Students in grades five through twelve can enter the Dream Big Contest with a 300-word essay, a one-page poem, a 60-second edited video, or a visual artwork. Finalists will share their work on the Lyric’s historic stage and receive a sizeable prize package. Submissions are due Friday, February 14, 2025. Learn more: https://dreambigcontest.org/
Congratulations to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute for being a five-star campus, according to the Maryland Report Card! Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1903714
In just over one hour, Join City Schools' Office of Family Engagement for a School Family Community Council (SFC) training. Participants will learn to draft inclusive and equitable bylaws, with an equity overview and discussion. This event is open to families, staff, community members, and students. Dinner will be provided! Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfc-council-training-201-tickets-1104705045529?aff=oddtdtcreator
Next Tuesday, City Schools will host a discussion on artificial intelligence open to students, families, staff, and the community at 5 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to provide input on Baltimore City Public Schools' draft guidance on using AI in our school district. Zoom link: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/83597985781
The Pre-K Enrollment Town Hall starts in a little over one hour! Help enhance our pre-K enrollment process by sharing your feedback. If you completed a pre-K application in the spring of 2024, we’d like to hear about your experience - whether you enrolled in City Schools or not. Join us online today, Wednesday, January 29, at 5 p.m.: bit.ly/PreKTownHall
Registration for Saturday Credit Recovery ends this week! Students can enroll today, Wednesday, January 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dunbar High School, ACCE, or Excel Academy. The final enrollment opportunity is Saturday, February 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dunbar High School. For more information, contact your school counselor.
Did You Know: City Schools students increased grade-level ELA proficiency in five of seven literacy assessments during the 2023-24 school year? Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1950535
Join City Schools at an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Public Information session one week from today. This opportunity to provide input on AI usage policy will be held virtually on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Learn how to join: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?start_date=2025-02-01&end_date=2025-02-28&id=37517399
Nominations are due this Friday, January 31, 2025, for the Heart of the School Awards. Do you know an exceptional principal? Click the link and nominate them! It only takes a few minutes: http://heartoftheschoolawards.org/nominations
Did You Know: City Schools has more highly-rated schools according to the Maryland Report Card: 8% more campuses earned 3-, 4-, and 5-stars this year! Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1903714
YouthWorks 2025 applications are now open! The summer will be here before we know it, and it's a great time to start preparing for summer jobs. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025. For more information, including important dates, worksites, and more, visit the YouthWorks website: https://youthworks.oedworks.com/
Did You Know: Since the 2015-16 school year, ELA growth has been more pronounced; City Schools literacy proficiency has grown by 13.6 percentage points, outpacing the state. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1950535
Please be advised that schools and offices will open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., join City Schools' CEO, Dr. Sonja Santelises, and the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund at Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Place) for a special event to strengthen partnerships and collaboration with families. This is a tremendous opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work together to support our students. To register to attend, please visit https://forms.bcyfund.org/24324165973987
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21. Essential employees will report on time, and the District Office will open on time.
We are halfway through the School Year 2025-26 budget planning process!
Don't forget to join us for one of four information sessions about District Budget Priorities for the next school year. Click here to view the days and times you can participate: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1947971
City Schools Did You Know: Growing faster than the state: Eighteen percent of City Schools campuses gained at least one star compared to a year ago, better than the state’s 16 percent rise, according to the Maryland Report Card. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1903714
Baltimore City Public Schools is closely monitoring this weekend's forecasted inclement weather, including frigid temperatures. We collaborate with the City and other agencies to assess the potential impact of the weather conditions. Please check back for updates as we learn more.
What happens when men of honor lead by example? At Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School, a unique program is changing how students see themselves and their future. Dressed in formal wear, male staff are doing more than just teaching—they’re inspiring a generation. Want to discover how? Click the link: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1958403
The Family and Staff Budget planning session starts in one hour! This is your chance to provide input in the School Year 2025-26 budget planning process! Click the link to join the meeting: bit.ly/FamilyPartnersStaff