John Herbert Phillips Academy
An IB World Class School of Excellence
Avee-Ashanti Shabazz, one of the parents from Phillips Academy selected to receive $500 in the Ready Day One drawing, donated his prize back to the school!
Mr. Shabazz's five children have all attended Phillips, with two currently at the school, one now at Ramsay High School, and two having graduated from Ramsay. #SuccessStartsHere
Mr. Shabazz's five children have all attended Phillips, with two currently at the school, one now at Ramsay High School, and two having graduated from Ramsay. #SuccessStartsHere
It's been a fantastic first week of school! Thanks for being present and prepared to learn.
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.
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!
📢📢📢📢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.
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.
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
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 🏆
