HAPPENING TODAY: The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.
The Baltimore City Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider approving the appointment and employment contract for the new Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: https://bit.ly/CitySchoolsCEOBoardVote. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2827500.
City Schools presented the district's proposed $1.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year to the Board of School Commissioners during the public Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The Board will review the budget book in preparation for a final vote on May 5, 2026. View the SY 2026-27 proposed budget book: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget.
City Schools Family Survey is open now.
Share your experience. Help shape next school year decisions.
🗓 Deadline
• Sunday, May 10, 2026
🎯 Why this matters
• Your feedback guides school and district planning
• Your voice drives real improvements for students
📣 Take action now
• Complete the survey: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey
🔒 Confidential. Quick. Impactful.
That unused gift can support your school.
The Taste of MW Silent Auction needs items. You do not need to spend money. Donate what you already have.
💡 Here is how you can help
• Donate gift cards you will not use
• Give duplicate or unused presents
• Share new or like-new items
🎯 Why this matters
• Every item becomes a bid opportunity
• More items drive stronger auction results
• Proceeds support students and school programs
📣 Take action now
• Donate an item: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTXbu-QUwunA4UB1_1s9DQBwDML8QbgJxOMlQFRC3q9Ax8xw/viewform
• Buy tickets: https://mws-pto.betterworld.org/events/taste2026
💙 Turn what you do not need into real impact
Deadline Approaching: Please share your school experience by completing the family survey! The survey is confidential and available now until Sunday, May 10, 2026. Your input will help school and district leaders plan for the next school year. To complete the family survey, please click the following link: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.
🚨 Afterschool Update: Fashion Club (Grades 2 -6) 🚨
Due to an unexpected personal matter, Fashion Club will not meet today.
• All Fashion Club students will be dismissed at their normal dismissal time
• Please plan accordingly for pickup or after-school arrangements
📅 Club will resume on Thursday, April 16
We appreciate your flexibility and continued support as we ensure a safe and smooth after-school experience for all students 💙🐾
Your time can turn into real support for our school community.
The Taste of MW Silent Auction needs your help. You do not need to donate money. You can donate your time and skills.
💡 Here is how you can help
• Offer a few hours of babysitting
• Help with yard work or weeding
• Provide house cleaning support
• Share any skill or service you enjoy
🎯 Why this matters
• Every donated service becomes a bid item
• More auction items means more funds for students
• Small contributions create big results
📣 Take action now
• Donate a service: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTXbu-QUwunA4UB1_1s9DQBwDML8QbgJxOMlQFRC3q9Ax8xw/viewform
• Get your tickets: https://mws-pto.betterworld.org/events/taste2026
💙 This is simple. This is powerful. This is community.
This is the event everyone talks about after. Food. Music. Community. All for our school.
• 🎉 Taste of Mount Washington 2026
• 📅 Friday, May 1
• ⏰ 7 PM to 10 PM
• 📍 Mt. Washington Tavern
🎟 Buy your tickets before April 17 for a chance to win raffle prizes.
Expect
• 🍽 Eat
• 🍹 Drink
• 💃 Dance
• 🤝 Support our school community
🔗 https://mws-pto.betterworld.org/events/taste2026
This annual fundraiser brings families and staff together for a night out while supporting school programs and community initiatives
What’s working well 👍
Where can we do better 📈
Your voice drives real change. 💪
📝 Take the Family Survey today:
🔗 bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Please review today’s afterschool update carefully.
• No afterschool clubs are operating today ❌
• Math Tutoring Club (Grade 3 only)
• Starts Monday, April 13 📚
• Meets Mondays and Wednesdays
• Concludes Monday, April 27
• Fine Art Club (Grades 5–8)
• First session Wednesday, April 15 🎨
• Minecraft Club (Grades 1–8)
• First session Wednesday, April 15 🎮
Please plan ahead and make arrangements based on your child’s club start date.
• Today, only Girls on the Run is in session. 🏃♀️
• Our 8-Week Fashion Club (2-5) will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 14 👗.
• Our 8-Week Middle School Drumming Club (6-8) will start Tuesday, April 14 🥁.
• Our 6-Week Yoga Club (K-2) will begin Tuesday, April 28 🧘♂️.
Please note these dates and plan accordingly!
OPEN NOW: Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.
Spring Afterschool Clubs are here. The menu is stacked. The opportunities are real.
• STEM. Chess. Minecraft. Fine Arts
• Girls on the Run. Fashion. Drumming
• SGA. Green Leaders. Math Support
Your child has options. But not for long.
👉 Review the club menu with your child today
👉 Identify top choices before 5 PM
👉 Log in right at 5 PM to secure a spot
Spots are limited. Once they fill, they are gone.
Registration link opens at 5 PM:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/mount/page/tiger-pride
Familias de Mt. Washington 💙🐾
Los clubes de primavera ya están aquí. Grandes oportunidades para cada estudiante.
• STEM. Ajedrez. Minecraft. Arte
• Girls on the Run. Moda. Percusión
• Gobierno estudiantil. Líderes verdes. Apoyo en matemáticas
Su hijo tiene opciones. Pero por tiempo limitado.
👉 Revise el menú con su hijo hoy
👉 Elija sus opciones antes de las 5 PM
👉 Conéctese a las 5 PM en punto
Los cupos son limitados. Cuando se llenan, se cierran.
Registro abre a las 5 PM:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/mount/page/tiger-pride
REMINDER: Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.
Reminder, Today at 12:45 PM is a half day! Please arrange timely pickup for your child. Let’s make sure everyone is on time!
Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.
🎯 Not every learner needs more work.
They need the RIGHT work.
💡 SUPPORTING OUR GIFTED & ADVANCED LEARNERS (GAL)
This is what it actually looks like inside our classrooms 👇
🧸 Kindergarten
• Accelerated writing in small groups ✏️
• Personalized math pathways 📊
• Drawing, building, and sharing ideas 🎨
🌱 Grades 1–2
• Interest-based learning projects 🔍
• Intro to research and discovery 🚀
• Advanced math exploration 📈
• Student-created books 📚
🧠 Grades 3–5
• Independent research + real projects 💡
• Accelerated math pathways 📊
• Critical thinking and problem solving 🧩
• STEM challenges 🔬
🔥 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD
• Deeper learning in their strengths 🎯
• More confidence and independence 💪
• Real challenges that keep them engaged 🚀
📣 Our promise
Your child will not sit bored.
Your child will be challenged.
Your child will grow.
💬 QUESTION FOR YOU
What is one area where your child needs MORE challenge right now? Drop it below 👇
🇪🇸 VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
🚨 Tu hijo podría estar listo para MÁS… ¿está siendo suficientemente desafiado? 👀
🎯 No todos los estudiantes necesitan más trabajo.
Necesitan el trabajo CORRECTO.
💡 APOYANDO A NUESTROS ESTUDIANTES AVANZADOS (GAL)
Así se ve en nuestras aulas 👇
🧸 Kindergarten
• Escritura acelerada en grupos pequeños ✏️
• Matemáticas personalizadas 📊
• Dibujar, construir y compartir ideas 🎨
🌱 Grados 1–2
• Proyectos basados en intereses 🔍
• Introducción a la investigación 🚀
• Exploración avanzada en matemáticas 📈
• Libros creados por estudiantes 📚
🧠 Grados 3–5
• Investigación independiente y proyectos reales 💡
• Matemáticas aceleradas 📊
• Pensamiento crítico y resolución de problemas 🧩
• Retos STEM 🔬
🔥 LO QUE ESTO SIGNIFICA PARA TU HIJO
• Aprendizaje más profundo 🎯
• Más confianza e independencia 💪
• Retos significativos y motivadores 🚀
💬 PREGUNTA
¿En qué área necesita tu hijo MÁS desafío? Escríbelo abajo 👇
