Congratulations to JaNiyah Wilder of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School! She received a $5000 scholarship from the Alabama Direct Admission Initiative. Led by nonprofit Alabama Possible, the program enables automatic admission to participating state colleges and universities without a formal application. Wilder was chosen from all high school seniors in the state of Alabama! #SuccessStartsHere 🎓
about 2 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
JaNiyah Wilder of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
Celebrate diversity and awareness this Friday at Woodlawn High School with vendors, face painting, games, music, and more! Bring a sack lunch and blanket! #SuccessStartsHere
about 6 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
AUTISM AWARENESS WALK FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 JOIN US to celebrate diversity and awareness vendors, face painting, picnic, games, music Woodlawn High School 5620 1 Avenue N • Birmingham, AL 35212 10 am - 1 pm • BRING A SACK LUNCH AND A BLANKET CONTACT: Victoria Smith, Transition Services • 205-266-9739 • vsmith@bhm.k12.al.us

During tonight’s board meeting, we recognized our outstanding educators!

  • Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School


  • Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School


  • Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School


  • Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School


  • Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School

  • National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy

  • ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School

  • ASAHPERD Health Educator of the Year: Jovanka Ward of Ramsay High School

  • ASAHPERD Sports Professional of the Year Alphonzo Lewis of Glen Iris Elementary

    #SuccessStartsHere

about 17 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School
Elementary Counselor of the Year: Dr. Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School
Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy
ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School
ASAHPERD Health Educator of the Year: Jovanka Ward of Ramsay High School
ASAHPERD Sports Professional of the Year Alphonzo Lewis of Glen Iris Elementary
The Alabama High School Sports Writers Association has named Wenonah junior guard Brendon Davis the 5A Boys Player of the Year and a member of the Super All-State Team for 2026! #SuccessStartsHere 🐉🏆
about 20 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Brendan Davis shoots against Sylacauga
UAB School of Education and Human Sciences is inviting YOU to Family Literacy Night, a FREE event with light refreshments, interactive activities, and take-home tools to support young readers! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=55312923 to register.
about 21 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT BUILDING STRONG READERS Join us for a FREE event with light refreshments, interactive activities, and take-home tools to support your young reader! APRIL 30 - 5:00-7:00 PM LOCATION: UAB SEHS LOBBY Open to children in Pre-K through 5th grade More information: kejohnson@uab.edu

During today's Birmingham City Council meeting, Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman recognized several scholars from Ramsay High School for their recent successes, including:

🏆 BCS Softball Championship for the Lady Rams 🥎

🏆 First Place in the Academic Bowl

🥇🥈 First and Second Place in eight categories in the BCS Science Fair

🥇 Indoor Track State Champion in 60m and 400m — Quantez Williams 🏃🏾‍♂️

#SuccessStartsHere

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ramsay at the Birmingham City Council
Ramsay at the Birmingham City Council
Ramsay at the Birmingham City Council

This morning, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council issued a resolution congratulating the Wenonah Dragons on the team's historic victory in the 5A Boys Basketball State Championship Game! 🏀🏆⛹🏾‍♂️

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
Mayor Randall Woodfin, Council President Wardine Alexander, and the Wenonah Dragons!
Wenonah Dragons recognized at the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14
Wenonah Dragons recognized at the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14
Wenonah Dragons recognized at the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14
Wenonah Dragons recognized at the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14
Wenonah Dragons recognized at the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14

The South Hampton Storm Sentinels team has arrived in Washington! Tomorrow, these scholars will make their presentation in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Finals. Watch live via YouTube starting at 8 a.m. Central! 🌪️

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
South Hampton Storm Sentinels Team at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
South Hampton Storm Sentinels Team at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
South Hampton Storm Sentinels Team at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
South Hampton Storm Sentinels Team at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
South Hampton Storm Sentinels Team at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week takes to the pitch in Ensley this Thursday as the Jackson-Olin Mustangs host the Woodlawn Colonels! Coverage begins at 5:15 p.m. LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. ⚽️

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Spring Sports Game of the Week (soccer) Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Woodlawn Colonels April 16 @ Jackson-Olin High School
Parents, we have a lot of active action items for you! For your convenience, they are all in one spot. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/checklist to get started. #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
checklist -- registration, summer learning, parent power lab, spring survey and more! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/checklist
This week, Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan spoke at the STAIR of Birmingham Rise to Read Breakfast about the power of partnership in advancing literacy across Birmingham City Schools and celebrated the hard work of teachers and reading coaches who helped move student achievement forward.

With literacy rates continuing to trend upward, his remarks highlighted both the progress made and the shared commitment to even greater success ahead. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast
STAIR Rise to Read Breakfast

Woodlawn scholars packed out the gymnasium today for the College & Career Fair! Thank you to the colleges, universities, employers, and other partner organizations that participated and helped us showcase the post-secondary opportunities available to our scholars after graduation!

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn Academy of Business and Finance at the College & Career Fair
HR's Livia Pleasant representing Teach BCS at the Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair
Woodlawn High School College & Career Fair

Register now! Not just teachers, we’re hiring the team that keeps schools running strong. 🚍🍎

CNP staff, custodians, bus drivers, and more, there’s a place for you at BCS. And $1,000 signing bonuses are available for these positions!

Stop by, meet the team, and explore open roles across the district.

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Who should attend? Certified teachers, graduating education majors, and experienced educators seeking new opportunities. We are also looking for CNP Staff, custodians, and bus drivers. Register now Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/BCSEvents2026 today!
Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING
aprendizale SENSACIONAL de verano

The approved 2026-2026 district calendar is now available on our website! A printable calendar is also available to download.

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Approved 2026-2027 calendar now available on our website!
2026-2027 Calendario -- ¡El calendario aprobado ya está en la página web!
The Thundering Herd sweeps the doubleheader! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker 16 Wenonah 3 FINAL SCORE game two
Parker takes game one of the doubleheader! Game two is up next on BCS Under the Lights. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere ⚾️
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker 14 Wenonah 3 FINAL SCORE game 1
This Saturday is Brain Day at Samford University! 🧠

This learning experience is all about the human brain. Scholars will have the chance to touch a REAL brain, win prizes, and participate in a scavenger hunt.

Visit https://linktr.ee/samfordneuroscience for more details! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BRAIN DAY AT SAMFORD 2026 SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM DISCOVER THE BRAIN & BE A SCIENTIST FOR A DAY MORE INFO! • TOUCH A REAL BRAIN • WIN PRIZES • SCAVENGER HUNT SPONSORED BY SAMFORD UNIVERSITY'S HOWARD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM, THE SAMFORD NEUROSCIENCE CLUB, THE INTERNATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, AND THE DANA FOUNDATION PROPST HALL 815 MONTAGUE DRIVE HOMEWOOD ALABAMA
It's GAMEDAY! ⚾️

🦬 Parker vs. Wenonah 🐉
🏟️ Parker Baseball Field
🕔 first pitch off game 1 at 5 p.m.
📺 bhamcityschools.org/gameday

#SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY PARKER VS. WENONAH BASEBALL
During our next Parent Power Lab, learn all about Sensational Summer Learning! Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-power-lab #SuccessStartsHere
9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement presents SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING SYMPOSIUM Join us to learn about the variety of programs designed for your child's sensational summer learning experience. الاللم April 13, 2026 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. via Zoom Meeting ID: 838 7351 2330 Passcode: 84477
Departamento de Compromiso y Participación Familiar Presenta APRENDIZAJE SENSACIONAL DE VERANO SIMPOSIO Unase a nosotros para conocer la variedad de programas diseñados para que su hijo/a disfrute de una experiencia de aprendizaje sensacional de verano. rUU 13 de abril de 2026 11:00 y 17:30. vía Zoom ID de la reunión: 838 7351 2330 Código de acceso: 84477