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.

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The following items are prohibited by state law for use during the instructional day except for limited circumstances: cell phone, tablet, laptop, pager, gaming device, smart glasses, air pods, smart watch
Please join us for meet the teacher TOMORROW! Meet the teacher on Saturday, August 2nd, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a backpack and supply giveaway! Help us show up and show out for the new school year!
9 days ago, Barrett Elementary
Flier for meet the teacher. Meet the teacher on Saturday, August 2nd from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. There will be a backpack and supply giveaway!

Updated bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are available on our website! See our Back to School Guide for links to this and other important info to prepare for the first day of school on August 7!

12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus Routes -- updated and available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2301509

📢📢📢📢ATTENTION PARENTS: Beginning this school year, ALL public Alabama schools will implement the Focus Act — a statewide law passed in an effort to strengthen literacy, ensure early academic success, and provide targeted support for students. Read more on the law here and how it prohibits wireless communication devices in schools.

18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School

Are you looking for 2025-2026 calendars? Visit Events to view the district calendar and sync with your personal calendar. For printable calendars, visit the District Calendars documents folder.

26 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar

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

27 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Say "hello" to even more in the BCS app. Messages, Events, Documents, Classes, Notifications...Download the Birmingham City Schools, AL app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNE VIN TEENTH
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE BIRMINGHAM ESTARÁN CERRADAS EL JUEVES 19 DE JUNIO DE 2025 EN OBSERVANCIÓN DE DIA DE LA EMANCIPACIÓN
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONALL SUMMERLEARNING 2025 SESSION DATES JUNE 11 - JULY 2 • HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION ENDS JULY 10
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO FECHAS DE LAS SESIONES DE 2025 11 DE JUNIO - 2 DE JULIO • LA PROMOCIÓN DE PREPARATORIA FINALIZA EL 10 DE JULIO
Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMERLEARNING PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SIGN UP TODAY
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved teacher, Mr. Prentice "P.J." Blue of Barrett Elementary. Let us celebrate a remarkable life and bid farewell to a truly exceptional soul.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Forever a Wildcat: In loving memory of Mr. Prentice “P.J.” Blue. WITH PROFOUND SADNESS, WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED TEACHER, MR. BLUE. VIEWING: DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH TIME: 3 P.M. - 6 P.M. VENUE: WESTSIDE FUNERAL HOME ADDRESS: 5695 VALLEY ROAD FAIRFIELD, ALABAMA 35064 FUNERAL: DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH TIME: NOON VENUE: SOUTH ELYTON BAPTIST CHURCH ADDRESS: 100 1ST STREET SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205
The Barrett family is deeply mourning the loss of our beloved 5th-grade teacher, Mr. Blue. Please see the flyer for the arrangements for his viewing and funeral.
4 months ago, Barrett Elementary
flyer detailing the viewing and funeral information for Mr. blue
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keep your student ahead of the game! REGISTER FOR SUCCESS in Birmingham City Schools! Be ready for the next school year at bhamcityschools.org/registration
Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather on March 31, 2025. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OFFICIAL BOS ANNOUNCEMENT E-Learning Day March 31, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.
Today is the last day of school before Spring Break! All schools will be closed next week, and all BCS facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Enjoy the week off! #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WE WISH ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND STAFF AN AWESOME SPRING BREAK MARCH 24-28, 2025 *ALL SCHOLARS RETURN ON MARCH 31, 2025
LES DESEAMOS A TODOS NUESTROS MAESTROS, ESTUDIANTES DE Y PERSONAL UN INCREÍBLE DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA MARZO 24-28, 2025 *TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES REGRESAN EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2025
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS E-LEARNING Monday, March 10, 2025
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE BCS APRENDIZAJE  VIRTUAL Lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025
Please help us celebrate Read Across America Week! Read Across America is from March 3rd - March 7th. Monday - Fox in Socks! Wear silly socks (It is also picture day) Tuesday - Cat in the Hat! Wear your favorite hat or stripes Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday! Wear your clothes inside out, backwards, or mismatched Thursday - Green Eggs and Ham! Wear something green Friday - Oh the Places You'll Go! Rep your favorite college team
5 months ago, Barrett Elementary
Read Across America Week
Please join us on Thursday, February 27th for our wonderful Black History Month program! It will begin at 9am sharp in the Barrett auditorium. We hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Barrett Elementary
Gallery of heros black history month program
Gallery of heros black history month program
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS Schools & Offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2025 Presidents' Day
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 WINTER INTERSESSION FEBRUARY 18-21, 2025 Elementary, 6-8 and K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. High Schools: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHAT'S INCLUDED • One-on-one & small group instruction • Transportation • Breakfast & Lunch • After-school care (Primary Grades) http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession
2025 INTERCESIÓN DE INVIERNO FEBRERO 18-21, 2025 Elementaria, 6-8 y K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preparatorias: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. QUÉ ESTÁ INCLUIDO • Instrucción individualizada y en grupo pequeño • Cuidado después de la escuela (grados primarios) • Transporte • Desayuno y almuerzo  http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession