Celebrate the Class of 2025!
Find Summer Resources
Register for Summer Learning programs
Visit the Great Kids Farm
End of School Year Report Cards
There is still time to enroll in pre-K
Middle School Summer Career Exploration Experience
Spreading Good News
Upcoming Events
Local News
June 10, 2025
What's Inside
Celebrate the Class of 2025!
City Schools proudly celebrates the achievements of the graduating Class of 2025! As our students reach this important milestone, we invite families, friends, educators, and community members to share their words of encouragement and congratulations on our Graduation Celebrations Wall.
Whether your message is for a specific graduate or the entire class, your support makes this moment even more special.
Join the celebration on social media! Use the hashtag #CitySchoolsGrad or #CitySchoolsGrads to have your post featured on the wall.
Find Summer Resources
At City Schools, learning never stops! There are many great ways to stay engaged, learning, and active throughout the summer. Visit our summer resource page with information on summer meals, summer learning programs, programs at Pratt libraries, online learning resources, and more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer-resources
Register for Summer Learning programs
Registration is 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 soon! 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.
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: 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
View Report Cards, Student Learning Plans and Amplify DIBELS reports
As we close the school year, make sure you get your student's Report Card. Quarter 4 report cards will be uploaded to Campus Portal between June 26 and July 1. To access your student's report card, please sign in to Campus Portal.
Student Learning Plan: Your child’s end-of-year update to their Student Learning Plan (SLP) is available in Campus Portal. To access your student's SLP, sign in to Campus Portal. To learn more about Student Learning Plans, visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/student-learning-plans
Amplify DIBELS 8 End-of-Year Reports (Grades K-5) - Look for the Home Connect Report, which will be sent home by your student's teacher. It includes an update on your child’s growth in foundational literacy, guidance on how to read the data, suggestions for home support to develop your child’s literacy, and a link to additional online activities to support literacy development.
There's still time to enroll in pre-K
Starting Monday, July 14, contact your local neighborhood school, or register your child in person at the Enrollment Office, located at the District Office 200 E. North Avenue. The enrollment window closes Friday, August 8, so be sure to connect with us early! The Enrollment Office will be open to families on Mondays & Tuesdays (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Wednesdays (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.).
Visit our website for the application form, required documents, and more information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration
Summer Learning Spotlight: Middle School Summer Career Exploration Experience
City Schools’ Middle School Summer Career Exploration Experience offers a unique opportunity for current 5th through 7th grade students to get a head start on their future. This free program includes career exploration, STEM and innovation activities, goal setting with one-on-one advising, team building, employability skills, and college and career field trips. The program runs from July 7 through July 31, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with breakfast and lunch provided daily. Students can participate at either the National Academy Foundation or Hampden Elementary/Middle. Space is limited, so we encourage families to register now at www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/summer.
City Schools Class of 2025 graduates share...
In this series, Baltimore City Public Schools Class of 2025 graduates offer advice to incoming ninth-graders. They also reflect on what graduation means to them.
Career Connections equip the Class of 2025 for post-grad success
City Schools Arts, Media and Communications CTE seniors recently participated in a powerful day of career exploration, mock interviews, and college tours. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of staff, higher ed, and industry partners, students walked away inspired and empowered for life after graduation: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2259394
Tuesday, June 10 - Public Board meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16 - Last day of school (Early Release Day)
Thursday, June 19 - All schools and offices closed for Juneteenth
Donuts with Dads
Care First invites the community to "Donuts with Dads" event on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CareFirst Engagement Center in The Village of Mondawmin. This free community event, co-hosted by My New Book Inc., offers a fun bonding experience for dads and their children with donuts, juice, story time, arts & crafts, and movement exercises.
Parking: Park in the lot across from TGIFriday's, near Edinbridge PACE.
Joy for Jordan- Cards requested to support child in hospice care
The City of Baltimore and Brown Girl Wellness, Inc. have launched “Joy for Jordan Day,” which will honor brave Jordan on June 18 as part of an effort to promote childhood wellness and literacy. The event honors 10-year-old Jordan, a vibrant reader now in hospice care, who continues to inspire with her strength and spirit. Organizers have requested birthday or inspirational cards for Jordan, which can be mailed to: Brown Girl Wellness, Inc. at 2101 E. Biddle Street, Baltimore, MD 21213 or brought to the Port Discovery event on June 18, 1-4 p.m. (entry fee required; discounts available). Learn more about this event: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr8KlqsSl9/
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