Baltimore City leaders are taking a different approach to providing more opportunities for students. Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonja Santelises announced the expansion of the middle school athletics program on Tuesday. The program features new partnerships with independent vendors, each specializing in a different field. “Through sport, people grow as individuals and as a group of people. We must continue to provide access to young people so they can grow into the best versions of themselves.” Scott said. city officials said. The school expanded its athletics program this school year to offer cross country, flag football, bocce, volleyball, basketball and track and field. The district’s latest expansion could add sports such as rowing and golf. School leaders said student feedback was a key factor in deciding which programs to include.
Baltimore City leaders are taking a different approach to provide more opportunities for students.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonya Santelises announced the expansion of middle school athletics programs Tuesday.
The program features new partnerships with independent vendors, each specializing in a different sport.
“Through sport, people grow as individuals and as a group of people. We must continue to allow young people access to sport so they can develop into the best versions of themselves. ” Scott said.
City schools have expanded their athletics programs this school year to include cross country, flag football, bocce, volleyball, basketball and track and field, officials said. The district’s latest expansion could include the addition of sports such as rowing and golf.
School leaders said student feedback was a key factor in deciding which programs to include.
