We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College!
Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7
You start the application process by clicking here:
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Congratulations to the winners of the Social Justice Fair! #SuccessStartsHere
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State
Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere
Third grade parents, please attend our Reading on Track webinar with your children to ensure they meet the Alabama Literacy Act! Join us online this Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register and attend at http://www.bhamcityschools.org/reading #SuccessStartsHere
Congratulations to our District Spelling Bee Winners! 🐝 #SuccessStartsHere
Winter Intersession is right around the corner! Register now at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
We are in the process of proposing the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar. We want our students to have the best learning environment possible and we need your feedback in making that possible. Please review the proposed calendar and provide feedback. https://5il.co/368tz
Parents of middle and high school students (especially seniors), learn more about the 2nd semester, BCS Early College, and the Birmingham Promise scholarship at our Pathways to Success webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/pathways to register/attend #SuccessStartsHere
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All employees will work remotely. All after school and extracurricular activities are cancelled.
Last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized W.J. Christian as a finalist in the annual Altec Innovation Challenge!
Due to potential inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools buildings and facilities will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.
Applications for BCS Specialty Schools for the 2025-26 school year are now open! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/specialty #SuccessStartsHere
Congrats to the team from W.J. Christian for reaching the finals of the Altec Challenge! Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1884286 #SuccessStartsHere
Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items.
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search.
View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w
WJ Christian's Head Custodian, Mrs. Annie Shepard, was recognized for Customer Service for November at last night's board meeting. Principal Mario J. Lumzy said, "Shepard is dedicated and takes pride in her work daily, ensuring that students', faculty and staff have a clean building and she's always upbeat. She is a team player and lends a helping hand wherever needed. She makes sure she gets to know students by name, greets them each day as they enter the building, and does the same for parents." #SuccessStartsHere
Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere
