Congratulations to the winners and finalists of our 2025 Academic Bowl! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆

Congratulations to the following schools who will be participating in this year's 2025 BCS Academic Bowl Finals Competition on Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the F.L. Shuttlesworth Auditorium at Phillips Academy. Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=38834489 for streaming links. #SuccessStartsHere

We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College! Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7 You start the application process by clicking here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration

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

Congratulations to the winners of the Social Justice Fair! #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

Congratulations to our District Spelling Bee Winners! 🐝 #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

Parents of middle and high school students (especially seniors), learn more about the 2nd semester, BCS Early College, and the Birmingham Promise scholarship at our Pathways to Success webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/pathways to register/attend #SuccessStartsHere

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.

Last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized W.J. Christian as a finalist in the annual Altec Innovation Challenge!

Due to potential inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools buildings and facilities will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.

Applications for BCS Specialty Schools for the 2025-26 school year are now open! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/specialty #SuccessStartsHere

Congrats to the team from W.J. Christian for reaching the finals of the Altec Challenge! Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1884286 #SuccessStartsHere

Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items. Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search. View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w