Reminder: Tonight, join the virtual CEO Search Forum and please provide your input! Tell us what matters most to YOU. The Board is hosting the last CEO Search Community Forum virtually from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 25. Join the meeting: https://baltcityschools.org/CEOsearchVirtual
The Board of School Commissioners is inviting parents, students, educators, and community members to share their feedback on what qualities matter most in our next CEO. This survey will be available until September 28, in conjunction with the scheduled CEO Search Virtual Community Forum on Thursday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The data collected will help shape the candidate profile for the next City Schools CEO. Complete Community Survey is here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/BCPSCEO
Today, Friday, September 19, 2025, is the last day for free immunizations at the district office. Click the link to learn how you can make sure your student is prepared for the school year: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2363865
City Schools' staff and community members gathered in the early hours of the morning to complete the construction of a brand-new Kaboom! Playground at Sinclair Elementary. Principal Arrington led students and volunteers in stretching exercises before the build to ensure safety. Check out their progress!
Tomorrow: Friday, September 19, 2025, is the last day for free immunizations at the district office. Click the link to learn how you can make sure your student is prepared for the school year: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2363865
Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of family fun, food, and exploration at Great Kids Farm. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=46242177
Kick off the new school year with math and movement at Shake & Bake! Join us on Wednesday, October 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. for hands-on math activities, skating, and fun. City Schools staff will also be there with school readiness resources and info. Register: https://bit.ly/SkateNightRSVP
Back-to-school means more than supplies—it’s also about making sure nearly 77,000 students have healthy meals every day. Months of planning, training, and preparation go into every breakfast and lunch served. Read more about how the Food & Nutrition team gets from menu planning to the plate: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2409317
CEO Search Update: The week of community engagement events will kick off Monday with a Telephone Town Hall hosted by Mayor Brandon Scott. The Board of School Commissioners is interested in hearing from the community on desired attributes for the next CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. Click the link to learn how you can participate: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
Bring the whole family to Great Kids Farm on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for hands-on activities, food, and fun. Find details here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=46242177
This Friday, Baltimore City Public Schools is hosting free immunization clinics at the Central Office to help students meet state vaccine requirements at the beginning of the year. No appointment is needed! Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2363865
NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
The countdown is on! City Schools families are invited to Shake & Bake on Wednesday, October 15, from 5–8 p.m. for an evening of math and movement. Enjoy skating, hands-on math games, and helpful resources to get your student ready for a strong school year. Don’t miss it—register today: https://bit.ly/SkateNightRSVP
Annual Student Verification is your opportunity to update your family's contact information and review any required forms for your student. Don't forget to complete yours today, learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy
This school year, Baltimore City Public Schools is proud to welcome more than 10,500 multilingual learners representing 68 languages! To support students and families, the Office of Multilingual Learners has expanded teacher staffing, introduced Student Success Liaisons, and provided summer training and programs to help learners start strong, among many other supports. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2390788
City Schools and Act Now will host a virtual conversation with CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 12:45 to 2 p.m., focusing on strengthening faith-based partnerships to support students, families, and communities. Register by 10 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2025 to receive Zoom details on the day of the event: https://bit.ly/4lpNy9C
New Graduation Requirements Starting July 1, 2025: Baltimore City Public Schools is updating its core curriculum graduation requirements to provide students with more flexibility and rigor, particularly in math and science. These changes align with new statewide education guidelines and better prepare students for higher education and a career that supports their family. View the complete 22-credit graduation requirements here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2295957
On the first day of the school year, Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Baltimore City College for earning recognition among Maryland’s top 25 high schools in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools list. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2375343
Through the Family University program, City Schools asked some of our students what they wished their families understood about their mental health. They had incredible insights to share. Listen to them on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSPKpxMQL8