The FOCUS Act, a new law for all public schools in the state of Alabama, goes into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. Watch this special message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan to learn how we are complying with the law in our schools.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Updated bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are available on our website! See our Back to School Guide for links to this and other important info to prepare for the first day of school on August 7!
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
📢📢📢📢ATTENTION PARENTS: Beginning this school year, ALL public Alabama schools will implement the Focus Act — a statewide law passed in an effort to strengthen literacy, ensure early academic success, and provide targeted support for students. Read more on the law here and how it prohibits wireless communication devices in schools.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Are you looking for 2025-2026 calendars? Visit Events to view the district calendar and sync with your personal calendar. For printable calendars, visit the District Calendars documents folder.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
7 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham Police Department Chief Michael Pickett and ten members of his command visited Huffman Academy this morning! They mentored our fourth and fifth-grade scholars on topics like respect, conflict resolution, career aspirations, decision making. #SuccessStartsHere
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
10 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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.
10 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
10 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Congratulations to the winners and finalists of our 2025 Academic Bowl! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students at Huffman Academy learned about STEM by building and riding their own hovercrafts. Thanks to The Hovercraft Project for bring this experience to the school! #SuccessStartsHere
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
11 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
12 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
