The Chick-fil-A Cow made a surprise visit to Dupuy today! Find out why on CBS 42 News at 5 on Thursday, Jan. 30. #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.

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

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

Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.

Seniors and Juniors, discover the pathway to success this Sunday at the BJCC! Register at https://www.southernscholarsshowcase.org #SuccessStartsHere

Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere

Alabama College Application Week is underway! Go to this post on our website for information on how to submit FREE college applications. And be sure to attend the college fair at Boutwell on Oct. 10 (details also in post). #SuccessStartsHere https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025

The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585

Next week is Alabama College Application Week! All week, it's free to submit applications to participating colleges and universities. Check our website for a list of institutions as well as codes to redeem fee waivers: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 In addition, Birmingham Promise is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 10 at Boutwell Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. where most colleges will be in attendance. Come get more information on straight to the workforce opportunities and post secondary planning resources. It’s FREE and students are excused from school for attending college fairs and campus tours.

Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!

Do you have questions about college financial aid? The Birmingham Public Library Southside Branch is hosting a free FAFSA session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more info or to add to your calendar, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=33692306

Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.

Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere