BCSS COVID-19 Updates

In an effort to of full disclosure and to keep our parents fully informed, we will provide weekly updates on COVID cases that are identified among staff and students. The dashboard will be updated every Tuesday afternoon.

Online PreK Registration

Online PreK Registration will begin this Friday, January 15th. Enrollment is open to all children four years of age on or before 9/1/21 who are residents of the state of Alabama. Follow the link below to register for PreK.

BCSS Return to “In-Person” Option for Virtual Students

Butler County School System virtual students have the option to return to in-person instruction at the beginning of the second semester in January. Return forms should be submitted to the schools no later than Friday, January 15, 2021. The form and more information can be found by clicking the Read More link below.

ABC for Students Program Extended

Governor Kay Ivey announced that she has extended the successful Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program into 2021 thanks to a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress last week and signed by President Trump. Read more at the link below.

BCSS All Students Placed on Remote Learning January 5 – January 15, 2021

According to statistics published by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Butler County is currently categorized as a high risk area for COVID-19 cases and has experienced a significant increase in the number of positive cases within recent weeks. As an ongoing effort to protect the health and safety of students and staff members, Butler County School System students will not return to in-school instruction immediately following the winter holiday break. All students will complete assignments remotely from home January 5, 2021 through January 15, 2021. Students who have chosen in-school instruction will return to school campuses on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. All employees will report to work as regularly scheduled on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Back to School Plan

The BCSS Back to School Plan for 2020-2021 can be found by clicking the Read More link below.

Annual Accountability Report

As required by Alabama Act 95-313, the Butler County Board of Education is making Fiscal Year 2019-2020 accountability reports available to the media, parent organizations and legislators. The Financial Report, Student Achievement Report and the School Safety and Discipline Report (SIR) for the Butler County School System are available for review on the school system's website at www.butlerco.k12.al.us. Student achievement results were not reported for 2019-2020. Alabama was granted a waiver for 2019-2020 by the U. S. Department of Education due to COVID-19. Student achievement data for prior years is available on the Alabama State Department of Education's website at www.alsde.edu under AL Education Report Card, Supporting Data.

Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students

Gov. Ivey has committed $100 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to deliver free internet access to eligible K-12 students in their homes this fall. The State of Alabama is using the funds to purchase internet service for low-income households with K-12 students so students can participate in distance learning. This service is being administered through the Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students Program. For more information, click the Read More button below.

Mr. Eiland's Parent/Guardian Letter

Please read Mr. Eiland's Parent/Guardian letter regarding visitor guidelines and drop-off procedures for the 2020-2021 school year.

BCSS School Calendar Revised - Students Return to School on September 8, 2020

The Butler County Board of Education voted to revise the Butler County School System Calendar to delay students return to school until Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Teachers and support staff will return to school on Monday, August 17, 2020 as originally scheduled for intense training and preparation for the delivery of instruction to students in the traditional classroom setting, as well as, the new virtual platform that will be provided.

SchoolsPLP Informational Videos

Linked are informational videos about the SchoolsPLP Program that are designed to help parents understand some of the key program components and functions of the virtual platform.

SchoolsPLP Virtual Learning Platform Information and Sample Guides

The BCSS Virtual School offering consists of SchoolsPLP K-12 curriculum which is manned with in-county mentors and teachers to manage the daily flow of instruction. Sample pacing documents and sample Parent and Teacher Guides can be found by clicking on the link Read More.

AASB COVID-19 FAQs for Personnel

BCSS Dual Enrollment Information

Stay in the know with all of the latest dual enrollment information by following the dual enrollment website and enrolling in notifications through the Remind 101 app.

ACAP Summative Online Tools Training

Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program Online Tools Training to prepare student for online testing.