Don't miss City Schools' Summer Graduation for the Class of 2024! Join us virtually on August 14, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., to witness and celebrate our amazing graduates as they walk across the stage.

Watch the live stream on the City Schools YouTube channel!

City Schools families, it's time to complete the Annual Student Verification process in Campus Portal. Update or verify all student information, even if there are no changes. If you don't have a Campus Portal account, learn more at: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/campus-portal

This process ensures City Schools has accurate information for each student, including name, address, and guardian contact details, so families are notified properly in case of emergencies. Act now to keep your information current!

Join Mayor Brandon M. Scott and City Schools on Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at War Memorial Plaza for the Back-to-School Kick-Off! Join us for school supplies, hair braiding services, food, family resources, and more.

For more information, visit bmorechildren.com

Take advantage of Maryland Tax-Free Week from August 11 to August 17 and save on clothing and footwear priced $100 or less and the first $40 of a backpack!

Below is a list of what can be purchased tax-free this week! For more information, visit marylandtaxes.gov

The Baltimore City Health Department is hosting three immunization clinics to help families prepare for the 2024-25 school year. Families are urged to call 410-396-4454 to schedule an appointment.

Druid Health Clinic | 1515 W. North Ave.

• Friday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Friday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Eastern Health Clinic | 1200 E. Fayette St.

• Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As we get back into the school routine, it's a good time to think about lunchbox safety. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds families to use essentials like insulated lunch bags, cold packs, and insulated containers for hot foods to prevent foodborne illnesses.

For more information, visit the USDA website. For more information, visit the USDA website.

City Schools proudly announces the appointment of Jeffrey Shorter as the new Chief of City School Police effective August 26, 2024. The appointment follows a nationwide search that included input from students, district staff, local community and civic leaders, and School Police officers. Shorter served for 28 years with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), spending over a decade in leadership roles.

Read more on the City Schools website.