Birmingham City Schools

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU Scholars Program at Lawson State is a FREE, one-week residential experience designed for high-achieving high school juniors (rising seniors).

The program provides students with the opportunity to:
🎓Learn about HBCU institutions
🧭 Explore college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities
🛣️ Engage in career exploration and academic pathway discovery
📚 Participate in leadership and college readiness activities

Apply by July 5 at https://form.jotform.com/260356809923060 #SuccessStartsHere

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

The start of Sensational Summer Learning is less than three weeks away! Don't miss out on this opportunity to keep learning going. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

On Memorial Day, we salute those who have served our country.

Last week, 24 of our high school graduates who have already enlisted to serve in the military received their diplomas. We are honored by their decision to defend our nation! #SuccessStartsHere 🇺🇲

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Parker graduate (standing) enlisted in the Army National Guard

Ramsay graduates (standing) enlisting in the Army National Guard

Wenonah graduate (left) joining the Army National Guard

Parker graduate enlisting in the U.S. Army

Parker graduation enlisting in the U.S. Army

Parker graduate enlisted in Army National Guard

Central Park Elementary School recently held a career fair, and the BCS Facilities and Maintenance Department was among the exhibitors! #SuccessStartsHere 🛠️

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

BCS Facilities & Maintenance Department at Central Park Elementary Career Fair

#SuccessStartsHere with Angela Smith, Program Specialist for our Career Academies and the NAF 2026 Janet Linton Leadership Award winner! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere at Huffman High School

🌟 300 AP courses taken
💰 $109 million in scholarship awards
📜 2870 scholarships received by 189 graduates
📚 165 graduates enrolling in college

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! https://youtu.be/t5QgC-deqUA #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere at G.W. Carver High School

💰 $65.7 million in scholarship awards
📜 1597 scholarships received by 121 graduates
📚 121 graduates enrolling in college

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We spoke with the newest graduates of G.W. Carver High School about their time in the North. #SuccessStartsHere 🎉

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere with the Ramsay I.B. High School Class of 2026! 🐏

🏅 86% graduating with honors
📜 352 scholarship offers to 121 graduates
💰 more than $89 million in scholarship awards
📚 96.8% of graduates enrolling in college!

Congratulations Class of 2026!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere at A.H. Parker High School

🌟 375 AP courses taken
📜 456 scholarship offers to 105 graduates
💰 $78.8 million in scholarship awards
📚 137 graduates of The University enrolling in college

And two children of administrators graduating!

Congratulations Class of 2026!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Principal Darrell Hudson and his son Darrell Hudson Jr.

AD Tyrus Moss and his daughter Brooke with Principal Hudson

Principal Hudson with Board Member Leticia Harvill and her niece

#SuccessStartsHere at Wenonah High School

💰 $60.4 million in scholarship awards
📜 1437 scholarships received by 78 graduates
📚 80 graduates enrolling in college

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

BREAKING NEWS: Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan has been selected as the School Superintendents of Alabama District 5 Superintendent of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2026! More than half of these graduates are continuing to post-secondary institutions, with $5 million in scholarships earned. These Cyber Tigers are on the move! 🖥️🐯🎓 #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School

🌟 79 AP courses taken
💰 $5 million in scholarship awards
📜 149 scholarships received by 37 graduates
📚 80 graduates enrolling in college

Congratulations Mustang Class of 2026!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

#SuccessStartsHere with the Woodlawn High School Class of 2026!

📚 75 dual enrollment courses taken
💰 $5.2 million in scholarship awards
📜 71 scholarships received by 23 graduates

Congratulations Colonels!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

We're horsing around for wellness at Hayes K-8! Equine therapy is a therapeutic approach using horses to help individuals improve mental, emotional, and physical health. 🐴

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

The Alabama State Games kick off in Birmingham on June 12! $42,500 in scholarship awards are available to participating athletes. Visit https://alagames.com for more information. #SuccessStartsHere #TeamAla

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Alabama State Games $42,500 in scholarship awards -- more info at alagames.com

Today, we celebrated 36 outstanding scholars from across Birmingham City Schools who earned the Seal of Biliteracy — a powerful achievement that recognizes proficiency in multiple languages and a commitment to global citizenship. 🌍🎓 A special congratulations to Michelle Reyes-Poot for being named the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy Student of the Year!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Today, fifth graders from Barrett Elementary and Robinson Elementary had the great opportunity to tour their perspective middle school for next year, Ossie Ware Mitchell! #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools