It's GAMEDAY! 🐲

🏆 AHSAA 5A Boys Final
🏀 Wenonah Dragon Athletics vs. Sylacauga
🗑️ BJCC Legacy Arena
📺 BCS UTL pregame show 9:45 a.m.
🕚 tip 11 a.m.

about 2 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY
Ahead of tomorrow's AHSAA 5A Boys Basketball Championship Game, the Wenonah student body showed their support for the Dragons today with a Dragon Walk!

Before the boys Sylacauga tomorrow, tune in to the BCS Under the Lights Pregame Show! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/utl #SuccessStartsHere
about 16 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah Dragon Walk
Wenonah Dragon Walk
Wenonah Dragon Walk
Wenonah Dragon Walk
Wenonah Dragon Walk
G.W. Carver High School held a TKO ACT pep rally this afternoon for juniors preparing to take the test on Tuesday! Board Member Yamika Foy and Chief Operations Officer (and Carver alumnus) Michael Moore gave words of encouragement to the scholars. Afterwards, the students were served cold treats in the courtyard!
about 17 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally
TKO ACT Pep Rally

Eight of our teachers recently completed 200 hours of training over 12 months towards becoming Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT)!

Pictured left to right: Kassandra Stallworth of Tuggle, Rachel Townley of Glen Iris, Kerri Nunn of Oliver, Shameria Voltz of West End, Tonya Allen of Hudson, Veronica Morris of Barrett, Kenyaki Sanders of Hayes, and Maria Snow of Central Park.

about 18 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Picture left to right: Kassandra Stallworth of Tuggle, Rachel Townley of Glen Iris, Kerri Nunn of Oliver, Shameria Voltz of  West End, Tonya Allen of Hudson, Veronica Morris of Barrett, Kenyaki Sanders of Hayes, and Maria Snow of Central Park

Birmingham Police Officers recently spent time laughing, learning, building, and encouraging alongside with scholars at West End Academy, and the impact was powerful. When children get to see officers not just as uniforms, but as mentors, helpers, and caring community members, trust grows and confidence rises.

Thank you to our Birmingham Police Department partners for investing time, heart, and presence into our scholars. Positive relationships build stronger schools and stronger communities. #SuccessStartsHere

about 20 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
BPD at West End Academy
BPD at West End Academy
BPD at West End Academy
BPD at West End Academy
BPD at West End Academy
BPD at West End Academy
Parents, if you haven't already scheduled a parent-teacher conference for Monday, March 9, please reach out to your scholar's teacher. Face-to-face, virtual meetings, and phone conferences are available! #SuccessStartsHere
about 23 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
MONDAY, MARCH 9 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY All scholars will have E-Learning on this day!
LUNES 9 DE MARZO DÍA DE LA CONFERENCIA DE PADRES Y MAESTROS Todos los estudiantes tendrán aprendizaje virtual este día!
The 2026 BCS Soccer Tournament kicks off next Tuesday, March 10! The Championship Games return to Legion Field on Friday, March 13 and will be streamed LIVE on YouTube and Facebook. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/utl for more details. #SuccessStartsHere
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Soccer Championship tournament starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Championship games on Friday, March 13, 2026. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?search=soccer for game times and locations.

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School Principal Dr. Melvin Love is one of three finalists for the National Distinguished Principal Award for Alabama!

Members of the National Distinguished Principal Award Committee visited Oxmoor Valley Elementary School yesterday as part of their evaluation process.

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.
National Distinguished Principal Committee visit to Oxmoor Valley Elementary School.

Taira Rico, an eighth-grade scholar in Mrs. Marquesha Coleman's math class at Hayes K-8 School, inspired the ST Math design team with her idea of using a snail to demonstrate slowness!

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!

The Wenonah Dragons scorched LeFlore in the AHSAA 5A Boys Semifinal!

The 5A Boys Championship Game is now set. Wenonah faces Sylacauga in a rematch of the 2025 Semifinal on Saturday at BJCC Legacy Arena.

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
DRAGONS ADVANCE WENONAH 79 FINAL SCORE LENORE 60 AHSAA 5A BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINAL
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Woodlawn Choral Director Tanisha Jones, and Wenonah Choral Director Jasmine McGaha were among the distinguished honorees of the Spirit of 1963 Awards presented by The Birmingham International Seventh Day Adventist Church on Feb. 28. The Woodlawn High School choir provided spirit-filled music, capping off Black History Month in style!

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Choir Directors
Woodlawn Choir
Woodlawn Choir
Members of the Student Success Department had the opportunity to meet Principal Baruti Kafele, the keynote speaker this morning at the opening session of the Alabama Association of Prevention, Attendance and Support Services conference in Mobile. #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Student Success Department with Principal Baruti Kafele
Student Success Department's Jerelle Herndon with Principal Baruti Kafele

This morning, 10th-grade scholars from across the district gathered at Boutwell Auditorium for 205 & Park, a youth engagement experience presented by Council President Pro Tempore LaTonya A. Tate.

The event centered on honest, unfiltered dialogue between scholars and panelists, including Mayor Randall Woodfin, Sheriff Mark Pettway, Councilor Clinton Woods, and more. Vision Movement founder Dee-One served as the keynote speaker!

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
205 and Park
Councilor Tate
205 and Park
Councilor President Pro Tem Latonya Tate and Council President Wardine Alexander
First panel with Mayor Randall Woodin and Sheriff Mark Pettway
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate, Dee-1, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Members Antwon Womack, Mary Boehm and Leticia Harvill
(far left) Board Member Derrick Billups
Board Members James Sullivan and Leticia Harvill with unknown attendee
Councilor Clinton Woods (right)
Parker's culinary scholars, led by Chef Steven McIntyre, took home third place in the Alabama ProStart Student Invitational! 🍤🥩🍰 #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Culinary
Ancho and Lime Gulf Shrimp Tostones, Flatiron Steak with Fire Roasted Corn, Poblano Salad, and Handmade Dual Tortillas, and Coconut Cheesecake
Alabama ProStart National Restaurant Association 2026 Student Invitational Culinary Competition 3rd Place Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association

It's GAMEDAY! 🐲

🏀 Wenonah Dragons vs. LeFlore
🗑️ BJCC Legacy Arena
🏆 AHSAA Boys Basketball 5A Semifinal
🕢 tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
AHSAA Semifinals GAMEDAY BJCC Legacy Arena Wenonah Dragons vs. Leflore Rattlers
Page Pals is sponsoring first, second, and third-place awards for the top third-grade classes in the MyON Reading Challenge. Read books on myON now through March 31 to participate. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Page Pals is sponsoring first, second, and third-place awards for the top third-grade classes in the MyON Reading Challenge. Read books on myON now through March 31 to participate. #SuccessStartsHere 📚

BCS Under the Lights is expanding its sports coverage for Spring sports! ⚽️🥎⚾️

The season starts with the BCS Soccer Championships next Friday. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for the game times and streaming links. #SuccessStartsHere

4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?filter_ids=522312 for accessible schedule
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!
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
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!
9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Candace Chandler-Ortiz
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
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
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions