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When winter weather hits, depend on City Schools’ verified channels for accurate updates—our websites, official social media, and direct robocalls, text messages, or emails. Information from Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Google summaries, or other search engines may be incorrect. Always check official City Schools sources first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather

During the federal government shutdown, City Schools is committed to supporting our students, families, staff, and school communities. Here are some key resources from our school district, as well as the City, State, and national organizations on our families webpage: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/families

There is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 7, 2025. Teachers have professional Development. See you Monday.

Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday!

This Sunday, turn your clocks back 1 hour.

Twining Tuesday. Tomorrow is Work it Wednesday. (dress like your favorite teacher)

Here at City Schools, your Choice is your pathway to possibilities. Our students can choose and apply to the middle or high school of their choice. Check our website for dates and times of school Open Houses and Shadow Days to make sure you're familiar with the educational options for your student: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/open-houses

Reminder! This Thursday, October 16th is an early release. Students will be released at 11:30. Parents if you are wondering about your scholars progress, Please reach out to their teacher. This Thursday afternoon is a designated time for parent teacher conferences. Friday, October 17th school is closed for teacher professional development. School will resume at normal time on Monday, October 20th

Western District Police surprised our 4th graders with ice cream, cupcakes 🧁 and new backpacks. #swaa_sharks

The City Schools Cell Phone Policy is off to a strong start! Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and learning time is protected. With continued support from families and staff, this progress will only grow. Learn how students and families are participating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGg3i6hi65E

Help our schools receive the resources that students deserve! Complete your Annual Student Verification by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Log in to Campus Portal to update or confirm student and contact information. If you have completed Annual Student Verification, we thank you. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification

Our 6th graders went to the Spy Museum. September 25, 2025 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CJyMA5f37/ #swaa_sharks Follow us on Facebook.

Our 6th graders went to Northbay Adventure camp with Mrs. Hunter and Mr. Potts. click on the link to see the amazing photos. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o6OQL47cbeFklSJ4iR715m0IES80vM2R #swaa_sharks

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.