City Schools presented the district's proposed $1.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year to the Board of School Commissioners during the public Board meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The budget details funds which will cover needs surrounding student wholeness, literacy, leadership, equity, and district office structure. The Board will review the budget book in preparation for a final vote on May 5, 2026. View the SY 2026-27 proposed budget book: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget.

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Deadline Approaching: Please share your school experience by completing the family survey! The survey is confidential and available now until Sunday, May 10, 2026. Your input will help school and district leaders plan for the next school year. To complete the family survey, please click the following link: https://baltcityschools.org/FamilySurvey.

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OPEN NOW: Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.

Interested in taking AP courses during the summer? Rising 9th–12th-grade students are invited to apply for a FREE summer program. Eligible students will receive academic preparation for an AP course of their choice and take part in college visits or other college readiness activities. The program will be held at the Baltimore Design School from June 29 through July 30, Mondays–Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
To apply, please complete the internal registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3z5ZMsTP9HMtCbKS79eC_Ldf_YC9dcljkAR08ZB1RCdGvaw/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sean Keatley, Educational Specialist in the Office of Gifted and Advanced Learning - spkeatley@bcps.k12.md.us.

REMINDER: Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.

Looking for something to do during Spring Break? From March 30 through April 2, youth ages 14 to 18 can enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE activities. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2788440. To attend each event, register here: https://bit.ly/4LNh4b6. For questions or more information, please contact Shalik Fulton at shalik.fulton@baltimorecity.gov.

Register your child for FREE Summer Learning Programs at City Schools! Opportunities are available for students from Pre-K to high school. Registration opens April 7 through Campus Portal. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and fun! Register here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal.




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