🚨 No School – Labor Day
School will be closed on Monday, September 1st.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:00 AM.
Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe! 💙❤️
about 2 months ago, Celina James
School starts Monday, August 25, 2025! Ensure you're prepared by reviewing the City Schools 2025–2026 one-page calendar. It highlights important dates, such as the first and last days of school, holidays, early dismissals, and scheduled breaks. Download the printable version in English and Spanish here:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events2 months ago, City Schools
Ashburton Revitalization Project with CareFirst
On Saturday, August 16th, Ashburton partnered with CareFirst to complete a schoolwide Revitalization Project. Volunteers—including CareFirst staff, families, students, and community members—worked together to transform our school.
Highlights included:
Fresh paint in the cafeteria
New landscaping at the front entrance
A welcoming environment for students and families
We are deeply grateful to CareFirst and all our dedicated volunteers for their hard work and commitment. Your support helps ensure our school is a place where students feel proud to learn and grow.
2 months ago, Celina James
🎉 It’s almost time!
Join us for Sneak-a-Peek on Friday, August 22nd from 12:00–2:30 PM.
Come meet your child’s teacher and school staff, tour the building, visit classrooms, purchase uniform shirts, and pick up FREE school supplies (while they last!).
Let’s kick off the new school year together! 💙💛
2 months ago, Celina James
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students can still bring cell phones and other personal electronic devices to school—but they must stay powered off, put away, and secured during the school day. Learn more about the updated policy here:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/22805602 months ago, City Schools
Ensure your student is well-prepared for a smooth start to the school year by completing the Annual Student Verification. Even if nothing has changed, reviewing and confirming your contact information helps your school stay connected and prepared to support your child from day one. Click here to learn how you can complete yours today:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification2 months ago, City Schools
The City Schools Summer Program Survey is still open and accepting responses. If your student attended a City Schools summer program, please take a moment to complete our quick 3-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to refine our options for next year. To complete the study, click here:
https://survey.k12insight.com/r/jcNiGi2 months ago, City Schools
New for the 2025–2026 school year: Students may still bring their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to school. However, during the school day, devices must be powered off, put away, and secured. Want to learn more about the updated policy? Click here for the details: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2280560
2 months ago, City Schools
City Schools has extended the Summer Transfer Window only through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is your LAST opportunity to visit the enrollment office in person as part of the open transfer window. Visit our website for more information:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/23446632 months ago, City Schools
Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events2 months ago, City Schools
📣 It’s that time again, City Schools families! A new school year is just around the corner, and Annual Student Verification (ASV) is now OPEN for all returning students! 📝
✅ Be sure to log into the Campus Portal to review and update your child’s information — even if nothing has changed.
🔗 Learn more and get started here:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verificationLet’s get ready for a great year! 💙💛
3 months ago, Celina James
📣 Sneak-a-Peek at Ashburton EMS! ✨
Families, mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM for our Sneak-a-Peek event!
Come meet your child’s teacher, tour the school, and get ready for a great school year! 🎉
Here’s what to expect:
✅ See your classroom
✅ Meet teachers & staff
✅ Purchase uniform shirts
✅ Pick up FREE school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Learn about school programs & resources
We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💙💛
3 months ago, Celina James
📣 Uniform Guidelines for SY25–26 💙
All students at Ashburton EMS are expected to be in full uniform each day.
Please make sure uniforms are school-appropriate and follow our dress code guidelines.
Let’s start the year strong and ready to learn!
3 months ago, Celina James
Welcome to the Ashburton Family! 💙📚
We’re excited to welcome our newest team members to Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary Middle School! These amazing educators and staff are joining us for the upcoming school year, and we’re thrilled to have them join our school community.
Ashburton is growing stronger every year! ✨
3 months ago, Celina James
The 2025–26 one-page calendar for City Schools is now available! This calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, observance days, early release days, and breaks. Stay tuned for more updates to help you plan for the year ahead. The City Schools calendar is also available electronically on our website:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events3 months ago, City Schools
Tomorrow: 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
4 months ago, City Schools
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/22696274 months ago, City Schools
📣 Ashburton Families – Summer Updates & Resources! ☀️
As we wrap up the school year, here are a few important reminders and helpful summer resources for your family:
✅ Last Day of School: Monday, June 16 – Dismissal at 11:30 AM
📄 Report Cards: View in Campus Portal from June 26–July 1
🏫 Summer Office Hours: Open Mon–Fri, 9 AM–2 PM (Closed select Fridays – see letter for dates)
🖍️ Supply Lists for 2025–26: Now available In the School Resources Section
🎉 Summer Fun & Learning
📍 Fatherhood Walk: June 14 at Lake Montebello
🥁 Drumming Workshop Series: June 24–Aug 27 (FREE for dads & kids!)
🌿 Great Kids Farm Visit: June 26
🎨 City Schools Camps: STEM, Arts, Career & more
📚 Free Reading Programs: Barnes & Noble, Chuck E. Cheese & more
🍎 Free Summer Meals: July 1–Aug 1 at over 120 sites
🛒 Food Access: Resources available for families, seniors, and SNAP participants
📍 For full details and links, please see the End of Year & Summer Resources Letter located in the School Resources section.
Thank you for a great school year and have a safe, joyful summer! 🌞💙
4 months ago, Celina James
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
4 months ago, City Schools
🎉 Field Day Reminder – Wednesday, June 4th! 🎉
Our End-of-Year Field Day is coming up this Wednesday, June 4th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Middle Branch Aquatic Center!
✅ Outdoor games and team challenges
✅ Pool access – don’t forget swimsuits and towels!
✅ Lunch included
✅ Transportation provided
📣 Final Reminder: Permission slips and the $10 fee are due by Tuesday, June 3rd.
Let’s celebrate a year of hard work and kick off summer the Ashburton way! 🌟
5 months ago, Celina James
