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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 43m

AP Biology students at Edmondson-Westside investigated cell exchange efficiency during a hands-on Cell Size Lab. Using beetroot cubes, students calculated surface area-to-volume ratios and observed diffusion rates. This allowed students to connect mathematical data to biological principles.

Two students wearing safety goggles and gloves carefully examining samples on a tray in a science classroom lab setting.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 1h

The Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) was well represented at the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) September Workshop Certification, celebrating three student leaders, Cortly, Zaina, and Izma, who achieved official presenter status.

Seven diverse students stand in front of a Maryland Association banner, five holding certificates of achievement and smiling at the camera.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 5h

Good morning! Do you know what school this is?

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 6h

The next public board meeting is today, October 6, at 6 p.m. For more information on how to join and agendas, visit: www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/b…

Announcement for a public board meeting by Baltimore City Public Schools with bilingual English and Spanish text.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 21h

Alumni Update: BSA alumna and director Lydia Cornett premiered her new documentary, "Tesztpálya" (Test Track), at the Venice Film Festival last week. Produced by The Guardian, the film was selected for the Orizzonti Short Films International Competition, alongside 13 short films.

Lydia Cornett in a sleeveless black leather top posing confidently against a blue backdrop at the Venice Film Festival.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 22h

Fifth-grade students at Sinclair Lane took a trip to the Irvine Nature Center to investigate how indigenous peoples of Maryland lived and thrived. Through structured lessons, students examined historical culture and resource use.

Group of students sitting on wooden benches and logs listening to an adult near a traditional dome-shaped hut in a forest clearing.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Occupational therapists Kristy Karanikolis, Katie Cohen, and Michelle Frazier, alongside volunteer Ethan F., installed an interactive sensory pathway in the pre-K and kindergarten hallway at John Ruhrah.

Four smiling adults standing in a school hallway decorated with colorful hopscotch and toe-to-toe game markings on the floor.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Recently, City Schools CEO Dr. Dawson visited Woodhome to engage with students, observe classroom instruction, and connect with school staff.

Dr. Dawson crouches to talk with young students seated at round tables in a colorful classroom.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Last week, City Schools celebrated National Custodial Workers Recognition Day. We want to thank our custodians for all they do for City Schools to ensure our buildings are ready for staff and students. School staff, make sure to shout out your custodian in our Good News form: /bit.ly/GoodNewsForm

City Schools honors National Custodial Workers Recognition Day with bilingual message celebrating cleaning and maintenance staff.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Join us for the next stop on Dr. Dawson's First 100 Days Listening Tour. Meet City Schools' new CEO, ask questions, and share your ideas for our schools. Wednesday, October 8 5–7:30 p.m. Mervo (Cafeteria) 3500 Hillen Road Register: baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour

Baltimore City Public Schools invites families and the community to Dr. Dawson's First 100 Days Listening Tour at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School on October 8, 2026.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We heard you, students! 13 new items are popping up on our menus this fall, and first up are FISH NUGGETS with CORNBREAD POPPERS, debuting next week on our lunch menu. Give them a try and let us know what you think! #CitySchoolsEats

Tray filled with golden brown cornbread poppers ready to serve, alongside crispy fish nuggets on a blue background.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

City Schools celebrates National Fire Prevention Week, reminding our students and families about the importance of fire safety at home and school. If you live inside Baltimore City Limits you can request free smoke alarms for your home. Please call 311 to request!

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Seven City Schools launch global youth development opportunity! Read more about how the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award supports future ready skills: www.baltimorecityschools.org/articl…

Two smiling students in red blazers stand beside a Baltimore City Public Schools sign welcoming the Duke of Edinburgh for an award launch event.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Dr. Jermaine Dawson's listening session. Your feedback is helping shape the work ahead for City Schools. Our last session is coming up! Register: baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In celebration of Arts in Education Week, Creative City students created a collaborative quilt led by art teacher Ms. Bradford.

Young student wearing glasses proudly holds up a handmade quilt square decorated with the word 'create' and colorful designs at a classroom table.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Middle and high school students: create and submit an original app by Monday, October 26, for the Congressional App Challenge. #HouseOfCode Celebration. Learn more: www.congressionalappchallenge.us

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Senior architecture students at Baltimore Design School transformed Principal Brozene’s parking spot into a pirate-themed mini-park for International Park(ing) Day. The interactive installation featured a waste-sorting mini-golf game.

Group of young people posing with pirate-themed props and colorful chalk art on the street during a sunny day.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Poly) is the first high school in Maryland to install a "cyber range" cybersecurity learning environment. Read more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/articl…

Group of school and community leaders cutting a ribbon at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's cyber range opening ceremony.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spotlight on Learning: Ms. Custis’ third graders from Westport visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture for their first field trip. Scholars connected with their social studies curriculum through interactive exhibits and a hands-on candle dipping workshop.

Two young girls engage with an interactive exhibit about nature and science in a museum setting.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you tonight! Join Dr. Dawson for the First 100 Days Listening Tour. Tonight, October 1 5–7:30 p.m. Carver 2201 Presstman St. Can’t attend? Learn more about how to get involved: baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour

Baltimore City Public Schools announces Dr. Dawson's First 100 Days Listening Tour at Carver Vocational Technical HS on October 1, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

City Schools is proud to celebrate National Principals' Month! Our school leaders are so important to every student's success. 📚

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Back-to-School Night at Claremont was a fun and resource-filled evening that brought students, families, staff, and community partners together! The evening highlighted the importance of regular attendance and the strength found in community.

Two smiling women sit behind a Claremont Middle High School table with a welcoming sign in a decorated school hallway.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

City Schools believes all students have the right to a safe, supportive school environment. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To learn more about bullying, resources to help your student, and how to report incidents: www.baltimorecityschools.org/bullying

City Schools honors National Bullying Prevention Month with bilingual English and Spanish text on a blue background.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spotlight on Learning: At Armistead Gardens, Ms. Zuffante and Coach Alonso lead character education units in PE. Students recently tackled cooperation through team challenges and are now building sportsmanship and fair play through speed stacking competitions.

Students in a gymnasium collaboratively holding colorful foam tubes to pass an object along the line.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Missing even a couple days of school means missing key instructions, engaging projects, and vital social connections. Be there every day so you do not miss a beat. #BmoreAttendsSchool

Three smiling students stand together in colorful outfits against a bright orange wall.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Baltimore City Judy Centers invites expectant parents or those with a child 6 months or younger to their Citywide Baby Shower on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carolyn Fuggett Center (801 Poplar Grove). Space is limited, and registration is required: bit.ly/BaltimoreBabyShower26

Stacked baby blocks spelling 'BABY' with wrapped gifts behind, promoting Baltimore's community baby shower event details below.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Damian Williams, our new principal at Sandtown-Winchester! Dr. Williams' leadership style is embodied in the quote: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/articl…

Portrait of Dr. Damian Williams, new principal at Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy, wearing a gray blazer and bow tie.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spotlight on Learning: Sinclair students in Ms. Miller's Kindergarten class recently completed their first small group rotations! Students in one group independently read texts while looking for each letter of the alphabet as the second group practiced tracing their name on white boards.

Elementary students seated at round tables in a classroom, each holding a book and engaging in reading activities.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Students at Leith Walk enjoyed a special Back to School Breakfast featuring Washington Mystics alumna and Monumental Sports Network broadcaster Marissa Coleman. Coleman spoke to students about the vital link between daily healthy meals, physical wellness, and academic success.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Baltimore City Public Schools welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at Western to launch the expansion of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award across seven City Schools' high schools.

A group of professionally dressed students engaged in a lively conversation with The Duke of Edinburgh and City Schools CEO Dr. Dawson in an indoor setting with notice signs on the wall.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Students in Ms. Leron’s Physics class at Edmondson put physics into action through a hands-on investigation of collisions, momentum, and force. During the lab activity, students modeled real-world vehicle collisions using lab tracks and balls with different masses.

Student in a pink hoodie measures distance with wooden rulers while another records data in a notebook during a science experiment.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Eighth-grade math students at James McHenry stepped into leadership roles by peer-tutoring classmates through challenging mathematical concepts. Working collaboratively, these student leaders guided their peers through complex problem-solving, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Attendance matters every day at City Schools! Help us reduce chronic absenteeism by showing up for school every day. #BMoreAttendsSchool

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Over Labor Day weekend, BLSYW juniors Destiney W. and Riley H.traveled to Colorado for the 53rd Telluride Film Festival. During the weekend, students attended world premiere screenings and engaged in direct discussions with industry professionals, including writers, directors, producers, & actors.

Group of young people posing in front of a large black-and-white photo of a person working outdoors, displayed on a decorated panel.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

City Schools is proud to feature fresh watermelon – including some from local farms – in many schools this month. To learn more about our school meals, visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/meals #CitySchoolsEatsLocal

Baltimore City Schools promotes fresh local watermelon in September, highlighting its nutritional benefits and tips for selecting ripe fruit.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kindergarteners at Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights celebrated with a dance party after finishing i-Ready and Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) testing!

A group of kindergarteners posing for the camera in a classroom.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What’s happening at City Schools? Catch the latest Board updates on Multilingual Family support, maintenance and improvements of City Schools’ buildings and results from last year's family survey. Watch the September 15 recap.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Baltimore Design School Student Wellness Leaders launched a 988 Suicide Prevention campaign by creating an outdoor "Chalk Walk." Collaborating with their graphic design teacher, students covered campus sidewalks with uplifting artwork and messages of hope while featuring the 988 Lifeline.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Baltimore is full of talented youth. Show the world what you can do by prioritizing your education daily. #BmoreAttendsSchool

A smiling staff member stands with four diverse students in a colorful classroom filled with educational posters and students working at desks.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

With the new school year underway, please join us in welcoming Shaneika Peterkin, our new principal at Margaret Brent! A proud product of City Schools, she is most excited about building on the strengths that already exist at Margaret Brent while creating new opportunities and activities.

Portrait of Shaneika Peterkin, new principal of Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Empowerment students hopped on the Maryland Book Bank’s Raven Bookmobile for a wonderful visit! Pre-K–third grade students explored the Bookmobile and chose books of their very own.

Group of smiling schoolchildren holding orange bags posing in front of a colorful Bookmobile truck outdoors.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Families: Complete Annual Student Verification (ASV) before Wednesday, September 30. Log in to Campus Portal to update your information and complete required forms. This important step ensures we have the most up-to-date contact, emergency, address, and medical information for your child.

Three smiling students giving thumbs up encourage parents to complete annual student verification for Baltimore City Public Schools.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Empowerment students hopped on the Maryland Book Bank’s Raven Bookmobile for a wonderful visit! Pre-K–third grade students explored the Bookmobile and chose books of their very own.

Group of smiling students holding orange bags standing in front of a Bookmobile vehicle on a sunny day.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every lesson is an investment in your future. Make sure you collect every piece of knowledge by attending school every day. #BmoreAttendsSchool

Smiling young girl with pink glasses proudly holds an attendance achievement certificate at school.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As the new school year gets underway, please join us in welcoming Jamel Crandall, our new principal at Success Academy West. Read more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/3125192

Portrait of Jamel Crandall, new principal at Success Academy West, featured by Baltimore City Public Schools.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you, City Neighbors High School (CNHS), for hosting our visit today! We observed their daily advisory groups in action. Every student stays with their advisory class throughout their time at CNHS. The time is spent on relationship-building, mentorship, academic support, and future planning.

Six students sitting around a table in a classroom, smiling and working on coloring pages with crayons scattered on the table.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Can you guess which school we visited today?

Colorful mural of four interlocked hands symbolizing unity and diversity on a vibrant geometric background.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

As the new school year gets underway, please join us in welcoming Jalima Alicea, our new principal at City Neighbors Charter School! She brings 17 years of service to City Schools students and staff. Learn more: www.baltimorecityschools.org/articl…

Portrait of Jalima Alicea, new principal at City Neighbors Charter School

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Can you guess which school we visited today?

Covered walkway with metal roof and supporting columns leading to a building under bright sunlight and clear blue sky.

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Baltimore City Public Schools @baltcityschools.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Your teachers and classmates are waiting to collaborate with you today. Learning is better when we do it together in the classroom. #BmoreAttendsSchool

Five young students sitting on a green leaf-patterned rug in a bright classroom, holding worksheets and smiling at the camera.

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