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HAPPENING TODAY: Celebrate Youth Art Month with City Schools at the For Your Inspiration Citywide Visual Arts Showcase! March 18–22 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, you can explore student artwork inspired by the theme "Soaring High Above it All". On March 21, enjoy a studio art-making workshop. Free admission for both activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2766785.

APPLY NOW: The application window is now open for the 2026-27 Student Commissioner of Baltimore City Public Schools and positions within the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC). Middle and high school students are invited to apply now until 5 p.m. on March 26, 2026. Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2774573.

You are invited to Find Your Way to Pre-K with City Schools! Join us for a FREE event on Saturday, March 21, at the B&O Railroad Museum. Have fun, explore, and connect with our Early Learning team for information on pre-K and kindergarten enrollment. Use the link to register online: tinyurl.com/fyw2pk2026.

Celebrate Youth Art Month with City Schools at the For Your Inspiration Citywide Visual Arts Showcase! March 18–22 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, you can explore student artwork inspired by the theme "Soaring High Above it All". On March 21, enjoy a studio art-making workshop. Free admission for both activities. Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2756050.

REMINDER: Families, City Schools wants your feedback! Please share your school experience by completing the family survey. The survey is confidential and available now until Sunday, May 10, 2026. Your input will help school and district leaders plan for the next school year.

To complete the family survey, please click the following link: baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.

Share your feedback! From March 4 to April 1, take the School Police Report Card survey and share your experiences. Your input helps shape safer and more supportive school communities. Click here: baltcityschools.org/SchoolPoliceSurvery26.

Want to get free tickets to the National Aquarium? Join the Read to Reef reading program. Read 5 books about aquatic or conservation topics. Then, write the book information on the Read to Reef bookmark. Readers have until June 21, 2026, to complete their reading and visit the National Aquarium. Learn more: aqua.org/visit/community#read-to-reef.

You are invited to Find Your Way to Pre-K with City Schools! Join us for a FREE event on Saturday, March 14, at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Have fun, explore, and connect with our Early Learning team for information on pre-K and kindergarten enrollment. Use the link to register online: tinyurl.com/fyw2pk2026.

City Schools high school students are invited to submit artwork for Courting Art Baltimore 2026. Selected pieces will be displayed at the Eastside District Courthouse, and students can win scholarships for higher education. Submissions are due March 13. Learn more: artseveryday.org/courting-art-baltimore/.

Students — your input matters in planning our cafeteria menus! The Food and Nutrition Services team invites ALL students to take this brief survey (bit.ly/fns26survey) to help shape upcoming cafeteria menus. The survey closes Friday, March 27.

Take a look at how Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School is engaging families in Student Learning Plans (SLP)! Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2749834.

SLPs help staff, students, and families deeply understand who the student is, set positive goals, and tailor support and opportunities to each student’s strengths and needs.

We took a trip to Beechfield Elementary School and City Springs Elementary/Middle School to discuss the importance of student voice, community, and conflict resolution through restorative practices. Learn more by reading the latest City Schools' Progress Report story: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2756050.

LAST CHANCE! Today is the last day to apply for YouthWorks! Baltimore City youth ages 14–21 can earn pay and build workplace skills in this five-week summer program run by the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. Learn more by clicking the link: youthworks.oedworks.com.

Apply now for YouthWorks! Baltimore City youth ages 14–21 can earn pay and build workplace skills in this five-week summer program run by the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development. Deadline to apply is March 7, 2026. While best efforts will be made to match students with employment opportunities, jobs are not guaranteed. Learn more by clicking the link: youthworks.oedworks.com.

Step up to the plate and swing into summer fun with a FREE Baseball Clinic on March 21 and 22! Kindergarten through fifth-grade students are invited to participate! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and play ball with friends. Sign up today: https://forms.gle/vrC41e9RLPShwnSu8.

Take a look at how Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School is engaging families in Student Learning Plans (SLP)! Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2749803.

SLPs help staff, students, and families deeply understand who the student is, set positive goals, and tailor support and opportunities to each student’s strengths and needs.

City Schools respects students’ legal rights to peaceful protest, as outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Board Policy JJA. Families are encouraged to talk with their students about participating in a safe and responsible manner. To review the guidance for student protests, including expectations and potential consequences, click the following link: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2748374.

We proudly highlight students in the EMT program at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. They are learning lifesaving skills, practicing emergency response, and preparing for careers in public service. See how these students are building skills that will support their communities: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2732531