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

9 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

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.

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Registration officially starts April 1
LA INSCRIPCIÓN COMIENZA OFICIALMENTE EL 1 DE ABRIL
In January, Governor Kay Ivey invited Washington K-8 Principal Dr. Antonia Ishman and a bus full of her scholars as guests for the State of the State Address. Gov. Ivey recognized the school for its progress as a turnaround school. #SuccessStartsHere
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Washington K-8 Honored by Gov. Kay Ivey
Today, Booker T. Washington K-8 School dedicated a newly-installed historic marker commemorating the school as one of the first two brick school buildings for Black children in Birmingham.
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington alumni
Principal Dr. Antonia Ishman
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Member Leticia Harvill
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson
The next generation
Washington alumni and guests

Washington K-8 Principal Dr. Antonia Ishman was one of the guests on the first episode of the second season of the Success in BCS podcast!

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Success in BCS Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1 -- Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman and Dr. Antonia Ishman

Watch the BCS Cheer Competition Middle School Division this Friday evening, followed by High School Varsity on Saturday morning, LIVE on Facebook or YouTube!

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools Cheer Competition Middle School Division Friday February 20 @ 6:30 p.m. High School Division Saturday, February 21 @ 9:30 a.m.
We've had quite the week at Booker T. Washington K-8!

This week, a group of our scholars traveled to Montgomery, where they were recognized by Governor Kay Ivey during her State of the State Address!

Today, visitors from the Institute for Education Innovation visited our school to learn about our Dual Language Immersion program and the recognition from Governor Ivey.
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
State of the State Address
State of the State Address
State of the State Address
DLI visit
Scholars from Booker T. Washington K-8 School are on their way to Montgomery! They will be special guests of Governor Kay Ivey during her State of the State Address. She will recognize the school is one of Alabama's most improved turnaround schools. View the speech live on one of our local news stations at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!
Scholars from Washington K-8 School are headed to Montgomery!

Winter Intersession is February 23-27, 2026. Registration is now open!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Winter Intersession

This morning, parents learned more about the Dual Language Immersion program at Washington K-8 during the school's open house! #SuccessStartsHere

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House
Dual Language Immersion Open House

Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
Learn more about the Dual Language Immersion program at Booker T. Washington K-8 School during our open house on December 10! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
You are cordially invited to attend our DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION DOI OPEN HOUSE This event will highlight our instructional model, showcase classroom experiences, and provide you with the opportunity to meet our DLI staff. December 10, 2025 • 8:30 - 10:30 AM BOOKER T. WASHINGTON K-8 115 4th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Está cordialmente invitado a asistir a nuestra CASA ABIERTA DEL PROGRAMA DE INMERSIÓN BILINGÜE Este evento destacará nuestro modelo de enseñanza, mostrará experiencias en el aula y te brindará la oportunidad de conocer a nuestro personal del programa Diciembre 10, 2025 • 8:30 - 10:30 AM BOOKER T. WASHINGTON K-8 115 4th Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Happy Thanksgiving
Feliz Dia De Accion De Gracias

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

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Tuesday, November 11/ IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Martes, 11 de noviembre En conmemoración del DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOVEMBER IS THANK ALABAMA TEACHERS MONTH Tell our teachers THANK YOU for all they do!
GRACIAS A LOS MAESTROS DE ALABAMA ¡Díganles a nuestros profesores GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen!

Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

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

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
E-Learning October 31
APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL 31 de octubre

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

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOW OPEN: FALL 2025 TITLE I PARENT SURVEY (closes Nov. 14)
AHORA ABIERTA Encuesta para padres del Título I de otoño de 2025 La encuesta cierra el 14 de noviembre
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH We are PROUD of the leaders in our schools!
OCTUBRE MES NACIONAL DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS DIRECTORES ¡Estamos ORGULLOSOS de los líderes en nuestras escuelas!
Please join us in sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Brandon A. Davis and to our fellow staffers at Booker T. Washington K-8 School, where Mr. Davis was a seventh-grade math teacher. Visitation and celebration of life services will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at New Generation Church in Eutaw, Alabama. https://www.williamsservicefuneralhome.com/obituary/brandon-davis
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR BRANDON ANDREW DAVIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 1:30 PM NEW GENERATION CHURCH 221 Prairie Avenue • Eutaw, AL