Birmingham City Schools

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and Board President Sherman Collins joined Mayor Randall Woodfin, City Councilors Clinton Woods and Brian Gunn, and other community leaders today for the launch of the City of Birmingham's Black Men Initiative. This community-driven strategy focuses on improving outcomes for Black boys and men by addressing root causes—not just symptoms—of disconnection and harm. The initiative centers on early intervention, with a particular focus on boys ages 8–14, a critical developmental window where research shows support can alter life outcomes.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

This morning, Dr. Mark Sullivan was recognized by Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council for earning the Outstanding Superintendent of the Year Award from the Alabama Education Association!

In turn, Dr. Sullivan, noting that the honor is "not just an individual award but a collective award," recognized the Birmingham Board of Education and the Executive Cabinet, who were in attendance, as well as the faculty, staff, and community of Birmingham City Schools.

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Dr. Mark Sullivan, flanked by Mayor Randall Woodfin, Board President Sherman Collins, and AEA's Lamonica Harris, and surrounded by board and executive cabinet members

Dr. Mark Sullivan and Mayor Randall Woodfin

Dr. Mark Sullivan, AEA's Lamonica Harris, and Mayor Randall Woodfin

Mayor Randall Woodfin addresses the City Council

Mayor Randall Woodfin addresses Dr. Mark Sullivan at the City Council meeting

Dr. Mark Sullivan addresses the City Council

AEA's Lamonica Harris addresses the City Council

Board President Sherman Collins addresses the City Council

In the Integrated Preschool Program at EPIC, we're preparing these young scholars for kindergarten! #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

First Class Pre-K Special Ed Class at EPIC

Scholars at South Hampton K-8 School had two very special guests for their podcast today!

Lisa McNair, whose sister Denise was one of four girls slain in the infamous 1963 bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church, and Tammie Fields, whose father Charles Cagle was implicated in the horrific attack, spoke with the scholars about the unlikely bond they have formed and shared their message of love and forgiveness with them.

Look for reports from WBRC Fox 6, WVTM NBC 13 and WIAT CBS 42 news broadcasts tonight!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

South Hampton K-8 School Podcast with Lisa McNair and Tammie Fields

The inaugural City vs. County soccer tournament kicks off Saturday, February 14 at Legion Field! ⚽️

🐉Wenonah vs. Shades Valley🗻
🦬Parker vs. McAdory🐝
🐏Carver vs. Fultondale🐯
⚔️Huffman vs. Pinson Valley⚽️

#SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

City vs County Soccer Tournament -- February 14, 2026 at 9am-9pm at Legion Field Tickets GoFan $10 | cash at gate $15

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan received the Outstanding Superintendent of the Year Award from the Alabama Education Association during an award ceremony this morning! #SuccessStartsHere 🏆

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

It's CTE Month! Today, scholars from Wenonah, Ramsay, Jones Valley, and Green Acres explored high-demand careers with virtual job simulators on the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop, while Jackson-Olin hosted a CTE Career Fair and Car Show for its scholars!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop

Wenonah scholar at the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop

Ramsay scholars at a robot exhibit on the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop

scholar at the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop

trucking simulator on the Be Pro, Be Proud Alabama mobile workshop

BCS Partner Expo takes place on Feb. 18. If your organization is interested in participating, please register by Feb. 12!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Partner Expo Feb. 18, 2026, 10am-2:30pm at the Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave North register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/partner-expo

We are proud to share that Dr. Taqua Lewis, Coordinator of Guidance & Counseling for Birmingham City Schools, has been selected to join an exclusive group of school district leaders and professional school counselors for a featured panel discussion at the National Peer Helper Conference. This conversation will center on critical issues shaping today’s school communities, including suicide prevention, bullying and cyberbullying, and classroom safety for all students. We are grateful for Dr. Lewis’s leadership and continued commitment to elevating student wellbeing. #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

It's National School Counseling Week! Our school counselors are participating in professional development today at the Lincoln Center. Thanks to the Birmingham Ed Foundation for sponsoring lunch! #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

School Counselors Professional Development

Our Special Education Department is hosting two virtual parent meetings over the next two weeks to help parents understand support services and benefits. Visit Events for more details and Zoom links. #SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom: Special Education Transition Services Parent Meeting: Connect with agencies to get resources, support, guidance and help for students with intellectual disabilities through the Alabama Department of Mental Health Community Waiver Program and The Alabama Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Meeting via Zoom

Servicios de Transición de Educación Especial REUNIÓN PARA PADRES Recursos y apoyo Conéctese con agencias para obtener recursos, apoyo, orientación y ayuda para estudiantes con discapacidades intelectuales a través del Programa de Exención Comunitaria del Departamento de salud Mental de Alabama y el Departamento de Rehabilitación Vocacional de Alabama. 10 de febrero de 2026 6 p.m. vía Zoom

Feb 18 at 6 p.m. via Zoom: Special Education Transition Services Parent Meeting Learn more about your child’s benefits and about working and maintaining benefits. Meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 3666026042) SSI/SSDI benefits Medicaid & Medicare protections SSI Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) Work Incentive Programs -- PASS, ABLE accounts, and Ticket to Work

Servicios de Transición de Educación Especial REUNIÓN PARA PADRES Beneficios Obtenga más información sobre los beneficios de su hijo, el trabajo y mantener los beneficios. ¡Esta sesión cubrirá SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, exclusión de ingresos ganados por estudiantes de SSI y más! 18 de febrero de 2026 6 p.m. vía Zoom

This morning, three Jackson-Olin H.S. seniors announced their college destinations! 🐎

🏈 Tristian Carter ➡️ Louisiana Christian University
🏈 Simeon Rice ➡️ Millsaps College
🏈 Antonio Hood ➡️ Oakland City University

Watch the BCS Under the Lights National Signing Day Recap Show tonight for full coverage of all BCS signees!

#SuccessStartsHere

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony

Tomorrow is National Signing Day! BCS Under the Lights will reveal where our scholar-athletes will take their talents this fall during the National Signing Day Recap Show live at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball #recruiting

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

BCS Under the Lights National Signing Day -- Feb. 4, 2026 streaming live @ 6 p.m.

The BCS English as a Second Language (ESL) Team had a great week of learning, growing and sharing at the recent Alabama-Mississippi Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (AMTESOL) 2026 Conference in Flowood, Miss. Empower Academy ESL Teacher Emma Black, Carver H.S. Library Media Specialist Alicia Stokes, and ESL Program Specialist Kendall Salter also presented during the conference. #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Building Cultural Competence presentation

Baseball players and coaches from all seven high schools discussed the upcoming season during BCS Baseball Media Day today!

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan with BCS Media's Steve Brown

Softball teams from all seven high schools also participated in BCS Baseball Media Day today!

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

A group of students from Ramsay High School participated in the Science Olympiad, a team STEM competition, at Auburn University this weekend! #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University

Black history lives here, in our classrooms. It shines through in our creativity, our leadership, our excellence. We honor the legacy by investing in the future. Join us in celebrating Black History Month! #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

BCS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH We remember our HISTORY for the success of their FUTURE

BCS Board Members and Executive Cabinet concluded our two day retreat. Cabinet members presented their departmental plans and strategic goals for 2026. #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

Each cabinet member presented their departmental plans and strategic goals for 2026.

BCS Board Members and Executive Cabinet concluded our two day retreat.

During the first day of our cabinet and board retreat, our cabinet members participated in leadership and team-building activities, while our board members received training from a representative of the Alabama Association of School Boards. #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools

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