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

2 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

Huffman High School honored former Viking legend, Crimson Tide great, and NFL star Marcell Dareus before tonight's football game. Dareus has the honor of being the first Viking football player to have his number retired.

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus and his children receive his framed jersey from Principal John Lyons
Dareus and his family watch a montage of highlights
BCS Media's Keith Mims and Justin Long interview Dareus after the ceremony.
Prior to tonight's game, the Huffman Vikings will retire the jersey number of Crimson Tide and NFL star Marcel Dareus! The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus Jersey Retirement Friday September 5, 2025 -- VIKING NATION STAND UP

It's GAMEDAY! 🏈

📺 Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley
🏟 Vikings Stadium
🕕 Pregame starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
🎟 Gofan

#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball

8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY Huffman vs. Pinson Valley football

In case you missed it, Sports Illustrated featured Huffman grad Robert Miller, who recently accepted an e-sports scholarship to the University of Montevallo, in a story on pathway from high school e-sports to college and the pros. 👾

SI's story originates from BCS Media's coverage of Miller's signing ceremony with the Falcons. Get the full stories here. #SuccessStartsHere

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Huffman grad Robert Miller on signing day

The BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week features the Huffman Vikings in a Friday night clash with eastern Jefferson County rival Pinson Valley. Watch on Facebook or YouTube!

11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley September 5 @ Huffman Stadium

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout the month, our Attendance Department wants to make sure you know why attendance matters as well as the policies and procedures for excused absences. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout this month, learn why attendance matters! Read more at bhamcityschools.org

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Parents, let’s start it right by making sure your scholars are in class every day!

12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout this month, learn why attendance matters! Read more about bhamcityschools.org
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
15 days 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

17 days 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

Football is BACK! Ramsay and Parker kicked off the season last night, with the remainder of our high schools in action tonight. Here are the players to keep an eye on.

21 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Players to Watch in 2025 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL Keliaun Johnson - DB Cornealius Hudson - ATH Deitric Young - ATH Elijah Foreman - OL/DE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL JaMareon Fisk - LB Jeremiah Jackson - RB Anthony Craig - S Chancellor Sparks - RB RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Davey Lawrence III, - QB Jordan Smith - LB Carlos May - DT Jayden Martin - RB Michell Orr - WR Pierce Alexander - WR HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL Joel Ray - DE/TE Jayden Grant - RB Reginald Jones - LB CARVER HIGH SCHOOL Tayler Willison - DE/TE Xavion Wood - WR Jaquaveon Sands - CB/WR Kenterll Tolbert - RB De'Jarvis Wade II - QB Kendell Thomas - WR WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Demazia Taylor - QB/WR JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Darrion Lewis - RB/DB/WR Tristian Carter - DE/TE Fredric Reese - WR/DB

Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. for the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show! The BCS Media team has the inside scoop on the contenders and ascenders and the players to watch for the season in football and flag football. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

24 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show -- Our official breakdown of the upcoming season of BCS football -- August 20 @ 6 p.m. -- Watch us live on Facebook or YouTube @Bhamcityschools

Recent Huffman High School graduate Robert Miller has made history as the first e-sports scholarship recipient from Birmingham City Schools! He signed with the University of Montevallo today. Read more.

30 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett and Robert Miller
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett, Robert Miller, and Huffman Coach Justin Hackett
Robert Miller flanked by family and BCS friends
Robert Miller and Huffman faculty
Board Member Sherman Collins, BCS Chief Academic Officer Pamela Williams, and Huffman Principal John Lyons
The Miller family

Players and coaches from the Huffman Vikings and Lady Vikings spoke with media yesterday during BCS Under the Lights Media Day! Check out the full football broadcast schedule at the BCS Under the Lights page.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Huffman Vikings are stage!
Coach Rodney Bivens
Reginald Jones
Tyler Wilson
The Lady Vikings!
Aiyana Dean
Jakeyla Carlton
Ra'Katyln Plaskett
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
BCS Athletic Director Henry Pope

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.

about 1 month 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

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This morning, we held the commencement ceremony for more of our scholars. More photos at Flickr.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
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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!

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Summer Graduation takes place on July 30 at 10 a.m. at Huffman High School! We are honored to have Birmingham Police Department Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald as our guest speaker. #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITYSCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 SUMMER GRADUATION JULY 30 @ 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 GUEST SPEAKER Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 GRADUACIÓN DE VERANO JULIO 30 A LAS 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 INVITADO ESPECIAL Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald

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.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar