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
This just in: The Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck will be open to all Baltimore City residents—students and adults alike —starting June 30th! Check our summer resource webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources
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
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
End-of-Year Updates Are Here! Quarter 4 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: 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
The district has posted summer learning opportunities. Please take advantage of these as needed.
MCAP US Government Assessments will be taking place on May 21 & 22. The test will begin at 8:45 AM. All test takers must be in school on time to be able to take this important assessment
Frederick Douglass' Families,
Please take a few minutes to fill out the BCPSS Family survey. This information is important as it gives you a voice in your child's education. bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Big SHOUT OUT to Neida Y. Serrano Tovillas, Grade 9, Frederick Douglass High School and to Ms. Hussain. Neida’s artwork has been selected as a finalist this year by Courting Art Baltimore. Each year the Courting Art project selects a handful of artworks produced by City Schools students to hang in the Eastern District Courthouse. The art spends one year in the main lobby for all to see, then gets moved to a permanent home somewhere else in the Courthouse. The Judge behind the project thought it would be a great way to make the Courthouse more family friendly and appealing as many of the people who pass through the doors are in times of struggle and crisis.
The finalists all receive gifts of art supplies, and the winners get scholarship money (and a chosen few get tuition to MICA for a special program). Please cheer on Neida if you see her.
Boys Basketball Meeting May 21 @ 3:00 PM in Room 109. We will be discussing the summer workout schedule, program academic support, and requirements for fall basketball.
Beginning in 1940 and each year since,
McCormick & Co. honors male and female high school
seniors who are student athletes in the
Baltimore area with the McCormick Unsung
Heroes Award. Students are nominated from all
sports that display such character traits as:
• Good sportsmanship
• Dedication
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
Congratulations to our Unsung Hero nominees this year: Lucila Herrera and
Tywan Wright!
State testing begins the week of May 5 - 8 with English II MCAP assessments. It is important that students arrive at school on time and well-rested to help maximize their performance.
City Schools wants your feedback! Please share your school experience by taking the family survey. School and District leaders will use your input to plan for the next school year. This confidential survey is available now: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
We're thrilled to announce the new app for City Schools! It's
everything City Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/45pV1O4
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3QKvEm7
The next public board meeting is Tuesday, January 23 at 5 p.m.
For more information on how to join and agendas visit: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/board-meetings Board meetings stream live via City Schools TV - https://youtube.com/cityschoolstv
December 21, 2023
Dear Douglass Families and Community,
I wanted you to hear from me about an incident that happened at school today.
Today, we located a gun on campus. The weapon was located during a search related to information provided to a staff member. The weapons were not used in conflict on campus. Thankfully, students in the building identified the weapon and reported to school leaders.
School leaders and City School Police are investigating the situation. A student has been arrested in connection to the incident. Appropriate legal and disciplinary actions will be taken following an investigation of the incident.
At Douglass, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We work daily to ensure a safe and positive environment for teaching and learning. We are disappointed that a weapon was found on our campus but we are relieved that the weapon was located and appropriate actions can be taken.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me directly at 410-396-7821. Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
Sincerely,
Craig Rivers, Principal
Good Hands Basketball Game
FDHS Parent Teacher Organization Meeting December 14th.
