It's CTE Month! Today, scholars from Wenonah, Ramsay, Jones Valley, and Green Acres explored high-demand careers with virtual job simulators on the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop, while Jackson-Olin hosted a CTE Career Fair and Car Show for its scholars!
about 12 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Partner Expo takes place on Feb. 18. If your organization is interested in participating, please register by Feb. 12!
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
We are proud to share that Dr. Taqua Lewis, Coordinator of Guidance & Counseling for Birmingham City Schools, has been selected to join an exclusive group of school district leaders and professional school counselors for a featured panel discussion at the National Peer Helper Conference. This conversation will center on critical issues shaping today’s school communities, including suicide prevention, bullying and cyberbullying, and classroom safety for all students. We are grateful for Dr. Lewis’s leadership and continued commitment to elevating student wellbeing. #SuccessStartsHere
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
It's National School Counseling Week! Our school counselors are participating in professional development today at the Lincoln Center. Thanks to the Birmingham Ed Foundation for sponsoring lunch! #SuccessStartsHere
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
Our Special Education Department is hosting two virtual parent meetings over the next two weeks to help parents understand support services and benefits. Visit Events for more details and Zoom links. #SuccessStartsHere
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
This morning, three Jackson-Olin H.S. seniors announced their college destinations! 🐎
🏈 Tristian Carter ➡️ Louisiana Christian University
🏈 Simeon Rice ➡️ Millsaps College
🏈 Antonio Hood ➡️ Oakland City University
Watch the BCS Under the Lights National Signing Day Recap Show tonight for full coverage of all BCS signees!
#SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Tomorrow is National Signing Day! BCS Under the Lights will reveal where our scholar-athletes will take their talents this fall during the National Signing Day Recap Show live at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball #recruiting
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Camp Wellness returns for Winter Intersession! Taking place Feb. 23-27 at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily), campers enrich their bodies and minds through yoga, physical fitness, wellness groups, and a field trip. To register, contact Cheryl Hilliard at 205-231-9866 or
chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The BCS English as a Second Language (ESL) Team had a great week of learning, growing and sharing at the recent Alabama-Mississippi Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (AMTESOL) 2026 Conference in Flowood, Miss. Empower Academy ESL Teacher Emma Black, Carver H.S. Library Media Specialist Alicia Stokes, and ESL Program Specialist Kendall Salter also presented during the conference. #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Baseball players and coaches from all seven high schools discussed the upcoming season during BCS Baseball Media Day today!
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Softball teams from all seven high schools also participated in BCS Baseball Media Day today!
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
A group of students from Ramsay High School participated in the Science Olympiad, a team STEM competition, at Auburn University this weekend! #SuccessStartsHere
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Black history lives here, in our classrooms. It shines through in our creativity, our leadership, our excellence. We honor the legacy by investing in the future. Join us in celebrating Black History Month! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Board Members and Executive Cabinet concluded our two day retreat. Cabinet members presented their departmental plans and strategic goals for 2026. #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
During the first day of our cabinet and board retreat, our cabinet members participated in leadership and team-building activities, while our board members received training from a representative of the Alabama Association of School Boards. #SuccessStartsHere
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
This week, our National Society of Black Engineers Junior Chapters had an incredible experience exploring STEM pathways, Early College opportunities, and the world of Agriculture and Nutritional Science at Tuskegee University. Our students were inspired, challenged, and empowered!
🌟 Big thank you to Tuskegee University and the Birmingham (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated! Deep gratitude to our dedicated faculty sponsors—Jennifer Gilbert, Christopher Lang, Mychal Thomas, Dr. Christine Hall, and Dr. Jerelle Hendon—for consistently going above and beyond to ensure our scholars have access to the very best opportunities for success. 🌟
Thank you for helping us shape the next generation of Black engineers, innovators, and leaders. 💛❤️🖤
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Congratulations to our Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week, Marley Allen and Brendon Williams from Parker! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Final from Smithfield.
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
WVTM-13's Jarvis Robertson visited Tuggle Elementary School to shine a spotlight on our academic success on the state report card and our plans to earn a B this year! We also highlighted Tuggle's progress from a C to a B on the recent report card and promoted the upcoming Winter Intersession. Look for the story on tomorrow night's newscast! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
