City Schools presented the district's proposed $1.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year to the Board of School Commissioners during the public Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The Board will review the budget book in preparation for a final vote on May 5, 2026. View the SY 2026-27 proposed budget book: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget.
Stay in the know about your child's safety at school. The Maryland Center for School Safety has developed a Standard Response Protocol Guide for parents to help you understand how schools respond during emergencies. It explains tactics for responding to weather events, fires, and more. Read the full guide in English and Spanish.
Happy School Library Month! City Schools is highlighting the essential role school libraries and librarians play in supporting student learning across the district. Librarians connect students to stories, digital resources, and opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Learn more about School Library Month here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2825858.
Congratulations to our newest round of student Icon Award winners: Kimiyah Blue, Conner Rivers, and Ki’Are Cooper! Each student demonstrates one of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Learn more about our winners: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2823658.
City Schools is thrilled to announce the 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award! These outstanding educators have demonstrated exceptional dedication and passion in their classrooms and school communities. Learn more about our semifinalists here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/teacher-of-the-year. Stay tuned as we move closer to unveiling the final winner who embodies excellence in education!
Deadline Approaching: 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: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.
Hey 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: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.
The 2026 Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is available now until Friday, June 5. If you are the parent or guardian of a student receiving special education services in Maryland, you should have received a copy of this survey in the mail. Learn more: https://www.mdparentsurvey.com/.
REMINDER: Join the Board of School Commissioners for a deep conversation about what matters to you. On April 22, at the Central Office from 4-6 p.m., the Board will host an in-person/virtual forum where students can speak directly with the Board about policy reform, personal school experiences, school safety, and much more. Food will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. Please register today using this form: https://baltcityschools.org/StudentBoardForum26.
Brian and Wil’Nayah are two students in Dr. Andrea Ferraro’s Creative Writing Class at Youth Opportunity. Their poems are featured in the school's first literary magazine, Revolutionary Words, created by students for students. Read their poems and learn more about the magazine: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2782903.
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Join the Board of School Commissioners for a Public Board Meeting at 6 p.m., where the 2026-27 budget will be presented. Review actions from the last meeting on Tuesday, March 17, by watching the Board Mini Meeting Minutes. To view tonight's meeting agenda, meeting link, and more, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/board-meetings.
Arts Every Day is celebrating City Schools' students by showcasing all student art submissions during a Courting Art Baltimore 2026 Art Contest reception. On Thursday, April 9, at the Baltimore Unity Hall from 6 -7:30 p.m., the public can get inspired by viewing the artistic creations of Baltimore's young artists. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2808521.
Families of students with 504 Plans or IEPs are invited to attend our 2026 Transition Expo on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. Learn about college pathways, career and technical training programs, and workforce opportunities designed to support students with diverse learning needs. Register today: baltcityschools.org/Spring26Expo.
The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 Student Commissioner of Baltimore City Public Schools and positions within the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) has been extended! Middle and high school students are invited to apply now until noon on April 9, 2026. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2774573.
OPEN NOW: Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.
Interested in taking AP courses during the summer? Rising 9th–12th-grade students are invited to apply for a FREE summer program. Eligible students will receive academic preparation for an AP course of their choice and take part in college visits or other college readiness activities. The program will be held at the Baltimore Design School from June 29 through July 30, Mondays–Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
To apply, please complete the internal registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3z5ZMsTP9HMtCbKS79eC_Ldf_YC9dcljkAR08ZB1RCdGvaw/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sean Keatley, Educational Specialist in the Office of Gifted and Advanced Learning - spkeatley@bcps.k12.md.us.
LAST DAY: Don’t miss your chance to visit the Arts Every Day’s 10X10 Exhibit, featuring student artwork from schools across the district! Support our student artists. The exhibit runs February 11–March 31 at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. Details here: https://artseveryday.org/10x10/.
