Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. Virtual Learning Programs and the district office will open on time. Morning half-day early learning programs are canceled. Essential and district office employees report on time. Schools that have mid-term exams scheduled will open on a two-hour delay and dismiss at their normal time.
CLARIFICATION: Schools are closed today, Tuesday, January, 16. Virtual Learning Programs will open on time. The district office will open on time, and district office staff will work virtually.
Essential employees*: Report on a two-hour delay to clear sidewalks and parking lots
Nonessential school employees: Do not report
Nonessential district office BTU employees: 10 months do not report; 12-month report virtually
All other nonessential district office employees: Report virtually
*Essential employees include principals, education building supervisors, building engineers, contract maintenance staff, custodial staff, grounds and repair shop personnel, transportation administrative staff, school police, cabinet officers, and any other employee who was notified of her or his essential designation earlier in the school year.
Schools are closed today, Tuesday, January 16. Virtual Learning Programs will open on time. Essential employees will report on a two-hour delay to clear roads. The district office will open on time, and district office staff will work virtually.
This is the first day of inclement weather day of the year.
Schools will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. Virtual Learning Programs and the district office will open on time. Morning half-day early learning programs are canceled. Essential and district office employees report on time. Schools that have mid-term exams scheduled will open on a two-hour delay and dismiss at their normal time.
The Middle and High School Choice application is now available to complete on the Student Enrollment Management System: https://parent.bcps-sems.com/login. The School Choice applications are due on January 18, so don't wait!
You can also learn more about Middle and High School options, get additional information about the School Choice process, and watch informational videos at our Virtual Choice Fair: https://cityschoolschoicefair.vfairs.com/en/registration
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will cancel all afterschool activities on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Additionally, the Board of School Commissioners’ regular meeting will be virtual only via Microsoft Teams here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/...
Directions for making public comments virtually can be found at https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/public-comment-board-meetings.
The Fund for Education Excellence is accepting nominations for a City Schools' principal to receive the 2024 Heart of the Schools Awards. No time to wait! Show our dedicated principals how much they mean to our students and communities by submitting nominations now through January 31st: https://www.heartoftheschools.org/nominations
Summer 2024 YouthWorks applications are now open! YouthWorks connects thousands of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 to summer jobs with private, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout Baltimore. Learn more and apply at https://youthworks.oedworks.com.
James McHenry Elementary/Middle - Holiday Spirit Week
Let's celebrate our remarkable STEM educators in Baltimore! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are now open for nominations and applications. Anyone can nominate a teacher. Awardees receive a Presidential certificate, a trip to D.C., $10,000, and join a national network of outstanding educators. Nominate a teacher by January 8, 2024, or teachers can apply directly at http://www.paemst.nsf.gov/.
The Great Math Scavenger Hunt is tonight! Tuesday, December 19th, from 5-8 pm at the Maryland Science Center, all kindergarten through eighth-grade families are welcome to attend and learn more about resources available to help your student with Math! Visit our family page to register: baltimorecityschools.org/page/families
Due to a power outage impacting the area, Edmondson-Westside High School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle, and Mary E Rodman Elementary will be released at 2 p.m. today. All after-school activities and athletics are canceled at these schools.
Transportation will arrive soon, and staff will wait with students until they are picked up. Also, staff will wait with students until they are picked up by regular MTA buses. Thank you for your understanding.
Over one-quarter of Baltimore City Public Schools campuses have improved their ratings on the Maryland School Report Card in just one year! Head over to the News section to read more about our progress and how it is measured.
City Schools is hosting events this fall to help students become more successful in math! We will host The Great Math Scavenger Hunt on December 19th, 2023, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Maryland Science Center. This is a hands-on learning event organized by grade bands (kindergarten through 8th grade) to support families in seeing and learning about their child’s milestones for the school year. Visit baltimorecityschools.org for more information!
Dr. Sonja Santelises visited the winners of our City Schools holiday card competition! Congratulations to this year's City Schools holiday card artwork contest: Tyrell Barber, 12th grader at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, and Rosa M. Moore, 3rd grader at Abbottston Elementary.
Reminder: The enrollment office will be closed on Monday, December 10th, to set back up after the Choice Fair this Saturday! Join us at the Baltimore Convention Center at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about school choices for our City Schools students.
The City Schools network will be undergoing maintenance on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The following systems may be unavailable during this time. Please plan accordingly:
Internet services in schools and offices,
VPN services,
Desk Phone services,
Wired Network Services,
and Wireless Network Services.
MEDICAID RECIPIENTS: Maryland Medicaid renewal is not automatic this year. Please ensure that your contact information is current so you can receive notices for your health insurance. For more information, visit marylandhealthconnection.gov/ or call 855-642-8572.
There's one month left to nominate a spectacular STEM Teacher! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are now open for nominations and applications. This is the highest honor for K-12 STEM educators.
Anyone can nominate a teacher. Awardees receive a Presidential certificate, a trip to D.C., $10,000, and join a national network of outstanding educators.
Nominate a teacher by January 8, 2024, or teachers can apply directly at http://www.paemst.nsf.gov/.
City Schools families, please pardon the interruption. The suspension of MTA's Light Rail service, effective today, December 8, could impact your student's transportation. MTA buses will be available to support bus riders, but we encourage you to plan to leave early and expect delays in your commute to and from school.