Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and the start of the second half of our school year. We know that families are our students' first and lifelong teachers. When families and school staff work as a team, students thrive. Here are some ways families can support student success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2631501
about 2 months ago, City Schools
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
about 2 months ago, City Schools
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
about 2 months ago, City Schools
Attention City Schools middle and high school students! You’re invited to an interactive workshop where art, culture, and basketball meet. Join us a week from today, on Friday, January 16, in the heart of Black Baltimore’s original entertainment district. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=50771336
Save the Date: YouthWorks applications open January 2, 2026. YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division.It provides a 5-week summer job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 to 21. Learn more: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
2 months ago, City Schools
THIS IS CITY SCHOOLS, a new rotating photography exhibition, is now on display in the Main Lobby at Central Office. The goal of the exhibit is to highlight the aspirations, goals, and accomplishments of Baltimore City Public Schools students, staff, and partners who, by their collective efforts, contribute to the vital work and reputation of the school system. See the first exhibit - Portrait of a Graduate on our website: http://baltcityschools.org/THISISCITYSCHOOLS
2 months ago, City Schools
Attention High School Students! - The City Schools' Equity Advisory Committee brings together parents/guardians, students, staff, and community partners to ensure that the voices of key stakeholders are heard around the policies and protocols that impact students and schools. If you are a current City Schools' high school student and are interested in joining, please click the link to apply by Tuesday, December 23rd:
Save the Date: YouthWorks applications open January 2, 2026. YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division. It provides a 5-week summer job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 and 21. Learn more: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
3 months ago, City Schools
Join the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as they host a community conversation with Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises and discuss supporting families and community members in Baltimore. The event will be held at Empowerment Temple AME Church on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6-8 p.m.; Doors open and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Register now: https://bit.ly/CEO-Convo
Baltimore City Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Monday, December 15, 2025, due to transportation concerns caused by recent weather. Central Office will open as normal. Essential employees report on time.
3 months ago, City Schools
Our School Choice fair is tomorrow! Families can park at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Patterson High School, or Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School for shuttles to the School Choice Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center.
3 months ago, City Schools
Families attending the School Choice Fair tomorrow can park at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Patterson High School, or Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School for shuttles to the School Choice Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2566309
3 months ago, City Schools
Get ready for our annual School Choice Fair this Saturday, December 13, 2025! Parking is available at Poly, Patterson, and Mervo, with shuttle service to the Convention Center. Shuttles depart hubs at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m., and return from the Convention Center at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Learn more https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2566309
3 months ago, City Schools
Congratulations to the first of this school year’s student Icon Award winners, selected for demonstrating a Portrait of a Graduate competency. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2591589
3 months ago, City Schools
Due to a water main break impacting the area, Youth Opportunity, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School, and Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts will release students at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
3 months ago, City Schools
Congratulations to our outstanding seniors for their QuestBridge college matches, earning full four-year scholarships to top colleges! Baltimore City College seniors Ashley Carranza Zayas and Emmanuel George have been named QuestBridge National College Match Scholars. Emmanuel will be headed to Yale, while Ashley is keeping her match a secret until Decision Day! Baltimore Polytechnic Institute proudly celebrates five seniors achieving this prestigious honor: Frank Mei – Yale, Arvin Chen – Cornell, Omar El-Fernani – Boston College, Oscar Diaz – Columbia, and Lilia Hmdate – Princeton. Their dedication, hard work, and perseverance have paved the way for these remarkable achievements. Academy for College and Career Exploration senior Jordan Jones, matched with Duke University through the Questbridge college match program.
3 months ago, City Schools
As winter weather approaches, ensure you’re getting the correct information. The only reliable details about delays, closures, or emergencies come from City Schools’ verified sources such as our website, official social media, and direct robocall system. IInformaton from other sources can be incorrect, so always check City Schools channels first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
