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

about 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
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
3 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

5 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

Minor Elementary School cut the ribbon today on its new resource room built with community partner Heidi's Kids!

9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Minor Elementary ribbon cutting of new resource room
BCS's Dr. Marsha Savage, Heather Marimberg of Heidi's Kids, Minor Elementary Counselor Carol Palmer and Principal Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, and BCS Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman
A Minor Elementary scholar enjoys the new resource room
Sensory wall
reading nook
resource closet
bathroom
ribbon cutting
Special Education Teacher at Minor Elementary with Counselor Carol Palmer
Dr. Taqua Lewis and Carol Palmer

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.

26 days 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

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 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus Routes -- updated and available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2301509
Minor Elementary School, along with district leadership, welcomed Dr. Raynetta Wiggins as the school’s new principal last night! #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Minor Elementary Principal Dr. Raynetta Wiggins poses with the cheer squad
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Minor Elementary Principal Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, and Learning Network 1 Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman with the Minor Cheer Squad
Board Member Sonja Smith and the Minor Cheer Squad pose with Dr. Wiggins
Dr. Raynetta Wiggins and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams
Dr. Wiggins and a well-wisher
Dr. Wiggins plans aims to raise the school’s grade from a C to a B!
The Minor Cheer Squad welcomes Dr. Wiggins
The musical guests play on
BCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
Dr. Emanuel Foster and Dr. Raynetta Wiggins

📢📢📢📢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 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Meet our new principal, Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, on Monday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Minor Elementary!
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
MEET THE PRINCIPAL ENTARY SCHOOL CITY OF BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. RAYNETTA WIGGINS MINOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2425 AVENUE S MONDAY JULY 28 AT 5:30 P.M.

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
Join us in welcoming to Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, the new principal of Minor Elementary School! Dr. Wiggins comes to Minor from Phillips Academy, where she served as Assistant Principal.
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Join us in welcoming to Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, the new principal of Minor Elementary School! Dr. Wiggins comes to Minor from Phillips Academy, where she served as Assistant Principal.
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNE VIN TEENTH
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE BIRMINGHAM ESTARÁN CERRADAS EL JUEVES 19 DE JUNIO DE 2025 EN OBSERVANCIÓN DE DIA DE LA EMANCIPACIÓN
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONALL SUMMERLEARNING 2025 SESSION DATES JUNE 11 - JULY 2 • HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION ENDS JULY 10
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO FECHAS DE LAS SESIONES DE 2025 11 DE JUNIO - 2 DE JULIO • LA PROMOCIÓN DE PREPARATORIA FINALIZA EL 10 DE JULIO
After 37 years as an administrator and educator at Birmingham City Schools, Minor Elementary Principal Dr. Vanessa G. Byrd-Moore is retiring. Today, faculty, staff, board members, district leadership, colleagues and community members rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the career of a valued leader and mentor. The City of Birmingham also issued a proclamation in honor of Dr. Byrd today.
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Byrd and her husband
Celebrating Dr. Byrd
Dr. Byrd at the dias
Dr. Byrd
Board Members Walter Wilson and Sonja Smith present Dr. Bryd with a commemorative plaque
a musical tribute by Mr. Didalious Hill, Jr.
Dr. Byrd and Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman
Celebrating Dr. Byrd
Appreciations presented to Dr. Byrd
Dr. Byrd receives copy of retirement resolution from Birmingham Board of Education
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
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMERLEARNING PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SIGN UP TODAY
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keep your student ahead of the game! REGISTER FOR SUCCESS in Birmingham City Schools! Be ready for the next school year at bhamcityschools.org/registration
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.
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OFFICIAL BOS ANNOUNCEMENT E-Learning Day March 31, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather. 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
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WE WISH ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND STAFF AN AWESOME SPRING BREAK MARCH 24-28, 2025 *ALL SCHOLARS RETURN ON MARCH 31, 2025
LES DESEAMOS A TODOS NUESTROS MAESTROS, ESTUDIANTES DE Y PERSONAL UN INCREÍBLE DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA MARZO 24-28, 2025 *TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES REGRESAN EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2025
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS E-LEARNING Monday, March 10, 2025
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE BCS APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL Lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025
Minor Elementary School hosted its annual Minor Mustangs Male Summit this week mentoring students in grades 3-5. Students learned about life skills on various topics. Special thanks to fathers and local community stakeholders for their contributions! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit
Minor Mustangs Male Summit