📚It's Almost That Time!!
❤️💛 DUNBAR BACK 2 SCHOOL NIGHT! 🦉✨
Poet Families, pull up! Come meet Dunbar’s Admin Team & Staff, connect with our community, and check out our RESOURCE FAIR created just for YOU!
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
🔥 20+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THE BUILDING! 🔥
Get connected to resources and support for:
⚡ BGE Assistance • 💧 Water Bill Assistance • 🌎 Immigration Resources • 🚘 Driving School • 🧠 Mental Wellness • 🤝 Mentoring • ❤️ Health & Life Insurance • 🕊️ MONSE Peace Mobile • AND MORE!
This is more than Back 2 School Night—it’s about making sure Dunbar families know what resources are available and how to access them.
ONE NIGHT. 20+ PARTNERS. REAL RESOURCES. REAL CONNECTIONS. 💯
🦉 Poet Families—we’ll see you there!
❤️💛 Together, We Can Do More!
#DunbarPoets #Back2SchoolNight #PoetPride #DunbarFamilies #ResourceFair #CommunitySchools #BaltimoreCitySchools #TogetherWeCanDoMore
This Friday: Students in grades 7 through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
❤️💛🦉 POET PANTRY IS BACK! 🛒✨
Dunbar families, we’re kicking off our FIRST FOOD PANTRY of SY 2026–27! 🎉
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
or while supplies last!
🥦 Fresh & shelf-stable groceries
🛍️ Bring a bag!
👯 Bring a friend!
❤️ Open to our Dunbar families & community
New school year. Same commitment to making sure our Poet families have the support they need. 💯
📣 Spread the word and pull up!
❤️💛 Supporting Our Families & Community Together!
#PoetPantry #DunbarPoets #DunbarFamilies #CommunitySchools #FoodPantry #PoetPride #StrongerTogether #BaltimoreCitySchools
🦉❤️💛 POET FAMILIES & COMMUNITY PARTNERS — WE NEED YOU!
Want to volunteer at Dunbar this school year? It’s time to get cleared! 🙌🏾
Whether you’re helping at events, supporting students, assisting with the pantry, chaperoning trips, or lending a hand around the school, completing the required volunteer screening is the first step.
✨ Get registered. Get screened. Get involved.
Because at Dunbar, Together We Can Do More! 🦉❤️💛
📞 Need help? Dunbar Main Office: 443-642-4478
📧 Ms. Armwood: KMArmwood@bcps.k12.md.us
☎️ Office: 410-525-6920
#DunbarPoets #PoetPride #VolunteerAtDunbar #DunbarFamilies #CommunityPartners #TogetherWeCanDoMore #GetInvolved #PoetCommunity
Happening NOW: Students in grades 7 through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
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
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.
Join us for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.
Join us on Tuesday, July 7, for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.
Welcome, Dr. Jermaine Dawson, the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools! On his first official day as CEO, Dr. Dawson shares a message with the City Schools community on the journey ahead and his commitment to ensuring every student is career ready, future ready, and world ready. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3017041.
Congrats to the Class of 2026! Here are two ways you can celebrate graduating seniors: write a sweet message on our Graduation Celebrations Wall or view the online Graduate Spotlight Gallery. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/graduations.
Middle and high school students: ASCBC & Student Commissioner election voting is happening now and has been extended until Friday, May 22, at 11:59 p.m. Make your voice count by voting for the student leaders who will represent Baltimore City Public Schools. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. Cast your vote here: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCVote26.
In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
LAST CHANCE: Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
VOTE NOW: ASCBC and Student Commissioner elections are May 18-21! Middle and high school students around the city will have the opportunity to elect student leaders to represent them for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
REMINDER: Will you be a middle or high school student athlete in 2026-27? Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
The Board of School Commissioners has approved the district's $1.95 billion fiscal year budget for the 2026-27 school year during the public Board meeting on Tuesday, May 5. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The budget will next be presented to the Baltimore City Council. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2869949.
Will you be a middle or high school student athlete in 2026-27? Register for a free sports physical and more at the Under Armour Student Athlete Celebration on Saturday, June 6. High school students register from April 27 to May 8. Middle school students register starting May 11. Learn more and register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2865498.
HAPPENING TOMORROW: City Schools will host its fourth annual Student Film Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Parkway Theatre. Tickets are FREE. Support student filmmakers as they share their work in this annual celebration of visual storytelling. Get tickets and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2839497.
