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Since adopting intersession programs in 2021, we've seen an increase in participation AND reading and math scores. Read the full story from al.com https://www.al.com/educationlab/2024/10/birmingham-bets-on-intersession-how-school-break-programs-help-students.html #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! The Magic City Marching Band Festival takes place Oct. 20 at 2pm at Carver High School. Performers include all BCS high school bands, the BCS Middle School All City Drum Line and the Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Pipers Band. Tickets are $10 and available now at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere

Today, eligible students at Carver High School registered to vote and learned about the election process during a voter registration drive. These students will now be able to participate in their first presidential election next month! #SuccessStartsHere

The STEM Roadshow made a stop at Bush Hills STEAM Academy today, and students and teachers got the opportunity to try out educational technology tools and participate in science activities! #SuccessStartsHere #stemeducation 🧪🧬⚗️🔬

This month, the Birmingham Board of Education will hold its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 5:30 p,m. in the Central Administration Building Auditorium. Stay updated on this and other events at bhamcityschools.org.

We're eastbound for the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Huffman Vikings vs. Shades Valley! The Vikings defend their home turf this Thursday with the broadcast starting at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball 🎥🏈📺 https://www.facebook.com/share/N7c9pv5VidKSV5fd/

Carver students from the Academy of Visual Communications had the opportunity to meet with award-winning journalist and storyteller Soledad O’Brien at the studios of WVTM NBC-13 recently. The scholars were able to meet seasoned professionals to motivate and guide the students in career and college options for TV production and get a behind-the-scenes view of a TV news production. #SuccessStartsHere

Playing in a game in Texas gave these Carver students an opportunity to visit Texas Tech University. What did they think about the campus? #successstartshere https://youtu.be/2xfzeO1uREY

Wenonah High School honored former Dragon, Crimson Tide, and NFL great -- and now head coach of the Miles College Golden Bears -- Sam Shade with a jersey dedication ceremony prior to its game against Huffman. Shade reminded the crowd that this isn't a number retirement, because he still likes seeing #4 on the field for the Dragons! #SuccessStartsHere

Our scholars at Wenonah are having so much fun learning at Fall Intersession! #SuccessStartsHere

Today, the Carver Rams football team had the opportunity to practice at the home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, while the cheer squad learned some new moves from the Tech cheerleaders. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

It's another great day of Fall Intersession learning across our district! #SuccessStartsHere 📚

We've finished a fantastic Fall Intersession day at Richard Arrington, Jr. Elementary! #SuccessStartsHere

Health Hero will have flu clinics set up in our schools October 10 -11, 2024. Please contact your child's school nurse if you are interested to get additional information. You will need to complete a consent form for your child to participate. Access the form and clinic schedule here: https://5il.co/2xjlt

The science department at A.H. Parker High School held a STEM fair today as part of Fall Intersession. Students participated in a variety of science activities and experiments, including water and DNA testing, drone flying, bridge model building, and ice cream making! #SuccessStartsHere

Our Carver Rams football team, marching band, and cheer squad departed for Texas this morning. For many of these students, it's their first time flying in an airplane! #SuccessStartsHere

Students across the district were having fun learning during Fall Intersession programs today! It's not too late to register your scholars for Fall Intersession. Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession to register. #SuccessStartsHere

Washington K-8 is looking for volunteer presenters for its Career Fair on Nov. 18! Help encourage students to explore and experience various future career options! Please submit your response to be a presenter by Nov. 4 at https://forms.gle/ZD49TE5vrwJqJ5t67 or email alongdaniels@bhm.k12.al.us. Call 205-231-7740 with any questions.

E.P.I.C. Alternative Elementary School has earned the elite distinction of being named one of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Only 356 schools nationwide earned the honor, which is based on top performance in state assessments and exemplary achievement in closing the achievement gap. #SuccessStartsHere #nbrs2024

Do you have questions about college financial aid? The Birmingham Public Library Southside Branch is hosting a free FAFSA session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more info or to add to your calendar, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=33692306