Today, MSDE released the 2025–26 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores, confirming that Baltimore City Public Schools students have achieved a decade of consecutive gains in literacy and extended their growth in mathematics to four consecutive years. See results and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3047593.
TOMORROW: City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson will host the first of six listening tour events! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
LAST CHANCE: Now until July 29, 2026, the enrollment and transfer request window is open! This is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3021249.
City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson wants to hear from you! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
REMINDER: Now until July 29, 2026, the enrollment and transfer request window is open! This is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3021249.
REMINDER: Now until July 29, 2026, the enrollment and transfer request window is open! This is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3021249.
City Schools CEO, Dr. Dawson, announces three appointments to his Executive Leadership Team: Noell West, Chief of Staff, Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications and External Affairs, and Brittany Blackwell, Special Assistant. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3028998.
CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson shares his first 100-day entry plan with the Baltimore City Public Schools community. Read all about it here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3027166.
Good afternoon City Schools' stakeholders, our virtual Public Board Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m today, July 7. View our Board Meeting webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/bcps/page/board-meetings
Join us for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.
Join us on Tuesday, July 7, for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.
OPEN NOW: From July 6–29, 2026, the enrollment and transfer request window is open! This is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3021249.
Congratulations to Nelson and Aaliyah for winning the City Schools' 5th annual Chromebook Wallpaper Design Contest! Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3017945.
Welcome, Dr. Jermaine Dawson, the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools! On his first official day as CEO, Dr. Dawson shares a message with the City Schools community on the journey ahead and his commitment to ensuring every student is career ready, future ready, and world ready. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3017041.
For the past decade, Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises has led Baltimore City Public Schools with extraordinary vision, compassion, and an unshakable belief in the limitless potential of every student. As she concludes her service as CEO, Dr. Santelises shares her farewell message to the Baltimore City Public Schools community. Watch here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3015551.
From July 6–29, 2026, the only Summer enrollment and transfer request window will be open! This is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year. Please note that all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2972078.
Great Kids Farm will host its only FREE Farm Family Hours of the summer on Wednesday, July 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All City Schools' students, staff, and families are invited to meet our animals, explore our trails, and check out what's growing! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2992461.
While this year’s MCAP results are still being processed, City Schools students have demonstrated steady academic progress over the past three years. Read student and staff testimony about the district's efforts to support student learning: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3001699.
