September is Attendance Awareness Month! Parents, letā€™s start it right by making sure your scholars are in class every day!

14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout this month, learn why attendance matters! Read more about bhamcityschools.org

We're bringing parent-teacher communication to the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Look for invites to connect with your scholars' teachers over the next week. In the meantime, download the BCS app for iPhone or Android! #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Say "hello" to even more in the BCS app. Messages, Events, Documents, Classes, Notifications...Download the Birmingham City Schools, AL app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications

Playoff berths are on the line this Thursday! Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week is a Class 5A Region 5 showdown: Carver Rams vs. Hayden.

about 2 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Carver Rams vs. Hayden Wildcats September 18 @ G.W. Carver Stadium
Final from Legion Field! The Rams sting Corner for the team's first win. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
RAMSAY 34 CORNER 14

The Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads Project will create a vibrant corridor with streets that are walkable, bikeable, beautiful, and safe. A community engagement event for youth and young adults is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at A.G. Gaston Motel. Attend and share your vision for the Civil Rights District!

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads Project will create a vibrant corridor with streets that are walkable, bikeable, beautiful, and safe. The 3.16-mile urban trail network will reconnect the historically significant Graymont and Smithfield neighborhoods to downtown Birmingham and the Civil Rights District. This reimagined route will foster a healthier community with new connections to public transit, employment opportunities, green spaces, and public health resources. Can a street do all of that? We believe so and with your help we will reconnect our communities and create a vibrant corridor. BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS CROSSROADS GOALS: ā€¢ Improve connectivity ā€¢ Increase safety ā€¢ Enhance quality of life ā€¢ Improve public health ā€¢ Revitalize the cityā€™s underserved neighborhoods 3.16 Miles $125 million of safety benefits $15.6 million in quality of life benefits
G.W. Carver High School installed class and student government association officers for the 2025-26 school year today. Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya A. Tate not only served as the keynote speaker but also committed a donation of $3,000 to the school! #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
LaTonya A. Tate and the SGA Officers
LaTonya A. Tate and the Senior Class Officers
LaTonya A. Tate and SGA President and Vice President
LaTonya A. Tate and Senior Class President and Vice President
Principal Tikki Hines, Councilor LaTonya A. Tate, and SGA Advisor Aubrey Bennett
Councilor LaTonya A. Tate and Carver Staff
Principal Tikki Hines and the Presidents
Senior Class Officers and Advisors
SGA braintrust
Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya A. Tate and the Carver Choir

It's GAMEDAY! šŸ

šŸˆ Ramsay Rams vs. Corner
šŸŸ Legion Field
šŸ•• Pregame show 6 p.m.
šŸ•– Kickoff 7 p.m.
šŸ“ŗ BCS Under the Lights
šŸŽŸ GoFan

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY RAMSAY VS CORNER

Mark your calendars! The Penny Games 2025 HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational takes place Oct. 1-3. This year's invitational will introduce cash prizes totaling $20,000 for the winners of both the debate and esports competitions-rewarding excellence and fueling high-level competition. More information at thepennygames.com

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational: ā€¢ Multi-day experience ā€¢ 12+ HBCUs from across the South and East Coast ā€¢ 500+ high school students from Birmingham City Schools ā€¢ 30+ regional and national employers, colleges, and community organizations CASH PRIZES TOTALING $20,000 for the winners of both the debate and esports competitions OCTOBER 1-3, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA For More Information: (205) 533-7188 invest@pennyfoundation.org www.pennyfoundation.org

Did you know that all school excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school? Learn more about our attendance policies at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Written excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school!
Las excusas por escrito deben presentarse dentro de los tres (3) dĆ­as posteriores al regreso de su hijo a la escuela.
We had a full house yesterday at the Lincoln Professional Development Center for our Parent Information Fair. Thank you to our Parent and Family Engagement team for putting this event together! #SuccessStartsHere
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
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Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair

In total, 273 families qualified for the HABD's Every Day Counts drawing with perfect attendance in August. One winner for each of HABDā€™s 13 properties were drawn by property managers, with winners receiving $250 towards their rent.

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
HABD leadership team with Dr. Judith Ross from Birmingham City Schools
The HABD Team
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD's Larry O. Williams
HABD Every Day Counts drawing

Keep your scholars ahead of the game and make sure they are at school consistently. Students who are chronically absent (two or more days per month) are more likely to fall behind in school. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars who maintain regular attendance are less likely to fall behind in their studies
Los estudiantes que mantienen una asistencia regular tienen menos probabilidades de retrasarse en sus estudios.

BCS Under the Lights returns to historic Legion Field this Friday for the Game of The Week featuring the Ramsay Rams vs. Corner! Watch this 5A Region 5 clash on Facebook or YouTube starting at 6 p.m. šŸšŸˆšŸšŸ“£šŸ„

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week -- Ramsay Rams vs. Corner Yellow Jackets -- Sept. 12 at Legion Field

Huffman High School honored former Viking legend, Crimson Tide great, and NFL star Marcell Dareus before tonight's football game. Dareus has the honor of being the first Viking football player to have his number retired.

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus and his children receive his framed jersey from Principal John Lyons
Dareus and his family watch a montage of highlights
BCS Media's Keith Mims and Justin Long interview Dareus after the ceremony.
Prior to tonight's game, the Huffman Vikings will retire the jersey number of Crimson Tide and NFL star Marcel Dareus! The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marcell Dareus Jersey Retirement Friday September 5, 2025 -- VIKING NATION STAND UP

It's GAMEDAY! šŸˆ

šŸ“ŗ Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley
šŸŸ Vikings Stadium
šŸ•• Pregame starts at 6 p.m.
šŸ•– Kickoff at 7 p.m.
šŸŽŸ Gofan

#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY Huffman vs. Pinson Valley football

Timely, complete excuses help keep attendance records accurate and your child on track. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
ATTENDANCE Awareness Month Timely, complete excuses help keep attendance records accurate and your child on track. READ MORE AT BHAMCITYSCHOOLS.ORG
Mes de concientizaciĆ³n sobrela ASISTENCIA Las excusas completas y oportunas ayudan a mantener los registros de asistencia precisos y a su hijo en el buen camino. LEER MƁS EN BHAMCITYSCHOOLS.ORG
As part of the College Football Playoffā€™s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, UAB Football is offering specially-discounted tickets for teachers, administrators, and their families for the Sept. 13 game vs. Akron! Purchase tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Extra2
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Thank you teachers! Extra Yard for Teachers Week

Parents of special education scholars, join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Friday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for our second Parent Connections seminar. Special incentives for the first 50 registrants who attend!

12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Special incentives await the first 50 parents who register! Parent Connections: Partnering in Progress Scan here to register Click here! Session 2: Understanding and Supporting Your Childā€™s Disability & Individual and Educational Needs When : September 19, 2025, 9:00am- 11:00am Where: Lincoln Professional Development Center Gymnasium 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204

The BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week features the Huffman Vikings in a Friday night clash with eastern Jefferson County rival Pinson Valley. Watch on Facebook or YouTube!

13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley September 5 @ Huffman Stadium