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
During its meeting yesterday, the Jefferson County Commission recognized EPIC Elementary School for earning the National Blue Ribbon School award for 2024! #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
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
Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Today is an EPIC day for Birmingham City Schools! Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Autumm Jeter and Alabama Board of Education member Dr. Yvette Richardson visited EPIC Elementary School as the school celebrated its selection as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024. #SuccessStartsHere #nbrs2024
Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.
Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere
The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585
Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!
E.P.I.C. Alternative Elementary School has earned the elite distinction of being named one of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Only 356 schools nationwide earned the honor, which is based on top performance in state assessments and exemplary achievement in closing the achievement gap. #SuccessStartsHere #nbrs2024
Please click on the link at 12:00 p.m. to see the announcement of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools from Miguel Cordona, US Department of Education Secretary: https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/
Please click on the link at 12:00 p.m. to see the announcement of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools from Miguel Cordona, US Department of Education Secretary: https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/
Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.
Congratulations to our Music Teacher Mr. Richard Conner Ford for being recognized by the Board during last night's meeting!
Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere
Are you a student who likes to express artistically through music, theater, dance, and/or other visual art forms, including drawing, digital art, painting, or 3D sculpture?
Create a piece of art reflecting what Hispanic Culture means to you. If selected, your work will be displayed at the BMA as part of the celebration for HHM.
All students, regardless of their artistic background or experience, are encouraged to submit their work. Your unique perspective is what makes our community vibrant.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent! Submit your work by the deadline, October 1, 2024 at https://forms.gle/QDy4e6wqRTT5XGQi6 #SuccessStartsHere
