We are excited to welcome our Beechfield students and families back for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, 2026!
Students should arrive at 7:45 AM, ready for a great first day. Please review the attached flyer carefully for arrival locations and first-day procedures.
PK: Enter through the south entrance and proceed to the Orioles Cafeteria.
Kindergarten & Grade 1: Enter under the main school sign and proceed to the auditorium.
Grades 2–5: Meet on the front lawn and follow the posted signs and teacher directions.
Grades 6–8: Enter through the Middle School entrance, where teachers will be waiting with signs.
Families should check the Infinite Campus Parent Portal for their child's teacher and schedule before arriving.
Dismissal is at 2:40 PM and will take place at the same entry locations.
We have been preparing for this moment, and we cannot wait to see our students tomorrow morning!
Every Student Matters. Every Day Counts.
Let’s start the 2026–2027 school year strong!
Want to be heard? CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson is hosting a Listening Tour to connect with students, families, staff, and community members. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3073091
Beechfield Families,
we are excited to welcome our Bears back for the 2026–2027 school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Sneak A Peek on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM. This is your opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and administrators, visit classrooms, make sure your child is fully registered and verified, and get ready for an amazing first day of school!
Families can also enjoy giveaways and prizes, an ice cream truck and treats, uniforms, and backpacks while supplies last. Before attending, please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view your child’s teacher(s) and schedule and complete your annual verification. Families should also ensure that required immunization verification is complete, as students may be unable to attend school until immunization requirements are satisfied.
We can’t wait to welcome our Beechfield Bears back home!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH 2026 — TOMORROW!
Beechfield Families, bring the whole family out for a FREE Back-to-School Bash as we get ready for an amazing new school year!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saint Joseph’s Monastery
3801 Old Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
Families can enjoy:
• FREE food
• FREE school supplies and backpacks
• FREE haircuts
• DJ and music
• Moonbounce
• Face painting
• Health education
• And more!
PLUS — one FREE uniform shirt will be available for each Beechfield scholar!
This is a wonderful opportunity to get some of those back-to-school essentials while enjoying a fun afternoon with the entire family.
Please see the flyer for complete details. We hope to see our Beechfield Bears there!
Beechfield Families, thank you for your patience and flexibility following the cancellation of our in-person orientation due to the power outage.
Our 2026–2027 Family Orientation Videos for all grade levels are now available!
Pre-K–2nd Grade:
https://canva.link/dy5tqngwc4dth21
Grades 3–5:
https://canva.link/eqvkoyw2ys2pqna
Grades 6–8 Middle School:
https://canva.link/4x05yq93xzfuvsk
Please watch the full orientation for your scholar’s grade band. These presentations include important information about arrival and dismissal, uniforms, attendance, communication, school expectations, family procedures, and preparing for the first day of school.
We strongly encourage families to watch the presentation together with their scholar. Knowing the expectations before the first day helps our students arrive prepared, confident, and ready for a great year.
We are excited to welcome our Beechfield Bears back and begin an amazing 2026–2027 school year together!
New dates! CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson is hosting a Listening Tour to connect with students, families, staff, and community members. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3073091
Power has been restored at Beechfield! However, contractors are currently working on our HVAC system following the outage. As a result, today’s Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8 Orientation sessions are CANCELLED and will not be held in person.
We will share a video later today with orientation information and everything families need to know to prepare for the start of school.
Uniforms will still be available for sale Today, August 12th, tomorrow August 13th, and Friday, August 14th. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and a limited number of polo shirts will be available for just $5 each, while supplies last. Online uniform ordering is also still available.
Thank you for your understanding!
Beechfield Families,
Due to a power outage affecting the Beechfield neighborhood and our school building, today’s Pre-K–2nd Grade Family Orientation has been canceled.
We know families were looking forward to joining us this evening, and we still want to make sure you receive all of the important information you need for a successful start to the school year. A video presentation with all orientation information will be shared by 5:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12.
Uniform purchases will also be available tomorrow from 1:00–4:00 PM, provided power has been restored to the school.
Please note that the power outage has also impacted our school phone service, so you may be unable to reach the main office by phone at this time. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our scholars and families soon!
Families of students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade are invited to join us for our PK–2 Family Orientation.
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 5:15 PM
Location: Beechfield Elementary Middle School
Come out to:
Meet some of the Beechfield Staff
Receive your child's schedule
Get important school supply information
Learn about uniform sales
Receive your teacher welcome letter
Enjoy giveaways and get ready for a great year!
We are excited to welcome our youngest Bears and their families back to Beechfield. We can't wait to see you Tuesday!
Just two weeks until the first day of school! City Schools created a list of free back-to-school supply events on our Facebook Community Resource Page. Join the group to check it out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/cityschoolscommunityresources
The countdown to the first day of school has begun! Beechfield families can now:
1. Order official Beechfield uniforms online with orders shipped directly to the school for pickup.
2. Order school supplies online through School Tool Box. Purchase the entire supply kit or only the items you need, with convenient home delivery.
3. Review our Important Start of School Information, including: Mandatory Annual, Student Verification, Orientation Session dates, Uniform expectations, Immunization requirements, and Important contact information.
TONIGHT: CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson will host a listening session at Poly! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
Back-to-School Information is Here!
The countdown to the first day of school has begun! Beechfield families can now:
1. Order official Beechfield uniforms online with orders shipped directly to the school for pickup.
2. Order school supplies online through School Tool Box. Purchase the entire supply kit or only the items you need, with convenient home delivery.
3. Review our Important Start of School Information, including: Mandatory Annual, Student Verification, Orientation Session dates, Uniform expectations, Immunization requirements, and Important contact information.
THIS WEEK: CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson visits Poly for the second listening tour event! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
TOMORROW: City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson will host the first of six listening tour events! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
Beechfield is excited to partner with School Tool Box to offer online school supply ordering for the 2026–2027 school year!
✔️ Shop online anytime.
✔️ Purchase the entire supply kit or only the items you need.
✔️ Supplies ship directly to your home.
✔️ Convenient, affordable, and ready before school begins!
Start shopping today by visiting:
https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=133406
We're excited to offer this new service to our Beechfield families and can't wait to welcome everyone back August 24th for an amazing school year! #BeechfieldProud #EveryStudentMatters #EveryDayCounts
City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson wants to hear from you! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
You're invited to the Back to School Bash 2026! Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph's Monastery (3801 Old Frederick Road) for a fun-filled day for the whole family. Enjoy:
Free school supplies & backpacks
One free uniform shirt per child
Free food
Haircuts
DJ
Moon bounce
Face painting
Health education
This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the new school year while enjoying a day of fun with our community. We hope to see all of our Beechfield families there!
We are excited to offer Summer Food Pantry Hours to support our Beechfield community! Families are invited to stop by tomorrow, Tuesday July 21st to receive staple food items while supplies last. We look forward to serving you and helping ensure our families have access to nutritious food throughout the summer. We hope to see you there!
