John Herbert Phillips Academy

Joyrdyn Craig has just finished eighth grade at Phillips Academy but she has already earned a full scholarship to Troy University! The award came through a Juneteenth talent competition that Craig, a singer, won last week. Elias Hendricks of Vox Academy recommended the opportunity to Craig. Vox Academy is also an education partner for our Superintendent's Academy summer program. We are grateful to all of our partners in helping our scholars find the path to success!

As a part of this summer's theme, "Literacy and Justice for ALL," the Honorable Randall Woodfin, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, joined students at Phillips Academy to discuss some of the social justice issues that our rising fourth through sixth-grade scholars have been investigating and researching as part of our Superintendent's Academy. Why social justice? Culturally responsive teaching empowers students with the skills to address social justice issues, enabling our next generation of future innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to be productive members of a larger global society. The Superintendent’s Academy is a 4-week, achievement-based, summer enrichment opportunity designed to engage scholars in grades 4-12. #SuccessStartsHere

All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.

Football Tryouts @ Phillips Academy June 16th from 3:00 to 5:00PM

Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere

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

Please join us for our End of the Year Awards Ceremonies at Phillips Academy!

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫

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.

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

Last night, our board recognized the Phillips Lions and Lady Lions for winning the BCS Middle School Basketball Championships! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of our 2025 Academic Bowl! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆

Congratulations to the following schools who will be participating in this year's 2025 BCS Academic Bowl Finals Competition on Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the F.L. Shuttlesworth Auditorium at Phillips Academy. Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=38834489 for streaming links. #SuccessStartsHere

We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College! Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7 You start the application process by clicking here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration

Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the winners of the Social Justice Fair! #SuccessStartsHere