Parents, the Scholarships page on the BCS website has been updated. Several opportunities have deadlines at the end of the month, so go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships to see what your scholar qualifies for! #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.

Ranked second in 6A in the state, the A.H. Parker Thundering Herd face area foe Mortimer Jordan in our Thursday Night Game of the Week! Watch the game live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/fG4CUrPsTtwT8cFL #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball #birmingham #Alabama

Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere

Are you a student who likes to express artistically through music, theater, dance, and/or other visual art forms, including drawing, digital art, painting, or 3D sculpture? Create a piece of art reflecting what Hispanic Culture means to you. If selected, your work will be displayed at the BMA as part of the celebration for HHM. All students, regardless of their artistic background or experience, are encouraged to submit their work. Your unique perspective is what makes our community vibrant. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent! Submit your work by the deadline, October 1, 2024 at https://forms.gle/QDy4e6wqRTT5XGQi6 #SuccessStartsHere

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Scholars who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate and succeed later in life. https://youtu.be/Ciips2GE7rc #SuccessStartsHere

All of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday!

Birmingham City Schools has partnered with MySchoolBucks to give you an online purchasing option for school donations and fees! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/payments to access the MySchoolBucks store. Check out as a guest, create your free account online, or download the mobile app.  You can check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also continue to visit your school office to make in person payments. **Please note:  After School Care and schools currently using ESchool Payments will continue using ESchool Payments. Stay tuned for these sites to convert to MySchoolBucks soon!

Next month, the Parker Thundering Herd takes the national stage as the team hosts Carrollton (GA) live on ESPN!

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

Learn more about the college search process and meet admissions representatives from colleges, universities, and the armed forces at the NACAC National College Fair on Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m. at the BJCC! Register at https://www.nacacattend.org/24Birmingham #SuccessStartsHere

Learn more about the college search process and meet admissions representatives from colleges, universities, and the armed forces at the NACAC National College Fair on Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m. at the BJCC! Register at https://www.nacacattend.org/24Birmingham #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!

Tune in TONIGHT as the Parker Thundering Herd clashes with the Ramsay Rams in the second annual Stop the Violence Football Classic! BCS Under the Lights will broadcast live starting at 6 pm. with kickoff at 7 p.m. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/event/4523354 #SuccessStartsHere

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

Camp Wellness for grades 9-12 takes place at Wenonah High School on Sept. 23-27. To register, contact Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator, at 205-432-9879 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us. Thanks to Birmingham Water Works Board for sponsoring this program! #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

Tune in at 5 p.m. tonight for the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show! https://vimeo.com/event/4509858