With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved teacher, Mr. Prentice "P.J." Blue of Barrett Elementary. Let us celebrate a remarkable life and bid farewell to a truly exceptional soul.
The Barrett family is deeply mourning the loss of our beloved 5th-grade teacher, Mr. Blue. Please see the flyer for the arrangements for his viewing and funeral.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
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.
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
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
Please help us celebrate Read Across America Week! Read Across America is from March 3rd - March 7th.
Monday - Fox in Socks! Wear silly socks (It is also picture day)
Tuesday - Cat in the Hat! Wear your favorite hat or stripes
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday! Wear your clothes inside out, backwards, or mismatched
Thursday - Green Eggs and Ham! Wear something green
Friday - Oh the Places You'll Go! Rep your favorite college team
Please join us on Thursday, February 27th for our wonderful Black History Month program! It will begin at 9am sharp in the Barrett auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State
Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere
Third grade parents, please attend our Reading on Track webinar with your children to ensure they meet the Alabama Literacy Act! Join us online this Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register and attend at http://www.bhamcityschools.org/reading #SuccessStartsHere
Winter Intersession is right around the corner! Register now at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
We are in the process of proposing the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar. We want our students to have the best learning environment possible and we need your feedback in making that possible. Please review the proposed calendar and provide feedback. https://5il.co/368tz
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All employees will work remotely. All after school and extracurricular activities are cancelled.
Due to potential inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools buildings and facilities will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.
Please join us in celebrating the 100th day of school on January 27th! Students can dress up as 100-year-olds to show that they are 100 days smarter!
Holiday school pictures are coming up! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity!
We have a lot of fun, exciting events taking place in December! We will be holding the Math Derby, Spelling Bee, and the annual Barrett Christmas Program! Please see the attached flyers for more information, and make sure to check Class Dojo often!
The link to the Spelling Bee and the Math Derby will be posted to Class Dojo the week before the events take place. No parents will be invited to see these two events in person.
Parents will be allowed to enter the school for the Christmas Program, and it will be held in the gym.
