Today is the day! Come out to our Back-to-School Orientation BBQ! Complete the orientation process with your scholar to finalize their enrollment and prepare them to hit the ground running for the start of school at MAPS next Monday, August 24, 2026. Enjoy some great food and music with us while you're at it. We'll see you shortly!
Tomorrow is the day! Friday, August 21st, is our Back-to-School Orientation BBQ. Come complete the orientation process with your scholar to help finalize their enrollment and ensure they are fully prepared for the start of school at MAPS next Monday, August 24, 2026. Enjoy some great food and music with us while you're at it. We look forward to seeing you!
Happy Wednesday! This Friday, August 21st, is our Back-to-School Orientation BBQ. Come complete the orientation process with your scholar to help finalize their enrollment and ensure they are fully prepared for the start of school at MAPS on Monday, August 24, 2026. While you're here, also enjoy some great food and music. We look forward to seeing you!
This is a reminder to join us this Friday, August 21st, for our Back-to-School Orientation BBQ. Complete the orientation process with your scholar to help finalize their enrollment and ensure they are fully prepared for the start of school at MAPS on Monday, August 24, 2026. While you're here, also enjoy some great food and music. We look forward to seeing you!
As we get closer to the start of school, we want to make sure you’re fully prepared. Join us next Friday, August 21st, for our Back-to-School Orientation BBQ. Get Orientation taken care of for your scholar while also enjoying some great food and music. We look forward to seeing you!
Just two weeks until the first day of school! City Schools created a list of free back-to-school supply events on our Facebook Community Resource Page. Join the group to check it out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/cityschoolscommunityresources
City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson wants to hear from you! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.
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.
Middle and high school students: ASCBC & Student Commissioner election voting is happening now and has been extended until Friday, May 22, at 11:59 p.m. Make your voice count by voting for the student leaders who will represent Baltimore City Public Schools. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. Cast your vote here: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCVote26.
In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
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.
VOTE NOW: ASCBC and Student Commissioner elections are May 18-21! Middle and high school students around the city will have the opportunity to elect student leaders to represent them for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about the candidates and election process on the ASCBC website: https://bit.ly/ASCBCElection. In addition, applications for non-elected positions are open until May 29. Learn more or apply: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBCAppointed26.
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.
