City Schools is now in the interview phase of the CEO search. Phase One included input from staff, students, families, and community partners. Candidates will remain anonymous. The next CEO will focus on student outcomes and job readiness, aligned with the Board. Learn more about the process on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/ceo-search
The City Schools’ Student Opportunity Bulletin Board is your go-to hub for exciting academic and extracurricular opportunities! From scholarships, competitions and exciting events for students of all ages, this board highlights ways young people can grow, explore, and shine: https://www.instagram.com/baltimorestudentopps
The School Choice window is closing soon. Apply for School Choice by Friday, January 23! Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/choice
#IAmCitySchools is a series showcasing alumni who are applying lessons from their experiences as City Schools students in their careers. In this episode, we feature Melissa Victor, an actor and writer currently performing with the second national tour of "Wicked the Musical." We caught up with her on the Baltimore stop of the tour at the Hippodrome Theater. School attended: Baltimore City College. Watch on City Schools TV: https://youtu.be/4eGyc42bldU
City Schools middle and high school students! You’re invited to an interactive workshop where art, culture, and basketball meet. Join us a week from today, on Friday, January 16, in the heart of Black Baltimore’s original entertainment district. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=50771336
Tomorrow at Family University: Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Learn more about how you can get involved: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and the start of the second half of our school year. We know that families are our students' first and lifelong teachers. When families and school staff work as a team, students thrive. Here are some ways families can support student success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2631501
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
Attention City Schools middle and high school students! You’re invited to an interactive workshop where art, culture, and basketball meet. Join us a week from today, on Friday, January 16, in the heart of Black Baltimore’s original entertainment district. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=50771336
You have what it takes to advocate for your student! Join Family University for January Communication workshops by families, for families. Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Register today: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop
Tomorrow is the last day to make your voice heard in the Annual Review of Schools process. Learn more about how the process works and how you can get involved: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-review
Save the Date: YouthWorks applications open January 2, 2026. YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division.It provides a 5-week summer job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 to 21. Learn more: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
THIS IS CITY SCHOOLS, a new rotating photography exhibition, is now on display in the Main Lobby at Central Office. The goal of the exhibit is to highlight the aspirations, goals, and accomplishments of Baltimore City Public Schools students, staff, and partners who, by their collective efforts, contribute to the vital work and reputation of the school system. See the first exhibit - Portrait of a Graduate on our website: http://baltcityschools.org/THISISCITYSCHOOLS
Attention High School Students! - The City Schools' Equity Advisory Committee brings together parents/guardians, students, staff, and community partners to ensure that the voices of key stakeholders are heard around the policies and protocols that impact students and schools. If you are a current City Schools' high school student and are interested in joining, please click the link to apply by Tuesday, December 23rd:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjWOrJwpn_2lsgx1_Wq6GS5LtG_F9CzE16g6i3F5Z7bEoodg/viewform
Save the Date: YouthWorks applications open January 2, 2026. YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division. It provides a 5-week summer job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 and 21. Learn more: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
Join the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as they host a community conversation with Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises and discuss supporting families and community members in Baltimore. The event will be held at Empowerment Temple AME Church on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6-8 p.m.; Doors open and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Register now: https://bit.ly/CEO-Convo
City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises named finalist for National Superintendent of the Year https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2600867
Baltimore City Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Monday, December 15, 2025, due to transportation concerns caused by recent weather. Central Office will open as normal. Essential employees report on time.
Our School Choice fair is tomorrow! Families can park at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Patterson High School, or Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School for shuttles to the School Choice Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center.