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.
Congratulations to our newest round of student Icon Award winners: Ryan Wyatt, R'Myah Brown, and Akilah Summers! Each student demonstrates one of the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Learn more about our winners: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2874574.
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.
This is a reminder that MCAP testing resumes tomorrow. Students, please make sure you are well-rested and prepared. Parents, we appreciate you checking in with your scholar to ensure they are ready for testing. Students will receive a lunchtime treat upon completing the attached checklist, so be sure to give your best effort!
Lastly, please remind your scholar to bring their Student ID to school every day, as it is imperative.
Thank you for your continued support.
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.
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.
MCAP testing started today! Please be sure to check in with your scholar in order to make sure that they’re prepared. If they complete the checklist, they will receive their lunch reward!
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.
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.
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.
City Schools presented the district's proposed $1.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year to the Board of School Commissioners during the public Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The Board will review the budget book in preparation for a final vote on May 5, 2026. View the SY 2026-27 proposed budget book: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget.
Baltimore City Health Department's Bureau of School Health is back at our school providing Hearing and Vision screenings on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026. Each student has been sent home today with a permission slip and an informative document about the screening. Please sign the permission slip and have your child bring it back to school tomorrow so that they can receive their evaluation on the allotted date.
Deadline Approaching: Please share your school experience by completing the family survey! The survey is confidential and available now until Sunday, May 10, 2026. Your input will help school and district leaders plan for the next school year. To complete the family survey, please click the following link: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.
OPEN NOW: Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.
REMINDER: Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.
This is a reminder that due to the start of our Spring Break, school will release at 1:15pm today. We will return on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Have a great break!