Our community is facing a potential food crisis due to the federal government shutdown. As you may have heard, more than 20 thousand families in Birmingham will see a pause with their SNAP benefits starting November 1. The disruption in SNAP benefits will impact our BCS family. We’re here to help.

If your family is affected, please know our schools will continue to provide your child breakfast and lunch every school day. We are working with our partners, including the city of Birmingham and the United Way of Central Alabama, to identify organizations that will provide food to families in need.

Visit our Bham Ready page for more information.

about 16 hours 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

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

2 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

11 days 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
30 days 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
about 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.
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
2 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

2 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
We send a huge OVE “THANK YOU” to Southern Company for donating school supplies and gift cards!
2 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
Thank You  Southern Company!
Thank You  Southern Company!
Join us for COLOR Days!
3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
Join us for COLOR Days!

Our 2025-2026 Title I Annual Parent Meeting will be held Thursday, August 21, at 9:30am. You may join us In-Person or Virtual!https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/UMl4K21aRQqF2TwKMfc8aw#/registration

3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
OVE  2025-2026 Title I Annual Parent Meeting
It's been a fantastic first week of school! Thanks for being present and prepared to learn. It's going to be an a-maze-ing year!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (6)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (4)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (1)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (2)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (5)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (7)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (8)
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (9)

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.

3 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
It was all fun and games this week at Oxmoor Valley Elementary for the school's Game On back to school rally. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Dr. Melvin Love (left) at the Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally

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!

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

4 months 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.
4 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
5 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
6 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