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!
📢📢📢📢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.
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.
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
Hayes K-8 School celebrated its first International Fair, a vibrant celebration of diverse cultures worldwide. Students, teachers, and board members experienced a world of traditions, tastes, music, and fun—all in one place!
Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather on March 31, 2025. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.
Today is the last day of school before Spring Break! All schools will be closed next week, and all BCS facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Enjoy the week off! #SuccessStartsHere
In recognition of Read Across America Week and the Alabama Literary Act, which states that if a child isn't reading on grade level by third-grade, they will be retained, Phi Iota Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are determined that no child will be left behind on their watch. Their members read to scholars throughout the week at Henry J. Oliver Elementary, Hayes K8 School, Minor Elementary and West End Academy. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan visited Hayes today as a guest reader to kick off Read Across America Week!
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 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #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
Winter Intersession is right around the corner! Register now at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
