Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and the start of the second half of our school year. We know that families are our students' first and lifelong teachers. When families and school staff work as a team, students thrive. Here are some ways families can support student success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2631501
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
You have what it takes to advocate for your student! Join Family University for January Communication workshops by families, for families. Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Register today: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop
The pre-K and kindergarten enrollment application window runs February 16 – April 17, with notifications sent May 18–22.
Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration
Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration
Cheers to fresh beginnings! Wishing our entire school community a healthy, happy, and successful 2026 filled with learning and laughter
It is important that all stakeholders have the opportunity to provide input into the development of their school's budget. Please join the school community in sharing your thoughts on priorities for the 26-27 school year by completing this short form.
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-kfl3HBVAgIJpDD3KFIi-zpDnzrvLTNVahh4KdEko67iMDA/viewform
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-kfl3HBVAgIJpDD3KFIi-zpDnzrvLTNVahh4KdEko67iMDA/viewform
Baltimore City Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay today, December 15, 2025, due to transportation concerns caused by recent weather.
As winter weather approaches, ensure you’re getting the correct information. The only reliable details about delays, closures, or emergencies come from City Schools’ verified sources such as our website, official social media, and direct robocall system. IInformaton from other sources can be incorrect, so always check City Schools channels first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
🍪💜 OHANA COOKIE BAKE IS BACK! 💜🍪
Tuesday, December 16th • 3:00–5:00 PM
Violetville Elementary/Middle School
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and sprinkle some holiday magic — our Ohana Cookie Bake is returning, and we are so excited to bring our Violetville families together again!
This warm, hands-on family event brings our Ohana together to celebrate connection, creativity, and community (with a whole lot of sugar on top).
⭐ What to Expect:
🍪 Cookie decorating stations
🎨 Holiday Arts & Crafts
🎶 Festive music & photo moments
👨👩👧 Family fun in the spirit of Ohana = Nobody gets left behind
✨ Bring your smiles, your creativity, and your holiday cheer — we’ll provide the rest! Students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Tuesday, December 16th • 3:00–5:00 PM
Violetville Elementary/Middle School
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and sprinkle some holiday magic — our Ohana Cookie Bake is returning, and we are so excited to bring our Violetville families together again!
This warm, hands-on family event brings our Ohana together to celebrate connection, creativity, and community (with a whole lot of sugar on top).
⭐ What to Expect:
🍪 Cookie decorating stations
🎨 Holiday Arts & Crafts
🎶 Festive music & photo moments
👨👩👧 Family fun in the spirit of Ohana = Nobody gets left behind
✨ Bring your smiles, your creativity, and your holiday cheer — we’ll provide the rest! Students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
As winter weather approaches, get your updates from City Schools’ verified sources only: our website, official social media, and robocalls. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and search engines often provide inaccurate information. Always confirm details through official City Schools channels. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
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
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!
