Baltimore’s 2022-2023 school year Recap

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By The Charm Report staff | May 22, 2023

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute took first african american ap test

Students at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute took the first ever AP African American Studies Exam on April 27, 2023, a subject that was deemed “under attack” by Washington's post. The students were taught about the many experiences and contributions made by African American throughout history and the state of Maryland. College Board officially made an AP Exam for the course.

School renovations, poly city and western do renovation, cities start in 2025 and poly and western in 2026

The schools Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City College, and Western High School have to go under serious renovations which will take at least 3 years. 

City Colleges is expected to take longer because the outside castle of the building is staying and the interiors are being taken out. For City College, the renovations will start in the fall of 2024 and for Poly and Western, they will start in the fall of 2025. The schools’ renovation times are set up so that they will likely finish in the same year so as to not disrupt applications to the schools.

The City College meetings have not confirmed any stable parking spaces for the 1200-student population. The temporary space for City College, while it is under construction, is Thurgood Marshall Middle School, Poly’s is Northwestern High School, and Western’s is Chinquapin Middle School. 

Beyoncegate 

The vice principal Seth R. Hedderick of Baltimore City College High School has confirmed the existence of the Beyonce tickets after stating on Thursday of last week (April 27th-ish) that he spent his money on the tickets. Despite this undisputed fact, the central problem still remains - where are the tickets? He also stated that he did not know where the tickets are and as the school year comes to a rapid close the Beyonce tickets seem to be missing forever. 

Bolton Hill’s new mural and beyond 

The Bolton Hill area in Baltimore city has had many successes this year. The area is creating an exciting environment for students whether it be through the new mural at Mount Royal Elementary Middle, the new recreation center or Francine Marchese replacing former executive director Beth Casey at Bolton Hill Nursery.