City Schools CEO, Dr. Dawson, announces three appointments to his Executive Leadership Team: Noell West, Chief of Staff, Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications, Engagement, and Enrollment, and Brittany Blackwell, Special Assistant. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3028998.
CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson shares his first 100-day entry plan with the Baltimore City Public Schools community. Read all about it here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3027166.
Good afternoon City Schools' stakeholders, our virtual Public Board Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m today, July 7. View our Board Meeting webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/bcps/page/board-meetings
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.
ClassDojo auto-rostering rolls out across City Schools during the 2026-27 school year! ClassDojo invites staff to attend a virtual information session on Tuesday, June 30, to learn about student account linking. Event link and more details here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/inside/article/3011191.
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.
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.
Miriam Chepkemoi, an English Language Development (ELD) teacher at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School, shares a heartfelt personal essay documenting her experiences from Kenya to her day-to-day life as a City Schools teacher. Read Ms. Chepkemoi's essay: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2881977.
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.
Curious about what happened at the last Board meeting? Take a look at the latest mini minutes video from the April 21 Board meeting to catch up on what’s happening across City Schools.
English video: https://youtu.be/xkl6z3qNmEc?si=mJRXSvqsJDW6TTPV
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/YNs2X8RMkdA?si=r8I_R3b1uyi1rfTJ
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.
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd! The Be Well Employee Wellness Team is excited to celebrate by giving prizes to the first five winners of Earth Day Bingo and more. Learn how to play and get involved: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/inside/article/2835114.
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join the Board of School Commissioners for a deep conversation about what matters to you. On April 22, at the Central Office from 4-6 p.m., the Board will host an in-person/virtual forum where students can speak directly with the Board about policy reform, personal school experiences, school safety, and much more. Food will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. Please register today using this form: https://baltcityschools.org/StudentBoardForum26.
HAPPENING TODAY: The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.
