P. D. Jackson-Olin High School

Today, we launched an expansion of BCS Early College with our partner Lawson State Community College. The expansion establishes a western hub for the program at Wenonah High School. Applications are now open for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1918622 #SuccessStartsHere

The Lady Mustangs hold off the Lady Rams in our first game. The boys are up next! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35900392 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

The BCS Under the Lights Courtside Game of the Week is Jackson-Olin vs. Carver! It all goes down tomorrow night and we'll have the game LIVE https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35900392 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

IMPORTANT UPDATE: If you are planning to attend the BCS Basketball Tournament Championships tomorrow, the games have been moved to Huffman High School. For streaming links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35858742 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball #bham

Who's the best in BCS? Find out this Saturday during the BCS Basketball Tournament! The games will stream LIVE with the semifinals round starting at noon and the finals beginning at 6 p.m. Streaming links at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35542590 #SuccessStartsHere

Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Here's the Courtside schedule for 2024-25 season. This Saturday, our broadcast team will be at Carver High School for the BCS Tournament Championship games. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items. Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search. View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w

Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Tune in tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the first-ever BCS Basketball Media Day. Hear what the coaches and top players from our high school boys and girls basketball teams have to say ahead of the 2024-25 season. For streaming links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35152843 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

The Mean Green Marching Machine showed off at the Magic City Marching Band Festival!

Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.

Yesterday, sharp legal minds from Jackson-Olin, Parker, Ramsay, and Woodlawn participated in a mock trial competition conducted via a partnership with the YMCA and the Birmingham Bar Association. #SuccessStartsHere

Seniors and Juniors, discover the pathway to success this Sunday at the BJCC! Register at https://www.southernscholarsshowcase.org #SuccessStartsHere

Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere

Who's ready for the Magic City Marching Band Festival? Don't miss the musical event of the season this Sunday at Carver High School starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available for $10 at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere #marching

The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere

By besting Woodlawn last night, Jackson-Olin not only tallied its first win of the season, but also gave Coach Joe Webb his first career win — and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere