Navigating High School

Virtual

We are offering an online workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form and receive the workshop access information. After you complete the RSVP, please check all your email folders for an email with subject line “Your Tickets from Essential Church School.”  It can take up to 30 minutes for the link to process and be emailed. The virtual link gives you access to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  Microsoft Teams is available as a free app, and you can also access it through Google Chrome as a weblink.  Plan to log onto the meeting about 5 minutes before the workshop begins.  We won't be able to help with log on issues during the workshop.  This link will NOT work with Apple's Safari web browser.

Free

Navigating High School

Virtual

We are offering an online workshop focusing on the high school journey.  This is only open to Essential families, because we will be discussing procedures specific to Essential enrollment and Essential’s diploma requirements.  Best for families with students in grades 8-12. Use online form below to RSVP for this workshop.  You must be logged in to complete the form and receive the workshop access information. After you complete the RSVP, please check all your email folders for an email with subject line “Your Tickets from Essential Church School.”  It can take up to 30 minutes for the link to process and be emailed. The virtual link gives you access to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  Microsoft Teams is available as a free app, and you can also access it through Google Chrome as a weblink.  Plan to log onto the meeting about 5 minutes before the workshop begins.  We won't be able to help with log on issues during the workshop.  This link will NOT work on Apple's Safari web browser.

Free

2023-2024 Attendance Due

Virtual

Please submit your 2023-2024 attendance records through the online form or to the school office before June 30th. This is a legal requirement for all schools in Alabama.

2024-2025 School Year Begins

Virtual

The Essential school year runs from July 1st through June 30th. We allow families to set their own school day schedule within these parameters.

Rhythm, Rhyme, Flow!

UAB's Alys Stephens Center 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for a Hip Hop fusion show with local Birmingham talent Shaheed and D.J. Supreme! Perfect for all ages, this Young People’s Concert will fuse the orchestral artform with turntables, empowering messaging, and sick beats! Knowledge is power with the incorporation of STEAM components and a teacher guide for grades 3-5. We can’t wait to welcome you into the concert hall to experience the hype of this musical powerhouse collaboration between world class artists! Recommended for grades 3-12 Secure remaining seats here:

$1.00

Peter and the Wolf

Birmingham Children's Theatre Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

"Peter and the Wolf" comes to life in a captivating theatrical performance blending music, narration, and movement. This beloved Russian fairy tale, composed by Sergei Prokofiev, unfolds as Peter, a brave young boy, outwits a fearsome wolf with the help of his animal friends. Through enchanting melodies and vivid storytelling, audiences embark on a magical journey into the heart of the forest. Birmingham Children’s Theatre and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra invite you to join Peter on this timeless adventure filled with bravery, friendship, and the power of music. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Secure your admissions here!

$12.50 – $21.50

The Three Little Kittens

Birmingham Children's Theatre Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

For ages 4 - 8 years Step into the enchanting world of “The Three Little Kittens” where Katie Sue, Purr, Tuffy, and Whiskers embark on a delightful adventure! Join our feline friends as they search for their lost items and discover that any problem can be solved with a little bit of thinking. Don’t miss this purr-fectly charming theatrical experience!

$9.50 – $13.00

At Home: Art in Motion

Alabama Center for Dance 2726 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

A Collaborative Series with Birmingham Museum of Art Join Alabama Ballet for a unique and captivating experience with “At Home, Art in Motion,” a collaborative series with the Birmingham Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in a world where dance and visual art merge to create an unparalleled artistic journey. Curated by Alabama Ballet Artistic Director, Christopher Stuart. This series features all-new works inspired by the extraordinary exhibits of Hayward Oubre and John Rhoden, two visionary artists whose creations have left a lasting impact on the art world. Their masterpieces serve as the muse for innovative and dynamic performances that bring their art to life through the elegance and power of ballet. Held at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, this event offers an intimate setting where audiences can experience the synergy between visual and performing arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the intersection of creativity and movement in a celebration of artistic expression and collaboration. Children ages 4 and under are not allowed to attend.

Free – $26.50

Moundville Park Tour & Archaeology Program

Moundville Archaeological Park Mound State Pkwy, Moundville, Alabama, United States

Join us for an afternoon of learning and exploring history - more specifically history in Alabama! Learn how archaeologists conduct their research and the tools that they use to uncover the past. Your class will learn the basics of archaeology while also building on their math, geometry & historical knowledge. We will excavate a mock archaeological unit and discuss current trends in archaeological research. We have reserved a site tour of the Native American mounds, as well as an archaeology program for our group.  If costs are an overwhelming issue for our families, then we can remove the archaeology program for a simple site tour.  Please communicate with us if this is an issue that is preventing your participation.  

$6.50 – $23.00

The Great Orchestra Experiment

Wright Center at Samford University Montague Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Chris Confessore join Dr. Susie Sonata in this engaging, full STEAM ahead Great Orchestra Experiment! This interactive concert is sure to engage all the senses as students experience the orchestra through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math! Commissioned by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and written by Candace Neal Pappas, come celebrate the WORLD PREMIERE of “The Great Orchestra Experiment- Where Science Meets the Symphony!” Recommended for grades 3-6. Reserve your seats by October 6th!

$9.25