We held our annual Alumni Day this morning! But this just wasn't any other Alumni Day, as we celebrate 125 years this weekend!

A.H. Parker High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Ashley Valdivia is one of just 750 scholars to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship!

Today, members of the Class of 2025 at A.H. Parker High School revealed their destinations next fall during the school's annual college signing day ceremony. Colleges, universities, and benefactors awarded more than $16,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors! #SuccessStartsHere

The Herd Wants U! Students at A.H. Parker High School had the opportunity to explore academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic teams while meeting teachers, administrators, and student leaders. Mayor Randall Woodfin and Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake were among the distinguished visitors! #SuccessStartsHere

Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere

High school scholar-athletes from across the district teed off at Roebuck Golf Course today in the Inaugural BCS Golf Championship! #SuccessStartsHere

This week, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized Beverly Brown of A.H. Parker High School as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere

Are you a Birmingham City Schools high school teacher who is interested in teaching dual enrollment courses to students on your campus? BCS has a unique opportunity for select teachers to engage in the coursework free of charge, which will count toward the required approved 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/dual-enrollment-teachers #SuccessStartsHere

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫

Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather on March 31, 2025. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.

Today is the last day of school before Spring Break! All schools will be closed next week, and all BCS facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Enjoy the week off! #SuccessStartsHere

The state champions had one more stop to make on their victory lap this week. On Tuesday, the Parker Thundering Herd visited the Alabama State House, where the team was recognized for its historic season by the House of Representatives. Special thanks to Senator Rodger Smitherman, Representatives Juandalynn Givan and Kelvin Datcher, and Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth! #SuccessStartsHere

Seniors, mark your calendars! #SuccessStartsHere

Coaches and players from the Carver Rams, Huffman Vikings, Parker Lady Bison, and Ramsay Lady Rams spoke with media today at Legion Field ahead of tomorrow's BCS Soccer Championship games. Media included students from Inglenook K-8 School who asked questions of the players! Watch footage from the press conference tomorrow as part of the pregame coverage of the BCS Soccer Championship! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=38918519 #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆

The Championship Game matchups are set! Ramsay upsets the top seed in the semis to face second-seeded Parker in the girls final, while the top seeds in the boys bracket, Huffman and Carver, survive to battle it out for the trophy. Watch both games live or in-person: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=38918519 #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆

Semifinal action tonight at Huffman and G.W. Carver! #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆 Tickets available through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/AL13650

The BCS Soccer Tournament starts tonight at Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, and Parker! Get your tickets through GoFan to cheer on your team in person: https://gofan.co/app/school/AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆

Congratulations to our scholar Zavian Cole!!. He placed 3rd in the BCS Social Science Fair. His presentation was on violence in the community.

Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere

The BCS Soccer Tournament gets rolling next week and the brackets are set! #SuccessStartsHere