Join us for Back to School Night!
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
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.
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
Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
As winter weather approaches, get your updates from City Schools’ verified sources only: our website, official social media, and robocalls. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and search engines often provide inaccurate information. Always confirm details through official City Schools channels. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
When winter weather hits, depend on City Schools’ verified channels for accurate updates—our websites, official social media, and direct robocalls, text messages, or emails. Information from Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Google summaries, or other search engines may be incorrect. Always check official City Schools sources first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
During the federal government shutdown, City Schools is committed to supporting our students, families, staff, and school communities. Here are some key resources from our school district, as well as the City, State, and national organizations on our families webpage: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/families
Watch now: “City Forever” | A 15-minute documentary by the Student Media Team. This film details Baltimore City College's temporary relocation to the University of Baltimore while the famous “Castle on the Hill” undergoes its first extensive renovation in 100 years. Learn more about this famous building and school's journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1soEQ9-21QU
Here at City Schools, your Choice is your pathway to possibilities. Our students can choose and apply to the middle or high school of their choice. Check our website for dates and times of school Open Houses and Shadow Days to make sure you're familiar with the educational options for your student: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/open-houses
The City Schools Cell Phone Policy is off to a strong start! Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and learning time is protected. With continued support from families and staff, this progress will only grow. Learn how students and families are participating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGg3i6hi65E
Help our schools receive the resources that students deserve! Complete your Annual Student Verification by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Log in to Campus Portal to update or confirm student and contact information. If you have completed Annual Student Verification, we thank you. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy
School starts Monday, August 25, 2025! Ensure you're prepared by reviewing the City Schools 2025–2026 one-page calendar. It highlights important dates, such as the first and last days of school, holidays, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks. Download the printable version in English and Spanish here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560