- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Complete the Family Survey
- Join a Code of Conduct feedback session
- City Schools prepares for warmer temperatures
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News
March 11, 2025
What's Inside
5 Things to Know at City Schools
Complete the Family Survey
Families, we want to hear from you! Take the family survey to help us best serve you and your students! The annual parent and family survey is now open through April 15.
Take the survey here: bit.ly/CitySchoolsFamilySurvey
Join a Code of Conduct Feedback Session
City Schools wants your input on the Code of Conduct! Join a virtual feedback session to share your thoughts on key topics like bullying, cell phone use, dress code, and more.
Your voice matters in shaping a positive school environment for all students. Visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/student-code-of-conduct to learn more.
City Schools prepares for warmer temperatures
As outside temperatures get warmer, the City Schools Operations Team is preparing to move from heating to cooling schools and offices. This month, teams of talented professionals are performing seasonal maintenance as we carefully monitor weather forecasts, making sure we pick the best moment to begin cooling buildings. Families, please be sure to dress your students for the weather during this transition period.
In Case You Missed It...
ASCBC and Student Commissioner candidate applications due March 20
Language Assistance Cards for families
Student Film Screening on Wednesday, March 26 - Reserve tickets
FYI Visual Arts Showcase at the Baltimore Museum of Art - March 12 - 16
Special Education Transition Expo on Thursday, April 24 - Register now
Living Wax Museum
Fifth grade students at Hamilton Elementary/Middle School celebrated Black History Month with a Living Wax Museum. The students spent months researching and preparing speeches in order to properly embody these heroes of culture and industry in the interactive presentations at the end of February. Two local icons were featured in the exhibit, City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises and Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott.
#IAmCitySchools
Every day Baltimore City Public Schools graduates are doing great things. #IAmCitySchools is a series showcasing alumni who are applying lessons from their experiences as City Schools students in their careers. In this episode, we feature Jason Newton, anchor and reporter at WBAL-TV. Schools attended: Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, Baltimore City College.
Submit your story for #IAmCitySchools: https://bit.ly/IAmCitySchoolsForm
Career and Technical Education Spotlight: Hospitality at the National Academy Foundation
We celebrated Career and Technical Education month by visiting the Hospitality pathway at the National Academy Foundation to see how it's shaping futures. Read more about how exploring career pathways through internships and hands-on experiences makes a difference for students like A'mira.
Read more:
Career and Technical Education Spotlight: Maritime at Digital Harbor
The maritime industry is growing, and City Schools students are preparing to be part of it through Digital Harbor High School's Maritime Transportation and Technology Pathway, which prepares students with hands-on learning & certifications for careers in shipping, AI logistics, offshore wind, and more.
Learn about this exciting CTE program on our website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2081510
Tuesday, March 11 - Public Board meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 13 - Community School Steering Committee meeting - 4 p.m.
Friday, March 14 - Schools closed for students, Professional Development Day
Monday, March 17 - ASCBC Candidate Information session - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18 - Operations Committee meeting - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 18 - Policy Committee meeting - 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 - Safety and Wholeness Committee meeting - 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 - PCAB meeting - 6:30 p.m.
In case you missed it...
- Ravens L.I.F.T. conference application deadline - March 13
- Free baseball clinic - March 15 and 16
- Apply for the Bernard Harris Scholarship Program - due March 31
- Ravens Touchdown for Teachers nomination deadline - April 4
- Baltimore City Spring Break Camp
- Free tutoring with Johns Hopkins students
- Baltimore City summer camps
- MTA Earth Day Art Contest - artwork due March 17
Visit Money Power Day
Money Power Day is a family friendly event with fun activities for youth of all ages! Bring the whole family on March 29 to Poly-Western from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free books, activities for youth, workshops, financial experts and more! Visit www.moneypowerday.org for more information.
Visit the Youth Summer Job Fair
The Baltimore Youth Innovation Coalition’s (BYIC) Annual Youth Summer Job Fair will be held on Friday, March 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at Academy for College & Career Readiness (1300 W. 26th St.). This event connects youth ages 14-21 to PAID summer jobs with opportunities to apply and interview on the spot!
Please use the registration link to register for the event!
Enter the Work Zone Safety Poster Contest
Governor Wes Moore invites all K-12 students to help the State promote Work Zone Safety by participating in the National Work Zone Safety Poster Contest. Posters must be 11 by 17 or 12 by 18 inches and include the theme: "Respect the Zone, So We All Get Home." Submissions must be submitted to the Maryland Highway Safety Office on or before March 21, 2025. For additional details, please visit: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/DBS/Transportation/Work-Zone-Safety-Contest-Flier-A.pdf
City Schools Helpful Numbers
Main: 443-984-2000
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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