. Good Morning, BCS VAL scholars in 3rd-8th grades will have in-person learning on Wednesday December 11, 2024 from 8a.m.-3p.m. This in-person learning is MANDATORY because we will administer our mid-year benchmark assessments for the district. Parents/Guardians, please make plans to have your scholar present and well rested. If you have any questions, please reach out to the homeroom teacher.

Scholars at BCS Virtual Academy attended EdFarm on Wednesday to present their podcast! They did an awesome job discussing the Pros of Technology….Thank you to their sponsor, Ms. Fluker for the support. The link to listen coming soon!

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

BCS VAL November Calendar

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.

Students in 3rd-12th grade are invited to attend in person learning at Lincoln Center on November 6, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-3p.m. This is a opportunity for students to receive Reading and Math intervention. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

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

The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #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.

Free College Application Week in Alabama will be October 7-11, 2024. BCS Virtual Academy will participate all week with these various activities. The Birmingham Promise College Fair will the Thursday October 10th at the Boutwell Auditorium.

These are the October testing dates at BCS Virtual Academy. All testing will take place at the Lincoln Professional Development Center, 901 9th Ave. N. Birmingham Alabama 35204.

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!

BCS VAL parents are invited to have a voice and be apart of the Parent Advisory Council. For more information, please contact the school at 205-231-6024