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
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!
