John Herbert Phillips Academy

Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

Throughout the month, our Attendance Department wants to make sure you know why attendance matters as well as the policies and procedures for excused absences. Parents and famil...

Birmingham City Schools has set new guidelines for attendance at district sporting events to help create a safe and enjoyable environment. All youths under the age of 18 must be ...

We’re excited to share that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live across in the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Families will begin receiving messa...

The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., is investing in student success by offering $43,000 in incentives to encourage families to have their studen...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast...

Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is August 7! This news post will serve as a back-to-school guide for all the things parents will need to do to be Ready Day On...

Each month, the Birmingham Board of Education recognizes the employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to make the district a better place, even when no one is looking. ...

J.H. Phillips Academy has earned the School of Distinction Award from the A+ Education Partnership. The school has exceeded its A+ College Ready student growth for two years wh...

Bands and choirs from Birmingham City Schools impressed the judges at recent state assessments. Out of 17 music groups competing in the State Music Performance Assessment, State...

During its regularly-scheduled meeting tonight, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized several of the district's basketball teams for their achievements during the 2024-25 s...

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its Annual Report Card for school districts and individual schools. The reports are based on several goals, and they als...

Ms. Talisa Phillips, fifth grade teacher at J.H. Phillips Academy (no relation), is the latest recipient of a $1,000 One Class At A Time grant from Chick-Fil-A and CBS 42 News! M...

The Alabama State Board of Education recognized the excellence of three schools in our Birmingham City Schools district during its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. EPIC Alt...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast ...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. As the start of the 2024-25 school year approaches on August 5, community partners are doing their part to ensure scholars are prepar...

Birmingham City Schools hosted its annual June Tunes concert today at G.W. Carver High School. The concert featured scholars from as many as 17 BCS schools including Central Park ...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for BCS! It's everything BCS , in your pocket. 
 With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency not...

The Birmingham City Schools lunch program is open to all children 18 and under. All 42 BCS schools will be available for dine-in only. K-12: June 11 - July 10, 12 p.m. - 1 p....