John Herbert Phillips Academy

The results are in for the MyOn Reading Challenge! The competition awarded elementary students with the most logged reading hours outside of school, tracked by the myON platform,...

The finals rounds of the 2026 Academic Bowl began on March 12 at Phillips Academy with the High School and Middle School Divisions. BCS Media streamed the competition on YouTube ....

At the Alabama Bandmasters Association’s annual Music Performance Assessment for District 4, four of the ten Birmingham City Schools bands participating earned a Superior rating, ...

Janice Littleton had already retired twice -- first from AT&T and then from Birmingham City Schools -- before returning to Birmingham City Schools as interventionist, which is her...

Janice Littleton had already retired twice -- first from AT&T and then from Birmingham City Schools -- before returning to Birmingham City Schools as interventionist, which is her...

During its regularly scheduled board meeting, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized and honored middle school and high school athletics champions from Fall 2025. Phillips...

Five musicians and 13 vocalists from Birmingham City Schools have earned selections to the 2026 Alabama Bandmasters Association All-State Band and the Alabama All-State Choir — tw...

Nearly 60 middle school scholars exhibited projects showcasing their knowledge in various disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. Our judges selected first an...

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...