Vote for your student representatives this week! On May 20-23, students in grades 6-12 will select Baltimore City’s next Student Commissioner and the Officers for the Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC). Check out a full voter guide on ASCBC’s website, and watch the candidate’s campaign videos on City Schools’ Youtube.

Please join Baltimore City Public Schools for Peace and Remembrance Day as we honor our students who were tragically lost to violence. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the City Schools District Office - 200 E. North Avenue.

City Schools unveiled its new strategic plan, Portrait of a Graduate, in collaboration with the community. As part of the launch, City Schools unveiled the five core competencies that will define our scholars: confident, effective communicators, responsible and global citizens, adaptable and flexible, and creative and innovative thinkers. The plan aims to provide resources and support to help students succeed both during and after their time at City Schools. Learn more about the new strategic plan here.

The Office of Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer (ECT), and Multilingual Enrollment and Support Center (MESC) will be closed for in-person visits this week, as their team processes pre-kindergarten and kindergarten applications. The ECT Office and MESC will reopen and resume regular operations on Tuesday, May 28. Thank you for being part of the City Schools community; we look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education. 

Graduation season is right around the corner, and it's time to celebrate the class of 2024! The graduation ceremony schedule is up with dates, locations, and times for all high school graduations.

Click HERE for the full list of graduation ceremonies.

Please check with your school for more details on cap and gown pickup, tickets, and more.

We are celebrating the High School Graduating Class of 2024 in style! Join us for a special 2024 Graduation Drive-Through Rally where seniors will receive official 2024 graduate car magnets and vehicle chalk art congratulating the Class of 2024.

Join us on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of E Cromwell St and W Peninsula Dr, west of the Baltimore Peninsula Development. We hope to see all of our high school graduating seniors there!

Join City Schools as we congratulate the graduating high school seniors of the class of 2024 by sharing a congratulatory message on the Graduation Celebration Wall! Whether it's a special mention for a specific graduate or a message for the entire class, let's unite in honoring this significant milestone.

Click HERE to post a special congratulations! 

The deadline to apply to join the School Board of Commissioners has been extended to May 28.

If you or someone you know has a passion for the education of students in Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Public School Board of Commissioners is looking for leaders who have a vision and will be committed to serving our students, our schools, and our city! Apply now: https://www.bmorechildren.com/boardofschoolcommissioners

City Schools is excited to partner with Hazel Health to support every student’s mental well-being without any out-of-pocket costs for families. These solution-focused teletherapy services are available to students now, during the summer and next school year. Through the partnership, with guardian consent, every student can access high-quality care from home at no cost to their family.

Hazel Health’s therapists specialize in helping students with topics such as peer & family relationships, bullying, academic stress, grief/loss, separation anxiety, and more.

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

May is Mental Health Month, and City Schools is committed to fostering an environment where the mental well-being of every student is prioritized every day. With staff including school psychologists, wholeness specialists, and wellness specialists who focus on providing support for our students and families, our schools are here to help.

We will have virtual parent engagement and coaching opportunity events all month, along with resources and more. Below are some virtual events we will host this month.

Emotional Regulation - May 22, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Registration link: https://cookcenter.info/May22Baltimore Registration link Spanish: https://cookcenter.info/May22BaltimoreSp

Social Media - May 29, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. Registration link: https://cookcenter.info/May29Baltimore Registration link Spanish: https://cookcenter.info/May29BaltimoreSp

To view a list of virtual events, visit City Schools News.

Join us for an exciting recruitment event where great opportunities await! Meet the City Schools team and explore career paths that align with your aspirations. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this event is your gateway to a world of possibilities. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, network, and pave the way to a rewarding future with City Schools!

City Schools is hosting two recruitment events on May 31 and June 20. For more information, please visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/jobs.

The Board of Commissioners approved City Schools’ proposed $1.78 billion budget for the 2024-25 school year. Throughout the budget planning process, City Schools remained focused on keeping our core principles at the heart of every investment. Learn more here: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/budget

May is Celebrating Fine Arts in City Schools Month! Join us at City Schools District Office for rotating weekly showcases at The Guilford Gallery, featuring visual art exhibitions and performing arts presentations.

For a full list of performances and more, visit the City Schools Calendar and filter "Fine Arts".

Join the Partnership for Reading Success, where we empower caregivers to play an active role in their children's reading journeys. Attend three virtual and three in-person sessions over spring and summer, sharing ideas, trying reading activities with your child, giving feedback on new resources, and spreading the word to other parents. Email our Family Engagement Manager, Shar Hollingsworth at sghollingsworth@bcps.k12.md.us if you're interested.

Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching students in grades 6-12 with mentors from Stanford University. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation.

To learn more, visit www.qualiahq.com

Volo Kids is on a mission to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids through free quality sports programs, and registration is still open for their spring programs! Volo Kids has programming at a number of Recreation Centers and Parks throughout Baltimore City. The programs are completely free and run for 6 weeks seasonally for kids ages 5-13.

For more information, visit https://volokids.org/city/baltimore/

After a long winter, spring blooms with hope. Parent coaching can be that breath of fresh air that guides you to sunnier days. Parent Coaching is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL resource provided by your school district that connects you with a coach and content created by therapists. All coaching correspondence is HIPAA protected. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

The Baltimore City Office of Parks and Recreation has many summer camps available for students this summer, and registration is now open. To learn more and to view the camps they offer, visit https://bit.ly/bcrpsummercamps2024.