Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

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

5 months 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 Birmingham City Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026. Scholars return January 5, 2026. Enjoy the break! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
From Our Family to Yours, Happy Holidays! All Birmingham City Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 22, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026. Scholars return January 5, 2026

All schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Scholars return on January 5. Enjoy the break! #SuccessStartsHere

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
From Our Family to Yours: Happy Holidays! All schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Scholars return on January 5, 2026

Winter Intersession is February 23-27, 2026. Registration is now open!

14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Winter Intersession

Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄

20 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Happy Thanksgiving
Feliz Dia De Accion De Gracias
We're proud of our team for making it to the final round of the Altec Innovation Challenge!
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
W.J. Christian team
W.J. Christian K-8 School and Phillips Academy were honored by the Alabama State Board of Education today as A+ College Ready Schools of Distinction! #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
W.J. Christian Principal Mario Lumzy with State Superintendent Eric Mackey (left) and State Board Member Dr. Yvette Richardson
Phillips Academy

We are NOW accepting applications for our Speciality Schools, Career Academies (including Pathways to Professional Nursing), BCS Early College and Virtual Academy of Learning for the 2026-27 school year Visit Registration to begin! #SuccessStartsHere

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
choose your path to success
Elige tu camino hacia el éxito

Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Tuesday, November 11/ IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Martes, 11 de noviembre En conmemoración del DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOVEMBER IS THANK ALABAMA TEACHERS MONTH Tell our teachers THANK YOU  for all they do!
GRACIAS A LOS MAESTROS DE ALABAMA ¡Díganles a nuestros profesores GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen!

This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.

Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
E-Learning October 31
APRENDIZAJE  VIRTUAL 31 de octubre

A delegation from Alabama State University, including Miss Alabama State and Court, the Student Government Association and Golden Ambassadors, visited WJChristian K-8 School today!

During their visit, they read to the lower grades and spoke about preparing for college with the upper grades.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School

Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOW OPEN: FALL 2025 TITLE I PARENT SURVEY (closes Nov. 14)
AHORA ABIERTA Encuesta para padres del Título I de otoño de 2025 La encuesta cierra el 14 de noviembre
It's been a fantastic week of learning during Fall Intersession!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (1)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (2)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (4)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (3)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (5)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH We are PROUD of the leaders in our schools!
OCTUBRE MES NACIONAL DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS DIRECTORES ¡Estamos ORGULLOSOS de los líderes en nuestras escuelas!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 Celebrating the culture and achievements of our students, families, and employees in the city of Birmingham.
BCS CELEBRA EL AES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 15 DE OCTUBRE Celebrando la cultura y logros de nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados en la ciudad de Birmingham.
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Lunes 1 de Septiembre EN CONMEMORACIÓN DEL DÍA DEL TRABAJO

Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program Nutritious Convenient Low Cost
El desayuno es esencial para el éxito en el aula! Aprovecha al máximo la mañana de tu hijo con tu Programa de Desayuno Escolar Nutritivo | Conveniente | Económico