John Herbert Phillips Academy

Birmingham third-grade scholars showed significant gains in ACAP assessments on reading for the 2023-24 school year, with 81 percent reading at or above grade level. Thanks to our hard-working teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers and partners! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

 🎶 Join Vox Academy this Summer! 🎶 Hey Birmingham middle school students! 📢 Are you ready to shoot a music video and perform live with international singers? Are you ready unleash your creativity, learn new skills, and have an unforgettable summer? 🌟 Then Vox Academy is your ultimate music, business, and wellness camp! 🎤🎶📚🧘‍♀️ 📅 June 10-20, 2024 📍 Phillips Academy, Birmingham, Alabama This program is FREE for Birmingham City School kids that are in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades but space is limited to 50 students and SLOTS ARE RUNNING OUT! Fill out BOTH forms below to secure your spot. Don't miss out on this chance to grow, collaborate, and shine! ✨ 👉 Sign up now: https://www.voxfortura.com/rsvp-1 👉 Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/AQdFvBxqwDYrLFCi8

Reading changes lives and hundreds of volunteers did just that by reading with #BCS scholars Thursday through #BetterBasicsReads. Thanks to all volunteers from throughout Birmingham, including retired Judge Houston Brown who returned to his beloved alma mater Tuggle Elementary. https://youtu.be/ObT1CM15Kno

The summer edition of Camp Wellness takes place June 17-21 at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School. Open to grades 6-8, you can register your child by contacting Cheryl Hillard at chillard@bhm.k12.al.us or 205-432-9879. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

Dr. Pamela Williams, Interim Chief Academic Officer for Birmingham City Schools, spoke with WBRC Fox 6 news about our Sensational Summer Learning programs! https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/05/birmingham-city-schools-offering-dozens-free-summer-camps/ #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

The A+ Education Partnership has awarded J.H. Phillips Academy with its School of Excellence award for its participation in the A+ College Ready program! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

Summer break is now upon us, but it's not too early to start thinking about the next school year! Register NOW at bhamcityschools.org/register #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

Our Summer Lunch program starts next week -- save these dates! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

During last night’s board meeting, we honored our top scholars from across the district, who demonstrated their excellence in the classroom and in competitions throughout the school year. We celebrate your success! View more photos via Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/193916823@N05/30M36783YD #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

Thank you to all our principals for their leadership and commitment to our scholars and educators! #BCSstrong ##SuccessStartsHere

Scholar athletes from Ramsay, Parker, and Phillips hit the links this week at Highland Park and our BCS Media team was there to catch them in action. https://youtu.be/esVKRtYyAZw

Congratulations to Lacey Stinson and Sean Wilkerson, eighth graders from W.J. Christian K-8, who placed third at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair this weekend in Auburn. Alana Simien, a seventh grader from Phillips Academy, also exhibited. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

The Superintendent’s Academy is a 4-week, achievement-based, summer enrichment opportunity designed to engage scholars in grades 5-12. The program includes performance-based activities to promote confidence and creativity, critical literacy skills, financial literacy, STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Art, and Math), problem-based learning, and community service. Field trips are also included. The application deadline is April 12. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/superacademy #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere

Next week is Spring Break! Schools will be closed all week, while all other facilities will be closed starting Wednesday. We'll return on April 1 (no fooling). #BCSStrong #SuccessStartsHere