📚🌎 Read Across America Week 2026 is Here! 🌎📚
Ashburton EMS is celebrating the joy of reading all week long!
✨ Monday (3/2): Reading Competition Kickoff!
✨ Tuesday (3/3): DEAR + Flashlight Fun!
✨ Wednesday (3/4): Travel Through Books Day
✨ Thursday (3/5): Book Character/Reading is a SUPERPOWER Day!
We can’t wait to see our scholars bring their creativity and love of reading to life this week!✨📚
✨🎤 Black History Month Assembly – You’re Invited! ✨🎤
Ashburton EMS proudly presents:
THE BLUEPRINT: Rhythm, Roots, and Black History
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy, culture, and contributions that continue to shape our world.
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Gymnasium
We look forward to coming together as a school community for this special celebration. 💙💛
Ashburton EMS families, Monday, February 23rd will be a Virtual Learning Day.
Please review the Student Guide by scanning the QR Code for all important details.
📩 Questions? Reach out, we’re monitoring messages!
Thank you for your patience and continued support! 💙💛

Lifetouch Class Picture Day
🗓 Monday, February 23, 2026
📍 Ashburton EMS
Get ready to capture this year’s memories with your classmates!
💻 Order & Pay Online:
Visit mylifetouch.com
🆔 Picture Day ID:
EVTBJWPV6
All students will take a class photo.
Make sure your Eagle is dressed for success and ready to smile! 😄
Let’s S.O.A.R. in style, Eagles! 🦅

Pamela Green, Creative City Public Charter School – Being a responsible and global citizen
Keren Carbajal-Sanchez, Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School – Being confident
Osagyefo Karikari, Hazelwood Elementary/Middle School – Being adaptable and flexible
Thank you to our schools for their thoughtful nominations. Stay tuned as we celebrate more Icons all school year!: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/icon-awards
The safety of our students and drivers is our top priority. Routes will be adjusted as needed based on road conditions, and families will be individually notified in the case of any changes.
MTA bus transportation may experience delays as well. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this prolonged period of inclement weather.
Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and continued support 💙🦅
As a reminder, City Schools has shifted to virtual learning today, January 30, 2026. While school buildings are closed, learning is still happening! Families can take advantage of a variety of community resources, including recreation centers open with laptop access and free meals to help students stay engaged and on track. Explore the full list of ways to stay connected and supported today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2667447

The following schools will be open for meal pick up tomorrow, Friday, January 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm: Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Ben Franklin High School at Masonville Cove, City Neighbors High School, Booker T. Washington Middle School.
From Baltimore City Recreation and Parks:
Today (January 29) and tomorrow (January 30), all Baltimore City Recreation Centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Select sites will offer free meals beginning at 3 p.m., while supplies last. Recreation centers providing meals also offer FreeBmoreWifi and limited Chromebook access to support virtual learning. Families are encouraged to bring their own headphones. Please call 410-396-7900 or visit the Rec & Parks website for more information: https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/recreationcenters
Give your feedback: https://baltcityschools.org/Budget26Feedback
Register for a session: https://baltcityschools.org/DistrictPriority
To see rescheduled dates and learn more, visit our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget
