Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School

Due to ongoing clean-up from yesterday's storm, schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  Our virtual learning program, BRAVE, will be open. All essential staff must report. For schools, this will be the second of three traditional snow days that are identified in the district calendar as inclement weather recovery days in June.

Due to ongoing clean-up from yesterday's storm, schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  Our virtual learning program, BRAVE, will be open. All essential staff must report. For schools, this will be the second of three traditional snow days that are identified in the district calendar as inclement weather recovery days in June.

Due to inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. For schools, this is the first day of three traditional winter weather closures that are identified in the District calendar in June as make-up days. Essential personnel must report on Monday.

Due to impending inclement weather, all school weekend activities are cancelled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026. National Academy Foundation's (NAF) In-person Saturday Credit Recovery Program is moving to virtual learning for Saturday, January 24 only. Students, please check your Saturday course Canvas Page: Credit Recovery Saturday School at NAF for your teacher’s Zoom link. You must log in to be marked present. Virtual Saturday Credit Recovery Program students will attend their courses as usual.

The City Schools’ Student Opportunity Bulletin Board is your go-to hub for exciting academic and extracurricular opportunities! From scholarships, competitions and exciting events for students of all ages, this board highlights ways young people can grow, explore, and shine: https://www.instagram.com/baltimorestudentopps

Ashburton EMS will have an early dismissal this Friday, January 16. ⏰ Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.

There will be no school on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🇺🇸.

📚 Students will return on Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 AM.

Please make sure your child is picked up on time on Friday and plan ahead for the holiday. Thank you for your continued support, Ashburton families! 💙💛

Tomorrow at Family University: Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Learn more about how you can get involved: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and the start of the second half of our school year. We know that families are our students' first and lifelong teachers. When families and school staff work as a team, students thrive. Here are some ways families can support student success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2631501

Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844

Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844

👕 Uniform Sweatshirts Now Available! ❄️

Keep your child cozy and in uniform with our Ashburton EMS sweatshirts—perfect for chilly classrooms and outdoor time.

💲 $25 each
🕗 School Store Hours:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

🎨 Grade-Level Colors:
Pre-K–5th Grade: Navy Blue
6th Grade: Yellow
7th Grade: Gray
8th Grade: Royal Blue

Stay warm. Stay sharp. Stay Ashburton.💙💛

YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program – Now Open!

All YouthWorks applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 21 and must live in Baltimore City. Youth may apply before turning 14, but must reach their 14th birthday by March 13, 2026 to be eligible.

🗓️ The YouthWorks online application is open from
January 2, 2026 – March 17, 2026

📄 Please be sure to complete the Documents section as soon as possible once you apply.

🔗 Apply here:
https://youthworks.oedworks.com/

📞 Need help?
YouthWorks Helpdesk
📧 ywhelpdesk@baltimorecity.gov
☎️ (410) 545-1820

This is a great opportunity for our Ashburton students to gain work experience and earn money this summer! 💙

You have what it takes to advocate for your student! Join Family University for January Communication workshops by families, for families. Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Register today: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop

School is closed for students, Friday, January 9, 2026, for a Professional Development Day.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful weekend. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, January 12th ready to learn!📚

🎄❄️ Winter Break Reminder – Ashburton EMS ❄️🎄

Ashburton EMS will be closed for Winter Break from
📅 Wednesday, December 24, 2025
through Friday, January 2, 2026.

📚 School will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday season. 💙

🎄 Dashing Thru December – Spirit Week at Ashburton EMS 🎄

We’re ending the year with a little extra joy and school spirit! ✨ From Monday, December 15 through Tuesday, December 23, students and staff are invited to participate in our “Dashing Thru December” Spirit Week. Each day has a fun, optional theme—students should still follow the school dress code and wear uniform bottoms on the days noted. 💙💛

Please note: Students must have 50 Dojo points to participate in the Holiday PJ Day & Celebration on Tuesday, December 23rd. 🎁🎉

📬 December Newsletter is Here! ❄️
Families, our December Newsletter is now available! This month’s edition includes important updates and reminders as we close out 2025 together.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

🗓️ Dashing Thru December Spirit Week (Dec. 15–23)
🎁 Holiday PJ Day & Celebration details (50 Dojo points required)
😄 Attendance & Climate Updates
📚 Math & ELA Classroom Highlights
🦷 In-School Dental Visit Info – Dec. 15 & 16
🎄 Holiday Activities & Adopt-a-Family Updates
✔️ Important Dates for Winter Break

Please take a moment to read through so you're up to date on everything happening at Ashburton EMS. Thank you for staying connected! 💙💛

As winter weather approaches, ensure you’re getting the correct information. The only reliable details about delays, closures, or emergencies come from City Schools’ verified sources such as our website, official social media, and direct robocall system. IInformaton from other sources can be incorrect, so always check City Schools channels first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather

Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178