- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Come to the Safety & Wholeness Committee listening session
- Visit the Great Kids Farm
- Deadline extended: Take the Family Survey
- Register for Summer Learning programs
- Celebrate City Schools Fine Arts Month
- Come to Let's Get HYPED
- Students: Learn about your student representative candidates
- Come to the Youth Impact Jam
- Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News
April 29, 2025
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5 Things to Know at City Schools
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
Deadline extended: take the family survey
The deadline to take the Family Survey has been extended to this Friday, May 2. Take the family survey to help us best serve you and your students!
Click this link to take the Family Survey now: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
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.
Celebrate City Schools Fine Arts Month
Come enjoy live performances from dance ensembles, choirs, concert bands, drumlines, and more on May 6, 7, and 8 in the North Avenue District Office lobby.
In addition, high schools with arts designations—including Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, Baltimore Design School, Baltimore School for the Arts, and ConneXions—will showcase student artwork in a collaborative exhibit, Celebrating Arts Designated Schools, at the Guilford Gallery. The exhibit is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout May, with a reception on May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information and to view the schedule of performances, visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2148730
Come to Let's Get HYPED
Calling all middle school & high school families! Join City Schools on Wednesday, May 21 for Let's Get HYPED! This FREE event will offer resources to help City Schools' students and families prepare for college and career.
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Location: Baltimore City Community College
Address: 2901 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD
Registration: https://baltcityschools.org/HYPED25
Students: Learn about your student representative candidates
Students can vote for their student representatives this May! On May 19-22, students in grades 6-12 will select Baltimore City’s next Student Commissioner and the Officers for the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC). Candidates begin campaigning on Monday, May 5.
To learn more about the candidates, participate in the LIVE Town Hall on May 8, 6 - 7p.m, check out a full voter guide on ASCBC’s website, and watch the candidate’s campaign videos on City Schools’ Youtube.
Come to the Youth Impact Jam
Join us for an inspiring evening at the Youth Impact Jam, where we’ll celebrate the creativity, leadership, and vision of our amazing students! In collaboration with five local organizations, City Schools Youth Ambassadors have spent months identifying real challenges in their communities and developing innovative, student-led solutions using systems thinking.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 5 – 9 p.m.
Location: MRI Studios, 20 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Registration: https://forms.gle/yhgNzBEumHnRm2TL8
Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists
City Schools is proud to announce the three finalists for the 2025 Teacher of the Year award! Learn about the three finalists and the full list of over 400 nominees on the Teacher of the Year webpage. Celebrate the outstanding educators who make a difference every day!
Meet Christyl Powell-Braxton, literacy coach at Forest Park High School
Literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers daily to strengthen student reading and writing skills. Now in nearly every school, they play a key role in improving literacy.
This week, meet Christyl Powell-Braxton from Forest Park High School. Read more about their impact here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2104413
Arabic language immersion and global citizenship thrive at Baltimore International Academy East
At Baltimore International Academy-East, language and culture come alive through their Arabic immersion program. From learning Arabic to embracing cultural traditions, students are building global understanding and respect.
Click the link to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2138330
Wednesday, April 30 - Safety and Wholeness Committee meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2 - Arts Designated Schools Gallery Reception - 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 - Family Farm Hours at the Great Kids Farm - 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 8 - ASCBC Meet the Candidates virtual town hall - 6 p.m.
Monday, May 12 - SECAC meeting - 6 p.m.
In case you missed it...
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
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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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