The Magic City Marching Band Festival is this Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Carver High School. Don't miss out -- get your tickets for $10 today at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 -- and don't forget that clear bag policy is in effect! #successstartshere
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Throughout October, we encourage the community to educate yourself and others, advocate for students, acknowledge students strengths, and use books to teach about dyslexia. For more information and resources, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1823531 #SuccessStartsHere
This Thursday, Carver butts heads with Ramsay in the Battle of the Rams! Watch the game live on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/91Bf3CUowhqPYfSh/ #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Who's ready for the Magic City Marching Band Festival? Don't miss the musical event of the season this Sunday at Carver High School starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available for $10 at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere #marching
Glen Iris Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive assembly last week! #SuccessStartsHere
Students, make your voice heard this fall through the Local Letters for Global Change writing contest! Write a
letter to a local elected representative that explains the
global issue you want them to prioritize, shows how it
connects to your local community, and proposes a solution.
Winners will receive awards of up to $300 to support global community engagement in the class room. They’ll also have their letters published on the Pulitzer Center website! For complete contest guidelines, visit https://pulitzercenter.org/localletters (for Spanish: pulitzercenter.org/CartasLocales)
To help scholars prepare for the contest, YouthServe will host a writing workshop on Oct. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. Participants can attend in-person or via Zoom. Register at https://www.youthservebham.org/events.html.
WATCH: Students at Princeton Alternative Elementary School marched in a breast cancer awareness parade last Friday. #SuccessStartsHere
https://youtu.be/Yr4H3uQUgFY
More progress is on the way in the Villages at Titusville. U.S Rep Terri Sewell presented a check for $1 million to be used in creating a new pre-k center to be operated by Birmingham City Schools. She was joined by Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams, HABD CEO Dontrelle Young-Foster, BCS Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar and Alabama State Sen. Rodger Smitherman. #SuccessStartsHere
Enjoy the soulful sounds of the Huffman High School Choir in this edition of BCS Behind the Desk! https://youtu.be/I1lpycO9COk
The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere
By besting Woodlawn last night, Jackson-Olin not only tallied its first win of the season, but also gave Coach Joe Webb his first career win — and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere
We have a final score at Jackson-Olin Field! The Mustangs get their first win of the season. Coach Joe Webb gets his first career W and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
We're honored to host Leadership Birmingham at Oxmoor Valley Elementary and G.W. Carver for Education Day! Learn more about the group's visit here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1814244 #SuccessStartsHere
Congratulations to Makhi Fowler, senior running back for the Wenonah Dragons, on earning Hollis Wright Player of the Week honors for week seven via al.com! Fowler gained 190 yards on 19 carries in Wenonah's win over John Carroll. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
It’s GAMEDAY! 🐴 🪖
🏈 Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Woodlawn Colonels
🏟️ Jackson-Olin Field
🕕 6 pm pre-game show / 7 pm kickoff
📺 https://www.facebook.com/share/LfrH6HPrZ9sGAHHt/?mibextid=9l3rBW
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/1616818?schoolId=AL1171
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Woodlawn Colonels charge into Jackson-Olin Stadium to take on the Mustangs TONIGHT! Watch the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week at https://vimeo.com/event/4645461 starting NOW!
A part of our Intersession programming, Camp Wellness is just one of the ways our district cares for the mental health of our scholars. #BCSCampWellness #WorldMentalHealthDay
How’s the weather? Meteorologists from @wbrcnews talked about this and how they do their job with students at Glen Iris Elementary today. #successstartshere ☀️🌤️🌥️⛅️🌦️🌧️⛈️
During our October board meeting, educators and staff from Jackson-Olin High School, Green Acres Middle, and Oxmoor Valley Elementary were recognized for their outstanding efforts in serving our students and parents. Our board members were also recognized for their achievements! Read more: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1811478 #SuccessStartsHere
