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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The CEO Student Cabinet is shaping the future by amplifying student voices and driving change! From meeting with CEO Dr. Santelises to hosting Club Fairs, these young leaders are making a real impact at City Schools. Want to learn more about their work? Check out their progress report now: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2107769
In two weeks, families of students with 504 plans or IEPs are invited to join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. Discover opportunities in post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment for students with diverse abilities. Don’t miss out—register now: bit.ly/SpringExpo25
City Schools is thrilled to announce our third-quarter Icon Award Winners ! These exceptional students are celebrated for outstanding leadership, positivity, teamwork, and dedication, making them true “City Schools Icons.” Visit our website to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/icon-awards
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools help teachers improve students' reading and writing every day. Since joining nearly all City Schools, they have focused on strengthening students' literacy skills. This week, meet McLean Beto, the literacy coach at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School. Read more about McLean Beto here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101810
Families, we want to hear from you! This is the last week to take the family survey to help us best serve you and your students! Complete yours today before the April 15, 2025 deadline: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers in strengthening student reading and writing skills. Nearly all City Schools now have a coach, including Regina Jones at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School. Learn more about her work: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101784
Arts in Our Schools Month Spotlight: For Dattaprasad Arsekar, a senior at Baltimore School for the Arts, music has been life-changing—shaping his identity, fueling his academic success, and opening new doors. Read more about his musical academic journey on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2114864
Don't forget that the virtual Code of Conduct feedback session for Parents is from 5 to 6 p.m. today. Click the link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmVlMzUyMjEtODFiMC00M2FhLTliOTctYzgwNjM2YmJhYjQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22065bb2f4-6fe3-414f-a910-f2886305c814%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2294c7396a-71b4-40c6-a3a6-ce5303e46091%22%7d
YouthWorks 2025 applications will close this Friday! The summer will be here before we know it, and now is the time to secure your student's summer job. 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/