
July 8, 2025
The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is August 7! This news post will serve as a back-to-school guide for all the things parents will need to do to be Ready Day On...

August 5, 2025
After five years under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Birmingham City Schools has not only improved academic achievement but also emerged as a leader among A...

July 31, 2025
The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., is investing in student success by offering $43,000 in incentives to encourage families to have their studen...

July 31, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan shares the cover of this week's edition of The Birmingham Times with long-time friend Dr. Dr. Walter Gonsoulin of Jefferson County Schools. In...

July 31, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan spoke with WBRC Fox 6 tonight about the importance of registering before the start of school on August 7. "Please go out there and register. The ...

July 30, 2025
Education-focused non-profit news organization The 74 highlighted Birmingham City Schools for the districtās recovery of learning loss due to the pandemic. The story notes that...

July 21, 2025
Wenonah High Schoolās Jobs for Alabamaās Graduates (JAG) program earned both the "5āÆofāÆ5" and "6āÆofāÆ6" National Performance Awards at the 2025 JAG National Training Seminar in Lou...

July 17, 2025
Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast...

July 16, 2025
June Tunes is the concluding concert of the annual summer band camp held by the BCS Arts Education Department since 1997. This year's performance was held on June 26 at G.W. ...

July 9, 2025
Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

July 9, 2025
The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, which counts several BCS scholars among its members, performed on tonight's broadcast of America's Got Talent. The group earned Simon Cowe...

June 10, 2025
Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

June 9, 2025
A valued leader and mentor, Dr. Vanessa G. Byrd-Moore is retiring after 37 years with Birmingham City Schools. Today, Minor Elementary School and the Ensley community celebrated...

June 4, 2025
Nine recent high school graduates from Birmingham City Schools were honored during todayās Rotary Club of Birmingham luncheon as recipients of the Jim Hughey Scholarship . Each...

May 30, 2025
While Birmingham City Schools is offering Sensational Summer Learning for all scholars, partner colleges and universities in the metropolitan area are also providing opportunitie...

May 29, 2025
Booker T. Washington K-8 School celebrated its designation as a STEM Certified School by the National Institute for STEM Education and the STEM certification of five of its teach...

May 29, 2025
Ramona Hayes-Williams builds strong, trusting relationships by celebrating mentees, like selecting a "Mentee of the Month," and actively engaging them in the coaching cycle with a...

May 21, 2025
J.H. Phillips Academy has earned the School of Distinction Award from the A+ Education Partnership. The school has exceeded its A+ College Ready student growth for two years wh...

May 21, 2025
Less than six months after defeating Saraland to claim the A.H. Parker's first state football championship, players and coaches received their championship rings and replica troph...

May 20, 2025
Birmingham City Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and math performance. In partnership with ...