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

30 days 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 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.

8 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
Join us for Parent Night on August 5th starting at 5 p.m. Connect with your new teachers and tour the school and classrooms.
14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Welcome to Oliver Elementary School PARENT NIGHT MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT Back to School Get ready for an amazing school year ahead! K-5th Grade Tuesday August 5, 2025 5:00 - 6:30 PM Oliver Elementary School 6871 6th Ct S Birmingham, AL 35212 205-231-8620 #successstartshere

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!

15 days 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.

21 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School

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.

29 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
about 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
2 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
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 🏫
4 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.
March 30th E-Learning Day!
5 months ago, Ashley Gaynor
March 30th E-Learning Day Assignment
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
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
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
AKAs at Oliver
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
5 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
Oliver Elementary is seeking guest readers next week for Read Across America. Please contact Tara Newell at tnewell@bhm.k12.al.us if you can participate. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
read across America
District leaders and school administrators hosted visiting educators and administrators from Baton Rouge, LA and Linden, AL on a tour of Oliver Elementary School today to learn how intersession programming and instructional strategies help our scholars succeed! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Oliver Elementary School tour
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS Schools & Offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2025 Presidents' Day
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Administrators and educators from Arrington Elementary School, Oliver Elementary School, and Inglenook Pre-K-8, along with district leadership, took a field trip to Montgomery this morning, where they were recognized by the State Board of Education for ranking among the Most Improved Schools for 2023-24! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
State Board of Education
Most Improved Schools
Most Improved Schools
Arrington Elementary
Oliver Elementary
Inglenook K-12
Arrington Principal Bruce Roper, Oliver Principal Tamara Burney, Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Inglenook Principal Steve Brown
Inglenook K-12 with Dr. Sullivan
Learning Network 1 with Dr. Sullivan
Learning Network I with Chief Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams