Birmingham City Schools has announced the launch of Stopfinder, a secure, easytouse parent/guardian app designed to provide families with real-time access to their child’s school ...

Summer lunch distribution will be available at all schools for dine-in only but will be closed on Fridays (except Martha Gaskins, as noted below). Likewise, Housing Authority o...

During its regularly scheduled board meeting on February 10, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized three individuals and one organization with the Power of Partnership Awar...

John Micheal Williams aspired to become a school counselor because he loves to help people. He serves that role now for Wylam Elementary School.

Eight schools within the Jackson-Olin High School feeding pattern are now equipped with state-of-the-art hydroponic farming systems for hands-on science learning. The systems, in...

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. Parents and famil...

We’re excited to share that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live across in the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Families will begin receiving messa...

The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., is investing in student success by offering $43,000 in incentives to encourage families to have their studen...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast...

The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is August 7! This news post will serve as a back-to-school guide for all the things parents will need to do to be Ready Day On...

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. ...

Wylam Elementary School received an exciting addition to its learning environment today with the installation of three new math-focused murals and accompanying magnetic boards. ...

Birmingham City Schools saw an increase in the number of schools receiving an A along with 42 percent of schools improving by a letter grade, according to the Annual Report Card f...

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its Annual Report Card for school districts and individual schools. The reports are based on several goals, and they als...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast ...

They say it takes a village to raise a child. As the start of the 2024-25 school year approaches on August 5, community partners are doing their part to ensure scholars are prepar...

Birmingham City Schools hosted its annual June Tunes concert today at G.W. Carver High School. The concert featured scholars from as many as 17 BCS schools including Central Park ...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for BCS! It's everything BCS , in your pocket. 
 With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency not...

The Birmingham City Schools lunch program is open to all children 18 and under. All 42 BCS schools will be available for dine-in only. K-12: June 11 - July 10, 12 p.m. - 1 p....

Reading changes lives and hundreds of volunteers did just that by reading with BCS scholars today through Better Basics Reads Among the volunteers was retired Judge Houston Brow...