Our Community

The Heart of the Community

City Springs has been serving Southeast Baltimore including Baltimore’s former Perkins Homes public housing for decades. The Perkins Homes were originally built as housing for World War II veterans who worked in Baltimore’s docks and factories. Following World War II, they became public housing, with City Springs Elementary / Middle School built in 1966 and named for the underground spring in the area.

In 2019, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City demolished Perkins Homes and is rebuilding a mixed-income community, to be completed by late 2025.

How We Serve Our Students and Families

Our success depends on the health and wellbeing of our students, families, and community. As part of the community school strategy, we provide extensive, wrap-around services to give our students and families the support and care they need to thrive.

As a community school, we work together with families and community partners to tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of your family and the neighborhood. Our full-time Community School Site Coordinator brings together resources to improve student learning and create stronger families and healthy communities.

Elev8 Baltimore, our community school lead agency, works closely with us to ensure that every program and outreach is meeting the needs of the community.

Tabitha Davis

Community School Coordinator

Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.

Office: 443.836.6173

Email: tdavis@elev8baltimore.org

Meet Mr. Trumino
City Springs posing outside

Resources available:

  • In-house Baltimore City Health Department School-Based Health Clinic
  • Full-time City Schools social worker, psychologist, school counselor, and a mental health clinician through a partner organization
  • Annual dental and hearing screenings and free glasses and vision screenings for all students
  • Local organizations provide seasonal food and family gifts including Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Partnership with local churches and nonprofit organizations that support families with coat drives, haircuts, shoe giveaways, books, and school supply donations

Get Involved

Our parents are active through the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), bringing positive change to the school. PTO meets monthly Sept-May. Visit the events page to find the date for the next PTO meeting.

We have a phenomenal volunteer group of retired community leaders who assist teachers and work one-on-one with students to support their learning. Interested? Contact the Community School Coordinator, Tabitha Davis, at tdavis@elev8baltimore.org