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The A.H. Parker High School Culinary Arts team showed off their cooking skills at Pepper Place over the weekend!

After 37 years as an administrator and educator at Birmingham City Schools, Minor Elementary Principal Dr. Vanessa G. Byrd-Moore is retiring. Today, faculty, staff, board members, district leadership, colleagues and community members rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the career of a valued leader and mentor. The City of Birmingham also issued a proclamation in honor of Dr. Byrd today.

Just over two weeks ago, Ramsay's Brandon Moss was walking across the stage at Bill Harris Arena to receive his high school diploma (and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance). Now, he's running for mayor of Fairfield. #SuccessStartsHere https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/06/this-alabama-teen-just-graduated-high-school-and-is-already-running-for-mayor.html

BCS teachers and staff: save the date for Institute 2025! Add to your calendar here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=41728929 Printable district and employee calendars available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/documents/calendars/2025-26-calendar/751773 #SuccessStartsHere

The UAB School of Nursing celebrated the achievements of BCS scholars during its Student Expo and Awards Ceremony last night. 🩺 Scholars received certificates for completing the Pathways to Professional Nursing program, which provides mentorship, academic support, and exposure to the healthcare industry. The event also provided an opportunity to explore the career possibilities in nursing and healthcare. #SuccessStartsHere

Sensational Summer Learning starts on June 11 and continues through July 2. Learn more and register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere

Inglenook K-8 School and proud parents celebrated their scholars' academic and athletic achievements today during the school's promotion ceremony! #SuccessStartsHere

Parents, tomorrow begins the last week of school for 2024-2025. But you still have some homework to do: register for Sensational Summer Learning and the 2025-2026 school year! More details at http://bhamcityschools.org/checklist #SuccessStartsHere

Shout out to our BCS Media team! Last week, they produced live broadcasts and took photos for eight graduation ceremonies over three days. #SuccessStartsHere

The eighth grade class of Inglenook K-8 School celebrated their transition from middle school to high school today! During the promotion ceremony, teachers and administrators handed out academic and athletic honors and inducted new members of the National Junior Beta Club.

Our Special Education Department is hiring! Bring your resume and references to the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Tuesday, June 3 and you could be hired on the spot! Sign-on bonuses are available for qualified candidates. #SuccessStartsHere

Our partner colleges and universities are offering summer camps, bootcamps, and summer job opportunities in June and July! For information on how to apply, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2245436 #SuccessStartsHere ☀️

Alabama's new Skills for Success Biotechnician Program is being piloted by Lawson State Community College. Learn more at TrainForAlabama.com or register at bit.ly/Lawson-biotech

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Woodlawn High School! With more than $5 million in scholarship awards and three Early College scholars graduating with more than 50 college credit hours, these Colonels are ready to take charge. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Jackson-Olin High School! These Mustangs took their final ride today across the stage at Bill Harris Arena. The future is yours! hashtag#SuccessStartsHere 🎓

Congratulations to the Virtual Academy of Learning Class of 2025! These Cyber Tigers are on the move! #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Wenonah High School! With over 90% graduation rate and college and career ready and more than $3 million in scholarships, you are the bright stars that will light up the world. More photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCeYe3 #SuccessStartsHere 🎓

Congratulations to the graduating class of the 125th year of the historic A.H. Parker High School! $35 million in scholarships 94 graduated with 3.0 GPA or higher 29 received Merit diploma 80% college and career ready 139 headed to college 6 enlisted in the military And a state championship in football More photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCeYe3 #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Ramsay I.B. High School! These Rams are going places! The Class of 2025 earned a record-breaking $32 million in scholarship awards and attained a 100% graduation rate.

Congratulations to the G.W. Carver High School Class of 2025! 🎓$4M+ in scholarships 🎓30 students completed dual enrollment 🎓15 graduating with honors 🎓66 headed to college 🎓5 military enlisted 🎓71 advanced placement 🎓97% grad rate 🎓94% college & career ready More photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCeYe3 #SuccessStartsHere