John Herbert Phillips Academy
An IB World Class School of Excellence
The Phillips Lady Lions are the 2026 BCS Middle School Volleyball Champions! 🦁🏐🏆
Dyslexia affects roughly one out of every five children in the U.S. Know the signs. Break the stigma. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dyslexia #SuccessStartsHere 🧠
Camp Wellness is next week at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School for sixth through eighth grade scholars and is full of fun activities, like yoga, physical fitness, a field trip, and more! See flyer for details. #SuccessStartsHere 🧘🏾♀️🤸🏽💃🏽
Fall Intersession provides learning opportunities for every scholar at every grade level.
With focused instruction, scholars can improve their skills. Enrichment activities introduce scholars to areas of study they normally would not have access to. ACT and ACAP prep courses are also available.
Don’t miss out on these opportunities for additional learning! Register today!
🏈🦁 Next Week is Homecoming Week at Phillips! ❤️🖤
Join us Tuesday, September 22, for our Homecoming Game & 8th Grade Night as the Lions take on Jones Valley Middle School!
Kickoff: 6:00 PM at Wenonah High School
Come out and show your Lion pride! 🦁🏈
Join us Tuesday, September 22, for our Homecoming Game & 8th Grade Night as the Lions take on Jones Valley Middle School!
Kickoff: 6:00 PM at Wenonah High School
Come out and show your Lion pride! 🦁🏈
🏐 Phillips Lady Lions Volleyball Schedule 🦁
Come out and support our Lady Lions this season! Check out the schedule and join us on game day. ❤️🖤
Go Lady Lions! 🏐🦁
🏈 Phillips Lions Football Schedule 🦁
Come out and support our Lions this season! Check out the schedule and join us on game day. ❤️🖤
Go Lions! 🏈🦁
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! 🎉👏🏽🎊
At Birmingham City Schools, we celebrate the diversity of our scholars, families, and staff. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, languages, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, we show our appreciation to our Community School Coordinator Devon Frazier and our team of community school specialists who serve as a bridge between our schools, families, and community resource partners! Learn more about our Community Schools strategy in this video!
🏀 Phillips Academy Boys’ Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Interested in joining the Phillips Academy Boys’ Basketball Team for the 2026–2027 season?
Tryouts will be held August 13–14. Please see the flyer for tryout dates and times.
We look forward to seeing our student-athletes on the court! 🏀
This summer, rising fourth through sixth-grade Superintendent's Academy scholars collected more than 100 hats for their "Caps for a Cure for Childhood Cancer" initiative in partnership with Children's of Alabama. Tristan Miles, a rising fifth grader at Phillips Academy and a Superintendent's Academy participant, recently had the honor of presenting the donation to Children's of Alabama on behalf of the program. #SuccessStartsHere
🦁 Lions, it's almost time!
Our 2026-2027 school supply lists are ready!
Find your scholar's grade-level list by visiting:
❤️ jhpacademy.org
🖤 For Parents
📚 School Supply Lists
Let's make this our best year yet!
Our 2026-2027 school supply lists are ready!
Find your scholar's grade-level list by visiting:
❤️ jhpacademy.org
🖤 For Parents
📚 School Supply Lists
Let's make this our best year yet!
Summer is ALMOST here -- make sure to keep some good books near for your scholars! Our Curriculum and Instruction Department has curated its annual Summer Reading List for every reading level. K-5 lists include links to chapter books on myON as well.
In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Freedom Rides, John Herbert Phillips Academy, in collaboration with the Birmingham City Schools Fine Arts Department, hosted the We Shall Someday Project—a powerful blend of history, performance, and student engagement.
The concert performance of the original musical, We Shall Someday, featured Broadway actors. Following the show, the artists held a discussion on-stage with living Freedom Riders and the artists.
The Book Fair is coming, Lions.
Join us May 5 through May 12 in the STEM Room. Students will have the opportunity to explore new books and grow their love of reading.
Cash and card accepted. Card purchases require a $10 minimum.
Join us May 5 through May 12 in the STEM Room. Students will have the opportunity to explore new books and grow their love of reading.
Cash and card accepted. Card purchases require a $10 minimum.
Do you love to dance? Now is your chance to shine!
Dance Team Tryouts are open for students in grades 3rd–8th. Join us for clinic days on May 1st, 4th, and 6
Cheerleading Tryouts are coming soon! Open to students in Pre-K–6th grade. Clinics: May 1, 4, and 6 (3:00–5:00 PM). Tryouts: May 8 from 3:00–6:00 PM. Fee: $20. Contact Coach R. Jones for more information.
Phillips Academy is excited to celebrate our students at the 2026 Awards Ceremony! Join us in the JHPA Auditorium as we recognize the hard work, growth, and achievements of our amazing students.
Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Give your scholar a head start towards success with Birmingham City Schools. We offer a rigorous education that prepares our scholars for college, careers and life.
