Back to School/Meet the Teacher
Thursday, September 11 4 pm to 6pm
NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
Backpack Notices
NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy
SWAA families
The water outage has been corrected. School will resume tomorrow morning at 7:15 for breakfast.
For the 2025-2026 school year.
City Schools is changing how students may use portable electronic communication devices such as cell phones in schools for the 2025-26 school year. Under the policy, students may bring devices to school, but they must be powered off, away, and secured during the school day.
School starts tomorrow.
Please meet your classroom teacher outside at 7:30.
SWAA sharks are ready to learn.
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/events
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/2280560
Today!
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-verification
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/jcNiGi
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
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/2344663
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/events
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/events
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
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/2269627
Missed the Pre-K or Kindergarten Enrollment window?
There's still time to enroll in pre-K and kindergarten!
Starting Monday, July 14, contact your local neighborhood school, or register your child in person at the Enrollment Office, located at the District Office 200 E. North Avenue.
The enrollment window closes Friday, August 8, so be sure to connect with us early! The Enrollment Office will be open to families on Mondays & Tuesdays (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Wednesdays (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.).
Visit our website for the application form, required documents, and more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registratio
Summer transfer and enrollment window
Don’t wait—enroll or request transfers early!
The summer transfer/enrollment window is Monday, July 14 through Friday, August 8, 2025.
Pre-K through eighth-grade families may enroll at local schools if seats are available. Charter schools manage their own enrollment and should be contacted directly.
Hours, required documents, and information are available online: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2265820