The blueprint is ready, and now it’s time to BUILD an amazing school year TOGETHER!
🏗️ WEMS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS TODAY!
📅 TODAY — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Wildwood Elementary Middle School
621 Wildwood Pkwy | Baltimore, MD 21229
🦺 TONIGHT’S BLUEPRINT:
👩🏽🏫 Meet your child’s teachers & support staff
👕 Purchase uniforms & WEMS swag
📚 Learn about school programs, resources & expectations
🍽️ Dinner is on us!
Bring the family and come connect with the WEMS team as we lay the foundation for a successful 2026–2027 school year!
💙💛 A STRONG TEAM BUILDS A STRONG SCHOOL!
🚧 TOGETHER WE BUILD. TOGETHER WE GROW. TOGETHER WE SUCCEED.
See you TODAY from 4–6 PM! 🦺🏗️
Dr. Lipscomb, Principal

🎒 SCHOOL IS STARTING—DON’T FORGET AFTER-SCHOOL!
Wildwood families, as you prepare for the new school year, make your after-school plan too!
The FREE Arts for Learning Maryland ASALA Program begins September 8 at Wildwood Elementary/Middle School.
Your child can spend four afternoons each week receiving:
📚 Homework Help
🎨 Arts-Integrated Activities
🎭 Arts Exploration
🏃🏽 Athletics & Enrichment
🤝 A Creative & Supportive Environment
PROGRAM DETAILS:
📆 September 8 – June 3
📅 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:30–5:30 PM
💰 FREE
The program is open to all grade levels, but enrollment is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
REGISTER NOW:
ARTSFORLEARNINGMD.ORG/ASALA
Make ASALA part of your Wildcat's school-year success plan!


Save the date for WEMS Back to School Night!
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Wildwood Elementary Middle School
621 Wildwood Pkwy | Baltimore, MD 21229

Save the date for WEMS Back to School Night!
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Wildwood Elementary Middle School
621 Wildwood Pkwy | Baltimore, MD 21229
Our construction theme continues as we welcome our families back into the building!
🏗️ TONIGHT’S BLUEPRINT:
👩🏽🏫 Meet your child’s teachers & support staff
👕 Purchase uniforms & WEMS swag
📚 Learn about school programs, resources & expectations
🍽️ Enjoy dinner on us!
A strong team builds a strong school, and our families are an important part of the WEMS crew.
💙💛 TOGETHER WE BUILD. TOGETHER WE GROW. TOGETHER WE SUCCEED.
Dr. Lipscomb, Principal



What Will Your Child Do After School? 🎨📚🏃🏽
At Wildwood, after school can be more than just waiting for pickup!
Through the FREE Arts for Learning Maryland ASALA Program, students can spend their afternoons receiving homework support while discovering new interests through the arts, enrichment activities, and athletics.
Students may be introduced to a variety of art forms, including:
🎨 Illustration
🎤 Spoken Word
🥁 Percussion
🎭 Drama
💃🏽 Dance
📚 Homework Support
🏃🏽 Athletics & Enrichment
The program provides students with a creative and supportive environment where they can learn from professional artists, complete homework, build relationships, and explore their talents.
📅 September 8 – June 3
⏰ Monday–Thursday | 2:30–5:30 PM
💰 FREE
Enrollment is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
👉 Apply now at ARTSFORLEARNINGMD.ORG/ASALA




🚨 WILDWOOD FAMILIES—DON’T WAIT!
Have you registered your child for our FREE ASALA After-School Program yet?
Enrollment is available to all grades, but participation is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
ASALA gives students a safe and engaging place after school to:
✅ Complete homework
✅ Receive academic support
✅ Explore the arts
✅ Participate in enrichment activities
✅ Enjoy athletics
✅ Learn from professional artists
✅ Build creativity and confidence
And the best part? It’s FREE!
📅 Begins September 8
🕝 Monday–Thursday
⏰ 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Wildwood Elementary/Middle School
Secure your child's opportunity today!
👉 ARTSFORLEARNINGMD.ORG/ASALA
Learn. Create. Explore. Grow.

🎉 FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS COMING TO WILDWOOD!
Wildwood families, we are excited to announce that Arts for Learning Maryland is bringing its FREE ASALA After-School Program to Wildwood Elementary/Middle School!
Students will enjoy three hours of homework help and enrichment, Monday through Thursday, while exploring their creativity, building new skills, and learning from professional artists.
🌟 Students will receive:
Homework help and academic support
Arts-integrated activities
Creative enrichment
Arts exploration
Athletics
A fun, creative, and supportive environment
📅 Program Dates: September 8 – June 3
🕝 Time: Monday–Thursday | 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Location: Wildwood Elementary/Middle School
621 Wildwood Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21229
🚨 WHO CAN ATTEND?
The program is open to students in all grades, but enrollment is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
✅ REGISTER TODAY!
Visit: ARTSFORLEARNINGMD.ORG/ASALA
Don’t wait—give your Wildcat the opportunity to learn, create, explore, and grow after school!

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

City Schools' CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson wants to hear from you! In alignment with his first 100-Day Entry Plan, Dr. Dawson is hosting a First 100 Days Listening Tour to connect with school communities. Students, families, staff, and community members of all ages are invited to attend and share their experiences, ideas, and priorities for the future of City Schools. Register and learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3039641.

Join us for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.

Join us on Tuesday, July 7, for a FREE summer meal. City Schools students ages 18 and younger can stop by for free breakfast and lunch from the Str/EATs Cafe Food Truck located at the district's Central Office (200 E. North Ave.). Eat breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Str/EATs Cafe will continue serving at Central Office through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays.
Learn more about summer meals here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources.

Welcome, Dr. Jermaine Dawson, the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools! On his first official day as CEO, Dr. Dawson shares a message with the City Schools community on the journey ahead and his commitment to ensuring every student is career ready, future ready, and world ready. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3017041.

This message is for families of students who were invited to participate in tomorrow’s Closing Honors/Awards Ceremony. 🎓💙💛
The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Please make sure participating students arrive at school no later than 7:45 AM so they have time to check in and prepare.
All tickets are electronic. Families do not need to bring a physical ticket. Upon arrival, provide staff with the 8th grade student’s name at check-in for entry. Each participating student has 4 electronic tickets on file for their guests.
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing 8th graders!
— Dean Riley
