Birmingham City Schools has announced the launch of Stopfinder, a secure, easytouse parent/guardian app designed to provide families with real-time access to their child’s school ...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are taking place across Birmingham City Schools, and at Martha Gaskins Elementary, the gym was filled with music, dancing,andfun.Students kick...

Birmingham City Schools is partnering with the Birmingham Museum of Art, Desert Island Supply Co. and the Fiesta Festival to present an opportunity for our scholars to have their ...

Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast ...

A custodian at Martha Gaskins Elementary School, Zora Harris is the “mama” of the building. She gets to work at 6 a.m. daily to make sure the facilities are clean for the arriva...

Summer lunch distribution will be available at all schools for dine-in only but will be closed on Fridays (except Martha Gaskins, as noted below). Likewise, Housing Authority o...

For the third consecutive year, Martha Gaskins Elementary School is the top UNCF fundraiser among Birmingham City Schools with more than $10,000 over the span. The organization t...

Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

The finals rounds of the 2026 Academic Bowl began on March 12 at Phillips Academy with the High School and Middle School Divisions. BCS Media streamed the competition on YouTube ....

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Martha Gaskins Elementary School walked in a parade today to honor those who are fighting or have beaten the disease, including ...

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. Parents and famil...

We’re excited to share that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live across in the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Families will begin receiving messa...

The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., is investing in student success by offering $43,000 in incentives to encourage families to have their studen...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast...

The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is August 7! This news post will serve as a back-to-school guide for all the things parents will need to do to be Ready Day On...

The Birmingham City Schools Department of Professional Development has named Minnie Lawson-Cook of Martha Gaskins Elementary as the Lead Mentor of the Month for April 2025. Mrs. ...

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its Annual Report Card for school districts and individual schools. The reports are based on several goals, and they als...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast ...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. As the start of the 2024-25 school year approaches on August 5, community partners are doing their part to ensure scholars are prepar...