Home
Calendars
Guides
Urban

Birmingham City School Calendar 2026-27

Birmingham, Alabama · Jefferson County

Sync Birmingham City's calendar to your phone: no-school days, breaks, holidays and more. $29.99/year. Get started

WebsiteSchool Rankings

Coming Up

Sat, Oct 24
Second Grading Period Begins

Review the calendar for the grading period start date.

Sun, Oct 25
Second Grading Period Begins

Review the calendar for the grading period start date.

Sun, Oct 25
All-City Marching Band Festival

The 2026 Birmingham City Schools All-City Marching Band Festival is a district-wide arts education event presented by the Birmingham City Schools Arts Education Department. The festival will bring together marching bands from all seven Birmingham City Schools high schools—G. W. Carver, Huffman, P. D. Jackson-Olin, A. H. Parker, Ramsay IB, Wenonah, and Woodlawn High Schools—for a community celebration of student musicianship, creativity, discipline, school pride, and achievement.

Mon, Oct 26
Second Grading Period Begins

Review the calendar for the grading period start date.

Mon, Oct 26
Octoberfest: Pacesetter Pride

Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite Hayes K-8 shirt! Let’s represent our Pacesetter pride!

Tue, Oct 27
Second Grading Period Begins

Review the calendar for the grading period start date.

Full School Calendar 2026-27

497 events

Source

Mon, Oct 12

Event

So Fresh So Clean Barber Tour

On Monday, October 12, 2026, licensed barbers from across the city will be on campus providing FREE, top-notch haircuts to 25 of our young men! This is an amazing opportunity for our scholars to look good, feel confident, and take pride in their personal appearance.But this event is about more than just a fresh haircut! Our young men will also have an opportunity to engage with a special guest speaker, receive words of encouragement and motivation, and participate in a hands-on experience learni

Tue, Oct 13

Event

Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition

Tue, Oct 13

Event

Board Meeting

Watch the meeting live on YouTube! Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Tue, Oct 13

Event

Tied for Excellence Tuesday

Wed, Oct 14

Event

Picture Day

Guidelines:· Individual pictures will be taken.· No sibling pictures will be taken.· Please Note: There will not be a Make-up picture day. *Class Pictures will be taken this year on: Wednesday, October 28, 2026.*Reglas:· Se tomarán fotografías individuales.· No se tomarán fotografías entre hermanos.· Check the calendar for the scheduled date and any special instructions.

Wed, Oct 14

Event

CP Hispanic Heritage Parade @ 1 p.m. 🥁

Thu, Oct 15

Event

Wenonah vs. Shades Valley

BCS Under the Lights Game of the WeekWenonah Dragons vs. Shades ValleyBroadcast begins at 6 p.m.Kickoff at 7 p.m.Stream LIVE on YouTube or Facebook

Thu, Oct 15

Event

Differentiation for Student Learning

The Birmingham City Schools Professional Development Department is excited to continue supporting the growth and success of our newest educators through the BCS New Teacher Induction Program.In partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and various Birmingham City Schools departments, we have developed a series of professional learning opportunities specifically designed to support teachers with 0–2 years of teaching experience.REGISTER

Thu, Oct 15

Event

District Debate Tournament

We invite you to attend and celebrate the voices of our future leaders!

Thu, Oct 15

Event

National Hispanic Month Celebration @ 9:00 A.M.

Need help subscribing? See our guides for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.

Data source: official Birmingham City website · How we verify this data

Key Dates — Birmingham City School Calendar

Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Fri, Oct 30, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027).

Fall Break
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Spring Break
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027
87th Annual All-City Christmas Music Festival
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Winter Holidays
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026
President's Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Memorial Day
Mon, May 31, 2027
20,884
Students
49
Schools
29 elem · 9 mid · 9 high
18.7:1
Student-Teacher
1,118 teachers
Pre-K–12
Grades

Quick Facts

426
Avg. School Size
1,972
Total Staff

Contact

Address
PO Box 10007
Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone
(205)231-4220

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,118
Total Staff
1,972
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Birmingham City (49)

Huffman High SchoolMagnet

Birmingham

High
1,123 studentsGrades 8–1218.7:1 ratio71.42% FRPL

Parker High School

Birmingham

High
854 studentsGrades 9–1220.8:1 ratio89.7% FRPL

Glen Iris Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
786 studentsGrades Pre-K–521.8:1 ratio78.75% FRPL

Huffman Academy

Birmingham

Primary
764 studentsGrades Pre-K–520.6:1 ratio78.01% FRPL

Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet

Birmingham

High
764 studentsGrades 9–1221.2:1 ratio90.71% FRPL

JacksonOlin High School

Birmingham

High
758 studentsGrades 8–1218:1 ratio90.5% FRPL

Ramsay High School

Birmingham

High
711 studentsGrades 9–1215.8:1 ratio60.62% FRPL

Hayes K8

Birmingham

Primary
672 studentsGrades Pre-K–816.8:1 ratio91.22% FRPL

Sun Valley Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
670 studentsGrades Pre-K–520.3:1 ratio83.13% FRPL

Wenonah High School

Birmingham

High
669 studentsGrades 9–1218.1:1 ratio84.9% FRPL

Phillips Academy

Birmingham

Primary
631 studentsGrades Pre-K–818:1 ratio57.69% FRPL

Washington K8

Birmingham

Primary
590 studentsGrades Pre-K–820.3:1 ratio89.15% FRPL

Christian School

Birmingham

Primary
587 studentsGrades Pre-K–818.3:1 ratio61.67% FRPL

Hudson KEight School

Birmingham

Primary
554 studentsGrades Pre-K–820.5:1 ratio93.68% FRPL

George Washington Carver High School

Birmingham

High
544 studentsGrades 9–1214.3:1 ratio86.58% FRPL

West End Academy

Birmingham

Primary
530 studentsGrades Pre-K–520.4:1 ratio84.72% FRPL

South Hampton K8

Birmingham

Primary
492 studentsGrades Pre-K–815.9:1 ratio85.57% FRPL

Oxmoor K5

Birmingham

Primary
492 studentsGrades Pre-K–519.7:1 ratio84.96% FRPL

Martha Gaskins K5

Birmingham

Primary
487 studentsGrades Pre-K–521.2:1 ratio86.86% FRPL

Tuggle Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
454 studentsGrades Pre-K–517.5:1 ratio86.78% FRPL

Jones Valley Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
447 studentsGrades 6–819.4:1 ratio92.62% FRPL

Huffman Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
440 studentsGrades 6–823.2:1 ratio77.95% FRPL

Wilkerson Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
425 studentsGrades 6–825:1 ratio88.47% FRPL

Minor Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
423 studentsGrades Pre-K–517.6:1 ratio88.42% FRPL

Barrett Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
415 studentsGrades Pre-K–521.8:1 ratio87.71% FRPL

Bush Hills STEAM Academy

Birmingham

Middle
402 studentsGrades 6–820.1:1 ratio91.54% FRPL

Central Park Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
390 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.3:1 ratio83.08% FRPL

Wylam Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
383 studentsGrades Pre-K–516:1 ratio87.73% FRPL

Robinson Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
374 studentsGrades Pre-K–522:1 ratio85.03% FRPL

Oliver K5 School

Birmingham

Primary
349 studentsGrades Pre-K–518.4:1 ratio87.39% FRPL

Hemphill Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
339 studentsGrades Pre-K–517:1 ratio86.73% FRPL

Avondale Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
327 studentsGrades Pre-K–516.4:1 ratio76.45% FRPL

Green Acres Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
326 studentsGrades 6–820.4:1 ratio94.79% FRPL

Smith Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
323 studentsGrades 6–824.8:1 ratio89.47% FRPL

Richard Arrington Elementary

Birmingham

Primary
321 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.3:1 ratio76.64% FRPL

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School

Birmingham

Middle
312 studentsGrades 6–819.5:1 ratio92.63% FRPL

Charles A Brown Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
312 studentsGrades Pre-K–514.9:1 ratio81.73% FRPL

Inglenook School

Birmingham

Primary
308 studentsGrades Pre-K–815.4:1 ratio90.58% FRPL

EPIC Alternative Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
293 studentsGrades Pre-K–517.2:1 ratio52.22% FRPL

Norwood Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
227 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.1:1 ratio69.6% FRPL

BCS Virtual Academy of Learning

Birmingham

Other
215 studentsGrades 3–1253.8:1 ratio87.91% FRPL

WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet

Irondale

Middle
201 studentsGrades 6–813.4:1 ratio90.55% FRPL

Princeton School

Birmingham

Primary
200 studentsGrades Pre-K–515.4:1 ratio51% FRPL

City Elementary

Birmingham

Middle
0Grades 7–8

Dupuy Alternative School

Birmingham

High
0Grades 9–12

Homebound Elementary School

Birmingham

Primary
0Grades Pre-K–6

Adolescent Day Treatment

Birmingham

Other
0Grades K–12

Homebound High School

Birmingham

High
0Grades 7–12

Engle Day Treatment

Birmingham

Primary
0Grades 1–7

Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham City

There are 49 schools in Birmingham City, serving students throughout the district.

More Alabama School District Calendars

Mobile County
Mobile, AL school calendar
Jefferson County
Birmingham, AL school calendar
Baldwin County
Bay Minette, AL school calendar
Montgomery County
Montgomery, AL school calendar
Huntsville City
Huntsville, AL school calendar
Shelby County
Columbiana, AL school calendar
Madison County
Huntsville, AL school calendar
Limestone County
Athens, AL school calendar

Calendar Guides

Google Calendar Guide
How to subscribe, sync, and troubleshoot
Apple Calendar Guide
iPhone, iPad, and Mac setup steps
Outlook Calendar Guide
Subscribe on web, desktop, and mobile
Calendar Glossary
ICS, webcal, CalDAV, and more explained