Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

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

9 months 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
Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING
aprendizale SENSACIONAL de verano

Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Give your scholar a head start towards success with Birmingham City Schools. We offer a rigorous education that prepares our scholars for college, careers and life.

9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Registration officially starts April 1
LA INSCRIPCIÓN COMIENZA OFICIALMENTE EL 1 DE ABRIL

The final competitions for the 2026 Academic Bowl are set! Watch the High School and Middle School rounds LIVE on YouTube tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Look for results in the News section. #SuccessStartsHere

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Academic Bowl 2026 Finals Schedule: March 12 at 10 a.m. High School Division: Jackson-Olin vs. Ramsay vs. Woodlawn; 11 a.m. Middle School Division: W.J. Christian vs. Phillips Academy; March 13 @ 10 a.m. Elementary Division: Martha Gaskins vs. Oxmoor Valley vs. Princeton.  Final competitions will take place in the auditorium at Phillips Academy 2316 7th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Watch the BCS Cheer Competition Middle School Division this Friday evening, followed by High School Varsity on Saturday morning, LIVE on Facebook or YouTube!

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools Cheer Competition Middle School Division Friday February 20 @ 6:30 p.m. High School Division Saturday, February 21 @ 9:30 a.m.

Winter Intersession is February 23-27, 2026. Registration is now open!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Winter Intersession

Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
86th Annual All-City Christmas Festival
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Happy Thanksgiving
Feliz Dia De Accion De Gracias
We're proud of our team for making it to the final round of the Altec Innovation Challenge!
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
W.J. Christian team
W.J. Christian K-8 School and Phillips Academy were honored by the Alabama State Board of Education today as A+ College Ready Schools of Distinction! #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
W.J. Christian Principal Mario Lumzy with State Superintendent Eric Mackey (left) and State Board Member Dr. Yvette Richardson
Phillips Academy

Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Tuesday, November 11/ IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Martes, 11 de noviembre En conmemoración del DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOVEMBER IS THANK ALABAMA TEACHERS MONTH Tell our teachers THANK YOU  for all they do!
GRACIAS A LOS MAESTROS DE ALABAMA ¡Díganles a nuestros profesores GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen!

This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.

Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
E-Learning October 31
APRENDIZAJE  VIRTUAL 31 de octubre

A delegation from Alabama State University, including Miss Alabama State and Court, the Student Government Association and Golden Ambassadors, visited WJChristian K-8 School today!

During their visit, they read to the lower grades and spoke about preparing for college with the upper grades.

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School
Alabama State University delegation visits W.J. Christian K-8 School

Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOW OPEN: FALL 2025 TITLE I PARENT SURVEY (closes Nov. 14)
AHORA ABIERTA Encuesta para padres del Título I de otoño de 2025 La encuesta cierra el 14 de noviembre
It's been a fantastic week of learning during Fall Intersession!
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (1)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (2)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (4)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (3)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025 (5)
WJ Christian Fall Intersession 2025
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH We are PROUD of the leaders in our schools!
OCTUBRE MES NACIONAL DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS DIRECTORES ¡Estamos ORGULLOSOS de los líderes en nuestras escuelas!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 Celebrating the culture and achievements of our students, families, and employees in the city of Birmingham.
BCS CELEBRA EL AES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 15 DE OCTUBRE Celebrando la cultura y logros de nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados en la ciudad de Birmingham.
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
8 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