Birmingham City Schools has announced the launch of Stopfinder, a secure, easytouse parent/guardian app designed to provide families with real-time access to their child’s school ...

It’s time to kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🎉 Parents and students, join us for our MANDATORY ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS as we prepare for another successful ye...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast ...

Summer lunch distribution will be available at all schools for dine-in only but will be closed on Fridays (except Martha Gaskins, as noted below). Likewise, Housing Authority o...

BCS Virtual Academy is excited to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students during our Honors & Awards Day Ceremony! This special event will recognize ...

Today, Birmingham City Schools held its annual Valedictorians & Salutatorians Luncheon to recognize the top graduating seniors of the Class of 2026. To date, these scholars hav...

Please take the time to complete the Spring 2026 Parent Survey. Click the link to take the survey. https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/291022/p3265

Take a look at the upcoming camp!

We need your support! Please help our scholars stay focused and energized during Spring Accountability Testing by donating snacks. Your contributions will help ensure students hav...

Scholars at BCS VAL will be hard at work over the next few weeks as we prepare and administer the state accountability testing. Best of luck scholars!!

The Alabama State Department of Education recognized EPIC Alternative Elementary School among the top schools in the state during the Alabama State Board of Education meeting held ...

Congratulations to 5th grader, Adonis Kemp for finishing 4th in the Birmingham City Schools district wide math derby for 5th grade.

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning made a huge leap on the 2024-2025 Alabama state report card. Keep up the great work Cyber Tigers!!!

Throughout the month, our Attendance Department wants to make sure you know why attendance matters as well as the policies and procedures for excused absences. Parents and famil...

Birmingham City Schools has adopted new guidelines set for attendance at district sporting events to help create a safe and enjoyable environment. The guidelines dictate that all...

We’re excited to share that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live across in the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Families will begin receiving messa...

The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Penny Foundation Inc., is investing in student success by offering $43,000 in incentives to encourage families to have their studen...

Birmingham City Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast...

The first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is August 7! This news post will serve as a back-to-school guide for all the things parents will need to do to be Ready Day On...

More than 50 companies set up shop at Boutwell Auditorium today to recruit BCS seniors who are ready to start their careers after graduation.