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As a reminder, Thursday, October 15 is an all-district early release day to allow for parent teacher conferences. In addition, schools will be closed Friday, October 16 for staff professional development day. Keep up with school year events by visiting our events webpage.

City Schools stands together against bullying!
National Bullying Prevention Month in October. On Unity Day, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, we invite students, families, and community members to show support by wearing orange and blue to raise awareness and stand
together against bullying. Learn more here.

We are kicking off a new attendance challenge for the month of October. Classes will work together to earn pumpkins for their attendance.
The first 3 classes to earn 10 pumpkins will receive a special treat bag!
Let’s work together to make October our best attendance month yet. Every day counts, every student matters, and every day you show up brings your class one step closer to 10 pumpkins.
Which three classes will be the first to reach the goal?

LAST CHANCE: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.

Families, be on the lookout! We’ll be sharing more information soon about our SchoolStore program.
Stay tuned for details on how your child can participate!

Wednesday, September 30th is our Attendance Challenge Day! Throughout the day, we will randomly select classes to receive a SURPRISE!
Want your class to have a chance to win? BE HERE! Students must be present on Wednesday, September 30th for their class to be eligible.
Let’s make September 30th a day to SHOW UP, SHINE, and CELEBRATE!
Will your class be the next surprise winner?


Families: Help teachers, school nurses, and administrators stay connected with you! Complete your annual student verification by the deadline: September 30. Learn how to log in and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3106148.

This Friday: Students in grades Pre-K through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
This Friday: Students in grades pre-K through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
This Friday: Students in grades 7 through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
Get ready for our Violetville Trunk-or-Treat!
We are looking for families who would like to decorate a trunk and participate in passing out treats to our students!
This is your chance to get creative! Your trunk can be:
🎃 Spooky & scary
👻 Fun & silly
🍬 Candy-themed
🎬 Movie/TV-themed
🦸🏽 Superhero-themed
🏈 Sports-themed
💜 Violetville/Dolphin-themed
✨ OR anything your family can dream up!
And yes… there will be prizes/bragging rights for some of the BEST trunks!
Our goal is to have approximately 30 amazing trunks made up of Violetville staff, families, and community partners.
You don't have to be a professional decorator, just bring your creativity, school spirit, and Halloween fun!
Want to host a trunk?
Complete our Trunk-or-Treat Family Sign-Up Form here:
https://forms.gle/xj4MQT4TX97DQ683A
Sign-Up Deadline: October 5th
Let's make this a Violetville Halloween tradition!

Happening NOW: Students in grades 7 through 12 can come to the Baltimore City Public Schools Central Office for the Meningococcal (MCV4) and/or Tdap vaccines. Come to the first-floor Board Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/immunizations.
We are SO excited to celebrate a 97% attendance rate TODAY!
Out of 304 students, only 9 students were absent!
FAMILIES, THIS SHOUT-OUT IS FOR YOU!
Thank you for making school attendance a priority and getting our students to school ready to learn, grow, and shine!
97% — THAT’S THE VIOLETVILLE WAY!
Let’s keep it going, families! Every day counts. Every student matters.

Violetville families, we’re kicking off the school year with an evening of connection, information, and FUN!
Join us for Back 2 School Night: Basket Bingo and:
Meet your child’s teachers
Learn about our school goals and priorities
Play Basket Bingo for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Thursday, September 10, 2026
3:30–5:30 PM
Violetville Gymnasium
Bring the whole family and come ready to connect, learn, and have a little fun!

Just two weeks until the first day of school! City Schools created a list of free back-to-school supply events on our Facebook Community Resource Page. Join the group to check it out! https://www.facebook.com/groups/cityschoolscommunityresources
In partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, the first 10,000 families to complete their ASV will be eligible to win two free Orioles tickets at a selected fall game!


