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June 18, 2025

What's Inside

  • 5 Things to Know at City Schools

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

  • Find Summer Resources

  • Summer Meals and Food Truck

  • Visit the Great Kids Farm

  • Register for Summer Learning programs

  • View Report Cards, Student Learning Plans, and DIBELS Reports

  • There is still time to enroll in pre-K

  • Summer Enrollment and Transfer Window

  • New Cell Phone and Device Policy

  • Hazel Health - Mental Health Therapy

  • Under Armour Free Sports Physicals

  • Summer Program Spotlights: Aileycamp

  • Spreading Good News

  • Upcoming Events

  • Local News

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📸 Last day of School at Lakewood Elementary
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5 Things to Know at City Schools

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see where you go and how you grow from here.

Please enjoy this recap video highlighting graduates from every school across our district along with some words of encouragement from the speeches of thirteen of our graduating seniors.

There is still time to join the celebration on social media! Use the hashtag #CitySchoolsGrad or #CitySchoolsGrads to have your post featured on the wall.

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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

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Food Truck and Summer Meals

Starting June 30 through July 31, the Str/EATs Cafe food truck will be open to all Baltimore City residents—students and adults alike.

  • Days: Monday through Thursday

  • Location: Armistead Gardens (School #243)
    5001 E Eager Street, Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Hours:
    Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
    Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

We encourage all community members to take advantage of these meals during the summer months!

And remember - City Schools will offer summer youth meals at more than 120 sites this summer. Most school sites are open Monday through Thursday, although hours and dates vary by site. Please visit www.mdsummermeals.org or call the school nearest you for details!

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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

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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 it, sign in to the 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) - Home Connect Reports were 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.

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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.

To register you must have an Infinite Campus account. If you need assistance setting up your Infinite Campus account, please click HERE.

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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

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Summer Enrollment and Transfer Window

Enroll and Transfer Early to Avoid Delays!
City Schools encourages families to complete enrollment or transfer requests as early as possible this summer. The enrollment and transfer window opens Monday, July 14, and closes Thursday, August 8. No transfer or interdistrict requests will be accepted after the deadline.

Families can receive in-person assistance at district headquarters, 200 E. North Ave., on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To avoid delays, be sure to bring all required documents.

Families of students in pre-K through grade 8 may also complete enrollment at their local school if seats are available. Charter schools manage their own enrollment and should be contacted directly.

All summer transfer requests are subject to seat availability and program eligibility. Learn more online:
https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2265820

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New cell phone and device policy

New for the 2025-26 school year: City Schools is changing how students may use portable electronic communication devices such as cell phones in schools. Under the policy, students may bring devices to school, but they must be powered off, away, and secured during the school day. 
In the event of a school-wide emergency, students can access their devices with permission by a school administrator or Central Office staff member. In the event of a personal emergency, students can use a school phone and/or their device to contact a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians who need to contact their student should call their student’s school.
Students with special needs requiring device access will be accommodated.
Learn more at: www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy. 

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Hazel Health - Mental Health Therapy

City Schools partners with Hazel Health to support every student’s mental well-being without any out-of-pocket costs for families. These solution-focused, evidence-based teletherapy services are available to students with guardian consent throughout the summer.

Hazel Health’s therapists specialize in helping students the issues that students struggle with the most, including:

  • Self-image, Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss

  • Separation anxiety, worry, or fear

  • Social skills, bullying, peer & family relationships

  • Academic stress, and more.

Learn more at: https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/baltimorecityschools

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Under Armour Free Sports Physicals

Join City Schools, Under Armour, and MedStar Health on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, for a free Back to School physical event for high school student-athletes.

Click here to learn more and register for your timeslot: https://baltcityschools.org/UnderArmourBackToSchool

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Summer Learning Spotlight: AileyCamp

AileyCamp is a six-week summer program designed to engage students, ages 11–14, in an innovative and transformative experience. The program focuses on disciplined dance training, creative writing, personal development, and communication workshops to help participants build self-respect and foster meaningful connections with others. For more information, check out our Summer page on the City Schools website. Space is limited, so we encourage families to register now.

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Family Literacy Nights Build Community, Relationships, and Trust - Along with Literacy Skills

Southwest Baltimore Charter’s Literacy Night was a celebration of learning and community! Discover how this school connects classroom learning with home, and how families like yours are supporting their students' success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2256329

Upcoming Events
  • Thursday, June 19 - All schools and offices closed for Juneteenth

  • Tuesday, June 24- Special Public Board Meeting (Virtual)

  • Thursday, June 26- Great Kids Farm Free Family Hours

Local News
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Summer at the Pratt Library

Summer Break Baltimore begins on May 31, 2025. Check out the resources, programs, and activities available to students of all ages at your local Enoch Pratt Library from May 31 to August 30.

More details are available on their website: www.prattlibrary.org/summer-break

In case you missed it...

-Baltimore City summer camps
-Free tutoring with Johns Hopkins students

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