Did you know that all school excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school? Learn more about our attendance policies at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Written excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school!
Las excusas por escrito deben presentarse dentro de los tres (3) días posteriores al regreso de su hijo a la escuela.
We had a full house yesterday at the Lincoln Professional Development Center for our Parent Information Fair. Thank you to our Parent and Family Engagement team for putting this event together! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
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Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair

In total, 273 families qualified for the HABD's Every Day Counts drawing with perfect attendance in August. One winner for each of HABD’s 13 properties were drawn by property managers, with winners receiving $250 towards their rent.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
HABD leadership team with Dr. Judith Ross from Birmingham City Schools
The HABD Team
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD's Larry O. Williams
HABD Every Day Counts drawing

Keep your scholars ahead of the game and make sure they are at school consistently. Students who are chronically absent (two or more days per month) are more likely to fall behind in school. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars who maintain regular attendance are less likely to fall behind in their studies
Los estudiantes que mantienen una asistencia regular tienen menos probabilidades de retrasarse en sus estudios.

BCS Under the Lights returns to historic Legion Field this Friday for the Game of The Week featuring the Ramsay Rams vs. Corner! Watch this 5A Region 5 clash on Facebook or YouTube starting at 6 p.m. 🐏🏈🐝📣🥁

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week -- Ramsay Rams vs. Corner Yellow Jackets -- Sept. 12 at Legion Field

Huffman High School honored former Viking legend, Crimson Tide great, and NFL star Marcell Dareus before tonight's football game. Dareus has the honor of being the first Viking football player to have his number retired.

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus and his children receive his framed jersey from Principal John Lyons
Dareus and his family watch a montage of highlights
BCS Media's Keith Mims and Justin Long interview Dareus after the ceremony.
Prior to tonight's game, the Huffman Vikings will retire the jersey number of Crimson Tide and NFL star Marcel Dareus! The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus Jersey Retirement Friday September 5, 2025 -- VIKING NATION STAND UP

It's GAMEDAY! 🏈

📺 Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley
🏟 Vikings Stadium
🕕 Pregame starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
🎟 Gofan

#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY Huffman vs. Pinson Valley football

Timely, complete excuses help keep attendance records accurate and your child on track. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ATTENDANCE Awareness Month Timely, complete excuses help keep attendance records accurate and your child on track. READ MORE AT BHAMCITYSCHOOLS.ORG
Mes de concientización sobrela ASISTENCIA Las excusas completas y oportunas ayudan a mantener los registros de asistencia precisos y a su hijo en el buen camino. LEER MÁS EN BHAMCITYSCHOOLS.ORG
As part of the College Football Playoff’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, UAB Football is offering specially-discounted tickets for teachers, administrators, and their families for the Sept. 13 game vs. Akron! Purchase tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Extra2
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Thank you teachers! Extra Yard for Teachers Week

Parents of special education scholars, join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Friday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for our second Parent Connections seminar. Special incentives for the first 50 registrants who attend!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Special incentives await the first 50 parents who register! Parent Connections: Partnering in Progress  Scan here to register Click here! Session 2: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Disability & Individual and Educational Needs    When : September 19, 2025, 9:00am- 11:00am Where: Lincoln Professional Development Center Gymnasium 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204

The BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week features the Huffman Vikings in a Friday night clash with eastern Jefferson County rival Pinson Valley. Watch on Facebook or YouTube!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley September 5 @ Huffman Stadium

FINAL from Smithfield! Parker prevails over Mountain Brook to extend its winning streak to 12 games. What's the word? Thundering Herd!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Parker 27, Mountain Brook 11

Parents, join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Sept. 9 starting at 9 a.m. for our Parent Information Fair. Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. Lunch will be provided; we will have door prizes as well! Register by Friday, Sept. 5 so we can place an accurate lunch order.

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Presents PARENT INFORMATION FAIR Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We will also have door prizes! Sept. 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Scan to Register
El departemento de compromiso para padres y familias presenta FERIA INFORMATIVA PARA PADRES Para aprender sobre nuestros departamentos del distrito y cómo podemos ayudar a los estudiantes y las familias. ¡También tendremos premios! Sept. 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Escanear para registrarse

It's GAMEDAY! 🦬

🏈 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook
🏟 Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A.H. Parker H.S.
🕕 Pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 BCS Under the Lights
🎟 GoFan

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: Parker vs. Mountain Brook
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Lunes 1 de Septiembre EN CONMEMORACIÓN DEL DÍA DEL TRABAJO

Inglenook Pre-K-8 recently held a media day and pep rally for its fall sports teams. Go Panthers!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Dr. Steve Brown moderates media day for the volleyball team
the volleyball team
Principal Brown introduces the football team
the football team
the cheer squad gets the student body hyped up!
the kids are having a good time!
The cheer squad poses for a photo
members of the cheer squad and volleyball team
the football team
the volleyball team

Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program Nutritious Convenient Low Cost
El desayuno es esencial para el éxito en el aula! Aprovecha al máximo la mañana de tu hijo con tu Programa de Desayuno Escolar Nutritivo | Conveniente | Económico

We're going back-to-back with the Parker Thundering Herd for our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! This Friday, the Herd defends its home turf against the invading Mountain Brook Spartans. Broadcast starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for more details.

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook Spartans August 29 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium

Football is BACK! Ramsay and Parker kicked off the season last night, with the remainder of our high schools in action tonight. Here are the players to keep an eye on.

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Players to Watch in 2025 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL Keliaun Johnson - DB Cornealius Hudson - ATH Deitric Young - ATH Elijah Foreman - OL/DE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL JaMareon Fisk - LB Jeremiah Jackson - RB Anthony Craig - S Chancellor Sparks - RB RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Davey Lawrence III, - QB Jordan Smith - LB Carlos May - DT Jayden Martin - RB Michell Orr - WR Pierce Alexander - WR HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL Joel Ray - DE/TE Jayden Grant - RB Reginald Jones - LB CARVER HIGH SCHOOL Tayler Willison - DE/TE Xavion Wood - WR Jaquaveon Sands - CB/WR Kenterll Tolbert - RB De'Jarvis Wade II - QB Kendell Thomas - WR WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Demazia Taylor - QB/WR JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Darrion Lewis - RB/DB/WR Tristian Carter - DE/TE Fredric Reese - WR/DB