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School starts for Birmingham students September 2 and Patch has a list of things you'll need to know to get prepared for the first day of sc

Beverly Elementary School
There will be a half-day for Kindergarteners on September 2.
There is a Kindergarten Playdate at Beverly Park Aug. 11.
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Registration Packet Pickup is Aug. 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
If you haven’t gone school shopping yet, Beverly Elementary School has provided a school supply list to get your student ready for the first day, click here.
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Bingham Farms Elementary
If you would like to register your student for Bingham Farms Elementary , click here.
Greenfield Elementary School
The first day of school is September 2 from 8:44 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
There is a Kindergarten Playdate on the playground Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Packet Pickup is Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration Packet Pickup is Aug. 19 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Registration Packet Pickup is Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Harlan Elementary School
Back to school packet pickup is Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
You can also pick up a packets on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Preschool Orientation and Curriculum night (Parents Only) is September 4 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Preschool student orientation for the 3’s is September 5 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Preschool student orientation for the 4’s is September 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
There are openings for the 3-year and 4-year preschool click here for more information.
Pembroke Elementary School
There are openings in the 3-year preschool class for more information click here.
Back to school packet pickup is Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
There will be a curriculum night September 2, with two sessions for Kindergarten and first grade from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Preschool Orientation and Curriculum night (Parents Only) is September 4 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Preschool student orientation for the 3’s is September 5 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Preschool student orientation for the 4’s is September 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
There will be two sessions taking place on curriculum night for grades 2-5 on September 10. The session will be from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Pierce Elementary School
The first day of school is September 2 and there will be a half-day for kindergarteners and kindergarten assessments.
Back to school registration is Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Back to school registration for new families is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Back to school registration for all families is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m
There will be a preschool picnic on Aug. 28 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Quarton Elementary
The first day of school begins at 8:45 a.m. on September 2. and kindergarteners will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m.
There will be a flag raising September 2 from 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Kindergarten assessments will take place from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The kindergarten popsicle picnic is Aug. 26 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
First grade popsicles are from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The new families dinner is Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
West Maple Elementary
There is a new starting time for the 2014-2015 school year
8:45 a.m. First Bell
8:49 a.m. Tardy Bell
3:50 p.m. Dismissal
12:10 p.m. Half Day Dismissal
Registration for preschool is going on now, for more information click here.
If you haven’t gone school shopping yet, West Maple Elementary School has provided a school supply list to get your student ready for the first day, click here.
Birmingham Covington Districtwide 3-8 School
If you would like to register your student for Birmingham Covington , click here.
Berkshire Middle School
Registration packets for incoming 6th graders and returning 7th and 8th graders are available in the school lobby, for more information click here.
6th grade registration is Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m
7th grade registration is Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Derby Middle School
The first day of school is September 2 from 8:15 a.m. - 3:14 p.m.
6th grade registration is Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
7th grade registration is Aug. 21 from 8 a.m - 11 a.m.
8th grade registration is Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Groves High School
Registration packet pickup starts Aug. 11-13 from 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
For more information about the upcoming school year, click here.
Seaholm High School
Freshman registration is Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sophomore registration is Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Juniors registration is Aug. 20 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Seniors registration is Aug. 21 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For more information about the upcoming school year, click here.
Lincoln Street Alternative School
If you would like to register your student for Lincoln Street Alternative School , click here.
BPS Early Childhood Center
If you would like to register your student for the BPS Early Childhood Center , click here.
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PHOTO: Birmingham students will be returning to school September 2 and Patch has all the information you need to know in order to be prepared for the first day  of school (Patch File Photo).Â
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