City Schools wants to hear your thoughts on the Code of Conduct. Join us for an upcoming virtual feedback session to share your ideas and suggestions on the guidelines that set clear expectations for managing student behavior and responding to incidents. Let's work together to shape a positive environment for all students. Click to learn more about the Code of Conduct.

Families - Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m.

Community Members - Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m.

Do you or someone you know have 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. Applications are now open: https://www.bmorechildren.com/boardofschoolcommissioners

The deadline to complete the Family Survey has been extended through Friday, May 10. Please share your school experience by taking the confidential family survey. School and district leaders will review your input when planning for next school year. Let your voice be heard! Click HERE to complete the survey.

Vote for your student representatives this May! 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). Learn more about the candidates: participate in a LIVE Town Hall on May 9, 6-7 p.m., check out a full voter guide on ASCBC’s website, and watch the candidate’s campaign videos on City Schools’ Youtube.

Graduation season is quickly approaching and we cannot wait 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 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! 

Here are important dates to note for the upcoming 2024-25 school year!

First day of school - August 26, 2024

Winter Break - December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Spring Break - April 14, 2025 - April 21, 2025

Last day of school - June 11, 2025

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.

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.

In recognition of Mental Health Month, 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 also have virtual parent engagement and coaching opportunity events all month, along with resources and more. To view a list of virtual events, visit City Schools News.

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".

Imagine stepping into school greeted by music, dancing, and a community bursting with positivity and affirming energy. At Beechfield Elementary/Middle School, student wholeness and community engagement drive academic success, evidenced by their recent improvement on the Maryland Report Card. Learn more in our latest Progress Report: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/1573371

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/

Get ready to spread some smiles on Sunday, May 19, 2024! Benevis is excited to offer free dental care to uninsured children and their families on Sharing Smiles Day. For more information and to register, visit Sharing Smiles Day.

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

Elementary and middle schoolers, it's time to get creative! Enter WJZ's Thurgood Marshall Art Competition by crafting art inspired by the life of Thurgood Marshall. The winner will receive a new Macbook Pro! Entries are due by May 15.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit WJZ News.

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.

Morgan State University is thrilled to announce their Lady Bears Basketball Camp! Their day camp is perfect for all young players who want to improve their skills, have fun, and meet new people! Each player will receive individual attention from the Morgan State Women's Basketball staff and players.

Dates: June 24-27 

Age: 6-15 Coed 

Location: Morgan State University, Hill fieldhouse

Online Registration: https://www.ladybearsbasketball.com

Join us in celebrating OrchKids' sixteenth year of serving Baltimore City Schools' children with a concert at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Featuring over 200 City Schools students from 50 different schools, this event promises to be a memorable showcase of talent.

For more information and to reserve your "Pay-What-You-Wish" tickets, visit OrchKids.