BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

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

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.

13 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.

19 days 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!

20 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.

26 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

about 1 month 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

All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.

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

Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2025! These Cyber Tigers are on the move! #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2025! These Cyber Tigers are on the move! #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

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

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

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

LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY

Are you a Birmingham City Schools high school teacher who is interested in teaching dual enrollment courses to students on your campus? BCS has a unique opportunity for select teachers to engage in the coursework free of charge, which will count toward the required approved 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/dual-enrollment-teachers #SuccessStartsHere

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Dual Enrollment Teachers Needed -- Apply Now!

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫

5 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.

5 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

5 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

Seniors, mark your calendars! #SuccessStartsHere

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

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 at 9 - 10 AM Parker High School 1 - 2 PM Wenonah High School 5 - 6 PM Virtual Academy of Learning; May 23 at 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

BCS VAL scholars will take ACAP at West Center Street School on April 1st-4th for 3rd -5th grade and April 8th-11th for 6th -8th grade. Please make plans for your child to be present and on time on ALL days.

5 months ago, Latoia Jackson

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