- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Join the CEO Conversation: supports for multilingual families
- Join a Code of Conduct feedback session
- Complete the Family Survey
- Join the Student and School Police Advisory Board
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News
March 25, 2025
What's Inside
Join the CEO Conversation: supports for multilingual families
Join the CEO and City Schools team to learn about the district's latest efforts to improve language access and the services it provides to multilingual families, including current supports!
Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Patterson High School, 100 Kane St., Baltimore, MD 21224
*Interpretation will be provided, and light refreshments will be served. Flyers in various languages are here.
Register here: https://baltcityschools.org/CEOCommunityConvo
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.
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 the Student and School Police Advisory Board
Middle and high school students: Are you passionate about school safety and ensuring that schools are supportive places for students? The Student & School Police Advisory Board is your opportunity to have a voice, create change, and build relationships with school police and community leaders.
Apply by Monday, March 31: https://baltcityschools.org/SchoolPoliceAdvisory
In Case You Missed It...
Language Assistance Cards for families
Student Film Screening on Wednesday, March 26 - Reserve tickets
Special Education Transition Expo on Thursday, April 24 - Register now
Meet Emily Barrett, literacy coach at Benjamin Franklin High School
Each day, literacy coaches across Baltimore City Schools support teachers to improve student reading and writing. Since joining nearly all City Schools, they've focused on strengthening student's reading and writing skills. This week meet Emily Barrett, the Literacy Coach at Benjamin Franklin High School. Read all about Emily Barrett here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2100870
Baltimore Student Film Festival Expands, Inspiring Young Filmmakers
Baltimore City Public Schools is expanding its student film festival to middle schoolers, encouraging creativity and providing a pathway to high school media programs. Students at Baltimore Design School honed storytelling and animation skills through stop-motion projects, showcasing teamwork and artistic growth. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2108028
Tuesday, March 25 - Public Board meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 - CEO Community Conversation - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 - Student Film Screening - 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 - Student Code of Conduct feedback session - 5 p.m.
Friday, March 28 - Early Release Day
In case you missed it...
- Baltimore City Spring Break Camp
- Money Power Day at Poly-Western - March 29
- Apply for the Bernard Harris Scholarship Program - due March 31
- Ravens Touchdown for Teachers nomination deadline - April 4
- Free tutoring with Johns Hopkins students
- Baltimore City summer camps
Visit the Reginald F. Lewis Museum HBCU Day
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for a day of education and culture at this FREE event for all ages! Meet HBCU admissions counselors (on-site admissions available!), enjoy a Greek Step Show, live music, and inspiring panels, and explore college funding opportunities. Wear your school colors and Greek letters and join the celebration!
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 29
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Enter the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Calling all high school artists! Congressman Kweisi Mfume wants to showcase your art in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Submit your masterpiece to Congressman Kweisi Mfume's office by April 18.
For more information, visit https://mfume.house.gov/services/art-competition
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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