It was all smiles and C.L.I.P. (Community-Leadership-Integrity-Perseverance) during the 2025 Littles on Parade! Not only did our parents and families show for their own children, they made sure each child was included.
Staff brought extra goodies, extra costumes were provided, and some of our 8th graders helped with the procession and clean-up.
Watch now: “City Forever” | A 15-minute documentary by the Student Media Team. This film details Baltimore City College's temporary relocation to the University of Baltimore while the famous “Castle on the Hill” undergoes its first extensive renovation in 100 years. Learn more about this famous building and school's journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1soEQ9-21QU
Here at City Schools, your Choice is your pathway to possibilities. Our students can choose and apply to the middle or high school of their choice. Check our website for dates and times of school Open Houses and Shadow Days to make sure you're familiar with the educational options for your student: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/open-houses
NEW! Math and ELA Learning Guides now available for pre-K - 5th grade families
Empower our pre-k through fifth-grade families and students to succeed!
City Schools has released new Learning Together Guides for pre-K-5 to help families understand key grade-level skills in ELA and Math and support learning at home.
School staff are encouraged to review the guides’ purpose, organization, and content, and share them with families during learning events and conferences.
Access the guides (in English & Spanish) now on the City Schools' website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/learning-guides
The City Schools Cell Phone Policy is off to a strong start! Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and learning time is protected. With continued support from families and staff, this progress will only grow. Learn how students and families are participating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGg3i6hi65E
Help our schools receive the resources that students deserve! Complete your Annual Student Verification by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Log in to Campus Portal to update or confirm student and contact information. If you have completed Annual Student Verification, we thank you. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/annual-student-verification
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Come out next Wednesday for our annual Back-to-School Night @WHEMS!
NEW dates for the CEO Search Community Forums have just been released. Click the link to learn more about how you can offer input as City Schools searches for its next district leader: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2385508
Families,
Please make sure your scholars arrive on time and ready!
NEWS UPDATE: For the 2025-26 school year, City Schools requires students to power off, put away, and secure their cell phones during the day. Details: baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy
If you have an appointment date, please notify the school.
Life happens, right?! And when it does, the wraparound services at WHEMS strive to provide resources. Please use the QR code to complete a WHEMS Resources Form.
Email Ms. Dorsey if you have questions/concerns: nmdorsey@bcps.k12.md.us.
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
Check your list to ensure your scholar is ready for SY25-26
Please add these dates to your calendar
School shirts will be available for sale
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