Every day counts! Students with regular attendance are more likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade and less likely to drop out by high school. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars who attend school regularly by sixth grade are less likely to drop out in high school.
Los estudiantes que asisten regularmente a la escuela en sexto grado tienen menos probabilidades de abandonar los estudios en la escuela secundaria.

The defending 6A state football champion Parker Thundering Herd clash with 7A heavyweights Hoover Bucs in our Game of the Week. Watch Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover live right here on BCS Under the Lights!

8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover -- Sept 26 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium
The Carver Rams crushed Hayden tonight in the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! #SuccessStartsHere
8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Carver 60, Hayden 14

It's GAMEDAY! 🐏

🏈 Carver Rams vs. Hayden
🏟 G.W. Carver High School Stadium
🕕 Pregame show at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺🎟 BCS Under the Lights

8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY CARVER VS HAYDEN
Keeping track of attendance is a key part of supporting student success! Check PowerSchool regularly to make sure your scholar’s attendance is accurate. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere
8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keeping track of attendance is a key part of supporting student success!
¡Llevar un registro de la asistencia es una parte clave para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes!

Congratulations to Dr. Evelyn Nettles-Hines! She has been selected to serve as Director of the Alabama Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development on the Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) for 2025-2026. #SuccessStartsHere

8 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Evelyn Hines
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be in-person in the Central Office Third-Floor Conference Room.
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be in-person in the Central Office (2015 Park Place Birmingham, 35203) Third-Floor Conference Room. Masks are optional inside the building.

Children spend most of their day at school. So, it’s important that they have healthy foods and drinks while they are there. Good nutrition also helps kids learn better at school.

Our school wellness policy tells how our school is making the healthy choice, the easy choice for kids. Parents can help update the school wellness policy and to put it into action. #SuccessStartsHere

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Children spend most of their day at school. So, it’s important that they have healthy foods and drinks while they are there. Good nutrition also helps kids learn better at school. Our school wellness policy tells how our school is making the healthy choice, the easy choice for kids. Parents can help update the school wellness policy and to put it into action.

Attendance is directly linked to student achievement. Send your scholars to school every day they are able to! Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page!

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Attendance is directly linked to student achievement.
La asistencia está directamente relacionada con el rendimiento de los estudiantes.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 Celebrating the culture and achievements of our students, families, and employees in the city of Birmingham.
BCS CELEBRA EL AES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 15 DE OCTUBRE Celebrando la cultura y logros de nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados en la ciudad de Birmingham.

Playoff berths are on the line this Thursday! Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week is a Class 5A Region 5 showdown: Carver Rams vs. Hayden.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Carver Rams vs. Hayden Wildcats September 18 @ G.W. Carver Stadium
Final from Legion Field! The Rams sting Corner for the team's first win. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
RAMSAY 34 CORNER 14

The Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads Project will create a vibrant corridor with streets that are walkable, bikeable, beautiful, and safe. A community engagement event for youth and young adults is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at A.G. Gaston Motel. Attend and share your vision for the Civil Rights District!

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham Civil Rights Crossroads Project will create a vibrant corridor with streets that are walkable, bikeable, beautiful, and safe. The 3.16-mile urban trail network will reconnect the historically significant Graymont and Smithfield neighborhoods to downtown Birmingham and the Civil Rights District. This reimagined route will foster a healthier community with new connections to public transit, employment opportunities, green spaces, and public health resources. Can a street do all of that? We believe so and with your help we will reconnect our communities and create a vibrant corridor. BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS CROSSROADS GOALS: • Improve connectivity • Increase safety • Enhance quality of life • Improve public health • Revitalize the city’s underserved neighborhoods 3.16 Miles $125 million of safety benefits $15.6 million in quality of life benefits
G.W. Carver High School installed class and student government association officers for the 2025-26 school year today. Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya A. Tate not only served as the keynote speaker but also committed a donation of $3,000 to the school! #SuccessStartsHere
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
LaTonya A. Tate and the SGA Officers
LaTonya A. Tate and the Senior Class Officers
LaTonya A. Tate and SGA President and Vice President
LaTonya A. Tate and Senior Class President and Vice President
Principal Tikki Hines, Councilor LaTonya A. Tate, and SGA Advisor Aubrey Bennett
Councilor LaTonya A. Tate and Carver Staff
Principal Tikki Hines and the Presidents
Senior Class Officers and Advisors
SGA braintrust
Birmingham City Councilor LaTonya A. Tate and the Carver Choir

It's GAMEDAY! 🐏

🏈 Ramsay Rams vs. Corner
🏟 Legion Field
🕕 Pregame show 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff 7 p.m.
📺 BCS Under the Lights
🎟 GoFan

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY RAMSAY VS CORNER

Mark your calendars! The Penny Games 2025 HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational takes place Oct. 1-3. This year's invitational will introduce cash prizes totaling $20,000 for the winners of both the debate and esports competitions-rewarding excellence and fueling high-level competition. More information at thepennygames.com

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational: • Multi-day experience • 12+ HBCUs from across the South and East Coast • 500+ high school students from Birmingham City Schools • 30+ regional and national employers, colleges, and community organizations CASH PRIZES TOTALING $20,000 for the winners of both the debate and esports competitions OCTOBER 1-3, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA For More Information: (205) 533-7188 invest@pennyfoundation.org www.pennyfoundation.org

Did you know that all school excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school? Learn more about our attendance policies at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Written excuses must be submitted within three (3) days of your child returning to school!
Las excusas por escrito deben presentarse dentro de los tres (3) días posteriores al regreso de su hijo a la escuela.
We had a full house yesterday at the Lincoln Professional Development Center for our Parent Information Fair. Thank you to our Parent and Family Engagement team for putting this event together! #SuccessStartsHere
9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
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Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair
Parent Information Fair

In total, 273 families qualified for the HABD's Every Day Counts drawing with perfect attendance in August. One winner for each of HABD’s 13 properties were drawn by property managers, with winners receiving $250 towards their rent.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
HABD leadership team with Dr. Judith Ross from Birmingham City Schools
The HABD Team
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD Every Day Counts drawing
HABD's Larry O. Williams
HABD Every Day Counts drawing

Keep your scholars ahead of the game and make sure they are at school consistently. Students who are chronically absent (two or more days per month) are more likely to fall behind in school. Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page.

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars who maintain regular attendance are less likely to fall behind in their studies
Los estudiantes que mantienen una asistencia regular tienen menos probabilidades de retrasarse en sus estudios.