Thousands of baseball fans poured into Birmingham this week for the MLB game at historic Rickwood Field and the tribute to the Negro Leagues. Birmingham City Schools' scholars had a close view of the historic event and an opportunity to meet many baseball greats. They also attended a star-studded luncheon with greats such as #ReggieJackson and comedian Roy Wood Jr., a BCS alum.
During Camp Wellness, students participate in daily social and emotional learning (SEL) wellness groups and activities, such as yoga and fitness, cultural experiences, and field trips. Today, they learned STEM through the art of hip-hop. Thanks to our partner Birmingham Water Works for making this camp possible! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Don't wait until the last minute to register your child for the next school year! Our help desk is holding extended hours (4-7pm) Monday through Thursday at Lincoln Professional Development Center (901 Ninth Ave. N.) throughout the summer. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
It's been a great week of Sensational Summer Learning at Birmingham City Schools! 🤓
Scholars benefit from our Sensational Summer Learning programs through unique enrichment opportunities, intimate small group instruction, and more! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Four BCS Academies -- Huffman's Academy of Architecture and Construction, Ramsay's Wenonah's Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and Woodlawn's Academy of Business & Finance -- have attained the NAF's highest achievement, the Katherine Blasik Distinguished Level. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Another day of Sensational Summer Learning is in the books! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Summer learning is off to a SENSATIONAL start! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
More than 175 BCS high school scholars began their participation in NewGen Peacebuilders last year. Their mission: develop ideas to reduce violence and increase peace. This year, they put their ideas into action. This week, they presented their projects during a special event at UAB! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Birmingham third-grade scholars showed significant gains in ACAP assessments on reading for the 2023-24 school year, with 81 percent reading at or above grade level. Thanks to our hard-working teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers and partners! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Carver's Jacob Woods is the first Birmingham City Schools scholar to serve on the state board of JROTC. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2024/06/birmingham-student-begins-historic-tenure-as-a-state-officer-for-jrotc/
Reading changes lives and hundreds of volunteers did just that by reading with #BCS scholars Thursday through #BetterBasicsReads. Thanks to all volunteers from throughout Birmingham, including retired Judge Houston Brown who returned to his beloved alma mater Tuggle Elementary. https://youtu.be/ObT1CM15Kno
Dr. Pamela Williams, Interim Chief Academic Officer for Birmingham City Schools, spoke with WBRC Fox 6 news about our Sensational Summer Learning programs! https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/05/birmingham-city-schools-offering-dozens-free-summer-camps/ #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
The A+ Education Partnership has awarded J.H. Phillips Academy with its School of Excellence award for its participation in the A+ College Ready program! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
The A+ Education Partnership has awarded William J. Christian K-8 School with its School of Excellence award for its participation in the A+ College Ready program! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Summer break is now upon us, but it's not too early to start thinking about the next school year! Register NOW at bhamcityschools.org/register #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
It's the last day of school across our district! Students and teachers at West End Academy celebrated the end to a successful school year at lunch with some song-and-dance routines. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere💃🏾🕺🏽
Tuggle Elementary School has partnered with The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine’s Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center regarding the structural design and equipment needs for an evidenced-based calming room.
The school cut the ribbon on the room today and students were excited to explore it! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
G.W. Carver High School hosted their signing day event honoring five of their scholars who are going to the next level of education as scholar athletes. Damarrius Story and T’Marcus Threatt received football scholarships while Jaylen Thomas, Jaden Jones, and Levente’ Woodside received basketball scholarships. #BCSStrong #SuccessStartsHere
Are you ready for some football?! If you can’t wait until fall for some football action, several BCS high school teams are playing their spring games starting tonight and continuing through Saturday. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
