Due to ongoing storm clean-up, schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Our virtual learning school, BRAVE, will be open. Central Office will open; staff may work remotely. All essential staff must report. For schools, this will be the third of three traditional snow days that are identified in the district calendar as inclement weather recovery days in June. In the event of future inclement weather closures during the 2025-26 school year, City Schools will transition to virtual learning: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/virtual-learning
Due to inclement weather and ongoing cleanup, all Baltimore City Public Schools and Central Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will count as the 2nd of 3 scheduled winter weather make-up days. Students are not required to log in, attend virtual classes, or complete any assignments tomorrow. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to inclement weather and the closure of Baltimore City Public Schools on Tuesday, January 27, the Board of School Commissioners' Operations Committee Meeting and Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for January 27 have been canceled. Both meetings will be rescheduled. For questions or further information about the Board, please contact the Board Office at 443-642-4095 or email the School Board at schoolboard@bcps.k12.md.us.
Due to ongoing clean-up from yesterday's storm, schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Our virtual learning program, BRAVE, will be open. All essential staff must report. For schools, this will be the second of three traditional snow days that are identified in the district calendar as inclement weather recovery days in June.
Due to ongoing clean-up from yesterday's storm, schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Our virtual learning program, BRAVE, will be open. All essential staff must report. For schools, this will be the second of three traditional snow days that are identified in the district calendar as inclement weather recovery days in June.
Greetings Western Families, Due to inclement weather, all Baltimore City Public Schools and Central Offices, will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will count as the first of three scheduled winter weather make-up days. Students are not required to log in, attend virtual classes, or complete any assignments on this day. Please stay safe, warm, and enjoy the day with your family.
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore City Public Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. For schools, this is the first day of three traditional winter weather closures that are identified in the District calendar in June as make-up days. Essential personnel must report on Monday.
Due to impending inclement weather, all school weekend activities are cancelled for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026. National Academy Foundation's (NAF) In-person Saturday Credit Recovery Program is moving to virtual learning for Saturday, January 24 only. Students, please check your Saturday course Canvas Page: Credit Recovery Saturday School at NAF for your teacher’s Zoom link. You must log in to be marked present. Virtual Saturday Credit Recovery Program students will attend their courses as usual.
Greetings Western Families,
Please see the attached Save the Date for the Class of 2029’s Freshman Blooming Brunch. We look forward to celebrating with our freshmen as they have successfully completed the first semester of their high school journey.
This event will provide students with an opportunity to bond, reflect on their accomplishments, and celebrate Sisterhood. Please note that students must be eligible to participate according to the eligibility guidelines shared at the beginning of the school year. Eligible students will receive an official invitation.
More details will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
The Administrative Team
Please see the attached Save the Date for the Class of 2029’s Freshman Blooming Brunch. We look forward to celebrating with our freshmen as they have successfully completed the first semester of their high school journey.
This event will provide students with an opportunity to bond, reflect on their accomplishments, and celebrate Sisterhood. Please note that students must be eligible to participate according to the eligibility guidelines shared at the beginning of the school year. Eligible students will receive an official invitation.
More details will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
The Administrative Team
The City Schools’ Student Opportunity Bulletin Board is your go-to hub for exciting academic and extracurricular opportunities! From scholarships, competitions and exciting events for students of all ages, this board highlights ways young people can grow, explore, and shine: https://www.instagram.com/baltimorestudentopps
Tomorrow at Family University: Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Learn more about how you can get involved: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop
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
Greetings Western Families,
This is a friendly reminder that school will be closed for students tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, for a district-wide teacher and staff professional development day. We wish you a safe and enjoyable extended weekend.
We look forward to welcoming all of our scholars back on Monday morning, bright and early, in uniform and ready for an awesome week of learning.
Important Dates to Remember:
Students will be taking midterm exams beginning Tuesday, January 13, through Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The make-up exam day will be Friday, January 16, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Warm regards,
Western High School
Administrative Team
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
Dear Western Families,
I wanted to let you know that around 9:45 a.m. today, Western High School experienced a brief power outage.
Power was fully restored within approximately 10 minutes, and all school facilities and systems are now functioning normally. Instructional time resumed promptly, and the school day has continued as scheduled.
There was no damage to the building, and student and staff safety was maintained throughout the interruption. We appreciate the calm and cooperation shown by our students and staff during this brief disruption.
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Warm regards,
Brittany Baugh
Principal, Western High School
Greetings Western Families,
We hope that you all had a fun, safe, and relaxing holiday break. We also wish you a Happy New Year!
As we prepare to return to school with all the excitement that a new year brings, we would like to share some important dates for Makeup Picture Day and Senior Portraits:
Senior Portraits: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Action Required:
Please contact Lifetouch to schedule your session and for more details regarding pricing and attire at
1-855-918-2930 or mjarea@lifetouch.com.
Makeup Picture Day (Students & Staff): Thursday, January 15, 2026
*Makeup Picture Day forms will be available in the main office.
Best regards,
Policy JICJ Survey Sweepstakes
Greetings Western Staff and Students,
We need your participation in the student and staff surveys for Policy JICJ! To encourage participation, the Schools Office is offering an exciting incentive: transportation coverage for an approved trip scheduled this school year OR a staff breakfast or lunch 🍽️🚌.
Funding will be awarded to the top three schools that record the highest combined number of student and staff survey responses.
The purpose of these surveys is to assess the implementation and impact of social media within our school communities. Both surveys will remain open through December 19th ⏰.
• Staff Survey: Sent directly to staff via the City Schools survey platform. Please click the link in your email inbox to participate.
• Student Survey: Available Below https://edu.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RQsUVRYsWTWQsPsPsP&lang=0
(copy web address and paste it in a new browser window).
Your voice matters, and your participation could benefit our entire school community! 🎉
For inquiries, please contact Jonathan Turner, Manager of Special Projects, at JETurner@bcps.k12.md.us.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Greetings Western Staff and Students,
We need your participation in the student and staff surveys for Policy JICJ! To encourage participation, the Schools Office is offering an exciting incentive: transportation coverage for an approved trip scheduled this school year OR a staff breakfast or lunch 🍽️🚌.
Funding will be awarded to the top three schools that record the highest combined number of student and staff survey responses.
The purpose of these surveys is to assess the implementation and impact of social media within our school communities. Both surveys will remain open through December 19th ⏰.
• Staff Survey: Sent directly to staff via the City Schools survey platform. Please click the link in your email inbox to participate.
• Student Survey: Available Below https://edu.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RQsUVRYsWTWQsPsPsP&lang=0
(copy web address and paste it in a new browser window).
Your voice matters, and your participation could benefit our entire school community! 🎉
For inquiries, please contact Jonathan Turner, Manager of Special Projects, at JETurner@bcps.k12.md.us.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Greetings Western Families, 🎁
We are excited to celebrate the season together at our Holiday Assembly tomorrow! 🎄✨ Our talented students and dedicated staff have been working hard to prepare a wonderful showcase, and we look forward to sharing this joyful experience with our school community. This event is a special time to come together, celebrate our students, and strengthen our spirit of sisterhood 💖.
We kindly ask that parents refrain from requesting early dismissal for students on this day so all students may fully enjoy and participate in the celebration 🎶🎤. If an early dismissal is absolutely necessary, documentation (such as a doctor’s note, court summons, or funeral notice) must be submitted in order for the absence to be excused 📄.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate the season together! ❄️🎉
Educationally Yours,
The Administrative Team
We are excited to celebrate the season together at our Holiday Assembly tomorrow! 🎄✨ Our talented students and dedicated staff have been working hard to prepare a wonderful showcase, and we look forward to sharing this joyful experience with our school community. This event is a special time to come together, celebrate our students, and strengthen our spirit of sisterhood 💖.
We kindly ask that parents refrain from requesting early dismissal for students on this day so all students may fully enjoy and participate in the celebration 🎶🎤. If an early dismissal is absolutely necessary, documentation (such as a doctor’s note, court summons, or funeral notice) must be submitted in order for the absence to be excused 📄.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate the season together! ❄️🎉
Educationally Yours,
The Administrative Team
