The Baltimore Youth Innovation Coalition’s (BYIC) 2nd Annual Youth Summer Job Fair will be held on Friday, March 14th, from 12 PM to 3 PM at Academy for College & Career Readiness (1300 W. 26th St.). This event connects youth ages 14-21 to paid summer jobs with opportunities to apply and interview on the spot! Click the link to register now: https://lu.ma/9ykmds7j
City Schools honors Women's History Month – Maree G. Farring served on the Baltimore City School Board of Commissioners and was vice president of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education. In a 1967 article in the Baltimore Sun, she once said civic work was "the love of her life." Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
City Schools honors Women's History Month – Margaret Brent, born in England in 1601, arrived in Maryland in the 1630s. Her most significant contribution came in her legal work, where she petitioned the Maryland Assembly for the right to vote and serve as a representative, making her one of the first women in the colonies to formally advocate for women's political rights. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
As part of Arts Education Month, Baltimore City Public Schools students will showcase their incredible visual artwork at the FYI: For Your Inspiration! Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art next week. Click the link to learn how you can view the amazing entries: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/finearts/article/2025850
Math achievement is on the rise in City Schools! Since 2022, we have ranked in the top 25 percent of large urban districts nationwide for math recovery. Our investments in math instruction are a big reason why. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2030654
City Schools celebrates Women's History Month–Did you know Mary Ann Winterling was a dedicated educator and principal at Bentalou Elementary School for 35 years, where her leadership earned the school a Maryland Blue Ribbon in 2003? Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
The 2024-2025 Family Survey is now live! Click the link to complete yours today, open until April 15, 2025: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
High school student-athletes, don’t miss Under Armour’s Spring Athlete Uniform Unveil on Saturday, March 8! Be among the first to check out the new lineup of spring sports uniforms and enjoy exclusive discounts, special in-store events, and more. This event is for students participating in lacrosse, badminton, baseball, softball, tennis, unified sports, and track.
Join us in supporting our high school film creators from across the district during this night of short films at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Parkway Theater! All are welcome to this free-ticketed event. Reserve your free tickets at https://forms.gle/1FMtPXGEd3poDnKE6
During Career and Technical Education Month this past February, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School students explored exciting aviation and law enforcement career paths at Martin State Airport! Click here to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2054678.
Step up to the plate and swing into summer fun with a FREE Baseball Clinic on March 15 and 16! Kindergarten through fifth-grade students are invited to participate! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and play ball with friends. Sign up today: https://baltcityschools.org/Spring25Baseball
It's time to Rock & Enroll! City Schools’ pre-K and kindergarten programs are FREE, full-day, and open to all families. Give your child the best start! Learn more and enroll today🎸📚 : https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration