Western High School

Greetings, Western Families,

We are excited to welcome The Duke of Edinburgh to Western tomorrow!

To support the safety and security of our students, staff, and guests during the visit, please note the following temporary adjustments:

• Early Dismissals: Families picking up students for early dismissal should report to the ground-level cafeteria door, not the main entrance.

• Late Arrivals: Students arriving after 9:30 a.m. should enter through the ground-level cafeteria doors, not the main entrance.

• Student Transitions: Students arriving late or leaving for an early dismissal will be directed to use Stairwell 2 to transition through the building.

• Parking: Parking will be limited due to our visitors and guests so staff and students are encouraged to take public transportation, ride shares or park on the tennis courts.

These procedures are for tomorrow only and are designed to minimize movement through the building's secured areas during the Duke’s visit.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation, and support as we prepare for this exciting opportunity for our Western Doves!

Students in grades K-5 are invited to join Roland Park Baseball Leagues' skills clinics at Medfield Heights on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Registration is required and limited to the first 40 students per session: https://bit.ly/4zIgstT

Baltimore City Schools families and staff are invited to fun, free outdoor weekend at Great Kids Farm Family Hours on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers a hands-on opportunity for students, parents, and school staff to experience the district's working farm firsthand. View our calendar for more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/events

Dear Western Families,

Please complete your Annual Student Verification (ASV) by September 30, 2026.

All families must log in to the Campus Portal each school year—even if there are no changes—to review and confirm their information.

ASV allows families to:

✅ Verify or update student and household information
🚨 Confirm emergency contacts and medical information
📝 Complete required back-to-school forms
📲 Help ensure you receive important updates, including school closures, weather notifications, grades, and school menus

Scan the QR code on the attached flyers to access Annual Student Verification (ASV)

If you need help accessing the Campus Portal or completing ASV, please contact the Western High School Main Office and ask for Ms. Sam the ASV Coordinator.

Thank you for helping us keep your family's information current and ensuring Western High School can stay connected with you! 🕊️❤️🖤

📣 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT REMINDER! 🕊️

Western High School families, join us Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Northwestern Campus, 6900 Park Heights Ave.

📚 Meet your scholar’s teachers
👋 Meet the WHS Admin Team
🏫 Explore clubs & resources
🍽️ Enjoy dinner with the WHS community

⭐ Senior Class Family Meeting: 5:00 PM in the Café

We look forward to seeing you! ❤️🖤

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The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Youth Transit Council (YTC). This advisory group offers young people in the Baltimore the opportunity to learn how MTA operates, offer suggestions to improve transit service, and explore career options in the public transportation industry. Members gain real-world skills, connect directly with MTA staff, and ensure that youth perspectives are respected in shaping a more connected and equitable transit system. Learn more on our students webpage: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/students

📣 Back to School Night – Western High School

Dear Western High School Families,

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night 2026! 🎉

Please join us on:

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Western High School – The Northwestern Campus
6900 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

What to Expect:
👋 Meet the Western High School Administrative Team
📚 Follow your scholar's schedule and meet their teachers
🏫 Sign up for school clubs and activities
🤝 Visit our resource and partner tables
🍽️ Conclude the evening with dinner with the WHS community

Senior Class Families:
Please join us for a Senior Class Family Meeting in the Café at 5:00 PM.

📌 Please register by September 11, 2026, by scanning the QR code on the flyer.


We look forward to welcoming our families back to Western and beginning another successful school year together!

Western High School
The Home of the Doves 🕊️

📣 Back to School Night – Western High School

Dear Western High School Families,

We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night 2026! 🎉

Please join us on:

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Western High School – The Northwestern Campus
6900 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

What to Expect:
👋 Meet the Western High School Administrative Team
📚 Follow your scholar's schedule and meet their teachers
🏫 Sign up for school clubs and activities
🤝 Visit our resource and partner tables
🍽️ Conclude the evening with dinner with the WHS community

Senior Class Families:
Please join us for a Senior Class Family Meeting in the Café at 5:00 PM.

📌 Please register by September 11, 2026, by scanning the QR code on the flyer.


We look forward to welcoming our families back to Western and beginning another successful school year together!

Western High School
The Home of the Doves 🕊️

August 20, 2026

Dear Western High School Community:
We are writing to update you on an elevator modernization project taking place at the Northwestern Building, the swing space for Western High School.

During the start of the work for the elevator modernization project, the elevator pit walls were observed to have structural damage and must now be rebuilt as a part of the project.

Based on the current assessment, the repair and modernization work is expected to take at least five months. As a result, the elevator will not be operational during the first semester of the school year. Once the project is complete, the elevator will be fully modernized and upgraded.

District officials are working with Principal Baugh and her team to develop individualized plans to support students, staff, and visitors who may be affected during the repair period.

We want to ensure that the Western High School community is aware of this change and understand that we are actively working to minimize the impact during the repair period. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For questions about the swing space or the Western High School renovation, please contact Alicia Thomas, Sr. Program Manager at AThomas03@bcps.k12.md.us, or TaMikka Sykes, Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, at TCSykes@bcps.k12.md.us. If you need an accommodation related to the elevator project, please contact Quinnelle Gomez, Director, Fair Practices and Compliance, at QGomez@bcps.k12.md.us.

City Schools is committed to supporting an accessible and welcoming environment for all members of the Western High School community. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this unexpected setback.
Sincerely,

Cynthia Smith, P. E., PMP, ALEP
Executive Director, Capital Projects

Greetings Western High School Families,

We would like to share an important letter with our Western High School families. Please take a moment to review the information provided.

📄 To view the full letter, please click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvbYUlBml2_dLO2eymt6TBaeodI63Jvq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102760158741986835464&rtpof=true&sd=true

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

With gratitude,
Principal Baugh

Dear Western Family,

Welcome back! I hope you are rested, recharged, and ready for an exciting new school year. As we prepare to begin the 2026–2027 school year, I want to acknowledge that this opening is unlike any other. We are not simply returning to school—we are establishing Western in a new home while continuing the traditions, excellence, and sisterhood that have defined us for generations.

Our Theme: “We Have Received Light. Let Us Give Light.”
This year, our Staff Institute theme is Building the Western Way, grounded in our beloved motto: “We Have Received Light. Let Us Give Light.” As we navigate our swing space together, our charge is to carry Western's light, culture, expectations, and traditions with us wherever we go.

Our New Home
Please remember that Western High School will operate from our swing space at:
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD

We know the magnitude of this move and recognize that everyone will need time to unpack, organize, clean, and make our new spaces welcoming our Doves. For that reason, much of your afternoon time throughout Staff Institute will be dedicated to classroom, office, and building preparation.
We will also have volunteers in and out of the building throughout the week to assist with unpacking, organizing, cleaning, and other classroom preparation needs. Please refer to my previous email and complete the sign-up if you would like volunteer assistance.

Important: Classroom & Office Furniture
As you begin setting up your spaces, please do not move, remove, exchange, or relocate classroom or office furniture until instructed to do so by administration. This includes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other furniture assigned to classrooms and offices.

Our class sizes and student schedules are continuing to shift by the day, which means furniture needs may also change. We want to ensure that every classroom has the appropriate number of student desks and chairs and that all staff members have the furniture necessary to perform their roles.
We understand that you may want to immediately arrange your space in a way that works best for you, but we are asking everyone to remain patient and flexible while we finalize enrollment, class sizes, room assignments, and furniture needs. Please do not take furniture from another classroom, office, hallway, or common area without administrative approval. Administration will communicate when furniture adjustments can be made.

Tuesday, August 18 | Building Our Foundation
8:00–8:45 a.m. — Breakfast & Welcome Back | Principal Baugh
8:45–9:15 a.m. — Opening Message: Building the Western Way | AP Carter & AP Dailey
9:15–9:30 a.m. — Our Why: Mission, Vision & Core Values | Principal Baugh
9:30–9:45 a.m. — Break
9:45–10:15 a.m. — District Priorities & CEO Vision | Principal Baugh
10:15–11:00 a.m. — What Makes Western...Western? Traditions During Swing Space | Ms. Ross-Jones
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Lunch
12:00–1:00 p.m. — Tour of Northwestern Campus (optional) | Mrs. Coffey & Mrs. Smith
1:30–3:00 p.m. — Department Collaboration, Reflection & Classroom/Office Preparation | Admin Team

Classroom and office keys will be distributed at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18.
Important Elevator Reminder

As previously communicated, the elevator at our swing space is currently not operational. We recognize the significant accessibility concerns this presents for members of our school community, and administration continues to work with district leadership regarding accommodations and solutions.

Please be mindful of this limitation as you enter the building and prepare your spaces. Do not attempt to move heavy furniture or equipment between floors. If you require an accommodation or have an accessibility concern that has not already been communicated to administration, please reach out to us as soon as possible.

Western Family, there is a lot of work ahead of us this week, and everything will not be perfect on Day One. What matters is that when our Doves arrive on August 24, they feel that unmistakable Western spirit the moment they walk through the doors.

The building may be different, but we are still Western.
Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to one another and our students. I cannot wait to welcome everyone back on Tuesday morning!
With gratitude,

Principal Baugh

Greetings Western High School Families,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to make sure our students and families have the information they need to plan for transportation to and from school.
We are pleased to share the MTA Quick Reference Page (QRP), which provides helpful transportation information for Western students and families. The guide includes information to assist families with accessing dedicated student routes, checking transportation options, and planning their daily commute.
The QRP also includes links and QR codes for the dedicated student routes, as well as a link to the MTA Trip Planner, which can be used to help identify the best transportation options based on your home address.
📍 MTA Quick Reference Page:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MuoF8Ax3jYx5Y00r2xN80WxRcHiZu498/view?usp=sharing
We encourage all families to review the transportation information before the start of school and familiarize themselves with their student's route and available transportation options.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to ensure our students are prepared for a safe and successful school year.
Warm regards,
Western High School Leadership Team