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 1 month 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

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.

13 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!

20 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.

26 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Meet our new principal , Sabrina Davidson-Wright, on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wylam Elementary!
about 1 month ago, Wylam Elementary School
Meet our new principal , Sabrina Davidson-Wright, on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wylam Elementary (701 Erie Street)!

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 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar
Join us in welcoming to Sabrina Davidson-Wright the new principal of Wylam Elementary School! She comes to Wylam from Glen Iris Elementary, where she served as Assistant Principal.
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Sabrina Davidson-Wright, Wylam Elementary School
Principal Harriette Thompkins has concluded her distinguished 25-year career with Birmingham City Schools, marking the end of an exceptional chapter at Wylam Elementary School. Her career included 16 years at Woodlawn High School, where she served in various leadership roles before bringing her expertise to Wylam Elementary.

The school community recently gathered to celebrate Thompkins’ remarkable service, along with honoring two other valued faculty members, Alvetta Robinson and Larita Giles.
about 2 months ago, Wylam Elementary School
Principal Thompkins Retirement
Principal Thompkins Retirement
Principal Thompkins Retirement
Principal Thompkins Retirement
Principal Thompkins Retirement
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
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
Our hallways have a new look, and our scholars are "attracted" to it! Learn about our new murals and magnetic boards: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/o/wyes/article/2171492
4 months ago, Wylam Elementary School
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
Murals and Magnetic Boards at Wylam Elementary School To Build a Culture of Math and Math Proficiency
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
La encuesta para padres de Título 1 de BCS ya está abierta. ¡Siga el enlace para completarla! https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys
5 months ago, Wylam Elementary School
La encuesta para padres de Título 1 de BCS en Espanol
The BCS Title 1 Parent Survey is now open, Please follow the link to complete. https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys
5 months ago, Wylam Elementary School
Title 1 Parent Survey in English
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
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
Power has been restored to all Birmingham City Schools that were impacted by recent storms. All classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Power Outage Update: Power has been restored to all Birmingham City Schools that were impacted by recent storms. All classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
Actualización del corte de energía eléctrica: La electricidad se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico en todas las escuelas de la ciudad de Birmingham que se vieron afectadas por las tormentas recientes. Todas las actividades escolares se reanudarán como de costumbre mañana, 6 de marzo de 2025.
Wylam Elementary School will close today, March 5, 2025, at 10:30 am because of a power outage. Classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wylam Elementary School will close today, March 5, 2025, at 10:30 am because of a power outage. Classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
Corte de energía eléctrica en Wylam : Debido a un corte de energía que afectó a nuestra escuela esta mañana, estaremos cerrando hoy, 5 de marzo, a las 10:30 a.m. Todas las actividades escolares se reanudarán como de costumbre mañana, 6 de marzo de 2025.