Home
A New Vision for BCS
BCS Superintendent Michael Turner shares the vision for the 2025-2026 school year.
BCS Unplugs for Focused Learning
Educators believe the FOCUS Act will help students avoid distractions during the instructional day.
Plant the Moon Challenge
Students in Dr. Yavraj Verma's sixth grade class were honored for their win in an international competition before the Jefferson County Commission.
Welcome to Bessemer City Middle School!
About Us
A Student Today and a Leader TomorrowBessemer City Middle school formally James A. Davis Middle School is the only public accredited middle school in Bessemer, Alabama. We transitioned to the old Jess Lanier High School building during the 2013-2014 school year, during this time Bessemer City Middle established The 6th Grade Academy. Our school now services grades 6th-8th offering a variety of academic and extra-curricular programs.
Upcoming Events
Calendar
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 19: End of First Semester
![Bessemer City Middle School Prioritizes Mental Health with Monthly Pet Therapy Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762981668/bessk12org/okxl1m1eydf0fjvwgxod/BCSDogTherapy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762981668/bessk12org/okxl1m1eydf0fjvwgxod/BCSDogTherapy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762981668/bessk12org/okxl1m1eydf0fjvwgxod/BCSDogTherapy.jpg","width":612}])
![Bessemer City Middle School Wins Robotics Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762531356/bessk12org/g82tldwbvq1guu3lfxpj/117BCMS.jpg","width":2200}])
![Bessemer City Middle School Welcomes New Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761065050/bessk12org/jpy6f644ezzupqy0zir5/BCMC911.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761065050/bessk12org/jpy6f644ezzupqy0zir5/BCMC911.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761065050/bessk12org/jpy6f644ezzupqy0zir5/BCMC911.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761065050/bessk12org/jpy6f644ezzupqy0zir5/BCMC911.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761065050/bessk12org/jpy6f644ezzupqy0zir5/BCMC911.jpg","width":1432}])
![Middle School Students Honored for International Science Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742326585/bessk12org/vnmkdwro1xm4aducnlcl/49366ac7-8223-4f64-a359-b0c8cc8ec938.jpg","width":2037}])
![Author Anthony Ray Hinton Visits Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742326583/bessk12org/gxayees1hzj8yytey4ib/8dca13c9-de10-49d2-9f77-67b705e8ab45.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742326583/bessk12org/gxayees1hzj8yytey4ib/8dca13c9-de10-49d2-9f77-67b705e8ab45.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742326583/bessk12org/gxayees1hzj8yytey4ib/8dca13c9-de10-49d2-9f77-67b705e8ab45.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742326583/bessk12org/gxayees1hzj8yytey4ib/8dca13c9-de10-49d2-9f77-67b705e8ab45.jpg","width":1067}])
![Teacher Honored by County Commission]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742326581/bessk12org/vxge7vcvu5wc8h0dks82/20554f32-a71a-4a51-8b40-22f96d7693be.jpg","width":2048}])
