Watch now: “City Forever” | A 15-minute documentary by the Student Media Team. This film details Baltimore City College's temporary relocation to the University of Baltimore while the famous “Castle on the Hill” undergoes its first extensive renovation in 100 years. Learn more about this famous building and school's journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1soEQ9-21QU
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
Attendance Champs! Attendance Champs!
7th grade and 2nd grade make their first claim to victory with the highest percentages in their grade bands. 4th grade now has two weekly wins and puts themselves in a strong position to take the crown as overall champs!
Keep coming to school dolphins and congrats to this weeks winners!
7th grade and 2nd grade make their first claim to victory with the highest percentages in their grade bands. 4th grade now has two weekly wins and puts themselves in a strong position to take the crown as overall champs!
Keep coming to school dolphins and congrats to this weeks winners!
Congratulations to this week’s attendance champs!
These classes boasted the highest attendance percentages in their grade bands! 6th grade reclaimed their trophy from week 1 and 3rd and 1st grade became first time winners, hoping to start their own winning streaks!
Be on the lookout for updated standings to see who is in the run for our end of the year prize!
These classes boasted the highest attendance percentages in their grade bands! 6th grade reclaimed their trophy from week 1 and 3rd and 1st grade became first time winners, hoping to start their own winning streaks!
Be on the lookout for updated standings to see who is in the run for our end of the year prize!
Attention 8th-grade families!
The High School Choice process is coming up, and I want to be proactive in supporting our families to ensure that this process is smooth and all of our students have an aligned high school placement.
Please join us next Wednesday, October 15th, at 2:30 p.m. for the first of our HS Choice family information nights, where we will break down important information, including application deadlines, composite scores, and the different processes that apply to various schools.
8th-grade families, you will not want to miss this!
The High School Choice process is coming up, and I want to be proactive in supporting our families to ensure that this process is smooth and all of our students have an aligned high school placement.
Please join us next Wednesday, October 15th, at 2:30 p.m. for the first of our HS Choice family information nights, where we will break down important information, including application deadlines, composite scores, and the different processes that apply to various schools.
8th-grade families, you will not want to miss this!
A huge thank you to Mr. Mellado, a proud parent from Ms. Williams’s Kindergarten class, for helping our young scholars celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in such a meaningful way! 💃🪘
Thanks to his time and generosity, our students had the incredible opportunity to listen to, learn about, and even play traditional instruments from Latin America.
This hands-on experience not only sparked joy and curiosity, but also deepened our appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Celebrating diversity is at the heart of what we do, and this unforgettable moment helped our students connect with each other in beautiful ways. 🌎❤️
¡Gracias, Mr. Mellado! 👏👏
Thanks to his time and generosity, our students had the incredible opportunity to listen to, learn about, and even play traditional instruments from Latin America.
This hands-on experience not only sparked joy and curiosity, but also deepened our appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Celebrating diversity is at the heart of what we do, and this unforgettable moment helped our students connect with each other in beautiful ways. 🌎❤️
¡Gracias, Mr. Mellado! 👏👏
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
Congrats to our Weekly Attendance Champs! Shoutout to Ms.Brandon’s Pre-K class for reclaiming their title from last week and big shoutout to 5th and 8th grade for taking the titles for their grade bands this week! Stay tuned for who gets the rights to the trophy and dolphin next week!
Congratulations to Ms. Brandon's Pre-K class, Ms. Mathis’/Ms. Gititu’s 6th grade class, and Ms. Williams’ 4th grade class for being last week’s Attendance Champions!
These classes earned the highest attendance percentage in their grade bands and will proudly hold the trophy and dolphin until another class claims the title.
Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see which classes will rise to the top next week!
These classes earned the highest attendance percentage in their grade bands and will proudly hold the trophy and dolphin until another class claims the title.
Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see which classes will rise to the top next week!
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
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Throughout this month, our students will engage in activities, stories, and learning experiences that highlight the rich traditions and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx communities. 🌎🎶🎨
We encourage families to join in the celebration at home by sharing stories, music, food, and traditions with your children. Together, we honor the diversity that makes our school community so special! 💛
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebramos las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los estadounidenses cuyos antepasados provienen de España, México, el Caribe, y Centro y Suramérica.
Durante este mes, nuestros estudiantes participarán en actividades, historias y experiencias de aprendizaje que destacan las ricas tradiciones y logros de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. 🌎🎶🎨
¡Animamos a las familias a unirse a la celebración en casa compartiendo historias, música, comida y tradiciones con sus hijos! Juntos, honramos la diversidad que hace que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan especial. 💛
From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Throughout this month, our students will engage in activities, stories, and learning experiences that highlight the rich traditions and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx communities. 🌎🎶🎨
We encourage families to join in the celebration at home by sharing stories, music, food, and traditions with your children. Together, we honor the diversity that makes our school community so special! 💛
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebramos las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los estadounidenses cuyos antepasados provienen de España, México, el Caribe, y Centro y Suramérica.
Durante este mes, nuestros estudiantes participarán en actividades, historias y experiencias de aprendizaje que destacan las ricas tradiciones y logros de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. 🌎🎶🎨
¡Animamos a las familias a unirse a la celebración en casa compartiendo historias, música, comida y tradiciones con sus hijos! Juntos, honramos la diversidad que hace que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan especial. 💛
🌟 Happy Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate and recognize the incredible work of our Community School Coordinator, Ms.Kayla, who helps connect families, students, and staff with valuable resources and opportunities. 💙
From building partnerships to supporting student success, Ms. Kayla plays a vital role in making sure our school community thrives.
Let’s take a moment to thank and appreciate all she does to support our students and families every single day! 🙌✨
#CommunitySchools #WeAreStrongerTogether
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🌟 ¡Feliz Semana de los Coordinadores de Escuelas Comunitarias!🌟
Esta semana celebramos y reconocemos el increíble trabajo de nuestra Coordinadora de la Escuela Comunitaria, quien ayuda a conectar a las familias, estudiantes y personal con recursos y oportunidades valiosas. 💙
Desde construir alianzas hasta apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes, nuestra coordinadora juega un papel vital para asegurar que nuestra comunidad escolar prospere.
¡Tomemos un momento para agradecer y apreciar todo lo que hace cada día por nuestros estudiantes y familias! 🙌✨
#EscuelasComunitarias #JuntosSomosMásFuertes
This week, we celebrate and recognize the incredible work of our Community School Coordinator, Ms.Kayla, who helps connect families, students, and staff with valuable resources and opportunities. 💙
From building partnerships to supporting student success, Ms. Kayla plays a vital role in making sure our school community thrives.
Let’s take a moment to thank and appreciate all she does to support our students and families every single day! 🙌✨
#CommunitySchools #WeAreStrongerTogether
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🌟 ¡Feliz Semana de los Coordinadores de Escuelas Comunitarias!🌟
Esta semana celebramos y reconocemos el increíble trabajo de nuestra Coordinadora de la Escuela Comunitaria, quien ayuda a conectar a las familias, estudiantes y personal con recursos y oportunidades valiosas. 💙
Desde construir alianzas hasta apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes, nuestra coordinadora juega un papel vital para asegurar que nuestra comunidad escolar prospere.
¡Tomemos un momento para agradecer y apreciar todo lo que hace cada día por nuestros estudiantes y familias! 🙌✨
#EscuelasComunitarias #JuntosSomosMásFuertes
📢 Attendance Awareness Month Update!
We are so proud of our students for showing up and showing out this month!
Currently, 4th grade and 7th grade are leading the way with the highest attendance rates so far. 💯
We’d love to shout out even more classes during our afternoon announcements—let’s keep pushing for strong attendance every day!
⏰ Reminder:
School day begins at 7:30 AM
Students are marked late after 7:45 AM
Let’s make every day count! 💜🐬
We are so proud of our students for showing up and showing out this month!
Currently, 4th grade and 7th grade are leading the way with the highest attendance rates so far. 💯
We’d love to shout out even more classes during our afternoon announcements—let’s keep pushing for strong attendance every day!
⏰ Reminder:
School day begins at 7:30 AM
Students are marked late after 7:45 AM
Let’s make every day count! 💜🐬
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
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
Back to School Basket Bingo Night!
Join us for Violetville’s Annual Back to School Basket Bingo Night!
Come meet our partners, learn about school & classroom expectations, and have some fun playing BINGO with prizes!
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Violetville Elementary/Middle
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
It’s going to be a fun and informative night for families and students—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜
Join us for Violetville’s Annual Back to School Basket Bingo Night!
Come meet our partners, learn about school & classroom expectations, and have some fun playing BINGO with prizes!
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Violetville Elementary/Middle
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
It’s going to be a fun and informative night for families and students—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜
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
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