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The J. H. Phillips Academy Middle School Football team went undefeated (8-0) this season. The team won the 2024 Birmingham City Schools Football Championship, under the leadership of Justin Kelly, Jerrot Stewart, Christopher Ball, Deandre Wills, and Lynn Bray. #SuccessStartsHere
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
Congratulations to Ms. Talisa Phillips, fifth grade teacher at J.H. Phillips Academy (no relation), recipient of a $1,000 One Class At A Time grant from Chick-Fil-A and CBS 42 News! #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
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.
Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.
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
Who's ready for the Magic City Marching Band Festival? Don't miss the musical event of the season this Sunday at Carver High School starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available for $10 at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere #marching
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
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
Congratulations to the Ramsay and Phillips volleyball teams, who won the high school and middle school championships, respectively, in the BCS Volleyball Tournament this weekend! You can watch both games at https://www.youtube.com/live/QGeW9UF9aOk #SuccessStartsHere
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!
Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.
Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere
Are you a student who likes to express artistically through music, theater, dance, and/or other visual art forms, including drawing, digital art, painting, or 3D sculpture?
Create a piece of art reflecting what Hispanic Culture means to you. If selected, your work will be displayed at the BMA as part of the celebration for HHM.
All students, regardless of their artistic background or experience, are encouraged to submit their work. Your unique perspective is what makes our community vibrant.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent! Submit your work by the deadline, October 1, 2024 at https://forms.gle/QDy4e6wqRTT5XGQi6 #SuccessStartsHere
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Scholars who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate and succeed later in life. https://youtu.be/Ciips2GE7rc #SuccessStartsHere
Birmingham City Schools has partnered with MySchoolBucks to give you an online purchasing option for school donations and fees!
Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/payments to access the MySchoolBucks store. Check out as a guest, create your free account online, or download the mobile app. You can check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also continue to visit your school office to make in person payments.
**Please note: After School Care and schools currently using ESchool Payments will continue using ESchool Payments. Stay tuned for these sites to convert to MySchoolBucks soon!