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.

9 months 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

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!

9 months 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.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Meet our new principal, Mr. Brandon Key, on Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Wilkerson Middle School!
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Meet our new principal, Mr. Brandon Key, on Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Wilkerson Middle 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.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar
Join us in welcoming to Brandon Key, the new principal of Wilkerson Middle School!
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Brandon Key Wilkerson Middle
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
10 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
10 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
6th and 7th Grade Honors and Awards May 27, 2025 9:00-11:00 Wilkerson Gym
11 months ago, Wilkerson Middle School
6th and 7th Grade awards
Wilkerson Athletic Honors and Awards Reception May 28, 2025 1:00-3:00PM in the school gym.
11 months ago, Wilkerson Middle School
Sports Awards
Malachi Wilkerson Middle School Summer Transition Program for Rising 6th Graders
11 months ago, Wilkerson Middle School
Summer Programs
8th Grade Honors and Awards Ceremony May 30,2025 9:00AM at Parker High School Auditorium. Students are allowed 2 guests.
11 months ago, Wilkerson Middle School
8th Grade Ceremony
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
12 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
Parents, we are looking for your feedback regarding our Title I programs! Go to https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys OR text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 to begin
about 1 year ago, Wilkerson Middle School
Spring Survey
Spring Survey
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
Power has been restored to all Birmingham City Schools that were impacted by recent storms. All classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
about 1 year ago, Birmingham City Schools
Power Outage Update: Power has been restored to all Birmingham City Schools that were impacted by recent storms. All classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
Actualización del corte de energía eléctrica: La electricidad se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico en todas las escuelas de la ciudad de Birmingham que se vieron afectadas por las tormentas recientes. Todas las actividades escolares se reanudarán como de costumbre mañana, 6 de marzo de 2025.
Wilkerson Middle School and Jones Valley Middle School will close today, March 5, 2025, at 10 am because of a power outage. Classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
about 1 year ago, Birmingham City Schools
Power Outage at Wilkerson and Jones Valley: Wilkerson Middle School and Jones Valley Middle School will close today, March 5, 2025, at 10 am because of a power outage. Classes and other school activities will resume on Thursday March 6, 2025.
Corte de energía eléctrica en Wilkerson y Jones Valley : Debido a un corte de energía que afectó a nuestras escuela esta mañana, estaremos cerrando hoy, 5 de marzo, a las 10 a.m. Todas las actividades escolares se reanudarán como de costumbre mañana, 6 de marzo de 2025.