
The BCS Under the Lights Courtside season starts tonight at Willie Scoggins, Jr. Gymnasium with Ramsay Rams vs. Pleasant Grove! Tune in at 6pm for the girls game with the boys to follow. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35542590 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball


Congratulations to Ms. Talisa Phillips, fifth grade teacher at J.H. Phillips Academy (no relation), recipient of a $1,000 One Class At A Time grant from Chick-Fil-A and CBS 42 News! #SuccessStartsHere










Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items.
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the ownerās vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search.
View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w



WJ Christian's Head Custodian, Mrs. Annie Shepard, was recognized for Customer Service for November at last night's board meeting. Principal Mario J. Lumzy said, "Shepard is dedicated and takes pride in her work daily, ensuring that students', faculty and staff have a clean building and she's always upbeat. She is a team player and lends a helping hand wherever needed. She makes sure she gets to know students by name, greets them each day as they enter the building, and does the same for parents." #SuccessStartsHere


November is Thank Alabama Teachers Month! Take the time to thank the teachers in your lives this month. Visit https://weteachalabama.com/thank-teachers for some unique ideas to express your gratitude! #ThankALTeachers #SuccessStartsHere


WBRC Fox 6 News recently visited Arrington Elementary School to learn about the team approach Birmingham City Schools has applied to improving reading scores across the district. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1871420 for the full story. #SuccessStartsHere



The Chick-Fil-A cow made a surprise visit to Woodlawn High School today! Find out why on CBS-42 News at 5 next Thursday, Nov. 21. #SuccessStartsHere


Applications for BCS Specialty Schools for the 2025-26 school year are now open! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/specialty #SuccessStartsHere



The next webinar from our partners Financial Freedom Project, Money Management 101, is an essential workshop for navigating the complex world of money and finances
Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycy2upmh to attend or receive a recording.


Today, we honor all of those who have served our nation. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice! šŗš²


Applications for BCS Specialty Schools for the 2025-26 school year will open on Nov. 12! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/specialty starting Tuesday to submit an application for your scholar. #SuccessStartsHere



Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere


Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.



The Wenonah Lady Dragons have reached the top 25 national rankings for flag football! #SuccessStartsHere https://www.usatodayhss.com/story/sports/high-school/flag-football/2024/11/07/usa-today-sports-nfl-super-25-girls-flag-football-rankings-week-8/76090483007/


BCS Family Involvement & Student Support Services will hold a workshop on restorative practices on Nov. 12. Learn practical tools for conflict resolution, and how to build stronger relationships and reduce conflict at home using the restorative approach used in Birmingham City Schools. Door prizes will be given out!
Join us at Jackson-Olin at 11 a.m. OR via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. https://bhmk12.zoom.us/j/83706685903?pwd=FEcxSlLr8qt8GsiatgJq0PbTaOLMZW.1



Today, Birmingham City Schools extended our partnership with Jones Valley Teaching Farm by cutting the ribbon on a new teaching farm at Norwood Elementary School. #SuccessStartsHere











The Superintendent's Evaluation Committee will meet this Wednesday, Nov. 6 at noon in the third floor conference room of the Central Administration Building.



In a ceremony held at A.H. Parker High School today, U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell presented a check for $3.1 million to Birmingham City Schools. The funding comes via a grant award to expand mental health services for the district. #SuccessStartsHere











Congratulations to the BCS 2024 All-Academic Football Team! These scholar-athletes were submitted by their schools and achieved an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. #successstartshere



The Chick-Fil-A cow made a surprise visit to one of our schools today! Find out why by tuning into CBS-42 News at 5 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 14. #successstartshere
