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Our Community Schools strategy helps connect students and families with the resources and support they need to succeed. Your feedback will help us better serve our school community.
Topics include:
📚 Student Supports
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family and Community Engagement
🔠 Expanded Learning Opportunities
🫱🏽🫲🏾 Leadership and Collaborative Practices
The survey (in English and Spanish) is open until Sept. 22, 2026!
This week, we show our appreciation to our Community School Coordinator Devon Frazier and our team of community school specialists who serve as a bridge between our schools, families, and community resource partners! Learn more about our Community Schools strategy in this video!
Tonight, Jackson-Olin and Parker joined the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for Unity Night, part of the US United national Unity Seats initiative marking the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Prior to the game, Board Vice President James Sullivan, Board Members Antwon Womack and Yamika Foy, Jackson-Olin Principal Dr. John C. Lyons Jr. and A.H. Parker High Principal Darrell Hudson, along with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief NaShonda Howard and Eric Marable of The Flourish & Greenhouse Alabama, student-athletes, school leaders, first responders and members of both Ensley and Smithfield communities paid tribute to those who lost and sacrificed their lives 25 years ago this day with a moment of silence.
Deputy Chief Howard also conducted the ceremonial coin toss, with honored guest joining her, officials, and team captains at midfield. #SuccessStartsHere #NeverForget
Prior to the game, Board Vice President James Sullivan, Board Members Antwon Womack and Yamika Foy, Jackson-Olin Principal Dr. John C. Lyons Jr. and A.H. Parker High Principal Darrell Hudson, along with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief NaShonda Howard and Eric Marable of The Flourish & Greenhouse Alabama, student-athletes, school leaders, first responders and members of both Ensley and Smithfield communities paid tribute to those who lost and sacrificed their lives 25 years ago this day with a moment of silence.
Deputy Chief Howard also conducted the ceremonial coin toss, with honored guest joining her, officials, and team captains at midfield. #SuccessStartsHere #NeverForget
Our Parent and Family Engagement Department held its annual Parent Information Fair today at the Lincoln Center!
Throughout the event, our staff shared information about their departments and how they support our scholars and their families. #SuccessStartsHere ℹ️
Throughout the event, our staff shared information about their departments and how they support our scholars and their families. #SuccessStartsHere ℹ️
Oliver Elementary School helds its open house last night! Parents had the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, learn about resources, and discover exciting plans for the school year. #SuccessStartsHere 🦁
FINAL
It's GAMEDAY! 🐏
🏈 Carver Rams vs. Center Point
🏟 Carver High Stadium
📽 pregame show at 6 p.m.
📣 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 Facebook & YouTube
🎟 GoFan
Congratulations to our Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week!
🏐 Daisha Reynolds, 4.1 GPA
🏈 Jeremiah Washington, 3.8 GPA
📣 Shara Johnson, 3.3 GPA
🏐 Daisha Reynolds, 4.1 GPA
🏈 Jeremiah Washington, 3.8 GPA
📣 Shara Johnson, 3.3 GPA
West End Academy held a pep rally today to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, recognize perfect attendance and get scholars excited about coming to school every day! The assembly included DJing from Board Director Chris White, a performance by the cheer squad, a teachers vs. students game of Newcomb, line-dancing and more! #SuccessStartsHere ✅
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Carver Rams vs. Center Point at Carver High Stadium on Sept. 10! Pregame starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m.
FINAL
Wenonah wallops Woodlawn to walk away with the win!
Brought to you by al.com
#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball
Wenonah wallops Woodlawn to walk away with the win!
Brought to you by al.com
#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball
It's GAMEDAY! ⚔🐉
🏈 Woodlawn Colonels vs. Wenonah Dragons
🏟 Woodlawn High Stadium
🎥 pregame show at 6 p.m.
📣 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 Facebook & YouTube
🎟 GoFan
Congratulations to our Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week!
From Woodlawn ⚔️
🏈 Calloway Combs, 3.3 GPA
🏈 Noah Carter, 3.6 GPA
📣 Shaniya Davis, 3.4 GPA
From Wenonah 🐉
🏈 Jayden Cole, 4.0 GPA
📣 Aubrey Jackson, 3.5 GPA
📣 Jordan Cunningham, 3.6 GPA
From Woodlawn ⚔️
🏈 Calloway Combs, 3.3 GPA
🏈 Noah Carter, 3.6 GPA
📣 Shaniya Davis, 3.4 GPA
From Wenonah 🐉
🏈 Jayden Cole, 4.0 GPA
📣 Aubrey Jackson, 3.5 GPA
📣 Jordan Cunningham, 3.6 GPA
Culinary scholars from Parker and Wenonah took a field trip to Boutwell Auditorium today for Southbound Future Culinarians Day!
Presented by Southbound Food Festival, the half-day seminar a live cooking demo and a real-talk career panel. #SuccessStartsHere 🍳
Alabama Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Jones visited G.W. Carver High School today!
The former U.S. Senator participated in a town hall forum with newly-elected Student Government Association and Senior Class Officers and members of the senior class. #SuccessStartsHere 🗳️
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and Board Member Mary Boehm joined 36 Rotary Club members and helped assemble 160 weekend snack kits for our Pre-K scholars!
In addition to the Rotary Club, our partners at Success By 6 and United Way made this act of kindness and generosity possible! #SuccessStartsHere ❤️
Our BCS Media Team was on site at Woodlawn High School producing a segment about career and technical education (CTE) programs at the school for this Friday's BCS Under the Lights broadcast.
Tune in at 6 p.m. via Facebook or YouTube to see the final results! http://bhamcityschools.org/UTL #SuccessStartsHere 🎥
Tune in at 6 p.m. via Facebook or YouTube to see the final results! http://bhamcityschools.org/UTL #SuccessStartsHere 🎥
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Did you know that scholars who are chronically absent (or miss two days per month) are more likely to fall behind in school?
Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere ✅
Did you know that scholars who are chronically absent (or miss two days per month) are more likely to fall behind in school?
Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere ✅
Arrington Elementary School held its Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Recognition Program today! The school honored scholars who were proficient and demonstrated the highest growth. Assistant State Superintendent Dr. Autuum Jeter served as the program's guest speaker! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆
FINAL FROM SMITHFIELD!
Parker has the final word in a statement win over James Clemens #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball #alpreps ⚡️🦬🏈
Parker has the final word in a statement win over James Clemens #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball #alpreps ⚡️🦬🏈
