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.
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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
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Our 6th graders went to Northbay Adventure camp with Mrs. Hunter and Mr. Potts.
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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