Welcome to Birney K-8 School
Mission Statement
Birney K-8 School is a caring community school with qualified, dedicated, caring professionals educating young people in a diverse setting for self-development, learning and success. Each student will be a life-long learner and a responsible citizen in a global community.
Vision Statement
Birney K-8 School is committed to providing Excellence in Education for all students. The school will design programs and learning experiences that promote academic achievement and the personal and social growth of every student. As a richly diverse community of learners that values all its members, Birney K-8 School will assume a central role in the community by linking parents, local agencies and businesses to the school.
Birney K-8 School will provide a safe and productive learning environment in which students can communicate effectively, think critically, solve problems and are technologically literate through a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Through a challenging course of study with high standards, students will become responsible learners who can work collaboratively, and be accountable for their own academic and developmental progress.
Birney K-8 students will become lifelong learners who will be educated to make valuable contributions to society. Through the collaboration of school, home and community, every Birney K-8 student will be well prepared for the demands of the 21st century.
Spotlights
Birney Calendar
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Upcoming Events
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6 Jun
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Little Steps Completion Ceremony 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMLittle Steps Completion CeremonyDate: Jun 6Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Birney Calendar
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8 Jun
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8th Grade DanceDate: Jun 8Calendar: Birney Calendar
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9 Jun
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8th Grade Field Trip to the Detroit ZooDate: Jun 9Calendar: Birney Calendar
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Elementary Field DayDate: Jun 9Calendar: Birney Calendar
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Class of 2023 GraduationDate: Jun 9Location: Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207Calendar: District Calendar
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology graduation begins at 9 am.
University High School Academy graduation begins at 2 pm.
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Parent Resources
Fire and Safety Drills
Student Resources
Award Winning Band and Orchestra
Birney K-8 School
Student School Hours
8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Doors open at 8:25 a.m. for students to enter.
Half Day Dismissal: 12:30 p.m.