It's Classic Week! Whether you're a Hornet or a Bulldog, we want you to join our family at Birmingham City Schools. Head to https://teachbcs.com/careers to start searching our available job openings. #SuccessStartsHere #MagicCityClassic

On Thursday, the Wenonah Dragons descend upon the Ramsay Rams in the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week. The 5A Region 5 championship is on the line with both teams entangled in a tie for first! Watch the broadcast live starting at 6 p.m.
ALSO, for those attending in person, the game will take place at G.W. Carver High School due to the Magic City Classic.
For streaming and ticket links, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1823157
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Two BCS football teams have plays nominated for NBC-13's High School Huddle Play of the Week:
1. Ramsay for running back Jayden Martin's looooong touchdown run at Carver (pictured) and
2. Parker for quarterback Dylan Reese's dart to receiver Chancellor Sparks near the sideline for a tightrope touchdown in a region championship-clinching win over Homewood.
Head over to https://www.wvtm13.com/article/high-school-football-alabama-play-vote/44854230 to vote for one of our own! #SuccessStartsHere

Yesterday, sharp legal minds from Jackson-Olin, Parker, Ramsay, and Woodlawn participated in a mock trial competition conducted via a partnership with the YMCA and the Birmingham Bar Association. #SuccessStartsHere










Carver celebrated senior night and homecoming, but Ramsay walked away with the win last night!










FINAL! Ramsay spoils Carver's homecoming and pulls ahead in the 5A Region 5 standings. #successstartshere #highschoolfootball

Seniors and Juniors, discover the pathway to success this Sunday at the BJCC! Register at https://www.southernscholarsshowcase.org #SuccessStartsHere

These instruments are ready for the bands of BCS! Already this year BCS has invested more than $1 million in band equipment to help give our scholars a solid foundation and access to the tools they need. #SuccessStartsHere

It’s GAMEDAY up NAWF! 🏈
🐏 Carver Rams vs. Ramsay Rams🐏
🏟 G.W. Carver High School Stadium
🕕 preshow 6pm / kickoff 7pm
📺 https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1823157 for streaming links and tickets 🎟
#successstartshere #highschoolfootball

Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere

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










