- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Join a Code of Conduct feedback session
- Off-site Board meeting
- Join the Board of School Commissioners
- Complete the family survey
- City Schools 2024 Transition Expo
- Visit the Great Kids Farm
- Join the Equity Advisory Committee
- Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
- Mentoring at City Schools
- Peace and Remembrance Day
- Enroll, enroll, enroll
- Upcoming events
- Spreading good news
- Get local updates
April 23, 2024
Overview
Join a Code of Conduct Feedback Session
City Schools wants to hear your thoughts on the Code of Conduct. Join us for an upcoming virtual feedback session to share your ideas and suggestions on the guidelines that set clear expectations for managing student behavior and responding to incidents. Let's work together to shape a positive environment for all students. Click to learn more about the Code of Conduct.
Families - Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m.
Community Members - Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m.
Off-site Board meeting
The School Board invites you to their offsite public meeting at REACH! Partnership School on Tuesday, April 23, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join for updates on curriculum, budgets, staff progress, and more. Public comment submissions are welcome from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on the day of the meeting. See firsthand how the Board enhances our education system!
To view the meeting agenda and learn how to submit public comment, please visit baltimorecityschools.org/page/board-meetings.
Join the Board of School Commissioners
Do you or someone you know have a passion for the education of students in Baltimore City? The Baltimore City Public School Board of Commissioners is looking for leaders who have a vision and will be committed to serving our students, our schools and our city. Applications are now open: https://www.bmorechildren.com/boardofschoolcommissioners
Complete the family survey!
The deadline to complete the Family Survey has been extended through Friday, May 10. Please share your school experience by taking the confidential family survey. School and district leaders will review your input when planning for next school year. Let your voice be heard! Click HERE to complete the survey.
City Schools 2024 Transition Expo
City Schools is hosting the 2024 Transition Expo for families to learn and explore post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for students with diverse abilities.
When: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
300 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Visit the Great Kids Farm
Have you been to Great Kids Farm?! Join us on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet the animals, see what's growing and explore the woods and stream! This event is open and free for all families of City Schools students and staff members. Click HERE to register.
Join the Equity Advisory Committee
Support and lead racial equity within City Schools - join the Equity Advisory Committee. Including high school students, City Schools alumni, parents/guardians, school staff, community partners and district office staff, the committee is seeking additional members. Apply today at https://bit.ly/EACCitySchools24. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 30.
Meet the Teacher of the Year semi-finalists
Congratulations to the ten semi-finalists for the City Schools Teacher of the Year award! Read all about these amazing educators on the Teacher of the Year webpage.
And be sure to keep an eye out, because we will soon reveal the 2024 Teacher of the Year!
Mentoring at City Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), in partnership with MENTOR MD | DC, has completed the initial phase of an effort to ensure all students have access to mentors by the 2027-28 school year.
When fully completed, the work will result in a scalable, sustainable, evaluative infrastructure grounded in evidence-based student mentoring practices. City Schools has expanded the effort into 10 high schools, serving 767 students.
Read more HERE.
Peace and Remembrance Day
Please join Baltimore City Public Schools for Peace and Remembrance Day as we honor our students who were tragically lost to violence. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the City Schools District Office - 200 E. North Avenue.
Enroll, Enroll, Enroll
Summer Learning
Registration is now open for City Schools' Summer Learning programs! Explore a variety of exciting learning options in our Summer Learning directory and enroll today.
Some schools may offer their own summer programs that are not listed in the directory. Those schools will share information with families directly.
Pre-K and Kindergarten
It's time to Rock and Enroll in City Schools' pre-K and kindergarten! Enrollment is now open with a new, hassle-free online system. No school visits needed! Everything's at your fingertips. Visit the City Schools pre-K and kindergarten page for details.
City Schools is proud of our new partnership with the Baltimore Orioles and the launch of their Adopt-A-School campaign. The O's adopted Harlem Park. This partnership will provide various resources and opportunities to enhance the educational and athletic experience of Harlem Park students.
At Woodhome, pre-K through second-grade students wished students from grades third through eighth the best of luck as they begin MCAP testing this week!
Students at Collington Square were able to receive books to take home thanks to Book Blast, a fundraiser organized by community partner Elev8! Baltimore and the Student Government Association.
To read more about events, field trips, fun learning experiences, and wins throughout City Schools, read our weekly publication Winning Wednesday
Recognizing Commissioner Slater Harrington
Commissioner Slater Harrington honored by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women and named the 2024 Black Girls Vote Ladies and Politics Honoree
Through her dedication to social justice, education, and community engagement, Commissioner Slater Harrington was crowned honoree for two prestigious awards. First, she has become one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, an honor recognizing high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service, and mentoring. Black Girls Vote also recognized her as their Ladies and Politics Honoree for her work in the nonprofit sector, which guided the design, development, and implementation of investment strategies for large-scale community improvement.
Recently, we accompanied McDaniel College and the College Bound Foundation as they surprised five deserving City Schools seniors, with a full-tuition scholarship.
This month, City Schools hosted ‘Math Night’ at the B&O Railroad Museum, where students and families had the opportunity to get connected to math resources in an interactive setting.
Thurgood Marshall contest
Elementary and middle schoolers, it's time to get creative! Enter WJZ's Thurgood Marshall Art Competition by crafting art inspired by the life of Thurgood Marshall. The winner will receive a new Macbook Pro! Entries are due by May 15.
For more information and to enter the competition, visit WJZ News.
Summer Camps with Parks & Recreation
The Baltimore City Office of Parks and Recreation has many summer camps available for students this summer, and registration is now open. To learn more and to view the camps they offer, visit https://bit.ly/bcrpsummercamps2024.
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
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy/parenting status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations, as outlined in Board Policies JBA, JBB, JICK, ACA, ACB, and ACD. Full nondiscrimination notice: www.baltimorecityschools.org/notice-nondiscrimination