
June 5, 2024
The A+ Education Partnership has awarded William J. Christian K-8 School with its School of Excellence award for its participation in the A+ College Ready program for 2023-24. A+...

April 2, 2025
Neyacanta Collins, lead mentor at W. J. Christian School, continues to make a meaningful impact through mentorship. With over 6 years of experience as a lead mentor, her passion...

March 18, 2025
Bands and choirs from Birmingham City Schools impressed the judges at recent state assessments. Out of 17 music groups competing in the State Music Performance Assessment, State...

March 1, 2025
Six eighth graders from W.J. Christian K-8 School competing in the Junior Division of the UAB Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CARSEF) took home Honorable Me...

November 22, 2024
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its Annual Report Card for school districts and individual schools. The reports are based on several goals, and they als...

November 14, 2024
The Alabama State Board of Education recognized the excellence of three schools in our Birmingham City Schools district during its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. EPIC Alt...

November 13, 2024
Annie Shepard, head custodian at W.J. Christian K-8 School, was recognized for Customer Service for November at last night's board meeting. "Shepard is dedicated and takes prid...

August 12, 2024
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 ...

July 29, 2024
They say it takes a village to raise a child. As the start of the 2024-25 school year approaches on August 5, community partners are doing their part to ensure scholars are prepar...

June 27, 2024
Birmingham City Schools hosted its annual June Tunes concert today at G.W. Carver High School. The concert featured scholars from as many as 17 BCS schools including Central Park ...

June 27, 2024
We're thrilled to announce the new app for BCS! It's everything BCS , in your pocket.
With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency not...

June 4, 2024
The Birmingham City Schools lunch program is open to all children 18 and under. All 42 BCS schools will be available for dine-in only. K-12: June 11 - July 10, 12 p.m. - 1 p....

May 21, 2024
Before they walk the stage at Bill Harris Arena, graduating seniors from Ramsay IB High School walked the halls of W.J. Christian K-8 to reminisce on their time there. Their visit...

May 2, 2024
Reading changes lives and hundreds of volunteers did just that by reading with BCS scholars today through Better Basics Reads Among the volunteers was retired Judge Houston Brow...

March 26, 2024
Pamela Rogers, Glen Iris Elementary School Counselor of the Year Mrs. Pamela Rogers, School Counselor for third, fourth, and fifth grades at Glen Iris Elementary School, has b...

March 14, 2024
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Sharya Aaron, Sun Valley Elementary School Mrs. Sharya Aaron's goal as an educator is to inspire, support, and lead by example. She strives dail...