
Please note: All City Schools schools and offices will be open tomorrow, January 8, 2025, as scheduled.

City Schools is calling our high school students to submit an essay for the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition, which is still taking submissions! Now is the chance for you to speak up about the issues that matter! Essays are due by January 20, 2025. For more information, visit: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1910782

Due to forecasted inclement weather, all City Schools' schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Essential employees should report on time, and non-essential district office employees will work remotely.
Please note: the Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer and MESC offices will be closed to the public, but employees should work remotely.
Please check our website and social media for updates about Wednesday. For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, all City Schools schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Essential employees should report on time. Non-essential district office employees will work remotely.
Please note: the Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer and MESC offices will be closed to the public, but employees should work remotely.
Please check our website and social media for updates about Tuesday. For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather.

Saturday Virtual and In-Person Credit Recovery Programs: Registration is hosted on Saturday, January 4, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Dunbar High School. Please check our Extended Learning webpage for more updates. - https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/extendedlearning

Friday, January 3, 2025 - Due to forecasted inclement weather, all after-school and weekend activities are canceled. Please be advised: There may be some delays in transportation provided by City Schools

Friday, January 3, 2025 - City Schools is monitoring the potential impact of winter weather activity forecast for this afternoon. We are currently operating normally. Please be sure to check this website or mobile app and our social media channels for updates today and over the weekend.

Did You Know: City Schools students in grades 6 and 7 outperformed students across Maryland in English Language Arts (ELA or Literacy), according to the latest Student Growth Percentiles (SGP) data released by the state.


The Johns Hopkins and City College partnership has piloted a mentorship program focused on supporting young African American boys in the IB program. By pairing students with mentors, the program provides academic support, guidance, and encouragement, fostering both personal and academic growth. This dynamic, reciprocal relationship benefits both students and mentors—students receive valuable guidance for future success, while mentors gain fulfillment and growth. Together, Johns Hopkins and City College are building a community where success is nurtured through the power of mentorship. #EveryStudentDeservesAMentor

Mayor Scott’s Black History Month Art Contest has been extended! Drop off your artwork by Friday, December 20, at 4:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall. Click the link to review the complete contest guidelines: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1890058

Watch the Baltimore City Public School Board of Commissioners in real-time as they work to incorporate cultural, restorative, and healing-centered initiatives for our students' well-being at the Safety and Wholeness Committee Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=30963332

Join Charm City Lights for a teen takeover night on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Druid Hill Park. There will be a DJ and dance party for students 13 to 17. Click the link to learn more about the other activities offered!: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=36212407

If you're a 5th or 8th-grade family and you're not at the Choice Fair, where are you? Join City Schools at the Baltimore Convention Center today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Annual School School Fair. Learn more about your options before applying for the school of your choice!

Today is the day to learn more about the exciting programs and pathways available for students. The annual School Choice Fair is today, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center! Visit our school choice webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/choice.

Tomorrow is the day to learn more about the exciting programs and pathways available for your City Schools student! The annual School Choice Fair is today, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center! Visit our school choice webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/choice.

The Community School Steering Committee (CSSC) was established as part of the Community School Policy and initially adopted in 2016. The CSSC is a group of stakeholders, experts, and community leaders assembled to promote, oversee, and evaluate the implementation of the Community School Strategy in City Schools. The next virtual meeting is today, December 12, 2024, at 4 p.m. Click the link to learn how to join: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1769535

Send your submissions to the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition! This competition is open to Maryland High School Students in Grades 9-12. Students with the highest-scoring essays will be invited to perform their speeches in person to compete for scholarship prize money. Click here to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1910782

Due to foggy weather that impacted the area this morning, Baltimore City Public Schools transportation is experiencing delays today, Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The district's annual School Choice Fair is this Saturday, December 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit our School Choice webpage to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/choice

Due to the fire and smoke impacting the area, Medfield Heights Elementary School will dismiss early today, Friday, December 6, 2024, at noon.