Did you know Lillie May Carroll Jackson was a civil rights organizer in Baltimore and a longtime leader in the city’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)? Known as the “Mother of Freedom,” Jackson was credited with pioneering nonviolent resistance, a cornerstone of the movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
Due to predicted inclement weather, the Safety and Wholeness Committee Listening Session, initially scheduled for February 12, will be rescheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Collington Square Recreation Center (1409 N Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213).
As a reminder, schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th, Friday, February 14th, and Monday, February 17th. Please see our calendar for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
Due to forecasted inclement weather, all City Schools' schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Essential employees should report on time. Non-essential district office employees will work remotely or take liberal leave. Please note: the Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer and MESC offices will be closed to the public, but employees should work remotely. For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather.
Remember, watch the Board of School Commissioners meeting tonight on the new City Schools LIVE streaming channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CitySchoolsLIVE
Two-hour Early Dismissal: Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will release two hours early today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. As a reminder, all after-school activities are canceled, and tonight's Board of School Commissioners’ meeting will be held virtually: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2021807
Did you know Officer Calvin Rodwell was deeply committed to fostering a positive image of police officers among youth during his tenure with the Baltimore City Police Department? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will cancel all after-school activities for Tuesday, February 11, 2025. We will continue to evaluate the weather pattern and update our status by mid-morning on Tuesday. As a reminder, Tuesday's Board of School Commissioners’ meeting will be held virtually. Click here to learn how to attend and sign up to leave public comments: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2021807
City Schools celebrates Black history every day, and during Black History Month, we highlight several of our notable graduates who have made significant contributions to history and who got their start in one of our classrooms in this special edition of #IAmCitySchools. Read now: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2020366
Did you know Elmer A. Henderson began teaching at the age of 15 before becoming a principal in Baltimore City Public Schools? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090.
Did you know Matthew A. Henson was an African American explorer who was credited as possibly the first person ever to reach the North Pole? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
Did you know Vivien T. Thomas co-created a life-saving treatment for blue babies despite never attending medical school due to the Great Depression? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
Did You Know: City Schools saw increases in student proficiency across every grade in math during the 2023-24 school year. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1950535
City Schools celebrates Black History Month: Did you know Augusta Fells-Savage Institute was named after an African American sculptor and educator whose studio helped foster the careers of numerous young artists during the Harlem Renaissance? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
UPDATED TIME: Today at 6 p.m. - City Schools invites students, families, staff, and the community to discuss artificial intelligence (AI). This is an opportunity to provide input on Baltimore City Public Schools' draft guidance on using AI in our school district. Zoom link: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/83597985781
Students in grades five through twelve can enter the Dream Big Contest with a 300-word essay, a one-page poem, a 60-second edited video, or a visual artwork. Finalists will share their work on the Lyric’s historic stage and receive a sizeable prize package. Submissions are due Friday, February 14, 2025. Learn more: https://dreambigcontest.org/
Congratulations to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute for being a five-star campus, according to the Maryland Report Card! Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1903714
In just over one hour, Join City Schools' Office of Family Engagement for a School Family Community Council (SFC) training. Participants will learn to draft inclusive and equitable bylaws, with an equity overview and discussion. This event is open to families, staff, community members, and students. Dinner will be provided! Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfc-council-training-201-tickets-1104705045529?aff=oddtdtcreator
Next Tuesday, City Schools will host a discussion on artificial intelligence open to students, families, staff, and the community at 5 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to provide input on Baltimore City Public Schools' draft guidance on using AI in our school district. Zoom link: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/83597985781
The Pre-K Enrollment Town Hall starts in a little over one hour! Help enhance our pre-K enrollment process by sharing your feedback. If you completed a pre-K application in the spring of 2024, we’d like to hear about your experience - whether you enrolled in City Schools or not. Join us online today, Wednesday, January 29, at 5 p.m.: bit.ly/PreKTownHall