#SuccessStartsHere at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School

🌟 79 AP courses taken
💰 $5 million in scholarship awards
📜 149 scholarships received by 37 graduates
📚 80 graduates enrolling in college

Congratulations Mustang Class of 2026!

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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#SuccessStartsHere at P.D. Jackson-Olin, where Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem LaTonya A. Tate revealed today that her District 9 Office has allocated $6,500 to the school through this year's Discretionary Funding Initiative!

Announced during a check presentation at the school today, the funds are designated to support expenses related to SGA, ROTC, FBLA, Band, Robotics, Art Club, Fashion Design, Choir, Home Economics, Debate Team Shirts, and Personal Hygiene Items.

Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2881130
18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem LaTonya A. Tate revealed today that P.D. Jackson-Olin High School has been allocated $6,500 through this year's Discretionary Funding Initiative from her District 9 Office.   Announced during a check presentation at the school today, the funds are designated to support expenses related to SGA, ROTC, FBLA, Band, Robotics, Art Club, Fashion Design, Choir, Home Economics, Debate Team Shirts, and Personal Hygiene Items.
Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake and Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate
Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate chats with Board Member Yamika Foy and Jackson-Olin Interim Principal Toyal McLain.
Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate, District 9 Office team member and Jackson-Olin alumna Mariama Diallo, and Jackson-Olin Interim Principal Toyal McLain.

Seven Jackson-Olin scholars participating in the Dual Enrollment program received Certificates of Academic Achievement today from Dr. Angela Day, Dual Enrollment Specialist for Birmingham City Schools, and Tracy Spence of Lawson State Community College. These scholars maintained a 3.0 or higher college GPA while in high school! 🎓

18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Patrick Berthelot, Alex Gaines, Makenzie Lawson, Jacori Griffin, Blake Hall, Ousamane Diallo, ZyKiria Jones, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Alex Gaines, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Blake Hall, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Jacori Griffin, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Makenzie Lawson, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Ousamane Diallo, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Patrick Berthelot, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, ZyKiria Jones, Tracy Spence
Judge Monica Agee and attorney CaNisha Freeman spoke to scholars at Jackson-Olin today about careers in the legal arena! #SuccessStartsHere ⚖
24 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Judge Monica Agee and attorney CaNisha Freeman spoke to scholars at Jackson-Olin today about careers in the legal arena! #SuccessStartsHere ⚖
Judge Monica Agee and attorney CaNisha Freeman spoke to scholars at Jackson-Olin today about careers in the legal arena! #SuccessStartsHere ⚖
Judge Monica Agee and attorney CaNisha Freeman spoke to scholars at Jackson-Olin today about careers in the legal arena! #SuccessStartsHere ⚖
Judge Monica Agee and attorney CaNisha Freeman spoke to scholars at Jackson-Olin today about careers in the legal arena! #SuccessStartsHere ⚖
During today’s Birmingham City Council meeting, Council President Pro Tempore LaTonya Tate issued resolutions honoring scholars from District 9!

🌪️ South Hampton K-8 Storm Sentinels Team were national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 competition.

🏃🏾‍♂️ Jackson-Olin H.S. Boys Indoor Relay Team finished #1 in 6A, #2 in Alabama, #10 in Southeast Region and #12 in the nation. The team ran the fastest time 4x400m time (3:17.54) by a 6A program in a decade!
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
During today’s Birmingham City Council meeting, Council President Pro Tempore LaTonya Tate issued resolutions honoring scholars from District 9!
South Hampton K-8 Storm Sentinels Team
Jackson-Olin H.S. Indoor Track Relay Team
Storm Sentinels, led by Technology Coordinator Tambra Clark
Storm Sentinels
South Hampton Principal Frank Willis
J.O. Indoor Relay Team
Board President Sherman Collins and J.O. Coach Josh Stillings
J.O. Relay Team with Board Member Yamika Foy
Jackson-Olin High School Assistant Principal Toyal McLain
The Mustangs blank Woodlawn to take the victory in Ensley! #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🥅
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE: JACKSON-OLIN 2 WOODLAWN 0
Students from Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, and Woodlawn are competing in the Litter Quitters Video Competition! Cast your vote and help our scholars land in the top three of their respective watershed zones:

🐎 Jackson-Olin: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/jackson-olin-hs
🐉 Wenonah: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/wenonah-hs
🪖 Woodlawn: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/woodlawn-hs

#SuccessStartsHere 🚮
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
screenshot from Jackson-Olin video
screenshot from Wenonah video
screenshot from Woodlawn video
It's GAMEDAY! ⚽️

🐎 Jackson-Olin vs. Woodlawn 🪖
🏟️ P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
📺 coverage begins at 5:15 p.m.
🕠 girls kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
🕖 boys follow at about 7 p.m.

More details at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere 🥅
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Spring Soccer GAMEDAY Jackson-Olin vs. Woodlawn
Last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized some of our outstanding educators!

🍎 National Board Certified Teacher Brandi McGuire

🍎 ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School

#SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan; National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy; and Dr. Tammarra Tippett
Dr. Mark Sullivan, ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School, Board Member Yamika Foy, and Dr. Janice Drake
Congratulations to JaNiyah Wilder of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School! She received a $5000 scholarship from the Alabama Direct Admission Initiative. Led by nonprofit Alabama Possible, the program enables automatic admission to participating state colleges and universities without a formal application. Wilder was chosen from all high school seniors in the state of Alabama! #SuccessStartsHere 🎓
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
JaNiyah Wilder of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School

Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week takes to the pitch in Ensley this Thursday as the Jackson-Olin Mustangs host the Woodlawn Colonels! Coverage begins at 5:15 p.m. LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. ⚽️

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Spring Sports Game of the Week (soccer) Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Woodlawn Colonels April 16 @ Jackson-Olin High School
Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING
aprendizale SENSACIONAL de verano

Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Give your scholar a head start towards success with Birmingham City Schools. We offer a rigorous education that prepares our scholars for college, careers and life.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Registration officially starts April 1
LA INSCRIPCIÓN COMIENZA OFICIALMENTE EL 1 DE ABRIL

Vote for Tandy Dolin Petrov, science teacher at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School, in America's Favorite Teacher contest!

2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Tandy Dolin Petrov
P.D. Jackson-Olin has placed third in the 2026 Academic Bowl High School Division!
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Jackson-Olin Academic Bowl Team
Jackson-Olin Academic Bowl Team
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Tamara Sharpe
The quizmasters

The final competitions for the 2026 Academic Bowl are set! Watch the High School and Middle School rounds LIVE on YouTube tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Look for results in the News section. #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Academic Bowl 2026 Finals Schedule: March 12 at 10 a.m. High School Division: Jackson-Olin vs. Ramsay vs. Woodlawn; 11 a.m. Middle School Division: W.J. Christian vs. Phillips Academy; March 13 @ 10 a.m. Elementary Division: Martha Gaskins vs. Oxmoor Valley vs. Princeton.  Final competitions will take place in the auditorium at Phillips Academy 2316 7th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

The six seeds pulled off the upsets in both the girls and boys brackets yesterday! BCS Soccer Tournament continues today with semifinal action at Carver and Huffman. BCS Under the Lights will broadcast the Championship Games LIVE from Legion Field on Friday.

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Girls Semifinals: Ramsay vs. Carver and Wenonah vs. Parker
Boys Semifinals: Carver vs. Jackson-Olin and Woodlawn vs. Huffman

Scholarship deadlines are approaching fast! One opportunity is due this Friday and another on Sunday, with several more due by the end of the month. Apply now! #SuccessStartsHere

3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholarship Deadlines Approaching
Las solicitudes de becas vencen pronto
The brackets are set for the BCS Soccer Tournament! The Quarterfinals and Semifinals will take place at the school sites listed. Legion Field will host the Championship Games on Friday and BCS Under the Lights will streamed them LIVE on YouTube and Facebook. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/utl for more details. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Girls Bracket
Boys Bracket
The 2026 BCS Soccer Tournament kicks off next Tuesday, March 10! The Championship Games return to Legion Field on Friday, March 13 and will be streamed LIVE on YouTube and Facebook. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/utl for more details. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Soccer Championship tournament starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Championship games on Friday, March 13, 2026. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?search=soccer for game times and locations.