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.
An all-new From the Desk of Dr. S is streaming on the City Schools YouTube channel. Listen as our CEO, Dr. Santelises recognizes distinguished principals and administrators from across the district and highlights an exciting new fleet of clean electric buses, which were recently rolled out thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. - youtube.com/watch?v=e1GMxNeLrw8
City Schools is hosting a virtual Math Night to help students become more successful in math! Parents can join the City Schools’ Math Office to learn important information about the MCAP math assessments for students in grades 3 – Algebra I. We will cover a breakdown of the MCAP assessment, performance levels, and reports, and what parents can do to help prepare students for the assessment. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Register and Join at This Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/ZoomFamilyMathNight
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
*To participate, you MUST first log into your personal/work Zoom account. For more information, visit baltimorecityschools.org
Don't forget to check out the latest Principal Review. Mervo's fearless leader, Principal Tricia Lawrence, highlights how the school is working to provide students with real-world experiences through vocational-technical programs along with community partnerships. Find us on YouTube at CitySchoolsTV!
Thank you to the families who joined us at the District Budget Information Session yesterday. There will be one more opportunity to meet with us and share your input on budget priorities! 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, at Dunbar High School (or join virtually). Head over to baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget for more information.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott is calling all student artists! Submit artwork inspired by Black History Month to enter the Black History Month Art Contest. The deadline to submit your artwork to City Hall is February 16.
Know an exceptional teacher who inspires excellence and community in the classroom? Nominate them for the 2024 Teacher of the Year award! Students, families, or staff can nominate now through February 9. Click here to nominate your extraordinary teacher!
The City for All Transportation Forum is tomorrow, January 27th! Join us to make your voice heard on topics like ADA compliance, crosswalks, safe car speeds, and sidewalks. Our community deserves better, and together, we can make a difference. View the event on our Calendar Page for more information on how to register.
Congratulations to January's City Schools' Scholar Superstar award honorees: Ma'Lae Jones (eighth grader at New Song Academy) and Syrae Jennings (twelfth grader at City Neighbors High School). This award recognizes students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities. Head over to our Scholar Superstar webpage to watch their videos and see previous award winners.
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📸: Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle - Gifted and Advanced Learning exhibition featured over 100 students
