Middle and high school students: ASCBC & Student Commissioner election voting is happening now and has been extended until Friday, May 22, at 11:59 p.m. Make your voice count by voting for the student leaders who will represent Baltimore City Public Schools. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. Cast your vote here: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCVote26.
In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
Oscar Diaz, a senior at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute who, through the QuestBridge National College Match, will receive a four-year scholarship worth over $325,000 to attend the Ivy League school Columbia University. Read about Oscar’s QuestBridge story: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2914957.
LAST CHANCE: Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
VOTE NOW: ASCBC and Student Commissioner elections are May 18-21! Middle and high school students around the city will have the opportunity to elect student leaders to represent them for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
RESCHEDULED: Safety and Wholeness Board Committee Meeting. Originally scheduled for today, the meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4 -5:30 p.m. The Safety & Wholeness Committee to review and discuss Supports to Schools and Staff during Crisis and a Compliance Report Review: JIH – School Administrative Searches and Seizures,. Visit our Board Meetings webpage to view the agenda: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/board-meetings
REMINDER: Will you be a middle or high school student athlete in 2026-27? Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
Are you a middle or high school student interested in student leadership? Applications for Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) non-elected positions are available! Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2882320.
Miriam Chepkemoi, an English Language Development (ELD) teacher at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School, shares a heartfelt personal essay documenting her experiences from Kenya to her day-to-day life as a City Schools teacher. Read Ms. Chepkemoi's essay: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2881977.
Join City Schools for a Youth Impact Jam from 5 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at MRI Studios. This free family-friendly showcase celebrates youth leadership, expression, and innovation across the district as part of Bromo Art Walk. The Youth Impact Jam will also include the ASCBC and Student Commissioner Candidate Town Hall from 6 – 7 p.m. Middle and high school students can learn more about their candidates before the election, May 18-21. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2869672.
Dr. Otis Eldridge, band director, music teacher, and arts integration specialist at Hamilton Elementary/Middle School, has been named the City Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year! Dr. Eldridge is a Baltimore City Public Schools alumnus and a shining example of the passion, commitment, and skill of our educators districtwide. Learn more about Dr. Otis Eldridge, as well as other finalists and semifinalists, on our Teacher of the Year webpage.
Congratulations to our newest round of student Icon Award winners: Ryan Wyatt, R'Myah Brown, and Akilah Summers! Each student demonstrates one of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Learn more about our winners: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2874574.
THIS WEEK: In celebration of City Schools Fine Arts Month, join us at the City Schools Central Office (200 E. North Avenue) for rotating weekly showcases and special performing arts presentations in the Central Office Lobby. See the full list of performances on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2845967.
The Board of School Commissioners has approved the district's $1.95 billion fiscal year budget for the 2026-27 school year during the public Board meeting on Tuesday, May 5. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The budget will next be presented to the Baltimore City Council. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2869949.
Get a head start on your child’s education savings with up to $500 from the State through the Save4College State Contribution Program. Must apply by 11:59 PM on May 31, 2026. For more details, visit: https://maryland529.com/home/save4college.html.
Will you be a middle or high school student athlete in 2026-27? Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. High school students register from April 27 to May 8. Middle school students register starting May 11. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
What does Baltimore City Public Schools look like through the eyes of its students? The newest exhibit in the THIS IS CITY SCHOOLS gallery explores the student perspective in a powerful and personal way. To learn more about the WHAT IS CITY SCHOOLS?: A Student Photography Exhibit, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2856512.
HAPPENING TOMORROW: City Schools will host its fourth annual Student Film Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Parkway Theatre. Tickets are FREE. Support student filmmakers as they share their work in this annual celebration of visual storytelling. Get tickets and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2839497.
City Schools celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month. This month recognizes the enduring contributions of Jewish Americans to the history and culture of the United States. To learn more about the history of this recognition, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2858293.
City Schools celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month recognizes the influence, history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States. To learn more about the history of this recognition, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2858210.
