November 18, 2025

What's Inside

Watch special Parent and Community Advisory Board meeting with Dr. Santelises
Find resources as we recover from the federal shutdown
Get official notifications related to weather or emergencies
Remember school closings: November 26 - 28
Note: Enrollment Office closed November 17 - 21
Find learning resources and opportunities
Explore school choice and attend open houses
Spreading good news
Upcoming events
Local news

Violetville Elementary/Middle School

Staff member hands out uniform shirts at Lillie May Carroll Jackson School

Watch special Parent and Community Advisory Board meeting with CEO Dr. Santelises

Join the Parent and Community Advisory Board meeting featuring City Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises. The meeting will be on YouTube from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 20.

All schools have a Community School Coordinator: Support following the federal shutdown

We understand how challenging these times may be as we recover from the federal shutdown, and we are here to support you.

Please contact the Community School Coordinator at your school for help with resources, including food, clothing, and housing assistance.
Reminder: All schools serve free breakfast and lunch, every school day.
For more information, visit our Families webpage.

Keep it official! Inclement weather notifications

Check these sources for our official notifications in case of bad weather or emergencies:

City Schools weather and emergency webpage
School websites
City Schools social media
Robocalls

Be careful: Notices generated by AI on internet search engines are often incorrect.

Schools and offices closed from November 26 - 28

Download our 2025-26 calendar to stay up to date!

Wednesday, November 26: Wellness Day
November 27 - 28: Thanksgiving Break

Office of Enrollment, Choice, and Transfers closed November 17 - 21

Closed the week of November 17 - 21.
Will reopen on Monday, November 24.
Visit our Enrollment webpage for related information.

Two adults and student at Midtown Academy

Find learning resources and opportunities

Use Learning Guides at home

Support your pre-K through 5th grade student's progress at home with the literacy and math milestones and activities in our Learning Guides.
Use the Student Learning Plan as a roadmap toward progress.

Apply for family and student opportunities

Families, students, and staff: Apply for our new Multilingual Access Steering Committee by Friday, November 21.
Calling 8th - 12th graders: Apply for our paid Student Media Team by Sunday, November 30.

Learn at family events

Don't miss upcoming family-led Family University workshops about communication, advocacy, and mental health. Every session includes food, and childcare is available for evening workshops.
TODAY: Join a virtual workshop about disability-related expenses.
Come to a virtual workshop about IEP accommodations and modifications on Tuesday, December 9.

Flyer - Middle and High School Choice Fair on December 13

Explore school choice and attend open houses

School choice open houses are underway!

Discover this week's highlighted schools: Academy for College and Career Exploration, Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, Frederick Douglass High School, Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School, Katherine Johnson Global Academy, Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, Midtown Academy, and Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School.
Learn about middle and high school choice.
Find open houses.
Save the date for our Middle and High School Choice Fair on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For students: Enjoy a special holiday meal

We’re looking forward to a special holiday meal for students in our school cafeterias on Thursday, November 20: sliced turkey, glazed sweet potatoes, greens, and cranberry sauce – all prepared with love by our cafeteria staff.

November 17 - 21: Enrollment Office closed
Tuesday, November 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: National K-12 Digital Engagement and Social Media Summit
Tuesday, November 18, 5 - 5:15 p.m.: Special Public Board Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 18, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.: Special Executive Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Thursday, November 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, November 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Operations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 26: Schools and offices closed; Wellness Day
November 27 – 28: Thanksgiving Break

Register for free high school design classes

Hurry - registration is open for Wide Angle Youth Media's free high school design class, running from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 18. Develop a portfolio while you learn the foundations of design and apply them to editorial, branding/identity, and exhibition design projects.

Flyer - Mayor's Black History Month Art Contest

Drop in for free family art class

Join the Creative Alliance Kerplunk! drop-in art class for families from noon through 3 p.m., on Saturdays through December 20. Create seasonal crafts and art projects based on Creative Alliance exhibitions.

Find festive holiday activities

Browse the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's Downtown Holiday Guide for family-friendly events, local small businesses, and seasonal activities.

Submit art to be the "face" of Baltimore Center Stage programs
Calling 8th graders! Apply by Friday, December 12, for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Scholars
Check out Student Opportunities on Instagram

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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