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

about 1 month 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

Recent Huffman High School graduate Robert Miller has made history as the first e-sports scholarship recipient from Birmingham City Schools! He signed with the University of Montevallo today. Read more.

about 3 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett and Robert Miller
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett, Robert Miller, and Huffman Coach Justin Hackett
Robert Miller flanked by family and BCS friends
Robert Miller and Huffman faculty
Board Member Sherman Collins, BCS Chief Academic Officer Pamela Williams, and Huffman Principal John Lyons
The Miller family

Players and coaches from the Huffman Vikings and Lady Vikings spoke with media yesterday during BCS Under the Lights Media Day! Check out the full football broadcast schedule at the BCS Under the Lights page.

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Huffman Vikings are stage!
Coach Rodney Bivens
Reginald Jones
Tyler Wilson
The Lady Vikings!
Aiyana Dean
Jakeyla Carlton
Ra'Katyln Plaskett
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
BCS Athletic Director Henry Pope

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.

9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The following items are prohibited by state law for use during the instructional day except for limited circumstances: cell phone, tablet, laptop, pager, gaming device, smart glasses, air pods, smart watch

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This morning, we held the commencement ceremony for more of our scholars. More photos at Flickr.

15 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Summer Graduation
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Summer Graduation
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Summer Graduation
Summer Graduation
Summer Graduation
Summer Graduation

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!

16 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus Routes -- updated and available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2301509

📢📢📢📢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.

22 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Summer Graduation takes place on July 30 at 10 a.m. at Huffman High School! We are honored to have Birmingham Police Department Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald as our guest speaker. #SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITYSCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 SUMMER GRADUATION JULY 30 @ 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 GUEST SPEAKER Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 GRADUACIÓN DE VERANO JULIO 30 A LAS 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 INVITADO ESPECIAL Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald

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.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar

From Birmingham to the WORLD...the BCS Under the Lights football schedule is here! The fourth season kicks off on Aug. 21 with the defending state 6A champions Parker Thundering Herd clash with the Ramsay Rams in the third annual Stop the Violence Classic. For full schedule, streaming links, and more, visit BCS Under the Lights page!

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 @BhamCitySchools BCS THURSDAY NIGHT GAME OF THE WEEK S C H E D U L E Parker at RAMSAY Historic Legion Field 29 AUG Mountain Brook at PARKER Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A. H. Parker High FRIDAY NIGHT GAME SEPT 5 Pinson Valley at HUFFMAN Vikings Stadium FRIDAY NIGHT GAME 12 SEPT Corner at RAMSAY Historic Legion Field FRIDAY NIGHT GAME SEPT 18 Hayden at CARVER G.W. Carver Stadium 26 SEPT Hoover at PARKER Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A. H. Parker High FRIDAY NIGHT GAME OCT 2 John Carroll at WENONAH Bell-Culpepper Stadium at Wenonah High OCT 9 Jackson-Olin at WOODLAWN Woodlawn Stadium 16 OCT Minor at JACKSON-OLIN P.D. Jackson-Olin Stadium OCT 23 Ramsay at WENONAH Bell-Culpepper Stadium at Wenonah High OCT 30 Fairfield at HUFFMAN Vikings Stadium PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BROADCASTS START AT 6 P.M. GAME STARTS AT 7 P.M.
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNE VIN TEENTH
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE BIRMINGHAM ESTARÁN CERRADAS EL JUEVES 19 DE JUNIO DE 2025 EN OBSERVANCIÓN DE DIA DE LA EMANCIPACIÓN
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONALL SUMMERLEARNING 2025 SESSION DATES JUNE 11 - JULY 2 • HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION ENDS JULY 10
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO FECHAS DE LAS SESIONES DE 2025 11 DE JUNIO - 2 DE JULIO • LA PROMOCIÓN DE PREPARATORIA FINALIZA EL 10 DE JULIO
Huffman High School faculty, staff and students extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ronald Bennett Jr., who would have earned his high school diploma today.
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ronald Bennett Jr.
Ronald Bennett Jr.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Huffman High School! 🎶WE RISE ABOVE! 🎶 More photos at https://flic.kr/ps/3XmKa6 #SuccessStartsHere 🎓
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Huffman High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jaeda Davis and Birmingham Board of Education District 1 Representative Sherman Collins
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School star athlete Justine Nelson
Huffman High School basketball star Peyton "Peanut" Wiggins
Huffman High School Class of 2025
Huffman High School Class of 2025
It's graduation week! 🎓 For full schedule and streaming links, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/graduation This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholars. To avoid distracting from their moment, please remember that clear bag policies are in effect for all ceremonies. Leave prohibited items at home!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 Graduation Schedule May 21:  9 - 10 AM Huffman High School  1 - 2 PM Carver High School  5 - 6 PM Ramsay High School  / May 22: 9 - 10 AM Parker High School; 1 - 2 PM Wenonah High School; 5 - 6 PM Virtual Academy of Learning; May 23  9 - 10 AM Jackson-Olin High School;  1 - 2 PM Woodlawn High School; All graduations will be held at: Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208 Clear Bag Policy For All Ceremonies
CLEAR BAG POLICY APPROVED BAGS CLEXETOTES PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS 1 GALLON, RESEALABLE ° Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" OR • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) NON-APPROVED BAGS CAMERA CASE DIAPER BAG MESH BAG PURSE SEAT CUSHION CLEAR ВАСКРАСК TINTED PLASTIC BAG OVERSIZED PRINTED PATTERN BINOCULAR TOTE BAG PLASTIC BAG CASE FANNY PACK VIOLATION OF POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO EJECTION WITHOUT REFUND
GRADUATION GUIDELINES CLEAR BAGS ONLY MASKS OPTIONAL PROHIBITED ITEMS جدَربَم/لح Umbrellas Balloons Confetti Poppers Airhorns Weapons Illegal Drugs Alcohol Head Posters Sharp Objects
Today, BCS proudly celebrated the 4th annual Seal of Biliteracy ceremony, honoring 18 remarkable students who have demonstrated proficiency in both English and Spanish. More photos at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LF9j7TUNP
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Seal of Biliteracy Class of 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, join us in congratulating the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2025 for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Celebrating BCS SUCCESS CLASS OF 2025 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CARVER HIGH SCHOOL HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Jacob Woods VALEDICTORIAN Tymiara Jakes SALUTATORIAN PARKER HIGH SCHOOL Jaeda Davis VALEDICTORIAN Ty hja Cooper SALUTATORIAN RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Shuntanique Coleman VALEDICTORIAN A Niya Stewart SALUTATORIAN WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Valdivia VALEDICTORIAN Tayvionna Smith SALUTATORIAN Sydnee Allen VALEDICTORIAN Raven Storey SALUTATORIAN Rayne Miller VALEDICTORIAN Amyia Davis SALUTATORIAN WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LEARNING Aneria Harris VALEDICTORIAN Ashley Smedley SALUTATORIAN Harmony Carroll VALEDICTORIAN Davia Wells SALUTATORIAN
Huffman's Jeremiah Franklin brought home FOUR medals from the AHSAA Outdoor Track & Field State Meet at Gulf Shores this weekend, including gold in the 200m! 🥇🥈🥉🥉#SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Huffman's Jeremiah Franklin

Huffman High School hosted BCS middle schools for the Taste of Huffman today so they can learn what to expect of life as a Viking! The event took place in three venues at the school: band, dance, and cheer performance and video presentation in the auditorium, a student panel discussion and Q&A session in the practice gym, and sports, clubs, academies, and other activities had tables set up in the competition gym. Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake and Board Member Sherman Collins also attended and interacted with the students!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
JROTC
Pathways to Professional Nursing students
BBOE Member Sherman Collins and Huffman Principal John Lyons
Principal John Lyons and Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake
Cosmetology
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Football
Choir
Culinary students demonstrated their skills.
Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMERLEARNING PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SIGN UP TODAY
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY