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.
CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson would love your input! Please complete CEO Dr. Dawson's First 100 Days survey or email EntryPlan@bcps.k12.md.us.
TODAY at Mervo: Enjoy food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
TOMORROW: Enjoy food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
LAST CHANCE: Enjoy food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
TOMORROW: Enjoy food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, at Carver Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
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.
I hope you all are enjoying this crisp fall weather. Just a quick reminder that my leave begins tomorrow, Friday, September 25. I anticipate being away for approximately 4–6 weeks and will not be available during that time.
Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with your kind words, prayers, and well wishes. Your love and support mean so much to me. I am blessed with an amazing school community, and I don't take that lightly.
While I’m away, APVW will continue to lead our school with support from the district. Ms. Aleesha Manning will provide administrative support to APVW during my absence. Ms. Manning has been on campus this week getting acclimated to the community and meeting our staff and students. She jumped right into the mix, covering classes and supporting lunch shifts today! She is ready to go!
I already miss our kiddos and will be looking forward to getting back to FSK and seeing everyone soon.
Please also take a moment to review the attached letter from ILED Cromartie regarding my leave.
Have a wonderful evening, on purpose!
Coming up next week: Join us for food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, at Carver Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
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 week's family newsletter is attached.
I want to share with the community that beginning Friday, September 25, I will be taking a medical leave of absence. I anticipate being away for approximately 4–6 weeks and, during that time, I will not be available for school business or communication.
I want to reassure our families, students, and staff that FSK is in good hands. During my absence, APVW, with support from our district leadership team, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school and ensure that our students and staff continue to have the support they need.
I am incredibly grateful for our amazing community and for the leadership and care that APVW and our staff bring to our school every day. I have every confidence that our school will continue to move forward and take care of one another while I am away.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and support during this time. I look forward to returning to FSK and being back with our students, staff, and families when I am able.
Have a great weekend, on purpose!
SAVE THE DATES: Join us for food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, at Carver Vocational-Technical High School, and Thursday, October 8, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour
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.
Good afternoon FSK! I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! Here is the Weekly Family Newsletter, in English and Spanish. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Let's have a great week, on purpose!
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