Western High School

Greeting Western Families,
We hope to see you at our Back to School Block Party & Flea Market tomorrow from 12pm - 4pm.
as an incentive to encourage all families to complete their Annual Student Verification-ASV, we will have a raffle for families who have already completed and submitted their ASV for SY 25-26. Please click the link below for details. Good Luck !!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1btlz8AOeuSN8YU4ES7qvxicYbSfv04_g/view?usp=sharing

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

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

Get ready for the new school year with the City Schools 2025–26 one-page calendar. This printable resource includes key dates like the first and last days of school, holidays, early release days, and scheduled breaks. Available in English and Spanish at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

The 2025–26 one-page calendar for City Schools is now available! This calendar includes key dates such as the first and last days of school, observance days, early release days, and breaks. Stay tuned for more updates to help you plan for the year ahead. The City Schools calendar is also available electronically on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Tomorrow: City Schools families and staff are invited to enjoy a fun, hands-on day at the farm—completely free! Meet our animals, explore the trails, try a cooking demo, get crafty, and see what’s growing at the Great Kids Farm. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GKFfamilies

This just in: The Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck will be open to all Baltimore City residents—students and adults alike —starting June 30th! Check our summer resource webpage for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources

End-of-Year Updates Are Here! Fourth Quarter Report Cards, Student Learning Plans, and DIBELS 8 Reports (Grades K through 5) are now available. Check the Campus Portal and watch for information coming home from your child’s teacher. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2269627

At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources

Today, March 4, Western High School initiated a lockdown at 1:15 p.m. due to altercations during Lunch C. Once hallways were cleared, students returned to class, and normal operations resumed. I appreciate your cooperation. Please don't hesitate to contact the administration team with any questions.

All City Schools schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather. Have a safe snow day, Western Family! For more information about inclement weather-related closures, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather.

UPDATE: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School will be closed on Friday, December 6, 2024, due to the response to a fire in the area.

Good Evening Western Family, Due to a fire in our immediate area, Western High School will be closed tomorrow, December 6, 2024. We will do our best to give updates as we receive them moving forward. Western High School Administrative Team

Congratulations to the Class of 2028 for all of their hard work during their Fall Fundraiser! Check out the photos for more details about their awesome accomplishment! -AP Wright Gayle

Hi Class of 2028 Parents, just a helpful reminder for your child to sign up for their Double Good Fundraiser store! Our goal as a grade level is to raise $10,000! That means we need to sell $20,000 worth of popcorn! It just takes all 300 of us to sell $67 worth of popcorn! We can do it! -Wright Gayle

Good Afternoon Western Families, The Class of 2028 welcomes all of you to join us for the "Sharing The Light" Freshman Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm at the Lumsden-Scott Stadium. We would love to see your face in the place! -AP Wright Gayle