High School graduating class of 2024! 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 City Schools District Office, located at 200 E. North Ave. We hope to see all of our high school graduating seniors there!

The votes are in! More than 3,820 students voted in Baltimore’s Student Commissioner and ASCBC Officer election last week! To learn more about your elected student representatives, visit ASCBC’s website. Congratulations to all of the candidates on a strong campaign!

The winning candidates are:

Student Commissioner: Dylan Rooks, Baltimore City College
ASCBC President: Brooke Bourne, Western High School
ASCBC Vice President: Christiana Diggs, Western High School
ASCBC Middle School Executive: Laura Lopez-Xochicale, Commodore John Rodgers EMS
ASCBC Treasurer: Fatima Velazquez, Digital Harbor High School
ASCBC Secretary: Lia Stearns, Western High School

To learn about other district-wide student leadership opportunities, click here. 

Graduation ceremonies begin next week, 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.

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! 

Parents and guardians, join City Schools on Saturday, June 22 for a special event featuring resources and information to support children with disabilities or special needs. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Upv1i7

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

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.

Join us for one more virtual parent engagement and coaching opportunity this month. Please see below for details, and join in the conversation.

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

Join City Schools 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.

Join us this week for the final week of performances for Fine Arts Month! Come see our wonderfully talented students perform 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".

Baltimore City College seniors Nevaeh Sencion and Saidah Ervin won the National Debate Championship, hosted in Chicago this past weekend. Both students have received debate scholarships to attend college next fall; Nevaeh Sencion will attend Wake Forest, and Saidah will attend the University of Kentucky.

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.