Baltimore City Public Schools CEO marks first 100 Days with community-informed vision for District’s future. Get the latest!

As a reminder, Thursday, October 15 is an all-district early release day to allow for parent teacher conferences. In addition, schools will be closed Friday, October 16 for staff professional development day. Keep up with school year events by visiting our events webpage.

City Schools stands together against bullying!
National Bullying Prevention Month in October. On Unity Day, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, we invite students, families, and community members to show support by wearing orange and blue to raise awareness and stand
together against bullying. Learn more here.

LAST CHANCE: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.

Families: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.

This Friday: Students in grades Pre-K 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.
This Friday: Students in grades pre-K 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.
📚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.

