Due to smoke from a warehouse fire impacting the area, Empowerment Academy will dismiss early today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 12:35 p.m.
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools each day support teachers to improve student reading and writing. Since joining nearly all City Schools, they've focused on strengthening students' reading and writing skills. This week, meet Karen Ginyard, the literacy coach at Federal Hill Preparatory Academy. Read all about Karen here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2104322
Today is the last day the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners will accept candidate applications! Interested? Apply now: https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/board-of-school-commissioners
Please join Baltimore City Public Schools for Peace and Remembrance Day as we honor our students who were tragically lost to violence. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the City Schools District Office - 200 E. North Avenue.
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers daily in strengthening student reading and writing skills. Now, they play a key role in improving literacy in nearly every school. This week, meet Kimberly Patterson from Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School. Read more about her impact here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101874
May is Fine Arts Month at City Schools, and families are invited to join the celebration! Come out on Tuesday, May 6; Wednesday, May 7; and Thursday, May 8 to enjoy live student performances at the North Avenue District Office. Dance ensembles, choirs, concert bands, drumlines, glee clubs, and more will perform live in the North Avenue lobby.
Through Project Rampart, Under Armour is helping City Schools student-athletes grow as leaders, both in the classroom and on the field. With mentorship, resources, and opportunities, students like Adam and Jolie push boundaries and shape their futures. Discover how this partnership is changing lives and creating new paths for success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2124701
At Baltimore International Academy-East, language and culture come alive through their Arabic immersion program. From learning Arabic to embracing cultural traditions, students are building global understanding and respect. Click the link to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2138330
Families, we need your input! Today is the last day to take our annual Family Survey. Click the link to complete the survey and help us best serve you and your students! bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
This Saturday: City Schools families and staff are invited to enjoy a fun, hands-on day at the farm—completely free! Meet our animals, explore the trails, try a cooking demo, get crafty, and see what’s growing at the Great Kids Farm. Learn more here: bit.ly/GKFfamilies
Join City Schools at the Safety and Wholeness Committee meeting today to directly
address the committee about your ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Patterson High School. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=39824573
Drum roll, please! Congratulations to the three finalists for City Schools' 2025 Teacher of the Year award! Read all about these amazing educators on the Teacher of the Year webpage: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/teacher-of-the-year
This past Friday, students from across the city participated in the annual Battle of the Books, sponsored by our Pratt Library Partners. Click the link to read more bout how our students prepared for battle! https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2150478
On February 13, 2025, Baltimore City Public Schools experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting certain IT systems within our network. We promptly notified law enforcement, conducted an initial investigation, and took steps to confirm the security of our systems. Click the link to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/databreach
Just before Spring Break, City Schools police officers partnered with the barber program at Digital Harbor High School to provide haircuts to elementary and middle schoolers from across the city. Click the link to watch student barber Isaiah (Digital Harbor class of 2025) make sure these young men head into Spring Break looking fresh!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg7HEr6JieE
Families of students with 504 or IEPs, please join us next Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel to explore post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for students with diverse abilities. Register now: bit.ly/SpringExpo25
Your voice matters! The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' Safety and Wholeness Committee invites you to a community listening session on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Patterson High School (100 Kane St, Baltimore, MD 21224). Speak directly with the committee about your ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. Learn how the committee is actively addressing safety concerns and find ways you can get involved in this important work.
As a reminder, Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Don't forget to click the link and learn more about registering your student before the deadline: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration
In Señora Cintron-Hernandez's third-grade Spanish immersion classroom at Baltimore International Academy-West, students are mastering core subjects including math, science, and language arts—all in Spanish. Through hands-on activities and small group instruction, they’re building language skills while exploring new concepts in a fun and engaging way. Learn how this innovative approach sparks excitement and fosters a love for learning at BIA-West!: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2134280
Join us this Thursday for SpringFest 2025 on April 17th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Engagement Center! Connect with mentors, learn about entrepreneurship, and get inspired! Breakfast & lunch provided. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfest-2025-empowering-youth-for-a-healthier-future-tickets-1269627683579?aff=promoflyer