Please note this important calendar update for SY 2023-24: The last day of school is Thursday, June 13, which will be an early release day. The calendar update is a result of two inclement weather recovery days.
FREE Family Farm Hours are today from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Bring your family out to meet our animals, see what's growing, and explore our woods and stream!
The City Schools Town Hall on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is tonight at 5:30 p.m. Join us at this virtual event to learn more about the progress underway, ask questions, and share feedback before the District submits our second Blueprint for Maryland’s Future implementation. Click the link and see how to join the meeting - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/kirwan
This week's CONNECT newsletter includes important information on how you can get involved in your school community to ensure our children have the best experience possible.- https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1535943
Please share your school experience by taking our 2024 family survey. School and district leaders will use your input to plan to support your family's best in the next school year. Click the link to complete the confidential survey now:
bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Have you been to Great Kids Farm? Join us on Friday, April 5, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to meet the animals, see what's growing, and explore the woods and stream! This event is open and free for all families of City Schools students and staff members. Register here: http://bit.ly/GKFfamilies
Spring has sprung! Don't forget to read up about fun things for your family to do during your time away from school – https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsSpringBreak
A Message from Baltimore City Schools Following Tragic Key Bridge Incident–Read here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1526722
City Schools' four-year graduation rate increased, beating Maryland state's overall decrease. Read more about the strategies used to achieve success in this latest report - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1525909
Join the Baltimore City Public Schools team as we provide an overview of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Kirwan) and an update on the progress underway. On Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., participants can ask questions and share feedback. City Schools will be submitting our second Blueprint for Maryland’s Future implementation plan, and your feedback will help us create the best plan possible for our children. Learn more about the Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at www.baltimorecityschools.org/kirwan
Catch the City Schools CEO talk about her recent visits to high schools around the city as well as updates on Pre-K and Kindergarten academic performance on this week's new From the Desk of Dr. S video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVgptrOKOQ
There are tons of exciting Spring Break events for children and teens throughout Baltimore City next week! Click the link to read all about the fun learning options available - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1519817
Recently, we visited Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, where Dr. Janna Thompson spoke to us about her involvement in the school's Black History Month play focused on topics surrounding what it means to be black and what diversity looks like in the present-day. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPdKUDqaU4
To increase support and district transparency around school safety, violence prevention, and student wholeness, the Board of School Commissioners has created the Safety and Wholeness Committee. Comprised of dedicated members, this committee will play a pivotal role in shaping policies and initiatives that enhance our students' overall safety and wholeness. The committee will:
Engage with district personnel and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive roadmap to enhance student and staff safety standards and services.
Leverage the guidance and resources from federal, state, and local levels to incorporate cultural, restorative, and healing-centered approaches within student wholeness initiatives.
The Safety and Wholeness Committee will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 4 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/board-committees.
Congratulations to Poly's Girls Basketball team for being the 3A State champions!
Congratulations to Edmondson-Westside's Boys Basketball team for being the 1A MD State champions!
City Schools wants your feedback! Please share your school experience by taking the family survey. School and District leaders will use your input to plan for the next school year. This confidential survey is available now: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Recently we visited Collington Square Elementary/Middle School to take part in their weekly "Harambee" celebration, designed to foster community connections and promote school attendance. Watch the video to learn about why Principal Tiffany Williams was inspired to utilize this ancient practice to cultivate her school community - https://youtu.be/hzFMQXIJU1s
There is still time to provide input on the School Police Chief search. Please complete this survey, which will be open until Friday, March 15. The information you provide will be used to develop a candidate profile and focus recruitment and screening efforts. https://bit.ly/3IsGEiJ
The Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) is Baltimore’s elected student government, which represents YOU, and the Student Commissioner is the student who sits on the School Board. They have a say in City Schools' policy (rules for all schools), the City Schools' budget, and more.
Are you passionate about leadership and advocating for other youth? Apply as a candidate: https://bit.ly/4bXrHTp