It's been a fantastic first week at Birmingham City Schools! Thank you for being present and prepared to learn.
More photos at our Flickr album.
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.
✅ #1 in state in mathematics recovery from pandemic
✅ #7 in the nation in mathematics recovery
✅ earned our highest ever ACAP grade for 2024-25
✅ reduced failing schools to lowest number since ACAP began
Learn more in our News section.
Our teachers are sharpening their skills and getting ready for the school year at District Professional Development Day!
This week, he held a series of meetings to provide an update on the progress we've guided by our five-year strategic plan. Read more about it (and what's ahead) in this report from al.com.
It was all fun and games this week at Oxmoor Valley Elementary for the school's Game On back to school rally.
Removing barriers and creating opportunities for our scholars and their families...
During a press conference today, Dr. Mark Sullivan joined Mayor Randall Woodfin and Lyord Watson of the Penny Foundation to announce Ready Day One, an incentive program that will reward families whose scholars are registered before August 7 and present on the first day of school.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan shares the cover of this week's edition of The Birmingham Times with long-time friend Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. In the cover story, the gentlemen discuss the challenges facing public schools.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This morning, we held the commencement ceremony for more of our scholars. More photos at Flickr.
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!
Today, we unveiled the new Martha Gaskins Early Learning Annex! Built within the walls of the former North Roebuck Elementary School, the facility will enable us to expand our capacity for First Class Pre-K classes.
After the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art school. More photos available at our Flickr album. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, we are hosting three community meetings to update you on our progress with our strategic plan as well as the implementation of the FOCUS Act this school year. Each meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/forms/meetings #SuccessStartsHere
Join us in welcoming our new teachers to Birmingham City Schools!
📢📢📢📢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.
