Hayes K-8 School
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Hayes K-8 Dress Code Reminder
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Beginning Monday, August 24, students will be expected to follow the Birmingham City Schools dress code each day. Students who arrive at school out of dress code will be addressed according to school and district procedures.
Please review these important expectations with your child:
* Pants, jeans, Capri pants, and appropriate-length walking shorts are permitted. Shorts should be no more than 2 inches above the knee
* Holes in clothing must fall below the fingertips when arms are fully extended at the sides.
* Students must wear enclosed shoes. Shoes with chains, steel toes, metal reinforcement, or other unsafe features are not permitted.
* Hoods may not be worn during the school day.
* Oversized clothing, sagging pants, pajamas, leggings, spandex, or other skintight clothing are not permitted.
* Cargo-style pants or shorts with excessive pockets, overalls, and coveralls are not permitted.
* Tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, midriff tops, or clothing that exposes cleavage are not permitted.
* Clothing or accessories displaying offensive, lewd, vulgar, or obscene language or images are prohibited.
* Male students wearing pants are required to wear a belt.
We are asking families to please check your child's attire before they leave home each morning. Your support will help us keep the focus on teaching, learning, and maintaining a safe and appropriate school environment.
For the complete dress code policy, please visit the Birmingham City Schools website and review the Student Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your continued support of Hayes K-8.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Beginning Monday, August 24, students will be expected to follow the Birmingham City Schools dress code each day. Students who arrive at school out of dress code will be addressed according to school and district procedures.
Please review these important expectations with your child:
* Pants, jeans, Capri pants, and appropriate-length walking shorts are permitted. Shorts should be no more than 2 inches above the knee
* Holes in clothing must fall below the fingertips when arms are fully extended at the sides.
* Students must wear enclosed shoes. Shoes with chains, steel toes, metal reinforcement, or other unsafe features are not permitted.
* Hoods may not be worn during the school day.
* Oversized clothing, sagging pants, pajamas, leggings, spandex, or other skintight clothing are not permitted.
* Cargo-style pants or shorts with excessive pockets, overalls, and coveralls are not permitted.
* Tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, mesh tops, midriff tops, or clothing that exposes cleavage are not permitted.
* Clothing or accessories displaying offensive, lewd, vulgar, or obscene language or images are prohibited.
* Male students wearing pants are required to wear a belt.
We are asking families to please check your child's attire before they leave home each morning. Your support will help us keep the focus on teaching, learning, and maintaining a safe and appropriate school environment.
For the complete dress code policy, please visit the Birmingham City Schools website and review the Student Code of Conduct.
Thank you for your continued support of Hayes K-8.
Parents and Guardians,
Effective immediately, our dismissal procedure for students classified as Avondale Walkers has changed.
For the safety of our students, staff, and families, students will no longer be permitted to be picked up on the street where our car rider line is located. Parents and guardians who are driving to pick up their child must enter the designated car rider line.
Administration and security will be present during dismissal to direct parents and help ensure the new procedure is followed.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting Hayes K-8 as we work to maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for everyone.
Mrs. Clancy, Principal
Effective immediately, our dismissal procedure for students classified as Avondale Walkers has changed.
For the safety of our students, staff, and families, students will no longer be permitted to be picked up on the street where our car rider line is located. Parents and guardians who are driving to pick up their child must enter the designated car rider line.
Administration and security will be present during dismissal to direct parents and help ensure the new procedure is followed.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting Hayes K-8 as we work to maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for everyone.
Mrs. Clancy, Principal
“Good morning Hayes K-8 families,
This is Principal Clancy calling with an important reminder about our Birmingham City Schools Fall Sports Attendance Guidelines. All guests under 18 must enter and remain with a parent or guardian who presents valid photo identification. Only clear bags are permitted. Spectators must remain seated and follow all facility rules throughout the event.
Fighting, profanity, smoking, alcohol, and any disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited. Individuals who violate these expectations may be removed from the event without a ticket refund.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us maintain safe, positive, and enjoyable experiences for all.
Birmingham City Schools – Success Starts Here!"
This is Principal Clancy calling with an important reminder about our Birmingham City Schools Fall Sports Attendance Guidelines. All guests under 18 must enter and remain with a parent or guardian who presents valid photo identification. Only clear bags are permitted. Spectators must remain seated and follow all facility rules throughout the event.
Fighting, profanity, smoking, alcohol, and any disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited. Individuals who violate these expectations may be removed from the event without a ticket refund.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us maintain safe, positive, and enjoyable experiences for all.
Birmingham City Schools – Success Starts Here!"
Tonight, the North Avondale community, along with school staff, district leaders, and board members, welcomed Lindi Clancy as the new principal of C.W. Hayes K-8 School! #SuccessStartsHere 🦅
Join us in welcoming Principal Lindi Clancy to C.W. Hayes K-8 School! #SuccessStartsHere 🦅
During Sensational Summer Learning at Hayes K-8 School, we work hard AND play hard! After focusing on academics, scholars have the opportunity to enjoy some recreational activities. Scholars also have access to classes on podcasting.
Band members from across the district are honing their skills at the annual June Tunes band camp at Hayes K-8 School. The camp will conclude with a program at G.W. Carver High School on Friday, June 25 in the auditorium. #SuccessStartsHere 🎶🥁🎺
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.
We're horsing around for wellness at Hayes K-8! Equine therapy is a therapeutic approach using horses to help individuals improve mental, emotional, and physical health. 🐴
🌎✈️ Passport to learning! Today, scholars at Hayes K-8 School traveled the world without leaving campus during the International Fair. Students explored cultures from different countries, discovered global traditions, and enjoyed tasting foods from around the world. What an amazing day of learning and celebration! 🌍🍽️ #SuccessStartsHere
Register now!
UAB students recently assembled and delivered bags of hygiene products for eighth-grade girls at Hayes K-8 School to fulfill their service learning project! The students contacted the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement and were then connected with Dr. Vivian Hopkins-Moss, the school's counselor. The UAB students also facilitated a discussion on hygiene with the young ladies during their visit! #SuccessStartsHere
Last night, the board recognized Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
, the district's Elementary Teacher of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere 🍎
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.
Last week, we recognized our top educators: Madison Abney of Hayes and April Sibley of Ramsay as Teachers of the Year, Samantha Bookman of Hemphill and Sonya Thompson of Ramsay as Counselors of the Year, and Tamara Ishman of Oxmoor Valley as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere
The Elementary Teacher of the Year for Birmingham City Schools is a Pacesetter! Congratulations to Mrs. Madison Abney! #SuccessStartsHere
Parents, your perspective is key! Let your voice be heard to help us keep improving. Please take a few minutes to complete the Alabama Parent and School Climate Survey for 2025-2026. Use the QR code below or click the link here: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299844/p39885 . Thank you for your support!
📚✨ Join Us for Literacy Night at Hayes K-8! ✨📚
We are excited to invite our families to Literacy Night: Celebrating Diverse Readers! Come out for an evening filled with learning, resources, and fun activities designed to support your child’s literacy journey.
📅 Date: March 12, 2026
📍 Location: Hayes K-8 School
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
What to Expect:
📘 Take-Home Literacy Resources
📖 Learn about the Literacy Act and what it means for your child
🎯 Updates on your student’s 2nd-semester reading goals
💻 Coding in Literacy with EdFarm
⭐ Extra Reading Credit for students who attend
👨👩👧 Third Grade Parent Breakout Session
This is a great opportunity to partner with teachers, learn strategies to support reading at home, and celebrate our amazing, diverse readers!
Bring the family and join us for an engaging evening of literacy, learning, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! 📚💙🧡
#HayesK8 #LiteracyNight #CelebratingDiverseReaders #FamilyEngagement #LoveOfRead
We are excited to invite our families to Literacy Night: Celebrating Diverse Readers! Come out for an evening filled with learning, resources, and fun activities designed to support your child’s literacy journey.
📅 Date: March 12, 2026
📍 Location: Hayes K-8 School
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
What to Expect:
📘 Take-Home Literacy Resources
📖 Learn about the Literacy Act and what it means for your child
🎯 Updates on your student’s 2nd-semester reading goals
💻 Coding in Literacy with EdFarm
⭐ Extra Reading Credit for students who attend
👨👩👧 Third Grade Parent Breakout Session
This is a great opportunity to partner with teachers, learn strategies to support reading at home, and celebrate our amazing, diverse readers!
Bring the family and join us for an engaging evening of literacy, learning, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! 📚💙🧡
#HayesK8 #LiteracyNight #CelebratingDiverseReaders #FamilyEngagement #LoveOfRead
Eight of our teachers recently completed 200 hours of training over 12 months towards becoming Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT)!
Pictured left to right: Kassandra Stallworth of Tuggle, Rachel Townley of Glen Iris, Kerri Nunn of Oliver, Shameria Voltz of West End, Tonya Allen of Hudson, Veronica Morris of Barrett, Kenyaki Sanders of Hayes, and Maria Snow of Central Park.
