- Come to the Safety & Wholeness Committee listening session
- Visit the Great Kids Farm
- Learn how to become a member of our School Board
- Take the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
- Register for Summer Learning programs
- Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News
April 22, 2025
What's Inside
Come to the Safety and Wholeness Committee listening session
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners' Safety and Wholeness Committee invites you to a community listening session from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Patterson High School (100 Kane St, Baltimore, MD 21224). Speak directly with the committee about your ideas on improving school safety and student well-being. Learn how the committee is actively addressing safety concerns and find ways you can get involved in this important work.
Light refreshments will be served.
Visit the Great Kids Farm
City Schools families and staff are invited to enjoy a fun, hands-on day at the farm—completely free! Meet our animals, explore the trails, try a cooking demo, get crafty, and see what’s growing.
Family Farm Hours:
Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 26 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: 6601 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228
To register to attend, visit bit.ly/GKFfamilies
Learn how to become a member of our School Board
The Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success is hosting a virtual information session for those interested in joining the City Schools Board of School Commissioners. Learn about the role, the selection process, and get your questions answered.
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Learn about the role, the selection process, and get your questions answered.
To join the virtual session, please visit: bit.ly/4jzPJH3
Applications are open to join the Board of School Commissioners. Apply by May 9 at mayor.baltimorecity.gov/board-of-school-commissioners.
Take the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
For families with students who are receiving special education or related services: the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is now open. Your voice can make a difference for your child and children across the State of Maryland. https://www.mdparentsurvey.com/
Register for Summer Learning Programs
Registration is now open for our free summer learning programs! There are programs available for all grades to keep students learning and engaged during the summer! Space is limited, so register now! Visit Summer | Baltimore City Public Schools to register today.
Registration does require an Infinite Campus account. If you need assistance setting up your Infinite Campus account, please click HERE.
Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
City Schools is proud to announce the 10 semi-finalists for the 2025 Teacher of the Year award! This year, more than 400 educators were nominated by students, families, and colleagues for their dedication, passion, and impact in the classroom.
Families can view the full list of nominees on our new Teacher of the Year webpage. Celebrate the outstanding educators who make a difference every day!
Meet Brittany Schreib, literacy coach at Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School
Every day, literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools help teachers improve student reading and writing. Since joining nearly all City Schools, they have focused on strengthening students' literacy skills.
This week, meet Brittany Schreib, the literacy coach at Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School. Read more about Brittany Schreib here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2101819
Students prep for annual Battle of the Books
City Schools students are ready to face off in the second annual Battle of the Books competition on Friday, April 25 at Morgan State University. Fourth and fifth grade teams from 34 schools will test their knowledge of 10 books through a fast-paced, quiz-style showdown—all to celebrate reading and literacy.
To read all about how students are preparing for the competition, visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2150478
Tuesday, April 22 - Public Board meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 - Special Education Transition Expo - 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 24 - Board information session - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 - Safety and Wholeness Committee meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2 - Arts Designated Schools Gallery Reception - 5 p.m.
In case you missed it...
- Free tutoring with Johns Hopkins students
- Baltimore City summer camps
- H. Bentley Glass Scholarship - submissions due April 23
Celebrate Nature Everywhere Week!
Join the fun during Nature Everywhere Week, April 27–May 3, celebrating every child’s right to fresh air, clean water, safe forests, and healthy soil.
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Location: Druid Hill Park
Enjoy archery, yoga, live music, games, workshops, a parade, and more!
See the full schedule and details at: www.InwardDiscovery.org/NatureEverywhere
City Schools Helpful Numbers
Main: 443-984-2000
Enrollment: 410-396-8600
Transportation: 410-396-7440
Complaints/ Concerns: 410-545-1870
Special Education Parent Response Unit: 443-984-1561
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