Emergency School Closing In the event of an emergency, the School Office will text or email through our FACTS communication system to notify parents of an emergency closing during the school day.
If you cannot be reached, or if you work, we will send your child home with the person that you identified on the back of the Emergency Data Card that you filled out at the beginning of the school year. Please do not call the school. We must have the telephone lines open to reach parents.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION For the latest School Closing information, please tune in to the following radio/TV stations or visit their websites. WJR-760 AM WWJ-950 AM WJBK-Channel 2 WDIV-Channel 4 WXYZ-1270 AM/Channel 7 If the Birmingham Public Schools are closed, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School will most likely be closed.
Please call the School Office before 9:00 a.m. each day that your child will not be attending school. If you do not call, a member of the school administration will contact you to insure your child is safe. Your courtesy is appreciated. The voice mail system will accept calls when the office is closed.
Before and after school care at OLQM is provided by Champions. Champions makes the hours before and after school special. Kids get everything they need to start and end the day. They will be ready to go home at the end of the day for some quality family time! You can feel confident knowing Champions has been recognized as a high-quality provider by ? AdvaneED, ? earning us corporation accreditation. Champions before and after care is available for preschool through 8th grade.
Every day, kids will have:
Time to be active and play
Freedom to explore their interests in art, science, reading and more
Unique and engaging hands-on activities
Homework help
Time to relax and unwind
Skilled and dedicated teachers are excited about their work, and they're ready to be there for you and your family. We know consistency is important, so we are available whenever school is out: whether it's for in-service days, holidays, or breaks.
Questions? Please contact Cassie Nickels - Area Manager 734.776.8983 or 800.246.2154 [email protected] 2025/2026 School Year rates Before-School: Preschool 1-2 days: $55 per week Preschool 3 days: $80 per week Preschool 4-5 days: $95 per week School Age 1-3 days: $55 per week School Age 4-5 days: $85 per week
After-School: Preschool 1-2 days: $75 per week Preschool 3-5 days: $115 per week School Age 1-2 days: $66 per week School Age 3-5 days: $110 per week
Additional Fees: Registration: $60 per child or $100 per family Drop-In Care Before-School: $25 per day Drop-In Care After-School: $30 per day Drop-In Preschool Before-School: $30 per day Drop-In Preschool After-School: $40 per day Non-School Full Day: $70 per day Early Release: $10 per day
Discounts: Multi-child, Multi-Session, Military or School District Employee: 10%
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Dress Code At OLQM Catholic School students are expected to dress and conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of their dignity as children of God. Neatness, cleanliness, and a well-groomed appearance are expected.
A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instills recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. The overwhelming benefit of a school uniform is increased focus on learning.
Students in Grades K through 8 are required to wear the school uniform. Since buying clothing is a family function, parents are expected to purchase clothing that will meet the standards set forth in the dress code policy. This policy is written so that it is easy for students and parents to adhere to and easy for teachers and administration to enforce.
The complete uniform policy is set forth in the parent student handbook and is viewable by parents in FACTS.
The uniform policy will be strictly enforced. Parents will be promptly notified of concerns. Principal will have final say for special events throughout the academic school year.
It is the responsibility of the parent and the child to see that the child is in uniform at all times. “Out of Uniform” means notices will be sent home to be signed by parents. Detention may be a consequence. Three “Out of Uniform” notices will result in a Behavior Report filed. Chronic infractions may impact co-curricular eligibility. In an emergency, a note from the parent will excuse the student.
We encourage parents, professional educational organizations and appropriate community groups to visit the classrooms. We do insist, however, that such visits be arranged in advance with the Principal.
All parents, visitors, and volunteers must enter the front school doors facing Pierce Street and are required to report directly to the school office upon entering the building.
Visitors may NOT visit teachers and students during school hours unless previously approved. Meetings with teachers must be scheduled in advance.
All visitors must wear a badge to indicate they have registered their visit in the School Office.
Hot lunch is provided by Salvatore Scallopini. You will need to set up an on-line account. Preorders for lunches can be made up to three days prior to the serve date. Funds can be transferred between students. Account deposits can be made through ACH payments only. Parents will be able to make changes or delete lunches up to three days before the lunch serve date. Any orders, payments, or changes update to the system within minutes. A parent account can be linked to many children, but a child can only be linked to one parent. There will be per transaction convenience fee associated with each deposit. You are free to choose the amount of each deposit. Any money that is not spent by the end of the school year will be available the following school year.
If the form you are looking for does not appear on this page, please contact the school office.
Lunch Information Milk Order Form Milk Order Form JrK/PS/PK
2026-2027 School Supply Lists (these lists will be updated during summer 2026) Preschool Pre Kindergarten Junior Kindergarten Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Middle School