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
We’ve made it through the weekend and are excited to begin another great week of learning! Please take a moment to review our upcoming schedule for the week. A quick reminder: school will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
¡Hemos pasado el fin de semana y estamos emocionados de comenzar otra gran semana de aprendizaje! Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar nuestro próximo horario para la semana. Un recordatorio rápido: la escuela estará cerrada el lunes 1 de septiembre de 2025, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.
¡Hemos pasado el fin de semana y estamos emocionados de comenzar otra gran semana de aprendizaje! Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar nuestro próximo horario para la semana. Un recordatorio rápido: la escuela estará cerrada el lunes 1 de septiembre de 2025, en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo.
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
Donors Choice As we officially enter into SY 25–26, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to review our donation choices for the upcoming school year. Please know that every contribution will go directly toward enhancing the learning experience of our amazing scholars.
https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/cmdr-john-rodgers-elementary-school/64371
Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi
New for the 2025–2026 school year: Students may still bring their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to school. However, during the school day, devices must be powered off, put away, and secured. Want to learn more about the updated policy? Click here for the details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2344663
Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
The 2025–26 one-page calendar for City Schools is now available! This calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, observance days, early release days, and breaks. Stay tuned for more updates to help you plan for the year ahead. The City Schools calendar is also available electronically on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
Tomorrow: 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: https://bit.ly/GKFfamilies
End-of-Year Updates Are Here! Fourth Quarter Report Cards, Student Learning Plans, and DIBELS 8 Reports (Grades K through 5) are now available. Check the Campus Portal and watch for information coming home from your child’s teacher. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2269627
At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources
Commodore Families! Please be advised due to a power outage issue Commdore will be closed tomorrow.
¡Familias Comodoro! Tenga en cuenta que debido a un problema de corte de energía, Commdore estará cerrado mañana.
Commodore Families! Due to inclement weather all City Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025!
¡Familias Comodoro! ¡Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, todas las escuelas de la ciudad estarán cerradas el miércoles 12 de febrero de 2025!
Commodore Families! Please be advised due to inclement weather we will be releasing at 1pm today. To ensure the safety of all students, families should be at our 200 N. Washington street location no later than 1:15pm for pick up.
¡Familias Comodoro! Tenga en cuenta que debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, estaremos liberando hoy a la 1 p. m. Para garantizar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes, las familias deben estar en nuestros 200 N. Ubicación de la calle Washington a más tardar a la 1:15 p. m. para la recogida.