The 2026 Fall Parent Survey is open now through Oct. 27!
Visit https://bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to 205-951-6585 to share your feedback. #SuccessStartsHere ✅
Visit https://bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to 205-951-6585 to share your feedback. #SuccessStartsHere ✅
The Wenonah Dragons battle Shades Valley on the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! Watch live on Facebook or YouTube starting at 6 p.m. this Thursday.
National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to highlight the importance of healthy school lunches. This year, the official theme is Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage -- which makes our lunchrooms the Greatest Show on Earth! #SuccessStartsHere 🍽️
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Birmingham City Schools is canceling all school-sponsored activities and events scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026. This includes all academic, athletic, extracurricular, and other school-sponsored activities and events.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
FINAL FROM THE EASTSIDE!
The Vikings ran away from the Mustangs in the second half for a hard-fought regional win.
Also, thanks to the Miles College Purple Marching Machine for the halftime performance! #SuccessStartsHere 🎺
The Vikings ran away from the Mustangs in the second half for a hard-fought regional win.
Also, thanks to the Miles College Purple Marching Machine for the halftime performance! #SuccessStartsHere 🎺
Congratulations to our Scholar Athletes of the Week from Huffman High School, presented by Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate!
📣 Alaiya Carrington, 4.0 GPA
🏈 Quincey Poole, 3.7 GPA
🥁 Kamari Benson, 3.0 GPA
#SuccessStartsHere ⚔️
📣 Alaiya Carrington, 4.0 GPA
🏈 Quincey Poole, 3.7 GPA
🥁 Kamari Benson, 3.0 GPA
#SuccessStartsHere ⚔️
It’s GAMEDAY! ⚔️🐎
🏈 Huffman vs. Jackson-Olin
🏟️ Viking Stadium
🎥 pregame show at 6 p.m.
📣 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 Facebook or YouTube
🎟️ GoFan
#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps
#highschoolfootball
Innovators win in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition!
With the help of their teachers, students apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to invent methods for creating change in their community and compete to win up to $50,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their innovations, by applying.
During last night's board meeting, the 2026 Orlean Beeson School of Education Distinguished Partner Award was presented to Birmingham City Schools in recognition of its exemplary collaboration and commitment to excellence in education by strengthening opportunities for students, educators and the community. The award was presented by Dr. Monique Gardner Witherspoon, Professor of Educational Leadership, and Dr. Kara M. Chism, Department Chair of Educational Leadership, with Board President Sherman Collins and Human Resources Officer Dr. Corvetta Clasberry accepting it. #SuccessStartsHere 🏆
Our cameras took a peek inside the classrooms during Fall intersession, where reading and math enrichment, small group instruction, and more were underway. We visited...
🍁 Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School, which is also the host site for Camp Wellness,
🍁 Robinson Elementary, where students from Miles College read to third graders,
🍁 Putnam Middle School, the home of Empower Academy for middle school scholars
🍁 and Booker T. Washington K-8 School!
You can still register your scholars for the rest of the week! Visit to register!
Bowling teams from Parker, Huffman, Woodlawn, Wenonah and Ramsay congregated at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame today for Media Day! #SuccessStartsHere 🎳
Our scholars aren't the only ones who are learning every day. Our educators and staff are constantly improving their knowledge and skills, too!
The Professional Development Department recently hosted its first Mentor-Mentee Academy, bringing together more than 120 educators for a day of meaningful learning, collaboration, and professional growth facilitated by Dr. Tammarra Tippett, Program Specialist for Professional Learning.
And yesterday, the Social and Emotional Learning Department brought together more than 100 educators for Beyond the 504 Plan: ADHD, Behavioral Disorders & Classroom Management. Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman joined them in support of student success and educator development!
#SuccessStartsHere
The Professional Development Department recently hosted its first Mentor-Mentee Academy, bringing together more than 120 educators for a day of meaningful learning, collaboration, and professional growth facilitated by Dr. Tammarra Tippett, Program Specialist for Professional Learning.
And yesterday, the Social and Emotional Learning Department brought together more than 100 educators for Beyond the 504 Plan: ADHD, Behavioral Disorders & Classroom Management. Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman joined them in support of student success and educator development!
#SuccessStartsHere
Dreams take off in Birmingham City Schools!
Ramsay Senior Chase Holt is featured on a new billboard promoting Birmingham City Schools at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Holt, who has committed to accepting a football scholarship at Harvard University, had the opportunity to see the billboard in person today! #SuccessStartsHere 🛫
The Huffman Vikings clash with the Jackson-Olin Mustangs in the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week this Thursday, October 8! Watch live on Facebook or YouTube starting at 6 p.m.
Attention high school seniors: Alabama A&M University Magic City Metro Alumni Chapter is hosting its "Start Here, Go Anywhere" bus trip on Saturday, Nov. 14! To register visit
https://rb.gy/fxwn35 #SuccessStartsHere 🚌
https://rb.gy/fxwn35 #SuccessStartsHere 🚌
Congratulations to our High School and Middle School Volleyball Champions! 🏐🏆
🐏 The Ramsay Lady Rams defeated Carver 2 sets to 0 to claim the High School Championship!
🦁 The Phillips Lady Lion outlasted W.J. Christian 2 sets to 1 to take home the Middle School Championship!
#SuccessStartsHere
🐏 The Ramsay Lady Rams defeated Carver 2 sets to 0 to claim the High School Championship!
🦁 The Phillips Lady Lion outlasted W.J. Christian 2 sets to 1 to take home the Middle School Championship!
#SuccessStartsHere
Congratulations to our Scholar Athletes of the Week from A.H. Parker High School, presented by Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate!
🏈 Keegan Jones, 4.1 GPA
🎺 Savé Davis-Williams, 4.0 GPA
🏐 Leigh Thomas, 3.8 GPA
#SuccessStartsHere ⚡️🦬
🏈 Keegan Jones, 4.1 GPA
🎺 Savé Davis-Williams, 4.0 GPA
🏐 Leigh Thomas, 3.8 GPA
#SuccessStartsHere ⚡️🦬
FINAL FROM SMITHFIELD!
Parker celebrates homecoming with a convincing win over Huffman. #SuccessStartsHere ⚡️🦬
Parker celebrates homecoming with a convincing win over Huffman. #SuccessStartsHere ⚡️🦬
BCS Under the Lights presents: the BCS Volleyball Championship! Competition starts at 8 a.m. at the Birmingham Crossplex, and live coverage of the finals begins at 1 p.m. 🏐
It’s GAMEDAY! ⚡️🦬⚔️
🏈 Parker vs. Huffman
🏟️ Major Brown Memorial Stadium
🎥 pregame show at 6 p.m.
📣 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 Facebook or YouTube
🎟️ GoFan
#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball
