William J. Christian K-8 School
One Mission, One Vision, One Family, One Goal; Champions!
Dyslexia affects roughly one out of every five children in the U.S. Know the signs. Break the stigma. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dyslexia #SuccessStartsHere 🧠
Camp Wellness is next week at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School for sixth through eighth grade scholars and is full of fun activities, like yoga, physical fitness, a field trip, and more! See flyer for details. #SuccessStartsHere 🧘🏾♀️🤸🏽💃🏽
Fall Intersession provides learning opportunities for every scholar at every grade level.
With focused instruction, scholars can improve their skills. Enrichment activities introduce scholars to areas of study they normally would not have access to. ACT and ACAP prep courses are also available.
Don’t miss out on these opportunities for additional learning! Register today!
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! 🎉👏🏽🎊
At Birmingham City Schools, we celebrate the diversity of our scholars, families, and staff. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, languages, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, we show our appreciation to our Community School Coordinator Devon Frazier and our team of community school specialists who serve as a bridge between our schools, families, and community resource partners! Learn more about our Community Schools strategy in this video!
Summer is ALMOST here -- make sure to keep some good books near for your scholars! Our Curriculum and Instruction Department has curated its annual Summer Reading List for every reading level. K-5 lists include links to chapter books on myON as well.
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 ☀️
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.
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
Watch the BCS Cheer Competition Middle School Division this Friday evening, followed by High School Varsity on Saturday morning, LIVE on Facebook or YouTube!
Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
We're proud of our team for making it to the final round of the Altec Innovation Challenge!
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
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
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.
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
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.
