George W. Carver High School

Marching band members, you've practiced for four (or more) years for this moment! Plan to be at Parker this Saturday to audition for the Alabama State University band scholarship. #SuccessStartsHere

Dissection in Mrs. Miles's Human Body and Anatomy class was an unforgettable experience this week! Students explored the intricate structures of the body through hands-on learning. From identifying organs to understanding their functions, this lesson brought science to life in an exciting way! 🔬🥼

We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College! Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7 You start the application process by clicking here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration

Dozens of colleges and universities are waiving application fees this week! For more information: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere

Next Friday, make plans to attend YOUTHSPEAK, a celebration of Black History, at Red Mountain Theater Arts Campus. The event will feature performances by high school scholars from Huffman, Ramsay, Carver and Parker as well as students from EPIC Elementary and Green Acres Middle! #SuccessStartsHere

District leaders and school administrators hosted visiting educators and administrators from Baton Rouge, LA and Linden, AL on a tour of G.W. Carver High School today to learn how intersession programming, career and technical education, and instructional strategies help our scholars succeed! The group also got a peak at a professional development class for district educators. #SuccessStartsHere

High school seniors, it’s scholarship season! Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships and see the available opportunities. Several scholarship applications have March deadlines, so act today! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Today, Yadira Canon Aguilar, Zy'Coryous Abrams, Vincent Christon, and Jayda Gaines competed in the Birmingham City Schools Social Justice Fair, tackling real-world issues with a powerful research presentation! 🎤Vincent Christon presented the group's project on "Food Insecurity," exploring how food deserts impact both mental and physical health. He not only highlighted the problem but also shared viable solutions, including the Academy of Engineering’s proposed Aquaponics System! 🌱💧 As a powerful addition, Vincent wrote and performed an original poem about food insecurity, making a lasting impact. We are so proud of our Rams for using their voices to spark change! ❤️💙🐏 #SuccessStartsHere #ExcellenceIsTheStandard

Congratulations to Mighty Marching Rams Jayda Gaines and Ashley King! After a very competitive application process, they were invited to participate in the University of Alabama High School Honor Band. While there, they had the opportunity to network with world renowned composers and conductors. We are so proud of you, Jayda and Ashley! #CarverMightyMarchingRams #ExcellenceIsTheStandard

The G.W. Carver High School band and choir will perform during the Birmingham Squadron game on March 9! A portion of tickets sold will go toward their May trip. Get tickets at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/squadron #SuccessStartsHere

Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to our scholar-athletes who excel in the classroom AND on the court! #SuccessStartsHere

Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere

Camp Wellness returns for Winter Intersession! To register your high school scholar, contact Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator at 205-432-9879 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us #SuccessStartsHere

It's National Signing Day! Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. to find out where the top BCS scholar-athletes are headed next season. Streaming links at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=37876312 #SuccessStartsHere

The Council of the Great City Schools is accepting applications from African American and Hispanic high school seniors for the 2025 CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program. Learn more and apply at https://www.cgcs.org/awardsscholarships #SuccessStartsHere

✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉📚 This week, we celebrate the amazing counselors at G.W. Carver High School who go above and beyond for our students every single day! 🌟 Mrs. Brownlee 🌟 Mr. Grays 🌟 Mrs. Phillips 🌟 Career Coach Mrs. Smith, thank you for your dedication, guidance, and support in helping our students achieve their dreams. We appreciate everything you do to make Carver a place where #ExcellenceIstheStandard!

Auxiliary Tryouts are near! Open Clinic: February 18, 20, 25, & 27th Time: 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM Place: CHS Bandroom