From robotics to theater floor to the basketball court - great things are happening at City Schools! Read all about it and share with a friend!

Sharing good news from across the district that celebrates our students, staff and progress!

March is Theater in Our Schools Month, and City Schools students engaged with one of the most iconic playwrights - Shakespeare! At the Citywide Shakespeare Festival hosted by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's performance space, Roland Park students showcased their talents with a rendition of "The Tempest."

Patterson students participated by creating set and costume designs, which they proudly presented during the festival. This hands-on experience allowed students to engage with Shakespeare's timeless themes and provided a platform for their creative expression within the theatrical realm.

Pre-K and kindergarten registration is right around the corner and the students and staff at Commodore John Rodgers showed City Schools TV why it's so important to attend pre-K! Registration opens April 2!

The Family Community Engagement team hosted a Family Learning event titled "SUCCESS ON TESTS: Building Bridges of Understanding" specifically geared towards multilingual families. Through interactive workshops, informative sessions, and open dialogue, attendees were empowered with insights and resources to better support their children's academic journey.

Augusta Fells Art students opened a gallery art exhibit on the the birthdate of Augusta Fells to celebrate their hard work. The school hosted a school-wide event where the student body could engage with the artwork during the school day and then an after-school reception for students, families, and school partners. Teachers: Mr. Bennett, Mr. Goggins, and Ms. Dunn.

Bard Baltimore hosted the University of MD's Shock Trauma ThinkFirst last week in Mr. Sell's Health Classes. This lecture is based on teen safety in driving, and the students were given information on safer driving practices and Shock Trauma. Thanks to Stacy Ruhling, their Community School Coordinator, for organizing the event!

In March, City School joins the nationwide celebration of National Athletic Training Month, acknowledging and honoring the dedicated athletic trainers across America. These professionals play a vital role in promoting injury prevention, fostering overall health, and encouraging an active lifestyle.

City Schools is actively contributing to this cause by strategically placing athletic trainers in high schools. With a commitment to student well-being, the institution has already hired ten skilled trainers who will bring their expertise to the forefront. This initiative aligns with the broader mission of ensuring the safety and health of students participating in various athletic activities.

Brittany Jackson, Forest Park

"The moment she steps in the building every one feels better. She has been a boost in our Athletic Programs' mental and physical health from day one. She not only wraps ankles, but she has also wrapped her arms around the program, and our athletes look forward to her arrival every day.  She has truly made it an easier Walk at The Park." - Jermaine Dunn

Sarah Molinaro, Western

"Western is excited about our new Athletic Trainer, Sarah Molinaro. Sarah comes to Western with over 20 years of athletic training experience. Our student-athletes and staff are extremely grateful to welcome Sara to our Athletic Family." - Yolanda Small

Andrew Wesdock, REACH!/Lake Clifton

"Since having an athletic trainer, the athletes and coaches are more comfortable knowing he is available. He is just part of the team! Trainers are the best thing to happen for Baltimore City sports!" - Coach Tree

Caroline Siebens, Mervo

"Caroline’s energy, expertise, and enthusiasm are just what our team needs to reach new heights together. Her presence at Mervo is already being felt.”

Chimere' Sterling, Patterson

"Chimere's energy, expertise, and enthusiasm are just what our team needs to reach new heights together. Patterson has gained a new Clipper!"

Nathalie Elliott, ACCE

"Nathalie's presence enriches our dynamics and expands our creative horizons. She is bringing an exciting chapter to ACCE filled with collaboration and growth!”

Michael "Mikey" Stant, Poly

"With Mikey's arrival, our team gains a skilled professional and a valuable ally in our pursuit of excellence. He is going to do amazing things at Poly."

Every day is a great day to learn at City Schools!

Take a peek into what our students are learning in classrooms around the district.

Baltimore hosted the incredible B.A.P Union, a 379-foot, four-masted flagship vessel and training ship of the Peruvian Navy, and Crossroads students took the tour. This is the second largest vessel in the world, and students had the opportunity to learn more meaningfully about Perú, its gastronomy, and traditions.

Eighth-grade students at Calvin M. Rodwell are learning all about Shakespeare. Literacy teacher Dr. Freter and her students are engaging with the text, responding in writing, and having a great time acting out "A Midsummer Night's Dream"  - all the while asking "What is love?"

During Read Across America Week, Mrs. Naughten and Ms. Barbie’s pre-K class at Hamilton learned about Nigeria and the wild animals that live there. They then decorated their door to show the animals they learned about! 

Ms. Gomez' second-grade Spanish immersion class at BIA has been working on math in small groups. Students have been learning about money management and fractions.

Custis Bay fourth-grade students invited the pre-K and kindergarten students to their class to show their projects for a unit entitled "How Fast is too Fast?" This gave the fourth-grade students the opportunity to teach the younger students the concepts they learned about in science and safety.

Congratulations to Design School middle school students on completing their Measuring Challenge Week with the Design department! Overall, students improved 10% in their measuring expertise over the week. A special shout out to 601, 703, and 802 for being the classes with the most growth over the week.

At Morrell Park Principal Walker gets down on the carpet to work one-on-one with students to monitor student comprehension (like this Kindergarten Math lesson).

Pi Day (3.14 = March 14) is a wonderful chance for a social media holiday to serve as a platform for learning!
Here's how some schools mixed fun and math skills this past week.

For Pi Day, William Paca hosted a successful Math Night! Parents and scholars had a great time exploring various math stations and learning valuable strategies to enhance their mathematical skills. It was a fun and educational evening for all involved!

Henderson-Hopkins students celebrated Pi Day with Johns Hopkins University's Vivien Thomas students! They measured the diameter of a bubble and created 3.14-themed friendship bracelets. 

BIA West's second-grade Spanish Immersion students participated in a host of Pi-themed activities, including crafting dream catchers to explore the concept of circumference.

At Empowerment Academy, Ms. Aleks’ third-grade students created pi chains to replicate all the numerals in pi. The team that made the longest chain with the most numbers, won! 

ConneXions hosted its Annual Transition and Career Fair, which numerous organizations and community partners attended. The event featured on-the-spot hiring opportunities for juniors and seniors. Additionally, one community partner assisted students with resume and cover letter writing.

Baltimore Collegiate eighth-grade students presented their clothing brand, “Cozy Collegiate,” at the Junior Achievement Competition. They've been creating this business with the help of Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. They are partnering with Herman's Discount, one of the local uniform suppliers, to produce their original designs.

City College's Advising Office hosted over 100 students and parents at their first College Admissions Symposium for the Class of 2025. Families attended workshops hosted by experts in the college admissions process and topics included applying to highly selective colleges, the digital SAT, and the HBCU experience.

Coppin Academy hosted a Community Night with food and an Eagles Fest Basketball Event. 

NAF hosted a Pop-Up Shop for scholars to grab dresses for prom and other special occasions. The shop was supported by the school's community partners.

Let’s Grow, pre-K, and kindergarten students from Edgewood worked with Art teacher Christine Bole to create a tribute to their dedicated paraeducator Ms. Rhonda Schenck who passed away in February. She worked with them and utilized their individual art pieces to create a wall mural to honor her for all to see. 

Edmondson-Westside hosted their Family & Community Bingo Night! Everyone had a chance to win a basket curated from the Redstorm Community Care Closet. 

City Schools TV went on the road with the Fund for Educational Excellence as they surprised this year's five Heart of the Schools Award Winners.

School Librarians from across the district visited the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. They received "reader cards" to access the collection and enter the restricted research rooms. It was an amazing day of scholarship and camaraderie. 

Chris Mandra, who teaches Computer Science at Mervo, co-created a video game called "Direct Drive." Previously featured in Winning Wednesday, the game was recently also

awarded the Playdate Community Awards "Best Soundtrack" for 2024 (which is a soundtrack Mandra wrote, performed, recorded, mixed and produced).

Congratulations to our two MD State Basketball Champions! Edmondson-Westside Boys claimed the 1A State title, while Poly's Girls team secured the 3A State title.

Congratulations also to Carver's Boys team for competing in the State Championships.

Congratulations to Baltimore City College’s Speech and Debate Teams, which clinched two State Championships! The Policy Debate team secured the State title for the second year running, and Christian Holmes and Amber Brawner won the championship in Duo Interpretation. City College teams will be heading to Chicago for the NCFL Grand National Tournament.

Congratulations to the Mayor's Black History Art Contest Winners!

Grand Prize Winner: Highlandtown/Middle Reginald F. Lewis Mural

Middle School Winners:

1st- Astrid Mendoza, Calvin M. Rodwell Elem/Middle

*tie*2nd- Diamond Leigh Davis, James McHenry 

2nd Place- Ma'kai Taylor, Stadium School

*tie* 3rd- El Fallou G, KIPP Baltimore facilitated by Wide Angle Youth Media

3rd Place- Daja Neuifville, Stadium School

High School Winners:

1st- Anthony Hermitt, REACH!

2nd- Leidy Orrego Lem, Frederick Douglass

3rd- Love' Alexander, ConneXions

Pencil Drawing Winners:

1st – Johnathan Johnson, Digital Harbor

2nd – Maurice Wilson, BIA 

MOCFS Picks

Layla Shipley, Gardenville Elem

Chiara Monterroso, BSA

A'Myiah Milligan, Francis Scott Key

Areil Ferguson, Empowerment Academy

Congratulations to the winners of the Maryland Science Olympiad’s Morgan State (Baltimore) Tournament!

Hampstead Hill students Lillian and Grayson were undefeated at the First Baltimore Bug House chess tournament.

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