Pimlico and the Community Celebrate New Turf Field and Track
On May 28, 2026 students, families, educators, elected officials, and community partners gathered at Pimlico Elementary/Middle School to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the school’s new turf field and four-lane running track–and mark the beginning of a new chapter for Pimlico students and families. Designed to support physical education classes, sports teams, recess, afterschool […]
Frederick Students Present National Park Trust Partnership Award
Each year, the National Park Trust (NPTP) presents the Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award to recognize elected officials who display outstanding skill, service, and innovation in environmental conservation and park advocacy. This year’s honoree, U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-2nd District), received a special introduction by two polished public speakers and passionate advocates for U.S. […]
Whole-Child Learning Drives Student Success Across Baltimore Curriculum Project Schools
Since 1996, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) has approached the education of Baltimore City students with one goal: providing a well-rounded education that nurtures students’ academic growth, personal development, confidence, and skills for long-term success in school and life. The whole-child approach is at the heart of BCP’s programs and network of six neighborhood conversion […]
Milestone Baltimore Curriculum Project’s “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” Gala
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) celebrated its historic 30th year during the 2025-2026 school year in numerous ways, culminating in the 2026 “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” Gala, held on April 30, 2026, for the first time at the Maryland Science Center (coincidentally celebrating its 50th anniversary this year). The popular BCP annual fundraising […]
Community Partner Spotlight: National Park Trust Partnership
Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) has numerous local and regional partners who are valued resources for our network of neighborhood conversion charter schools. Our community partners help BCP students, educators, and our school communities thrive in and out of the classroom. Frederick Elementary School (FES) began participating in the National Park Trust Partnership (NPTP) Buddy Bison […]
Pimlico Medical Detectives Partners with Baltimore Clayworks
This month, the Pimlico Elementary/Middle School (PEMS) Medical Detectives program, the Middle School Health Science Program in partnership with LifeBridge Health and Sinai Hospital, embraced the art of science with a new creative collaboration. After studying the respiratory system, the 7th Grade honors class created clay models of lungs, which are part of a first-ever […]
Hampstead Hill Presents “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.”
The Hampstead Hill Players, the musical theater group at Hampstead Hill Academy (HHA), presented its 23rd production, “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.” to packed audiences. On April 30 through May 2, 55 actors and two crew members gave four stellar performances of the show, based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book. The show’s themes […]
City Springs’ Rhonda Richetta Advocates in Washington
Dr. Rhonda Richetta, Principal of City Springs Elementary/Middle School and nationally recognized educator, participated in the “Hill Day” on April 23, 2026, visiting legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for continued funding for public school education. This annual day in Washington, D.C., organized by the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), brings national public school […]
BCP Premieres Documentary & First-Ever Impact Report
As part of its year-long 30th anniversary celebration, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP, Maryland’s oldest charter school operator) debuted a new short film and Impact Report highlighting BCP’s history and impact on Baltimore City public school education since 1996. The documentary, produced by Zinnia Films, premiered at the 2026 “Are You Smarter Than a BCP Student?” […]
BCP Wraps Up Volunteer Days of Service with Govans International Day
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) wrapped up its yearlong Volunteer Days of Service program with a fun celebration of community and diversity at Govans Elementary School’s fifth annual International Day on May 2, 2026. More than 15 volunteers joined Govans Elementary’s’ students, families, educators, and community partners through the Volunteer Days […]