Empowerment Academy

05/31/2026

The final boss spirit week!!!

You must wear sneakers! No crocs, slides, or slippers!

All attire must adhere to the school’s dress code.

05/23/2026

During Teacher Appreciation Week, our students helped make the celebration even more meaningful by sharing heartfelt notes with their teachers.

Sometimes the smallest words leave the biggest impact. From messages about feeling encouraged and supported to simple thank yous for making learning fun, these notes served as powerful reminders of the difference educators make every single day.

Teaching is more than lessons and assignments. It is building relationships, inspiring confidence, creating safe spaces, and helping students believe in themselves. Seeing our scholars take time to recognize their teachers showed just how deeply that impact is felt.

To our teachers: your work matters more than you know, and your influence reaches far beyond the classroom walls. 💙

05/22/2026

🐝📚 The 3rd Annual Spelling Bee was nothing short of impressive!

The competition was fierce as our scholars stepped up to the mic and spelled words far beyond their grade level in pursuit of the championship title. Round after round, students demonstrated confidence, perseverance, and academic excellence under pressure.

We are incredibly proud of every participant who dedicated time to studying, practicing, and challenging themselves to compete. Winning is exciting, but the courage to prepare, participate, and keep going in those tough rounds deserves just as much celebration.

A huge thank you to our parents and families for supporting our scholars throughout the process. Your encouragement, practice sessions at home, and constant cheering helped make this event a success.
Thanks to our PTO for sponsoring our spelling bee! Also thanks to Ms. Hopp and Ms. Umbel for organizing the bee!

Our students proved that hard work, preparation, and determination truly matter. 🐝🏆✨

05/22/2026

The Rock Museum is open!

🪨✨ Our 4th graders have been digging deep into the world of rocks and minerals… and they brought their learning to life through creative rock displays!

From identifying different rock types to exploring how rocks are formed, students became real geologists in the classroom. They examined textures, colors, layers, and properties while learning the differences between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Then, they showcased their knowledge by designing displays that highlighted both science and creativity.

What we love most is seeing students move beyond worksheets and truly engage with learning in a hands-on way. Projects like these encourage curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence as students explain their discoveries to others.

Safe to say… these scholars ROCKED this assignment. 🪨👏🏾

05/21/2026

Career Day 2026!

We had an exciting morning of learning about various careers! From engineers, to real estate to creative artists, we learned about why education is important… so we’re college and career READY!

Thank you to all of our guests who shared their knowledge and career expertise with our scholars. You’re cheetah-rific!

05/20/2026

Hello Empowerment Academy Families!

Due to extreme heat, TODAY (5/20) will be an early release day!

Students will be dismissed at 12:35 PM.

No Magic Minds aftercare.

All after-school activities are canceled.

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Debido al calor extremo, ¡HOY (20/5) será un día de salida anticipada!

Los estudiantes serán despedidos a las 12:35 PM.

Sin seguimiento postratamiento de Magic Minds.

Se cancelan todas las actividades extraescolares.

05/19/2026

Hello Empowerment Academy Families!
We will be dismissing at 12:35 PM TODAY because of forecasted high temperatures. All after-school activities have been canceled, including aftercare.

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 ¡Hola familias de Empowerment Academy!
Hoy saldremos a las 12:35 PM debido a las altas temperaturas pronosticadas. Todas las actividades después de clases han sido canceladas, incluyendo el cuidado después de clases.

05/14/2026

We’re rising in math!

City Schools students are accelerating learning growth in literacy and math faster than peers across Maryland and the nation, according to the latest Education Scorecard from Harvard and Stanford researchers. The results highlight continued academic progress, narrowing achievement gaps, and gains across major student groups. Read more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2899899

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our team that participated in the Special Olympics track and field event!

They brought home lots of medals!

05/06/2026

May 21st is Career Day!!!

Students in grades 5-8 must come to school dressed in business attire or their full school uniform.

Students in grades PK-4th may come dressed as their aspiring career.

To sign up to volunteer to be a presenter or guest reader, please go to the link in our bio!