Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
Tonight: Summer Centralized Graduation Ceremony
Baltimore City Public Schools will proudly host the Summer Centralized Graduation celebrating the Class of 2025! The ceremony will be hosted tonight, Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m. at the Physical Education Complex at Coppin State University.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors and their families! We are so proud of our graduates and look forward to celebrating their achievements.
View the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/@CitySchoolsLIVE
Baltimore City Public Schools will proudly host the Summer Centralized Graduation celebrating the Class of 2025! The ceremony will be hosted tonight, Thursday, August 14, at 6 p.m. at the Physical Education Complex at Coppin State University.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors and their families! We are so proud of our graduates and look forward to celebrating their achievements.
View the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/@CitySchoolsLIVE
Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi
New for the 2025–2026 school year: Students may still bring their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to school. However, during the school day, devices must be powered off, put away, and secured. Want to learn more about the updated policy? Click here for the details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2344663
Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events
At Baltimore School for the Arts, Earth Day became a showcase of student initiative, hands-on learning, and creative community building. Despite the rain, students stayed energized and turned the school into a space for reflection, exploration, and action. It is a strong example of how the Wholeness work shows up in real time. Read more to see how the Green Team is making an impact: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2298743
The Office of Communications has released a new quick reference style guide as part of City Schools’ updated branding. The guide is now available on the City Schools Templates page: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/inside/page/communications-templates
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 Thursday: 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
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
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
City Schools' Office of Communications has been recognized with multiple honors in the 2025 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards program. These national awards reflect the team's ongoing commitment to clear, effective, and engaging communication that supports our students, families, and community. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2256933
The Community School Steering Committee (CSSC) was established as part of the Community School Policy and initially adopted in 2016. The CSSC is a group of stakeholders, experts, and community leaders assembled to promote, oversee, and evaluate the implementation of the Community School Strategy in City Schools. Join us at the next virtual committee meeting today at 4 p.m.: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=33514941
City Schools is partnering with Alma Advisory Group to find our next Chief Executive Officer, who will begin on July 1, 2026. Want to know more? Click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2239245
Today is the last day to vote in the ASCBC elections! Don't forget to let your voice be heard in the next iteration of Baltimore's elected student government. Click here to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events?id=32589309&view=list-month
City Schools celebrates Women's History Month: Western High School graduate Tamara Janice Dobson was an American actress and fashion model best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra "Cleo" Jones in the 1973 blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones. To learn more about our notable women alumni, click here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2092409
As outside temperatures get warmer, the City Schools Operations Team prepares to move from heating to cooling schools and offices. This month, teams of talented professionals are performing seasonal maintenance as we carefully monitor weather forecasts, making sure we pick the best moment to begin cooling buildings. Be sure to dress for the weather during this transition period.