2027–28 · LMCJ · Grades 5–8

Your family’s enrollment journey

Explore enrollment at Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School (LMCJ). Find opportunities to meet us, understand the application process, and plan the next steps for your family.

Build a journey that works for you. Join one experience or several, and apply when you’re ready.

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Historical portrait of Lillie May Carroll Jackson

A legacy that grows with every scholar.

Growing in the legacy of Lillie May Carroll Jackson

Our school is named for Baltimore civil rights leader Lillie May Carroll Jackson. Her commitment to justice and community helps shape the way we think about leadership. We want our scholars to understand that their ideas and actions matter, and that they can make a difference in the communities they call home.

Discover what LMCJ can offer your daughter

LMCJ is a free public charter middle school for girls in grades 5–8 in Baltimore. Get a closer look at our learning, relationships, and opportunities, then come meet the community behind them.

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Build your family’s journey

Choose what interests you. You can skip a step, select several experiences, or go straight to the application. These choices help us understand your interests; they do not reserve an event place.

1Learn how LMCJ works

Choosing a middle school means understanding how your daughter will learn and be supported each day. These conversations and open houses introduce our academics, Crew, activities, and admissions process, with opportunities to ask the questions that matter to your family.

Virtual Open House / Leadership CoffeeOctober 20, 2026 · 9:15–10:00 AM EasternMeet Kristina Kyles-Smith and Principal Anitra Washington. The room opens at 9:00 AM, with optional questions from 10:00–10:30 AM.Virtual School Open HouseNovember 17, 2026 · 5:30 PM EasternExplore academics, Crew, student supports, athletics, daily life, and the application process, followed by questions and answers.Baltimore City School Choice FairDecember 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern · Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St.Meet the LMCJ team at the citywide fair and learn about the January open house and application process.Family Open HouseJanuary 14, 2027 · 5:30 PM Eastern · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair LaneAn in-person opportunity to meet scholars, faculty, current families, and leadership, explore classrooms, and ask for application support.

2See LMCJ in action

Come beyond the school introduction and see LMCJ in action. Our community events and learning showcases offer a chance to meet scholars and families, experience our traditions, and see how girls share their ideas and accomplishments. Some opportunities are intended for scholars who have received a seat offer, as noted below.

Lillie Live: MKS NightOctober 20, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM Eastern · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair LaneMeet our school community at Mastery of Knowledge and Skills Night, with opportunities to connect around your scholar’s learning.Fall Celebration of LearningNovember 6, 2026 · Time to be confirmed · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair LaneSee scholars share their fall humanities learning and explain the thinking behind their work.Lillie Live: Smart Girls SaveNovember 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Eastern · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair LaneExplore saving, budgeting, and financial goals through hands-on activities for scholars and families.Lillie Live: Holiday Pop-Up ShopDecember 11, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM Eastern · Doors open at 3:30 PM · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair LaneMeet families and local businesses at our holiday market, with shopping, food, and community activities.Women of the Movement PlayDateMarch 6, 2027 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern · Tentative · LMCJ, 2200 Sinclair Lane · For scholars with seat offersScholars explore hands-on activities while caregivers meet current parents, ask questions, and tour the school. Doors open at 9:45 AM.

3Connect with our community

Getting to know a school also means meeting the people who care about it. These community gatherings and fundraising events offer another way to connect with LMCJ families and supporters while learning about the opportunities they help make possible for our girls. Ticket and participation details will be shared separately; expressing interest does not purchase admission.

Chilling for ChinaOctober 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM Eastern · Joining details to comeConnect with our school community at a benefit event supporting scholar travel to China.Women of the Movement Fundraising EventMarch 2027 · 6:00 PM Eastern · Date and ticket details to be confirmedCelebrate women’s leadership and support opportunities for LMCJ scholars alongside families, friends, and community supporters.

4Prepare for the application process

Your family can take part in these experiences and apply at the same time. Completing the official application lets LMCJ consider your scholar for admission; choosing events here does not submit that application. Admission depends on seat availability, with a lottery when required.

Application deadlines and any lottery date will appear here once confirmed. We’ll guide offered families through acceptance and registration.

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If your family is ready, visit our application page for the official process and next steps. You are welcome to apply and continue attending enrollment experiences. There is no requirement to attend an event before applying, and our admissions team is here to help with your questions.

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After you apply, your family will receive information about the admissions process and next steps. Admission depends on seat availability, with a lottery when required. If offered a seat, we’ll guide you through acceptance and registration.

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Please reach out if you would like to learn more about LMCJ or need help with an enrollment step. We look forward to getting to know your family.

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