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

27 days 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
It's been a fantastic first week of school! Thanks for being present and prepared to learn.
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Washington Day One 2025 (3)
Washington STEM teachers
Washington Day One 2025 (2)
Washington Day One 2025 (4)
Washington Day One 2025

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.

5 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!

12 days 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.

19 days 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.

27 days 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.
about 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
2 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
Today, we celebrated the designation of Booker T. Washington K-8 School as a STEM Certified School by the National Institute for STEM Education! Read more in our News section below.
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Ishman and the STEM Committee
Our cheerleaders hold up the banner for our STEM certification!
Dr. Ishman and guest speaker Dr. Veronique Brown of Quanthub
Students present their projects at the STEM Fair.
Students present their projects at the STEM Fair.
Students smile at the STEM Celebration of Learning!
Students at the STEM Celebration of Learning!
The BTW Drumline!
The BTW cheer squad!
Parents learned more about the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program during an information meeting at Booker T. Washington K-8 School last night. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dli to find out what DLI is and how to get your scholar involved.
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parents sign up for more information at the DLI meeting at Washington K-8
BCS's Nancy Blanco speaks with parents.
There were learning games for kids at the DLI meeting, too!
Parents sign up for more information at the DLI meeting at Washington K-8
A guest speaker at the DLI meeting
A parent speaks at the DLI meeting
A parent speaks at the DLI meeting
Parents receive information at the DLI meeting
BCS representatives at the DLI meeting: Dr. Pamela Williams (center) and Board Member Leticia Harvill
Parents at the DLI Meeting
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
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
4 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.
4 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
5 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
We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College! Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7 You start the application process by clicking here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Early College
Board members, district leaders, and school administrators hosted visiting educators and administrators from Baton Rouge, LA and Linden, AL on a tour of Washington K-8 this morning to learn how intersession programming helps our scholars succeed! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession Tour at Washington K-8
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 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
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 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
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
6 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