Wylam Elementary School
Excellence is not an option; it's an expectation.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere
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.
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!
📢📢📢📢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.
Meet our new principal , Sabrina Davidson-Wright, on Thursday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wylam Elementary!
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.
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
Join us in welcoming to Sabrina Davidson-Wright the new principal of Wylam Elementary School! She comes to Wylam from Glen Iris Elementary, where she served as Assistant Principal.
Principal Harriette Thompkins has concluded her distinguished 25-year career with Birmingham City Schools, marking the end of an exceptional chapter at Wylam Elementary School. Her career included 16 years at Woodlawn High School, where she served in various leadership roles before bringing her expertise to Wylam Elementary.
The school community recently gathered to celebrate Thompkins’ remarkable service, along with honoring two other valued faculty members, Alvetta Robinson and Larita Giles.
The school community recently gathered to celebrate Thompkins’ remarkable service, along with honoring two other valued faculty members, Alvetta Robinson and Larita Giles.
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
Our hallways have a new look, and our scholars are "attracted" to it! Learn about our new murals and magnetic boards: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/o/wyes/article/2171492
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
La encuesta para padres de Título 1 de BCS ya está abierta. ¡Siga el enlace para completarla!
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys
The BCS Title 1 Parent Survey is now open, Please follow the link to complete.
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyTitle1Spring2025/surveys
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫
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.
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
