Birmingham Schools Start August 31

The first day of the 2026-27 Birmingham Public Schools school year is Monday, August 31. The district calendar lists a half day in the morning for all students, followed by teacher professional learning in the afternoon. Families in Beverly Hills should plan for the altered opening-day schedule and check school-specific communications for transportation, building entry, meals, and classroom details. The district calendar marks August 31 as the beginning of the first semester.