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Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State
Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere
![Parent & Family Engagement Presents LET'S TALK TESTING Please join us as we learn more about State Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. February 11, 2025 11:00 A.M. (Face-to-Face) Huffman Academy 1212 Cheyenne Blvd Birmingham, AL 35215 Door Prizes 5:30 P.M. (Virtually) Zoom ID # 832 1570 8786 Passcode: 823348 (A link will be sent to your email after registering)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13646139/large_P_FE_Feb_2024_English.png)
![Departamento de Compromiso Familiar presenta Hablemos de Pruebas Únase a nosotros mientras aprendemos más sobre las pruebas estandarizadas estatales y cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a prepararse. Febrero 11, 2025 10:00 A.M. (En persona) Huffman Academy 1212 Cheyenne Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35215 HABRÁ INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 5:30 P.M. (Virtual) Zoom ID # 832 1570 8786 Contraseña: 823348 (Se le enviará un enlace después que se registre) premios de puerta](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13646138/large_P_FE_Feb_2024_Spanish.png)
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Parent and Family Engagement Presents Let's Talk Testing. Please join as we learn more about state standardized tests and how we can help our scholars prepare.
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Winter Intersession is right around the corner! Register now at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
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We are in the process of proposing the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar. We want our students to have the best learning environment possible and we need your feedback in making that possible. Please review the proposed calendar and provide feedback. https://5il.co/368tz
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Parents of middle and high school students (especially seniors), learn more about the 2nd semester, BCS Early College, and the Birmingham Promise scholarship at our Pathways to Success webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/pathways to register/attend #SuccessStartsHere
![Parents of middle and high school students (especially seniors), learn more about the 2nd semester, BCS Early College, and the Birmingham Promise scholarship at our Pathways to Success webinar on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/pathways to register/attend #SuccessStartsHere](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13171183/large_Pathways_to_Success_Jan._2025_English.png)
![CAMINOS HACIA EL ÉXITO Lo que los padres deben saber sobre el segundo semestre, la Universidad Temprana de BCS y la ventaja de la Promesa de Birmingham. Ene. 28, 2025 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. por Zoom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13171184/large_Pathways_to_Success_Jan._2025_Spanish.png)
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Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All employees will work remotely. All after school and extracurricular activities are cancelled.
![Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All employees will work remotely. All after school and extracurricular activities are cancelled.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13090684/large_BCS_Meeting_Announcements_-_E-Learning_Day_English.png)
![Debido a la amenaza de inclemencias del tiempo, las escuelas de la ciudad de Birmingham tendrán un día de aprendizaje virtual el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Todos los empleados trabajarán de forma remota. Todas las actividades después de la escuela y extracurriculares se cancelan.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/13090685/large_BCS_Meeting_Announcements_-_E-Learning_Day_Spanish.png)
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Last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized Wilkerson as a finalist in the annual Altec Innovation Challenge!
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Apply for Early College Today!
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Due to potential inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools buildings and facilities will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025.
![INCLEMENT WEATHER DAY Friday, January 10 All schools and facilities will be closed.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12881468/large_Weather_English.png)
![Día de mal tiempo Viernes 10 de enero Todos los edificios e instalaciones permanecerán cerrados.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12881469/large_Weather_Spanish.png)
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Celebrate the gift of reading December 9, 2024 through January 6, 2025. Students in K-8, read a book to celebrate holiday cheer. How many books can you read from now until the new year? Go to myON and read as many books as you can increasing the amount of time you read is our plan.
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Congrats to our team for reaching the finals of the Altec Challenge! Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1884286 #SuccessStartsHere
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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
![American Education Week Nov. 18-22](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/11887231/large_aeweek-nea.png)
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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
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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
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Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
![ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Monday, November 11 IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/11623481/large_English_-_Veterans_Day_58_.jpeg)
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Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.
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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
![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](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/10944899/large_OCT__24_ACT_Prep_Course_74_.png)
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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
![MAGIC CITY MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL OCTOBER 20, 2024 2 P.M. @ G.W. CARVER • AIl BCS High School Bands • BCS Middle School All City Drum Line • Tuskegee University "Marching Crimson Pipers" Band BUY TICKETS $10 https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 Tickets also available at the gate](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/10871186/large_4magic_city_marching_band_flyer_52_.png)
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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
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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
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