It's GAMEDAY! 🦬

🏈 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook
🏟 Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A.H. Parker H.S.
🕕 Pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 BCS Under the Lights
🎟 GoFan

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: Parker vs. Mountain Brook
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Lunes 1 de Septiembre EN CONMEMORACIÓN DEL DÍA DEL TRABAJO

Inglenook Pre-K-8 recently held a media day and pep rally for its fall sports teams. Go Panthers!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Dr. Steve Brown moderates media day for the volleyball team
the volleyball team
Principal Brown introduces the football team
the football team
the cheer squad gets the student body hyped up!
the kids are having a good time!
The cheer squad poses for a photo
members of the cheer squad and volleyball team
the football team
the volleyball team

Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program Nutritious Convenient Low Cost
El desayuno es esencial para el éxito en el aula! Aprovecha al máximo la mañana de tu hijo con tu Programa de Desayuno Escolar Nutritivo | Conveniente | Económico

We're going back-to-back with the Parker Thundering Herd for our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! This Friday, the Herd defends its home turf against the invading Mountain Brook Spartans. Broadcast starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for more details.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook Spartans August 29 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium

Football is BACK! Ramsay and Parker kicked off the season last night, with the remainder of our high schools in action tonight. Here are the players to keep an eye on.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Players to Watch in 2025 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL Keliaun Johnson - DB Cornealius Hudson - ATH Deitric Young - ATH Elijah Foreman - OL/DE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL JaMareon Fisk - LB Jeremiah Jackson - RB Anthony Craig - S Chancellor Sparks - RB RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Davey Lawrence III, - QB Jordan Smith - LB Carlos May - DT Jayden Martin - RB Michell Orr - WR Pierce Alexander - WR HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL Joel Ray - DE/TE Jayden Grant - RB Reginald Jones - LB CARVER HIGH SCHOOL Tayler Willison - DE/TE Xavion Wood - WR Jaquaveon Sands - CB/WR Kenterll Tolbert - RB De'Jarvis Wade II - QB Kendell Thomas - WR WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Demazia Taylor - QB/WR JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Darrion Lewis - RB/DB/WR Tristian Carter - DE/TE Fredric Reese - WR/DB

Minor Elementary School cut the ribbon today on its new resource room built with community partner Heidi's Kids!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Minor Elementary ribbon cutting of new resource room
BCS's Dr. Marsha Savage, Heather Marimberg of Heidi's Kids, Minor Elementary Counselor Carol Palmer and Principal Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, and BCS Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman
A Minor Elementary scholar enjoys the new resource room
Sensory wall
reading nook
resource closet
bathroom
ribbon cutting
Special Education Teacher at Minor Elementary with Counselor Carol Palmer
Dr. Taqua Lewis and Carol Palmer
Final from Legion Field! Parker opens up its title defense with a resounding win over Ramsay fueled by a high-flying passing game. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker 41 Ramsay 13
It's GAMEDAY!
🏈 Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd
🏟 Legion Field
🕕 Pre-game show 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff 7 p.m.
📺🎟 Streaming & ticket links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/utl

#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: RAMSAY VS PARKER
Welcome to Hayes K-8, Principal Jerry Davenport! Tonight, Mr. Davenport met with parents and laid out his plan for student success at Hayes. #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport !
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
 Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
 Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!

Parents with scholars in Special Education, join us for the first session in our Parenting Connections series this Friday at 9 a.m. at the Lincoln Professional Development Center. Special incentives are available to the first 50 parents who register and attend the session.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent Connections: Partnering in Progress. Session 1: Introduction to the Program & Building a Supportive Mindset. Scan here to register Special incentives await the first 50 parents who register and attend the session.  When : August 22, 2025, 9 -11 a.m. Where: Lincoln Professional Development Center Gymnasium 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204

Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. for the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show! The BCS Media team has the inside scoop on the contenders and ascenders and the players to watch for the season in football and flag football. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show -- Our official breakdown of the upcoming season of BCS football -- August 20 @ 6 p.m. -- Watch us live on Facebook or YouTube @Bhamcityschools
Avee-Ashanti Shabazz, one of the parents from Phillips Academy selected to receive $500 in the Ready Day One drawing, donated his prize back to the school!

Mr. Shabazz's five children have all attended Phillips, with two currently at the school, one now at Ramsay High School, and two having graduated from Ramsay. #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Phillips Principal Emeka Nzeocha and Avee-Ashanti Shabazz
Avee-Ashanti Shabazz speaks to media
Today, we recognized the winners of our Ready Day One drawings! These families had their scholars registered before and in school on the first day of school. Two families from each school were drawn at random to receive $500.

Thank you to our partners at the City of Birmingham, the Penny Foundation, and the Housing Authority Birmingham District for continuing to invest in the development of our scholars! #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Drawing Winners -- Elementary
Drawing Winners -- Middle Schools
Drawing Winners - High Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan speaks as HABD's Larry Williams, Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Lyord Watson of Penny Foundation look on
Mayor Randall Woodfin
Lyord Watson
Dr. Sullivan shares a laugh with HABD's Larry Williams
Let's give a warm welcome and congratulations to our newest principal, Jerry Davenport at Hayes K-8 School! Meet Mr. Davenport tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Hayes. #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Meet the Principal -- Mr. Jerry Davenport -- C.W. Hayes K-8 School 505 43rd Street North -- Wednesday August 20 at 4:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Parker and Ramsay will be competitors on the turf at Legion Field. Today, they were united in a common goal: STOP THE VIOLENCE. During the press conference for the fourth annual Stop the Violence Classic, players, coaches, and administrators from the two schools, along with district and community leaders, spoke with media about how this game is more than just a game, but a plea for peace. Watch the press conference in our News section.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Stop the Violence Press Conference
Ramsay (Jarred Brundidge, James Reynolds, and Coach Ronnie Jackson) and Parker (Coach Frank Warren, Dylan Reese, Chancellor Sparks)
Ramsay High School Representatives
Ramsay Principal Dr. Carolyn Russell-Walker and Parker Principal Darrell Hudson
Parker High School Representatives
Ramsay's James Reynolds and Parker's Chancellor Sparks greet each other while Jarred Brundidge and Dylan Reese look on.
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Member Leticia Harvill

Reminder: all district and school-related payments must be paid through district-approved payment platforms. MySchoolBucks and Harris/eSchool Payments (at participating schools) are the only supported payment platforms. You may also pay with cash or card in-person at the school office.

We do not accept Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal!

For links to our online platforms, visit our School Payments page.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
APPROVED PAYMENT PLATFORMS Approved IMY SCHOOL BUCKS HARRIS School Solutions • My School Bucks (Online Portal) - Available at all schools • Harris School Solutions eSchool Payments (Online Portal) - Available at select, participating schools • Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card (In-Person) Not Accepted • Cash App • Zelle • PayPal • Apple Pay • Venmo • Google Pay For Accuracy and Security: Use only approved methods for proper payment tracking.
PLATAFORMAS DE PAGO APROBADAS Aprobadas IMY SCHOOL BUCKS HARRIS School Solutions • My School Bucks (Portal en línea) - Disponible en todas las escuelas • Pagos escolares electrónicos de Harris School Solutions (portal en línea): disponible en escuelas participantes seleccionadas • Efectivo, tarjeta de crédito, tarjeta de débito (en persona) No aceptado • Cashapp • PayPal • Venmo • Zelle • Apple Pay • Google Pay Para mayor precisión y seguridad: Utilice únicamente métodos aprobados para un adecuado seguimiento de los pagos.

The fourth season of BCS Under the Lights kicks off this Thursday with the third edition of the Stop the Violence Classic featuring the Ramsay Rams and the defending 6A state champion Parker Thundering Herd!

Pregame show starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. More details at the BCS Under the Lights page.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Stop the Violence Classic Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd August 21 at Historic Legion Field pre-game show 6 p.m. kickoff 7 p.m.

Recent Huffman High School graduate Robert Miller has made history as the first e-sports scholarship recipient from Birmingham City Schools! He signed with the University of Montevallo today. Read more.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett and Robert Miller
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett, Robert Miller, and Huffman Coach Justin Hackett
Robert Miller flanked by family and BCS friends
Robert Miller and Huffman faculty
Board Member Sherman Collins, BCS Chief Academic Officer Pamela Williams, and Huffman Principal John Lyons
The Miller family

From Birmingham to the WORLD! Watch Steve Brown, Brett Oates, Ray Turner, Keith Mims, and Tommy Palladino this fall on season four of BCS Under the Lights. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for the full football broadcast schedule.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights -- Shining on students and athletes