National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of healthy school lunches. This year, the official theme is Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage -- which makes our lunchrooms the Greatest Show on Earth! #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!

Registration Link: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html

All students attending intercession must have a form on file.

Spanish:

El periodo de refuerzo académico de otoño (Fall Intersession) ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje para todos los estudiantes de todos los niveles.

Mediante una enseñanza especializada, los estudiantes pueden mejorar sus habilidades. Las actividades de enriquecimiento les permiten explorar áreas de estudio a las que normalmente no tendrían acceso. También se ofrecen cursos de preparación para los exámenes ACT y ACAP.

¡No deje pasar estas oportunidades de aprendizaje adicional! ¡Inscríbase hoy mismo!

Enlace de inscripción: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Todos los estudiantes que participen en este periodo deben tener un formulario de inscripción registrado.

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!

Registration Link: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html

All students attending intercession must have a form on file.

Spanish:

El periodo de refuerzo académico de otoño (Fall Intersession) ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje para todos los estudiantes de todos los niveles.

Mediante una enseñanza especializada, los estudiantes pueden mejorar sus habilidades. Las actividades de enriquecimiento les permiten explorar áreas de estudio a las que normalmente no tendrían acceso. También se ofrecen cursos de preparación para los exámenes ACT y ACAP.

¡No deje pasar estas oportunidades de aprendizaje adicional! ¡Inscríbase hoy mismo!

Enlace de inscripción: https://birminghamcs.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Todos los estudiantes que participen en este periodo deben tener un formulario de inscripción registrado.

Good morning parents,

As part of Alabama’s RAISE Act (Act No. 2025-257), we are seeking feedback to help identify opportunities to reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and better support schools and students.

Parent Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2dTCjlfPLqFzficZPPO3E9I_BC0si9VFmXAxWblM5eCKtAg/viewform

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Friday, September 25. Responses are confidential. Your feedback is important and will help inform this work.

Spanish:

Buenas dias, padres de familia:

Como parte de la Ley RAISE de Alabama (Ley n.º 2025-257), estamos solicitando sus comentarios para identificar oportunidades que permitan reducir la carga administrativa, mejorar la eficiencia y brindar un mejor apoyo a las escuelas y a los estudiantes.

Enlace a la encuesta para padres: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2dTCjlfPLqFzficZPPO3E9I_BC0si9VFmXAxWblM5eCKtAg/viewform

Por favor, dediquen unos minutos a completar la encuesta antes del viernes 25 de septiembre. Las respuestas son confidenciales. Su opinión es importante y contribuirá a orientar esta iniciativa.

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!

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!

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.

Today, fifth graders from Barrett Elementary and Robinson Elementary had the great opportunity to tour their perspective middle school for next year, Ossie Ware Mitchell! #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.