Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.
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
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.
Eight of our teachers recently completed 200 hours of training over 12 months towards becoming Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT)!
Pictured left to right: Kassandra Stallworth of Tuggle, Rachel Townley of Glen Iris, Kerri Nunn of Oliver, Shameria Voltz of West End, Tonya Allen of Hudson, Veronica Morris of Barrett, Kenyaki Sanders of Hayes, and Maria Snow of Central Park.
Birmingham Police Officers recently spent time laughing, learning, building, and encouraging alongside with scholars at West End Academy, and the impact was powerful. When children get to see officers not just as uniforms, but as mentors, helpers, and caring community members, trust grows and confidence rises.
Thank you to our Birmingham Police Department partners for investing time, heart, and presence into our scholars. Positive relationships build stronger schools and stronger communities. #SuccessStartsHere
Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. đ
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere
This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.
Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere
Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere
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
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.
