Date: Feb 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85395177885?pwd=8GWa3YYTzux5KT6rfobHUpppulaMiA.1
Meeting ID: 853 9517 7885
Passcode: 070635
Topic: Parent Meeting
Time: Feb 13, 2026 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86842098744?pwd=9a5v9JQmeDp5IRjhkbtBhZFJya5jyH.1
Meeting ID: 868 4209 8744
Passcode: 251422
All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
This week and next week, 2nd-5th grade students will be completing the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) test. The ACAP Summative Test is a standards-based criterion-referenced assessment designed to provide information regarding students’ progress toward mastery of the Alabama Course of Study Standards. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the online testing tools and resources video. Students and parents can access the online testing tools and resources video using the link below. 6 Test-Taking Tips for Students is attached as well. Please read over these tips so that we can have student success on our ACAP.
Online Test Taking Tools:
https://assets.drcedirect.com/States/AL/Tutorials/Student/current/index.html
ACAP Summative for Families Video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF4Mxkx7ss/yZB7mDsdnBtkd9XG1MGdXg/view?utm_content=DAF4Mxkx7ss&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
Parents, school starts at 8:00 am and dismisses at 3:00 pm. Please be on time for dismissal. Winter Weather is here and we want to make sure our students stay warm. Thank you for all you do!
February 3rd for Third Grade : Chrislynn George
February 4th for Fourth Grade: Mateo Torres
February 5th for Fifth Grade: Shelby Howell
Registration Zoom Link: https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/pLALiUjzR6uSeGhGfr7agg#/registration
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThyKkKeR/
February 23-27, 2026
K-5, K-8 and 6-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
High School: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What's Included?
One-on-one & small group instruction
Transportation
Breakfast & Lunch
Note: Healthy Kids will not be offering after school care during Intersession.
How to Register
BCS parents can log into the Parent Portal using their parent portal accounts via the link: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html
ARE YOU READY WILDCATS?!?! It’s time for the 100th day of school, when you ask?!? Thursday, January 29th!! WOOHOOO!!! Can you believe it?! After Thursday, we will only have 80 days of school left!!! 😳WOWZERS! Happy 100 days Wildcats!!
5th grade parents , today is the last day to submit applications for the specialty schools! Click on this link to register: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/specialty.
What is a specialty school? Our specialty schools challenges and enriches scholars with advanced curricula and dedicated staffs. Each school provides an atmosphere that enhances academic performance and encourages student leadership opportunities and responsibilities. To attend a specialty school, students must submit apply and are selected based on their most recent state assessment scores and other pre-selection criteria.
Parents or guardians of BCS students attending a “Priority School” have until Sunday, March 1, 2026 to submit the School Choice Transfer Request Form for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Do you know a high school student with a passion for leadership, history, or justice? BCRI’s Legacy Youth Leadership Program is a hands-on, 12-month experience that equips students with tools for civic engagement, personal development, and social change—grounded in Birmingham’s rich civil rights legacy.
🗓️ Program runs March 2026–March 2027
💰 $1,000 stipend for Summer Docents upon program completion*
📍 Open to high school students in greater Birmingham
📅 Application Deadline: February 9, 2026
🔗 Apply now: bcri.org/legacy
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