Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

23 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

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

4 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
The 86th Annual All-City Christmas Music Festival is just TWO WEEKS away! Join us at Boutwell Auditorium on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of festive entertainment. The event is free and only clear bags will be allowed. #SuccessStartsHere
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The 86th Annual All-City Christmas Music Festival is just TWO WEEKS away! Join us at Boutwell Auditorium on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of festive entertainment. The event is free and only clear bags will be allowed. #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere

13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Tuesday, November 11/ IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Martes, 11 de noviembre En conmemoración del DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
19 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOVEMBER IS THANK ALABAMA TEACHERS MONTH Tell our teachers THANK YOU for all they do!
GRACIAS A LOS MAESTROS DE ALABAMA ¡Díganles a nuestros profesores GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen!

This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.

Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere

25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
E-Learning October 31
APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL 31 de octubre

Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOW OPEN: FALL 2025 TITLE I PARENT SURVEY (closes Nov. 14)
AHORA ABIERTA Encuesta para padres del Título I de otoño de 2025 La encuesta cierra el 14 de noviembre
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH We are PROUD of the leaders in our schools!
OCTUBRE MES NACIONAL DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS DIRECTORES ¡Estamos ORGULLOSOS de los líderes en nuestras escuelas!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 Celebrating the culture and achievements of our students, families, and employees in the city of Birmingham.
BCS CELEBRA EL AES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 15 DE OCTUBRE Celebrando la cultura y logros de nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados en la ciudad de Birmingham.

Please join us for the upcoming Title I meetings.

2 months ago, Raynetta Wiggins
Please join us for the upcoming Title I Meetings
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
3 months 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

3 months 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!

3 months 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.

4 months 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!

4 months 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
4 months 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.

4 months 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!
4 months 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.

4 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.
5 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.