The FOCUS Act, a new law for all public schools in the state of Alabama, goes into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. Watch this special message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan to learn how we are complying with the law in our schools.
We're bringing parent-teacher communication to the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Look for invites to connect with your scholars' teachers over the next week. In the meantime, download the BCS app for iPhone or Android! #SuccessStartsHere
Football is BACK! Ramsay and Parker kicked off the season last night, with the remainder of our high schools in action tonight. Here are the players to keep an eye on.
Minor Elementary School cut the ribbon today on its new resource room built with community partner Heidi's Kids!
š Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd
š Legion Field
š Pre-game show 6 p.m.
š Kickoff 7 p.m.
šŗš Streaming & ticket links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/utl
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Parents with scholars in Special Education, join us for the first session in our Parenting Connections series this Friday at 9 a.m. at the Lincoln Professional Development Center. Special incentives are available to the first 50 parents who register and attend the session.
Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. for the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show! The BCS Media team has the inside scoop on the contenders and ascenders and the players to watch for the season in football and flag football. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Mr. Shabazz's five children have all attended Phillips, with two currently at the school, one now at Ramsay High School, and two having graduated from Ramsay. #SuccessStartsHere
Thank you to our partners at the City of Birmingham, the Penny Foundation, and the Housing Authority Birmingham District for continuing to invest in the development of our scholars! #SuccessStartsHere
On Thursday, Parker and Ramsay will be competitors on the turf at Legion Field. Today, they were united in a common goal: STOP THE VIOLENCE. During the press conference for the fourth annual Stop the Violence Classic, players, coaches, and administrators from the two schools, along with district and community leaders, spoke with media about how this game is more than just a game, but a plea for peace. Watch the press conference in our News section.
Reminder: all district and school-related payments must be paid through district-approved payment platforms. MySchoolBucks and Harris/eSchool Payments (at participating schools) are the only supported payment platforms. You may also pay with cash or card in-person at the school office.
We do not accept Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal!
For links to our online platforms, visit our School Payments page.
The fourth season of BCS Under the Lights kicks off this Thursday with the third edition of the Stop the Violence Classic featuring the Ramsay Rams and the defending 6A state champion Parker Thundering Herd!
Pregame show starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. More details at the BCS Under the Lights page.
Recent Huffman High School graduate Robert Miller has made history as the first e-sports scholarship recipient from Birmingham City Schools! He signed with the University of Montevallo today. Read more.
From Birmingham to the WORLD! Watch Steve Brown, Brett Oates, Ray Turner, Keith Mims, and Tommy Palladino this fall on season four of BCS Under the Lights. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for the full football broadcast schedule.
It's been a fantastic first week at Birmingham City Schools! Thank you for being present and prepared to learn.
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#1 in state in mathematics recovery from pandemic
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#7 in the nation in mathematics recovery
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earned our highest ever ACAP grade for 2024-25
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reduced failing schools to lowest number since ACAP began
Learn more in our News section.
