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
Join the best group in Cherry Hill/: our Organized Parent Group. Meeting is today @ 4pm in the community room.
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
2 days to break! Be in school for fun & learning. If u signed up 4 cookies & caregivers, it's now @ 3:30 in library. Meet ur child @ dismissal & come up!
Today @ 4pm join me for a budget meeting to share what you'd like to see in next year's budget & receive a $25 gift card as a thank you.


Wed., 12/17 @ 4pm join me for a budget meeting & share what you'd like to see in next year's budget & get a $25 gift card as a thank you.
Today at Arundel at 4pm: give your input into what you'd like to see in next year's budget. Participating families get a $25 gift card as a thank you.


Two opportunities to give input into the school budget for SY '27: tomorrow, 12/10 at 4 in the Arundel library at our School Fam Comm Council and then on Wed. 12/17 in the community room at chems.


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
Reminder: today at 5pm, come by CHEMS to get a winter coat for your student from the RICH program. Child must be present. No exceptions.

RICH Program will be at CHEMS on Thursday, 12/4 at 5pm for a coat giveaway. Stop by and get a coat for your child. The student must be present.

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
Happening now! Turkey and thanksgiving giveaway from the RICH Program at Cherry Hill E/MS (159)


See everyone this morning for Chat & Chew, with me, Principal McLeod, at 9am in the community room.

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
Fun things are happening at CHEMS this week for American Education Week. Here's a full list and don't miss out!



