Hemphill Elementary School
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The 2026 Fall Parent Survey is open now through Oct. 27!
Visit https://bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to 205-951-6585 to share your feedback. #SuccessStartsHere ✅
Visit https://bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to 205-951-6585 to share your feedback. #SuccessStartsHere ✅
National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of healthy school lunches. This year, the official theme is Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage -- which makes our lunchrooms the Greatest Show on Earth! #SuccessStartsHere 🍽️
Dyslexia affects roughly one out of every five children in the U.S. Know the signs. Break the stigma. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dyslexia #SuccessStartsHere 🧠
Fall Intersession provides learning opportunities for every scholar at every grade level.
With focused instruction, scholars can improve their skills. Enrichment activities introduce scholars to areas of study they normally would not have access to. ACT and ACAP prep courses are also available.
Don’t miss out on these opportunities for additional learning! Register today!
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! 🎉👏🏽🎊
At Birmingham City Schools, we celebrate the diversity of our scholars, families, and staff. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, languages, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, we show our appreciation to our Community School Coordinator Devon Frazier and our team of community school specialists who serve as a bridge between our schools, families, and community resource partners! Learn more about our Community Schools strategy in this video!
Hemphill School Supply List
Hemphill School Supply List 2026-2027
Summer is ALMOST here -- make sure to keep some good books near for your scholars! Our Curriculum and Instruction Department has curated its annual Summer Reading List for every reading level. K-5 lists include links to chapter books on myON as well.
Hemphill Elementary School received a Certificate of Achievement in the 2025-2026 Acts of Service Contest! #SuccessStartsHere
Last night, the board recognized the district's Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
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Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Give your scholar a head start towards success with Birmingham City Schools. We offer a rigorous education that prepares our scholars for college, careers and life.
Last week, we recognized our top educators: Madison Abney of Hayes and April Sibley of Ramsay as Teachers of the Year, Samantha Bookman of Hemphill and Sonya Thompson of Ramsay as Counselors of the Year, and Tamara Ishman of Oxmoor Valley as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere
The Elementary Counselor of the Year for Birmingham City Schools is our own Dr. Samantha Bookman!!!
Page Pals is sponsoring first, second, and third-place awards for the top third-grade classes in the MyON Reading Challenge. Read books on myON now through March 31 to participate. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
Our Learning Network I Principals wish you and your families a Merry Christmas! #SuccessStartsHere
Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
