Baltimore City Public Schools -

Congratulations to our newest round of student Icon Award winners, selected for demonstrating a Portrait of a Graduate competency:

Autumn Hill, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School – Being a responsible and global citizen
King Little, Barclay Elementary/Middle School – Being a creative and innovative thinker
Leighton Curtis, Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School – Being confident

Thank you to our schools for their thoughtful nominations. Stay tuned throughout the school year as we celebrate more Icons: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/icon-awards

Due to inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. For schools, this is the first day of three traditional winter weather closures that are identified in the District calendar in June as make-up days. Essential personnel must report on Monday.

Due to impending inclement weather, all school weekend activities are cancelled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026. National Academy Foundation's (NAF) In-person Saturday Credit Recovery Program is moving to virtual learning for Saturday, January 24 only. Students, please check your Saturday course Canvas Page: Credit Recovery Saturday School at NAF for your teacher’s Zoom link. You must log in to be marked present. Virtual Saturday Credit Recovery Program students will attend their courses as usual.

January marks National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the powerful role that intentional adult relationships play in student success. City Schools staff and partners are supporting students’ academic growth, social-emotional development, and postsecondary readiness—by simply showing up consistently and building trust.

Explore how mentoring is transforming outcomes for students across the district: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2630333

Teacher of the Year nominations are open! Nominate your favorite educator for the 2026 City Schools Teacher of the Year by Friday, February 6: https://edu.sogolytics.com/r/3emQKG

January is National Mentoring Month! City Schools mentors show up for students, listen to them, and help them stay on track for school, college, and careers. From better attendance to college dreams, these relationships make a real difference for our kids. Read how mentoring is helping City Schools students succeed: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2630333

City Schools is now in the interview phase of the CEO search. Phase One included input from staff, students, families, and community partners. Candidates will remain anonymous. The next CEO will focus on student outcomes and job readiness, aligned with the Board. Learn more about the process on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/ceo-search

The City Schools’ Student Opportunity Bulletin Board is your go-to hub for exciting academic and extracurricular opportunities! From scholarships, competitions and exciting events for students of all ages, this board highlights ways young people can grow, explore, and shine: https://www.instagram.com/baltimorestudentopps

The School Choice window is closing soon. Apply for School Choice by Friday, January 23! Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/choice

#IAmCitySchools is a series showcasing alumni who are applying lessons from their experiences as City Schools students in their careers. In this episode, we feature Melissa Victor, an actor and writer currently performing with the second national tour of "Wicked the Musical." We caught up with her on the Baltimore stop of the tour at the Hippodrome Theater. School attended: Baltimore City College. Watch on City Schools TV: https://youtu.be/4eGyc42bldU

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

Tomorrow at Family University: Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Learn more about how you can get involved: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop

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

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

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

You have what it takes to advocate for your student! Join Family University for January Communication workshops by families, for families. Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Register today: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop

Tomorrow is the last day to make your voice heard in the Annual Review of Schools process. Learn more about how the process works and how you can get involved: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-review

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/

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