• Jack and the Beanstalk

    BCT Wee Folks Theatre 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, United States

    at the BJCC
    in the Wee Folks Theatre* | For ages 4 - 8 years

    Join brave young Jack as he climbs a towering beanstalk

  • Teen Zoo Field Trip Day

    Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, United States

    Join our Biology class for a field trip day at the Birmingham Zoo! Younger students and parents can also secure group admissions.

  • Morning Testing for Grades 3-8

    Morning Testing for Grades 3-8
    Essential Church School Offices 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

    We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above)

  • Morning Testing for Grades 3-8

    Morning Testing for Grades 3-8
    Essential Church School Offices 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

    We will offer 2-day group in-person testing for students in grades 3-8 at our offices.  Our testing room only accommodates 10 students, so space is VERY limited.  (For information about online or at-home testing, visit the Testing information under the Resources tab above)

  • Kindergarten Graduation 2025

    Church of the Highlands | Greystone Campus 1701 Lee Branch Lane, Birmingham, AL, United States

    This special day typically includes a slideshow of our graduates, a personal recognition by parents, opportunities to share accomplishments through presentations and table displays, and a special cake reception for family and friends.

    Essential families with enrolled kindergarten students should check their Member Page for the Kindergarten Graduation link in order to secure a discount code.

  • High School Graduation Ceremony

    Church of the Highlands | Fultondale Campus 3250 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale, AL, United States

    We look forward to a special, formal evening celebrating our high school graduates.

  • 2024-2025 Attendance Due

    Virtual

    2024-2025 attendance is due for ALL students enrolled with Essential during the 2024-2025 school year.

  • TEEN – House Hang

    Private Home Birmingham, United States

    ***This group is exclusively for high schoolers- must be at least 14 and in 9th grade by Sept. 1st.***

    First meetup of the year! Teens will hangout at the house playing get-to-know-you games!

  • Science Fair 2025

    North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, United States

    Share your knowledge and experiments! We are excited to offer the BHC Science Fair for the 2025-2026 school year for all ages and grade levels. We do require you to register your student’s project by September 22 if possible. The $5 registration fee will help BHC cover the expenses of the venue, judges, and prizes – yes, this event includes some friendly competition!

    $5