- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Inclement Weather Reminder
- Credit Recovery Opportunities
- Come to the Student Board Forum
- Submit your School Choice Application
- Calling all Faith-Based Leaders
- Have Your Say in the 2025-26 Budget Planning
- Share your thoughts on the 2025-26 Calendar
- Come to the CEO Community Conversation
- Apply for YouthWorks
- Board Update: The Search for the New CEO
- Upcoming Events
- Local News

Join the School Board for a deep conversation about what matters to you! Students can speak freely about their school experience, learn what the Board is doing to support students, and share their thoughts on the Board's current policies. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services will provide refreshments. To register for the event and secure transportation, visit https://bit.ly/studentboardforum2025

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Location: Baltimore Design School
1500 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Reminder: School Choice applications for traditional schools are due Friday, January 17, in the Student Enrollment Management System (SEMS).

You can find all the information about the School Choice process on the City Schools Choice webpage.

City Schools invites faith-based leaders to join us for a virtual meeting to provide feedback on the 2025-2026 school year calendar. 

Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Link to Join: bit.ly/3ZE4qAB

Join us to share your input on District Budget Priorities for the next school year. Choose the session that works best for you:

Family/Staff Session (Virtual)
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Link: bit.ly/FamilyPartnersStaff

Community Partners Session (Virtual)
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Link: bit.ly/CommunityPartnersSession

Multilingual Family Session (In Person)
Date: January 18, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Patterson High School, 100 Kane St., Baltimore, MD 21224

Youth Session (In Person)
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location: Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, 1400 Orleans St., Baltimore, MD 21231

Join the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund and City Schools' CEO, Dr. Sonja Santelises, on Wednesday, January 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall (1505 Eutaw Place) for a special event focused on strengthening partnerships and collaboration with families. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work together to support our students. To register to attend, please visit https://forms.bcyfund.org/243241659739870

YouthWorks 2025 applications are now open! The summer will be here before we know it, and it's a great time to start preparing for summer jobs. For more information including important dates, worksites, and more, visit the YouthWorks website.

The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025.

Show your appreciation for a Baltimore City Public Schools principal! Nominate them for the 2025 Heart of the School Awards, the annual event honoring Principals at the Hippodrome. Nominations are open until January 31. Anyone can nominate, so spread the word and honor an amazing school leader! Nominate here!

Calling all high school students! Speak up about the issues that matter to you! Submit an essay for the WJZ Black History Oratory Competition. Essays are due by January 20, 2025. For more information, visit WJZ. The top three finalists will receive scholarship prize money, and the winners will be announced on TV during WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition Special!