- From the Desk of Dr. S
- Register for pre-K and kindergarten today!
- Support the Student Film Screening
- Visit the FYI Art Exhibit
- Seeking student leaders: ASCBC nominations now open
- Join the Community School Steering Committee
- Come to the Special Education Transition Expo
- Language Assistance Cards for families
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News
March 4, 2025
What's Inside
From the Desk of Dr. S
Register for pre-K and kindergarten today!
It's time to Rock & Enroll! City Schools’ pre-K and kindergarten programs are FREE, full-day, and open to all families. Give your child the best start!
Learn more and enroll today: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration 🎸📚
March is Arts Education Month
Support the Student Film Screening
Join us in supporting our high school film creators from across the district during this night of short films at the Parkway Theater! All are welcome to this free-ticketed event.
Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
Reserve your free tickets: https://forms.gle/1FMtPXGEd3poDnKE6.
Visit the FYI Art Exhibit
As part of Arts Education Month, Baltimore City Public Schools students will showcase their incredible visual artwork at the FYI: For Your Inspiration! exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
The free exhibit will be on display in the third-floor Contemporary Galleries from March 12-16, 2025 (open Wednesday through Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will offer extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursday.
A family and community art-making workshop will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Seeking student leaders: ASCBC nominations now open
Middle and high school students can vote for Baltimore City’s student commissioner and their Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) officers this May. ASCBC is Baltimore’s elected student government, and the Student Commissioner is the student who sits on the School Board. Encourage students who are passionate about leadership to apply as a candidate by March 20: https://baltcityschools.org/ASCBC25
Join the Community School Steering Committee
Community Schools support students and families by connecting academics, health services, and community partnerships. Join us at the next Community School Steering Committee meeting to learn more and get involved!
Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 4 - 6 p.m. (virtual)
Location: Virtual Microsoft Teams meeting
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 220 738 527 172
Passcode: ggr76b
Come to the Special Education Transition Expo
Families of students with 504 or IEPs, please join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel to explore post-secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunities for students with diverse abilities.
Register now: bit.ly/SpringExpo25
Language Assistance Cards for families
City Schools offers free over-the-phone interpretation services in multiple languages to our students and their families. Watch the videos (available in five languages) to learn how to use your Language Access Cards, and get yours today!
City Schools increases high school graduation rate
Maryland State data shows Baltimore City Public Schools’ four-year graduation rate rose to 71.0%, the highest since 2019, while the five-year rate hit 74.0%, the best since 2020. We spoke with staff and students from the Academy for College and Career Exploration, Patterson, and Dunbar High to learn how they did it.
Career Exploration takes flight as Dunbar students visit Martin State Airport
During Career and Technical Education Month this February, students from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School explored exciting career paths at Martin State Airport! They engaged in hands-on experiences and gained valuable insights into careers in fields including aviation and law enforcement.
With the support of local mentors and public and private organizations, these students are actively shaping their pathways to success.
Click here to learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2054678.
Celebrating Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, Baltimore City Public Schools highlights the powerful legacy of trailblazers who have made significant contributions to history and education. The names of several of our schools are inspired by these remarkable women, who continue to influence and guide future generations. Read more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2065574
Saturday, March 8 - Under Armour Spring Uniform Unveil event - 11 a.m.
Monday, March 10 - SECAC meeting - 6 p.m.
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
In case you missed it...
- Apply for the Bernard Harris Scholarship Program - due March 31
- "If I Were Mayor" essay contest - due March 7
- Free tutoring with Johns Hopkins students
- Free baseball clinic - March 15 and 16
- Baltimore City summer camps
Baltimore City Spring Break Camp
Looking for something safe and FUN for your students to do during spring break? Join the Mayor's Spring Break Camps at over 30 recreation centers throughout Baltimore. The camps are run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will include games, crafts, age-appropriate activities and more.
For more information, visit bit.ly/SpringBreakCamps25
Baltimore Ravens L.I.F.T. conference
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting their annual Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive (L.I.F.T.) conference on Tuesday, March 25. The L.I.F.T. conference will empower the next generation of female athletes to harness and develop their leadership skills, on and off the field.
If you know a female student-athlete, encourage them to apply, the deadline is March 13! Click HERE to apply.
Touchdown for Teachers
Know an amazing teacher? The Baltimore Ravens Touchdown for Teachers program, with M&T Bank, honors local teachers for their outstanding work! One lucky teacher gets a $5,000 grant for their school, a visit from a Ravens player, Poe the mascot, and cheerleaders, as well as a Ravens jersey.
Click HERE to nominate a teacher, the deadline is Friday, April 4!
Enter the MTA Earth Day Art Contest
Calling all MD students: Enter the MTA Earth Day Art Contest and get a chance to have your artwork featured on a real MTA bus!
Draw, paint, or illustrate an original piece of artwork that shows how public transit helps protect the environment. 🎨 🚌 🌱
Artwork is due Monday, March 17! 🔗 bit.ly/3XlamxQ
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 x 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
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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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