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.
Today is the last day to nominate an exceptional teacher who inspires excellence and community in the classroom. Click here to nominate your extraordinary teacher for 2025 Teacher Of The Year: https://survey.k12insight.com/survey/form?k=SsUVRYsWRWSsPsPsP&lang=0
Watch the newest video on City Schools TV YouTube to learn how our facilities crews safely clear parking lots and walkways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEJ4r82jBy4
City Schools' students have some of the highest academic improvement in the country on the national scorecard. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2030654
Dear City Schools employees,
Due to forecasted inclement weather, all City Schools schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Essential employees should report on time. Non-essential district office employees will work remotely or take liberal leave.
Essential employees**: Report on time to ensure facilities are operating and school grounds are clear in preparation for Thursday
Nonessential school employees: Do not report
Nonessential district office employees: Work remotely or take liberal leave
** Essential employees include principals, education building supervisors, building engineers, contract maintenance staff, custodial staff, grounds and repair shop personnel, transportation administrative staff, school police, cabinet officers, and any other employee who was notified of her or his essential designation earlier in the school year.
Two-hour Early Dismissal: Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will release two hours early today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. As a reminder, all after-school activities are canceled, and tonight's Board of School Commissioners’ meeting will be held virtually: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2021807
Did you know Officer Calvin Rodwell was deeply committed to fostering a positive image of police officers among youth during his tenure with the Baltimore City Police Department? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will cancel all after-school activities for Tuesday, February 11, 2025. We will continue to evaluate the weather pattern and update our status by mid-morning on Tuesday. As a reminder, Tuesday's Board of School Commissioners’ meeting will be held virtually. Click here to learn how to attend and sign up to leave public comments: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2021807
Did you know Elmer A. Henderson began teaching at the age of 15 before becoming a principal in Baltimore City Public Schools? Read more about our schools named after pioneering figures in African American History here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2009090.
City Schools Staff: Please be advised that schools and offices will open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21. Essential employees will report on time, and the District Office will open on time.
We are halfway through the School Year 2025-26 budget planning process!
Don't forget to join us for one of four information sessions about District Budget Priorities for the next school year. Click here to view the days and times you can participate: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1947971