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

19 days 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

Parents, clear your schedules this weekend, because it is PACKED with free events and opportunities to gather free school supplies!

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
SATURDAY AUGUST 2nd 10AM - 2PM BIRMINGHAM CROSSPLEX BIRTHDAY BASH! CROSSPLEX PARKING LOT - 2340 CROSSPLEX BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208
HEAL the Block COMMUNITY HEALING & UNITY EVENT Sat. Aug. 2 12th St SW between Cotton Ave and Tuscaloosa Ave
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM'S SUN AUG 3 LINK PARK 2PM - 5PM GAMES, MFLATABLES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE PRESENTED BY Window World
BACK TO SCHOOL TEEN SUMMIT -- SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD DOORS OPEN AT 12:30PM SERVICE STARTS AT 1PM Boutwell Auditorium 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd Birmingham, AL 35203
TO CELEBRATE THE BIRMINGHAM CROSSPLEX'S 14H BIRTHDAY, ALABAMA PERFORMANCE IS HOSTING A FREE VOLLEYBALL CLINIC FOR BIRMINGHAM CITY VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AGED 12-18. ADDRESS 2340 CROSSPLEX BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208 SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND 10AM - 12PM

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!

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

Today, we unveiled the new Martha Gaskins Early Learning Annex! Built within the walls of the former North Roebuck Elementary School, the facility will enable us to expand our capacity for First Class Pre-K classes.

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art school. More photos available at our Flickr album. #SuccessStartsHere

4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Cutting the ribbon!
The gym was packed for the ceremony!
The teachers at Martha Gaskins are excited about their new classrooms.
Trying out games in the technology center
BCS CSFO Lula Maria Glover and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Jesse Lee
Constance Blalock and Karen Haynes from the BCS Curriculum and Instruction Department
All smiles at the Martha Gaskins Early Learning Annex
All smiles at the Martha Gaskins Early Learning Annex
Assistant Principal Dr. Taylor Greene greets community members.
Martha Gaskins teacher Minnie Lawson Cook shows off the decor in one of the new classrooms.

📢📢📢📢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.

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School

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.

18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar
On July 29, Martha Gaskins Elementary School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Early Learn Annex. Join us for the celebration at noon! #SuccessStartsHere
19 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
YO U ’R E I N V I T E D Ribbon Cutting Ceremony MARTHA GASKINS EARLY LEARNING ANNEX July 29, 2025 @ Noon 200 Dalton Drive Birmingham AL, 35215 Dr. Herbert L. Blackmon, Principal Mrs. Arlene Williams, Early Learning Director Dr. Mark A . Sullivan, Superintendent
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
about 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
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
3 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
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keep your student ahead of the game! REGISTER FOR SUCCESS in Birmingham City Schools! Be ready for the next school year at bhamcityschools.org/registration
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.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OFFICIAL BOS ANNOUNCEMENT E-Learning Day March 31, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.
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
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
WE WISH ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND STAFF AN AWESOME SPRING BREAK MARCH 24-28, 2025 *ALL SCHOLARS RETURN ON MARCH 31, 2025
LES DESEAMOS A TODOS NUESTROS MAESTROS, ESTUDIANTES DE Y PERSONAL UN INCREÍBLE DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA MARZO 24-28, 2025 *TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES REGRESAN EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2025
Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere
5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS E-LEARNING Monday, March 10, 2025
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE BCS APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL Lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025
Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS Schools & Offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2025 Presidents' Day
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de BCS Estarán cerradas el Lunes 17 de febrero, 2025 Dia de los Presidentes
Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 WINTER INTERSESSION FEBRUARY 18-21, 2025 Elementary, 6-8 and K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. High Schools: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHAT'S INCLUDED • One-on-one & small group instruction • Transportation • Breakfast & Lunch • After-school care (Primary Grades) http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession
2025 INTERCESIÓN DE INVIERNO FEBRERO 18-21, 2025 Elementaria, 6-8 y K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preparatorias: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. QUÉ ESTÁ INCLUIDO • Instrucción individualizada y en grupo pequeño • Cuidado después de la escuela (grados primarios) • Transporte • Desayuno y almuerzo http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession
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
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Presents LET'S TALK TESTING Please join us as we learn more about State Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. February 11, 2025 11:00 A.M. (Face-to-Face) Huffman Academy 1212 Cheyenne Blvd Birmingham, AL 35215 Door Prizes 5:30 P.M. (Virtually) Zoom ID # 832 1570 8786 Passcode: 823348 (A link will be sent to your email after registering)
Departamento de Compromiso Familiar presenta Hablemos de Pruebas Únase a nosotros mientras aprendemos más sobre las pruebas estandarizadas estatales y cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a prepararse. Febrero 11, 2025 10:00 A.M. (En persona) Huffman Academy 1212 Cheyenne Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35215 HABRÁ INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 5:30 P.M. (Virtual) Zoom ID # 832 1570 8786 Contraseña: 823348 (Se le enviará un enlace después que se registre) premios de puerta
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
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Presents: READING ON TRACK TO MEET THE ALABAMA LITERACY ACT 3rd GRADE PARENTS PLEASE ATTEND WITH YOUR CHILD ONLINE! Monday, February 10, 2025 6:00 P.M. www.zoom.us Zoom Meeting ID# 896 7533 9273 Pass Code: 492404
Participación de padres y familias presenta: LEYENDO EN LA DIRECTON CORRECTA PARA CUMPLIR CON LA LEY DE ALFABETIZACIÓN DE ALABAMA ¡PADRES DE 3ER GRADO, POR FAVOR ASISTAN CON SUS HIJOS EN LÍNEA! Lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 6:00 P.M. www.zoom.us ID de reunión de Zoom 896 7533 9273 Código de acceso: 492404
Winter Intersession is right around the corner! Register now at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Winter Intersession Feb. 18-21