It's Read Across America Week! We're doing something special every day in our schools to make reading fun.
about 17 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
This morning, District 1 City Councilor Clinton Woods, with assistance from WBRC 6 News Meteorologist Tonia Michele, Miss Alabama USA 2025 (and Ramsay alumnus) Kennedy Whisenant, and The Honorable Chuck Price of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama Civil Division, helped kindergarteners build their own first libraries and read books to them.
Working in partnership with I See Me, Inc., the team distributed books at Huffman Academy (pictured here), Martha Gaskins Elementary, Sun Valley Elementary, and W.J. Christian K-8 this morning and encouraged the kids to read everyday!
about 17 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Candace Chandler-Ortiz, Learning Network 1 Resource Specialist, served as the keynote speaker at the Alabama Education Association's Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference held this month in Mobile, Alabama!
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Wenonah Dragons are the AHSAA 5A Northeast Regional Champions! After toppling Sipsey Valley 48-44, the Dragons are in the Final Four for the second straight season. #successstartshere
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Today, Booker T. Washington K-8 School dedicated a newly-installed historic marker commemorating the school as one of the first two brick school buildings for Black children in Birmingham.
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Take a peak at the Winter Intersession activity at Washington K-8 today! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Staff at the Central Office dressed in traditional African attire today to commemorate Black History Month!
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah's quest for the Blue Map continues tonight! The Dragons face Sipsey Valley for the AHSAA 5A Boys Northeast Regional Championship. The winner advances to the Final Four in Birmingham!
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Anytown Alabama 2026 is a week-long leadership summit for high school students. Held on UAB's campus, Student delegates will strengthen their communication and leadership skills, have fun, make new friends, and build their resume! Apply by MARCH 15!
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Steve Brown, Principal of Inglenook Pre-K-8! The Learning Disabilities Association of America has appointed Dr. Brown to its National Board of Directors.
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah holds off a third quarter comeback and pulls away late against Ramsay to advance to the AHSAA Northeast Regional Finals! #SuccessStartsHere
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars from RC Hemphill Elementary School, G.W. Carver High School, A.H. Parker High School, Glen Iris Elementary School, Ramsay High School, and other area schools performed at Red Mountain Theatre today as part of YouthSpeak, a celebration of Black history through music, theater, art, and dance. #SuccessStartsHere #BlackHistoryMonth 🎼🎭🎨🩰
11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The AKAs read to scholars at West End Academy for Black History Month!
11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
This week, Huffman Academy held its “Love for Learning” event, which our scholars’ commitment to academic growth while also creating a fun and meaningful experience that brought families, staff, and students together! #SuccessStartsHere
11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?
Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's Black History Month program this week.
11 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Eighth-grade scholars from across the district converged upon G.W. Carver High School today for our CTE and Career Academy Extravaganza!
Today is also the last day to apply for Career Academies, Pathway to Professional Nursing, and Early College for the 2026-2027 academic year!
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Watch the BCS Cheer Competition Middle School Division this Friday evening, followed by High School Varsity on Saturday morning, LIVE on Facebook or YouTube!
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
This Friday, it's a BCS showdown the Regional Semifinals of the AHSAA Boys Basketball State Playoffs. Only one can advance! Visit
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/sweet-16 for directions and tickets. #SuccessStartsHere
13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wilkerson Middle School held its #BlackHistoryMonth program today, featuring musical and dramatic performances, dance routines, and historical presentations! #SuccessStartsHere
13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Wenonah JAG Chapter recently hosted a voter registration drive in collaboration with the Upsilon Eta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc..
This event provided eligible students with the opportunity to register to vote and take an important step toward civic responsibility. As part of the celebration, each student who registered received a cupcake to commemorate their 18th birthday and this significant milestone into adulthood.
We are proud of our students for embracing the importance of civic engagement and grateful for our community partners who support leadership development and service.
13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
