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

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Say "hello" to even more in the BCS app. Messages, Events, Documents, Classes, Notifications...Download the Birmingham City Schools, AL app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Lunes 1 de Septiembre EN CONMEMORACIÓN DEL DÍA DEL TRABAJO

Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere

4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program Nutritious Convenient Low Cost
El desayuno es esencial para el éxito en el aula! Aprovecha al máximo la mañana de tu hijo con tu Programa de Desayuno Escolar Nutritivo | Conveniente | Económico
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan visited Sun Valley Elementary on the first day of school. What a fantastic first week back!
22 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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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.

25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The following items are prohibited by state law for use during the instructional day except for limited circumstances: cell phone, tablet, laptop, pager, gaming device, smart glasses, air pods, smart watch

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!

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus Routes -- updated and available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2301509

📢📢📢📢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.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School

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.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNE VIN TEENTH
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE BIRMINGHAM ESTARÁN CERRADAS EL JUEVES 19 DE JUNIO DE 2025 EN OBSERVANCIÓN DE DIA DE LA EMANCIPACIÓN
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONALL SUMMERLEARNING 2025 SESSION DATES JUNE 11 - JULY 2 • HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION ENDS JULY 10
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO FECHAS DE LAS SESIONES DE 2025 11 DE JUNIO - 2 DE JULIO • LA PROMOCIÓN DE PREPARATORIA FINALIZA EL 10 DE JULIO
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
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMERLEARNING PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SIGN UP TODAY
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY
The Birmingham Board of Education recognized Sun Valley's Andrea Burrell Bobbs this week as Birmingham City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Andrea Burrell Bobbs (pictured second from left)
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keep your student ahead of the game! REGISTER FOR SUCCESS in Birmingham City Schools! Be ready for the next school year at bhamcityschools.org/registration
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.
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OFFICIAL BOS ANNOUNCEMENT E-Learning Day March 31, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather. 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
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WE WISH ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND STAFF AN AWESOME SPRING BREAK MARCH 24-28, 2025 *ALL SCHOLARS RETURN ON MARCH 31, 2025
LES DESEAMOS A TODOS NUESTROS MAESTROS, ESTUDIANTES DE Y PERSONAL UN INCREÍBLE DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA MARZO 24-28, 2025 *TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES REGRESAN EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2025
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS E-LEARNING Monday, March 10, 2025
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE BCS APRENDIZAJE  VIRTUAL Lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025
Adrianne Marbury, Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement Coordinator for Birmingham City Schools, visited our school today as a guest reader to kick off Read Across America Week!
6 months ago, Sun Valley Elementary
Adrianne Marbury at Sun Valley
Adrianne Marbury at Sun Valley
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS Schools & Offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2025 Presidents' Day
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 WINTER INTERSESSION FEBRUARY 18-21, 2025 Elementary, 6-8 and K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. High Schools: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHAT'S INCLUDED • One-on-one & small group instruction • Transportation • Breakfast & Lunch • After-school care (Primary Grades) http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession
2025 INTERCESIÓN DE INVIERNO FEBRERO 18-21, 2025 Elementaria, 6-8 y K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preparatorias: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. QUÉ ESTÁ INCLUIDO • Instrucción individualizada y en grupo pequeño • Cuidado después de la escuela (grados primarios) • Transporte • Desayuno y almuerzo  http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession