The numbers are in: Students attending City Schools' pre-kindergarten programs outperform the state overall. Read more about how City Schools is preparing our youngest learners to experience success throughout their educational careers here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1498843
As we wrapped up Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February, our final visit was with the Engineering Design and Development Capstone class at Western High School. Students were working on prototypes for apps that address a specific need in their community.
Watch the video below to learn how this interactive class highlights project-based learning during the design process: https://youtu.be/g7THeGtE9uk
Watch the video in Spanish here: https://youtu.be/neUGw53Ksxs
We're just two days away from the Student Board Forum. This Wednesday in the boardroom at 200 E. North Avenue, our Board of School Commisioners will be hosting a deep conversation about what matters to you! At this in-person/virtual forum, students will be able to speak directly with the Board about policy reform, personal school experiences, school safety, and much more. Food will be provided, and Spanish interpretation will be available if needed. For more information, please view the attached flyer or visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=22951554.
The March 8, 2024, GET HYPED–College and Career Readiness event location has been changed from Forest Park High School to Reach! Partnership School. Please visit our calendar webpage for more details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
Belair-Edison Elementary/Middle staff celebrates HBCU Day
Mrs. Harris' first-grade class learning about Community Economics at Patterson Park
Calling all students! Join the Board of School Commissioners one week from today for a deep conversation about what matters to you! On Wednesday, March 6, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore City Public Schools District Office, the Board will host an in-person/virtual forum where students can speak directly with the Board about policy reform, personal school experiences, school safety, and much more. Students will also learn about the policy development process, discuss policies currently under review, and find ways to get involved in the Board's work. Food will be provided, and Spanish interpretation will be available if needed. For more information on how to register, click this link: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1478754
Frederick Elementary staff and students dressed in all black in reverence of Black History Month. 🖤✊🏾
Congratulations to our 2024 Winter Graduates who walked the stage this past weekend at Patterson High School!
Get pumped for Let's Get HYPED with City Schools! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park High School​. This FREE and exciting event is all about college and career readiness! Join us for a wealth of resources, entertainment, panel discussions, workshops, and much more. Don't miss out—register now to secure your spot!
Just one week from today, join City Schools at an informative session on student testing (including MCAP, iReady, and others) for multilingual families on March 1, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Baltimore Design School. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/SucessonTests24.
For more information, please contact 443-990-4476.
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights middle schoolers traveled to the Walters Art Museum.
Congratulations to Digital Harbor High School for winning the Maryland State 3A Boys Indoor Track and Field State Championship! City Schools is proud to celebrate your success.
City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises spoke about why Black History - or any history - may be taking a backseat in education curriculums nationwide. She sat down with Andy Rotherham of Bellwether, a nonprofit company and leader of education trends. To hear more on her take, click this link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7160739858410328064/comments/
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baltimore City Public Schools will cancel all activities – including external events with a permit - on Saturday, February 17, due to forecasted inclement weather. For specific information about rescheduled athletics events, please click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1465801
Summer 2024 YouthWorks applications are still open! YouthWorks connects thousands of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 to summer jobs with private, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout Baltimore. Learn more and apply at https://youthworks.oedworks.com.
Furman L Templeton Elementary School celebrates its Honor Roll and Principals List students with a gathering for their families.
City Schools job fair is just two days away! Join us at 200 E North Avenue on February 15 from 10 AM - 2 PM to apply, get screened, and connect with professionals. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger and join the City Schools team! Register here at http:/R/bit.ly/cityschoolsjobs
Dont forget! The Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting is at the District Office tonight, Monday, February 12, 2024. Join us at 200 E North Avenue, room 301, to discuss an overview of the Chief of School Police selection process.
Congratulations to Rhonda Waller (Benjamin Franklin) for being named 2024 High School Maryland School Counselor Association (MSCA) School Counselor of the Year! Ms. Waller will represent the state of Maryland this fall as MSCA’s nominee to ASCA for the 2025 National School Counselor of the Year Recognition. City Schools is proud to celebrate your accomplishment.
