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During this edition of BCS Behind the Desk, the Ramsay IB High School Choir performs "Oh Lord, How Excellent" as performed by the Mississippi Mass Choir. #successstartshere https://youtu.be/6ftlJHbfGzM

The Ramsay Rams remain in the BCS #UnderTheLights spotlight this week. On Thursday, they'll take on the defending 6A state champions from Clay-Chalkville at historic Legion Field. #highschoolfootball #SuccessStartsHere

The Strategic Plan for Birmingham City Schools is a living document that serves as our roadmap for continued success and represents our commitment to the community input and equitable outcomes. Join us at one of our upcoming community meets to learn more about our strategic plan and how it guides the important work of the district to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. #SuccessStartsHere

Introducing a new series from BCS Media...BCS Behind the Desk! Our first episode features the choir ensemble from A.H. Parker High School performing hits from Beyonce, John Legend, & more! https://youtu.be/orwYRJVsA-0

This morning, candidates for SGA offices at G.W. Carver High School delivered remarks and debated the issues before the student body heads to the polls tomorrow. #SuccessStartsHere

Football is BACK! 🏈 Great game between Parker & Ramsay last night. And thanks to our marching bands, dance teams, and cheer squads for entertaining us at Legion Field for the second annual Stop the Violence Classic!

This Thursday, the Ramsay Rams and Parker Thundering Herd will play in the second annual Stop the Violence Classic at Legion Field. Players, coaches, and administrators from both schools gathered at the historic stadium's press box yesterday to share their thoughts on the game and the importance of its message to the community with the media. #SuccessStartsHere

The third season of BCS #UnderTheLights kicks off this Thursday! Our first Game of the Week features the top two teams in BCS, Ramsay Rams and Parker Thundering Herd, facing off in the second annual Stop the Violence Classic. Tune in LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

The BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show starts NOW! https://vimeo.com/event/4509858 #SuccessStartsHere

On Aug. 13, BBOE Vice President Walt Wilson recognized schools in District 7 who had the most improved reading proficiency for the 2023-24 school year.  Receiving accolades were: West End Academy, most improved proficiency in second grade reading; Green Acres , most improved middle school and Arrington, most improved  elementary school. #SuccessStartsHere

Who has the top offense and defense in BCS? Tune in during the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show tomorrow at 5 pm to find out! https://vimeo.com/event/4509858

Today, we visited Martha Gaskins Elementary School. Our scholars are getting back into the swing of things!#SuccessStartsHere

It was a great first week at Birmingham City Schools! Let’s do it again next week, because we’re just getting started. #SuccessStartsHere

We're ready for some football! Carver, Huffman, Jackson-Olin, Parker, Ramsay, Wenonah, and Woodlawn sent team representatives to Legion Field yesterday to take questions from local media during the first-ever BCS Media Day. Thank you to Steve Brown for hosting the session and the BCS Media Team for organizing the junket!

The defending champion Wenonah Lady Dragons, along with flag football teams from Ramsay, Parker, Huffman, and Carver, spoke to the media at the first-ever BCS Media Day yesterday.

Where are we today? #SuccessStartsHere

Red carpets and balloon towers to high fives and dance moves, faculty and staff at Birmingham City Schools made scholars feel welcome and excited about the start of the new school year. #SuccessStartsHere #firstdayofschool https://youtu.be/f66oohk5TX4

Tomorrow is the first day of school for 2024-25! Dr. Mark Sullivan is excited to welcome everyone back. In his first video message of the school year, our superintendent goes over three key points: attendance, electronic devices, and preparedness. View it here: https://youtu.be/0JxB7vN9Jl0 #SuccessStartsHere 🎓

Our teachers, administrators, and staff showed their BCS pride at our Institute back-to-school pep rally. We're ready for the new school year! Go to our Flickr album for more photos: https://flic.kr/ps/3XmKa6 #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to our newest high school graduates! 🎓 View these photos and more on in our Flickr album: https://flic.kr/ps/3XmKa6 #SuccessStartsHere