- 5 Things to Know at City Schools
- Come to a City Schools Ice Skating Night
- Join in on the American Education Week fun!
- Family & Community Town Hall: School Year Calendar!
- Learn about the School Choice process
- Come to the School Choice Fair
- Visit a School Choice open house
- Join the Safety and Wholeness Committee off-site meeting
- Come to the Arts Education Town Hall
- Spreading Good News
- Upcoming Events
- Local News

In celebration of American Education Week, City Schools invites families and staff out for two evenings of ice skating, snacks, free books, and the On The Go Bus!

Dates: Tuesday, November 19
Wednesday, November 20
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Location: Inner Harbor Ice Rink
201 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Schools will host special programs to celebrate the dedication of students, families, and educators. We invite families to join in each day. Look out for details from your student’s school!

• Tuesday: Post photos showing your family at school, and join us at our FREE Ice Skating Night!

• Wednesday: Wear school colors or gear, celebrate a favorite City Schools staff member, and join us at our FREE Ice Skating Night!

• Thursday: Show your Baltimore pride with Charm City spirit gear

• Friday: Share and wear college or career apparel

Tag #CitySchoolsAEW on social media!

City Schools invites families and community members to a special Town Hall event to discuss our district calendar for next year! This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on the proposed calendar models and let us know what works best for you and your family.

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual Link:bit.ly/FamilyCommunityInput

If your student is moving to middle or high school, now is the time to explore School Choice options! Here are key dates to keep in mind:

Dec. 2: Composite scores and choice applications will be available in the Student Enrollment Management System (SEMS).

Dec. 14: School Choice Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Jan. 17: Choice applications due in SEMS.

Feb. 3: Charter applications due (charter schools have their own application process; please contact schools directly).

Visit the City Schools Choice webpage for complete information on School Choice, including composite scores, entrance criteria schools, CTE programs, and more.

On November 8, the Baltimore Ravens hosted the first Maryland state championship playoff for girls flag football at M&T Bank Stadium. Twelve City Schools participated, including Dunbar and Patterson, who earned spots after competing in the Baltimore City Championship. Though both teams faced tough competition in the playoffs, the season showed great promise for the future of girls flag football in Baltimore. We look forward to seeing these programs grow!

Recently, in partnership with College Track and The Carnegie Foundation, a commission of university leaders and education stakeholders visited the Academy of College and Career Exploration to discuss the future of post-secondary education and how students and universities can best prepare.

The Youth Library Tutorial Group offers free in-person and online tutoring services to all students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Students can get one-on-one tutoring with a Johns Hopkins student on Saturdays at the Waverly and Southeast Anchor branches of the Enoch Pratt Library,and Sundays online. For more information, visit the Youth Library Tutorial Group.

The Heart of the Schools is relaunching its Share Some Love Thanksgiving campaign to spread positivity and support for City Schools educators. Community members are encouraged to send notes of appreciation to their favorite staff. Join us in celebrating our dedicated educators this season! Learn more.