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.
Families and readers of all ages are invited to join another great summer of reading, events, and activities during Summer Break Baltimore 2026, June 15 through August 15. Learn more about this amazing free program: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2991318.
The Summer enrollment and transfer request window will be open July 6–29, 2026. Please note that this is the only transfer request window for the 2026–27 school year, and all intra-district transfer requests must be approved by district office staff. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2972078.
Eight schools have earned the Maryland Green School Award for integrating environmental education into their curriculum, implementing sustainable practices across their campuses, and engaging students in addressing environmental issues in their communities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2971299.
Congratulations to our final round of Icon Award winners for the 2025-26 school year: Joshua Daniels, Brea Mallory, and Aleena Toussaint! Each student demonstrates one of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Learn more about our winners: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2967668.
LAST CHANCE: 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/.
Congrats to the Class of 2026! Here are two ways you can celebrate graduating seniors: write a sweet message on our Graduation Celebrations Wall or view the online Graduate Spotlight Gallery. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/graduations.
Happy Pride Month! City Schools celebrates Pride Month each June by recognizing the individuals and advocates who have worked toward equality, dignity, and inclusion. Read about the history of Pride Month, discover new LGBTQ+ books, and other resources here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2950128.
In honor of Jewish American History Month, we profiled artist and educator Assistant Principal Matthew Adelberg at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Adelberg’s journey highlights the importance of education, art, religion, culture, and community. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2949377.
Ashley and Emmanuel are seniors at Baltimore City College who, through the QuestBridge National College Match, will receive a four-year scholarship worth over $325,000 to attend Washington University and Yale University. Read about Ashley and Emmanuel's QuestBridge story: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2914995.
From May 27 to June 4, the Walters Art Museum will showcase the artistic talent of students from the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) in an exhibit entitled Baltimore, Imagined: Artists from the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women.
The Walters Art Museum will also host a free closing reception on Thursday, June 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Graham Auditorium and Sculpture Court, for the public to learn more about the exhibit, hear remarks by BLSYW art teacher Caroline Cook, and enjoy light refreshments. Register for the closing reception and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2934364.
The City Schools 2026-27 school year calendar is now available online! View information about school closures, report card dates, and more. See full calendar: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2930246.
