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Promoting Achievement, Respect, and Success

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  • Safety is our top priority. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, and on-site staff trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system with Circool ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.  Our schools have full time school resources officers that are in our schools all day and for all extracurricular activities. 

  • We are a 1:1 Google District with Chromebooks for all students.  We utilize many online resources as well as digital textbooks.  All links pertaining to your student are in their classlink account.

  • Our schools open each morning at 7:15 and Dismiss at 3:20 with the exception of the primary school which dismisses at 3:10.

  • Set up a PowerSchool account and complete Online Registration for your student(s). Online Registration should be completed PRIOR to coming to Kindergarten Registration. If you need assistance, you can complete the registration when you come to the event. Enter all the required information to set up your account. The account is meant to be created by the guardian/parent.

    Click the appropriate link below to get started:

    New Students: Please visit the School and you will be given the link to the new student registration. 

    Returning Students 2025-2026-English Registration

    Espanol- Spanish Registration

    You will need to locate these items in order to upload them during the registration process: 

    • Current, up-to-date Alabama Immunization Form for students
    • Birth Certificate for student(s)
    • Driver's License or Photo ID of Custodial Parent
    • Social Security number
    • Previous School Withdrawal Paperwork
    • Custody Papers, if applicable. (If mother and father are listed on the birth certificate but not living in the same household, we need custody paperwork. The final/current order with the judge's signature must be submitted.

    Proof of Residence - All students are required to provide the following residence verification documents (must be in parent/legal guardian's name):

      • TWO current utility bills (disconnect notices are not allowed). Utility bills or receipts from the following are acceptable: Alabama Power, Leeds Water Works, Jefferson County Sewer, or Spire Gas. If your lease includes any of these items, please make sure to locate them within the lease.
      • Current lease agreement (occupants must be listed and it must have the physical address), Mortgage Statement, or Property deed (parent/legal guardian must reside full-time at the residence).

    If you are living with someone else or cannot produce the required items, you will need to contact Leeds City Schools Board of Education and make an appointment with Ms. Gina Ragan. All third-party residency applications will be handled at LCS BOE as well. Their phone number is 205-699-KIDS (5437) and they are located at 1517 Hurst Avenue. Please call to set up a registration appointment. If you have questions about any of the steps in the Kindergarten Registration process, please call our school at 205-702-2300. Once you have gotten your residency letter from the Board of Education, you will upload that document in the registration form as a "3rd party form".

Upcoming Events

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Our Beliefs

  • Educating students in a safe and secure learning environment is our highest priority.
  • High standards and expectations shall be maintained through a system of accountability for all students, staff, and schools.
  • All students should be given the opportunity to learn in different ways, at different rates, and with preferential learning styles.
  • Education and learning are shared responsibilities and should take place in the home, at school, and in the community.
  • Learning is a lifelong process that is for a productive and enriched life.
  • All students shall have the opportunity to participate in courses and activities which enrich and enhance the whole child.
  • Quality education requires quality staff, programs, facilities, equipment, and technology.

 

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Achievement

We foster a culture of respect where every child, teacher, and family member feels valued. Respect for oneself, others, and the environment is essential to creating a welcoming and supportive community for all.

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We believe that curiosity is the foundation of learning. By encouraging students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and embrace challenges, we help them develop a love for discovery that will last a lifetime.

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Success

At Leeds City Schools, we strive for all students to succeed. Whether a student is working towards a reading benchmark score at the Primary School or shooting for a high ACT score to get into the college of their dreams… we support our students to be successful in all they do.

Leeds City Schools

Here’s what you need to know about us: 

Leeds City Schools is a PreK-12 public school system in Leeds, Alabama, a suburb East of Birmingham. LCS was founded in 2004 and consists of 4 schools. 

  • 4 schools
  • 277 Employees
  • 2,200 Students

 

 

Superintendent’s Message 

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Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,


Welcome to Leeds City Schools, where we are committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging educational environment for all students.
 

At Leeds City Schools, our dedicated team of educators and staff work collaboratively to inspire lifelong learners and responsible citizens. We understand that every student is unique, and our goal is to provide personalized pathways that support each learner’s academic and personal growth.

I encourage you to stay connected with our district through this website, social media, and our regular communications. Your involvement is essential to the success of our schools, and we look forward to working together to create an exceptional educational experience for all students. Thank you for your continued support of Leeds City Schools. Together, we will achieve great things!

Warm regards,
John Moore
Phone: 205-699-5437  | 

Our Students:
Enrollment: 2200 students

Superintendent’s Message


 

Principal smiling

Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,


Welcome to Leeds City Schools, where we are committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging educational environment for all students.
 

At Leeds City Schools, our dedicated team of educators and staff work collaboratively to inspire lifelong learners and responsible citizens. We understand that every student is unique, and our goal is to provide personalized pathways that support each learner’s academic and personal growth.

I encourage you to stay connected with our district through this website, social media, and our regular communications. Your involvement is essential to the success of our schools, and we look forward to working together to create an exceptional educational experience for all students. Thank you for your continued support of Leeds City Schools. Together, we will achieve great things!

Warm regards,
John Moore
Phone: 205-699-5437  |