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

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 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. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout this month, learn why attendance matters! Read more at bhamcityschools.org

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Parents, let’s start it right by making sure your scholars are in class every day!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout this month, learn why attendance matters! Read more about bhamcityschools.org
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
11 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

13 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

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.

about 1 month 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

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This morning, we held the commencement ceremony for more of our scholars. More photos at Flickr.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
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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 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Summer Graduation takes place on July 30 at 10 a.m. at Huffman High School! We are honored to have Birmingham Police Department Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald as our guest speaker. #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITYSCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 SUMMER GRADUATION JULY 30 @ 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 GUEST SPEAKER Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 GRADUACIÓN DE VERANO JULIO 30 A LAS 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 INVITADO ESPECIAL Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald

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.
3 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
Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2025! These Cyber Tigers are on the move! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2025! These Cyber Tigers are on the move! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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It's graduation week! 🎓 For full schedule and streaming links, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/graduation This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholars. To avoid distracting from their moment, please remember that clear bag policies are in effect for all ceremonies. Leave prohibited items at home!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 Graduation Schedule May 21:  9 - 10 AM Huffman High School  1 - 2 PM Carver High School  5 - 6 PM Ramsay High School  / May 22: 9 - 10 AM Parker High School; 1 - 2 PM Wenonah High School; 5 - 6 PM Virtual Academy of Learning; May 23  9 - 10 AM Jackson-Olin High School;  1 - 2 PM Woodlawn High School; All graduations will be held at: Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208 Clear Bag Policy For All Ceremonies
CLEAR BAG POLICY APPROVED BAGS CLEXETOTES PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS 1 GALLON, RESEALABLE ° Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" OR • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) NON-APPROVED BAGS CAMERA CASE DIAPER BAG MESH BAG PURSE SEAT CUSHION CLEAR ВАСКРАСК TINTED PLASTIC BAG OVERSIZED PRINTED PATTERN BINOCULAR TOTE BAG PLASTIC BAG CASE FANNY PACK VIOLATION OF POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO EJECTION WITHOUT REFUND
GRADUATION GUIDELINES CLEAR BAGS ONLY MASKS OPTIONAL PROHIBITED ITEMS جدَربَم/لح Umbrellas Balloons Confetti Poppers Airhorns Weapons Illegal Drugs Alcohol Head Posters Sharp Objects
Ladies and gentlemen, join us in congratulating the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2025 for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Celebrating BCS SUCCESS CLASS OF 2025 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CARVER HIGH SCHOOL HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Jacob Woods VALEDICTORIAN Tymiara Jakes SALUTATORIAN PARKER HIGH SCHOOL Jaeda Davis VALEDICTORIAN Ty hja Cooper SALUTATORIAN RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Shuntanique Coleman VALEDICTORIAN A Niya Stewart SALUTATORIAN WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Valdivia VALEDICTORIAN Tayvionna Smith SALUTATORIAN Sydnee Allen VALEDICTORIAN Raven Storey SALUTATORIAN Rayne Miller VALEDICTORIAN Amyia Davis SALUTATORIAN WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LEARNING Aneria Harris VALEDICTORIAN Ashley Smedley SALUTATORIAN Harmony Carroll VALEDICTORIAN Davia Wells SALUTATORIAN
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
5 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
Are you a Birmingham City Schools high school teacher who is interested in teaching dual enrollment courses to students on your campus? BCS has a unique opportunity for select teachers to engage in the coursework free of charge, which will count toward the required approved 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/dual-enrollment-teachers #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dual Enrollment Teachers Needed -- Apply Now!
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