Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
Moving from Good to Great
Join us on Tuesday, September 29 5:30-7:00pm for our Annual Open House/Title I Parent Meeting/ UAB STEM Night!
It will be an evening of learning, connection, and fun for the whole family!
*Door Prizes and light food*
Please scan, click the link or return the bottom of the form to your child's teacher.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/Cz56vXVGzVeBpeNJ6
Dyslexia affects roughly one out of every five children in the U.S. Know the signs. Break the stigma. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dyslexia #SuccessStartsHere 🧠
Fall Intersession provides learning opportunities for every scholar at every grade level.
With focused instruction, scholars can improve their skills. Enrichment activities introduce scholars to areas of study they normally would not have access to. ACT and ACAP prep courses are also available.
Don’t miss out on these opportunities for additional learning! Register today!
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! 🎉👏🏽🎊
At Birmingham City Schools, we celebrate the diversity of our scholars, families, and staff. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, languages, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, we show our appreciation to our Community School Coordinator Devon Frazier and our team of community school specialists who serve as a bridge between our schools, families, and community resource partners! Learn more about our Community Schools strategy in this video!
Today at Wenonah High School, Board Member Walt Wilson hosted his annual luncheon for administrators of schools in District 7! #SuccessStartsHere 🍽️
2026-2027 Supply List
Summer is ALMOST here -- make sure to keep some good books near for your scholars! Our Curriculum and Instruction Department has curated its annual Summer Reading List for every reading level. K-5 lists include links to chapter books on myON as well.
Oxmoor Valley Elementary School celebrated the new UNITY mural designed by its scholars! The mural was made possible through a donation from the Magic City (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and was painted by artist Erica Chisolm. #SuccessStartsHere 🎨
💜💛 Our Jaguars are shining beyond the classroom! 💛💜
Oxmoor Valley Elementary students have their incredible artwork proudly displayed at the Birmingham City Schools Visual Arts Showcase!
Their creativity, talent, and hard work are truly on full display, and we couldn’t be more proud!
⏰ You have ONE more day to stop by and experience their amazing art in person… don’t miss it!
Oxmoor Valley Elementary students have their incredible artwork proudly displayed at the Birmingham City Schools Visual Arts Showcase!
Their creativity, talent, and hard work are truly on full display, and we couldn’t be more proud!
⏰ You have ONE more day to stop by and experience their amazing art in person… don’t miss it!
Last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized Oxmoor Valley Elementary's Tamra Ishman, the district's Librarian of the Year!
In addition, the board presented the Birmingham Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., including Oxmoor Valley Principal Dr. Melvin Love and BCS Instructional Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon, with the Power of Partnership Award! Fraternity members read to Oxmoor Valley scholars in January for its National Day of Reading initiative.
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 ☀️
Oxmoor Valley Elementary School Band Director Takisha Shipman and Art Teacher Isabella Ziglar have secured a $10,000 grant for the school from the Arts Alliance Education Initiative! Read more at our website. #SuccessStartsHere
Please take a minute to complete the Spring 2026 Parent Survey
ENCUESTA PARA PADRESDE ALUMNOS. DE PRIMAVERADE 2026
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.
Last week, we recognized our top educators: Madison Abney of Hayes and April Sibley of Ramsay as Teachers of the Year, Samantha Bookman of Hemphill and Sonya Thompson of Ramsay as Counselors of the Year, and Tamara Ishman of Oxmoor Valley as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere
The Librarian of the Year for Birmingham City Schools is our very own Tamara Ishman!!!
The results are in! The winners in the Elementary Division of the 2026 Academic Bowl are...
🥇 Princeton Alternative
🥈 Martha Gaskins
🥉 Oxmoor Valley
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🥇 Princeton Alternative
🥈 Martha Gaskins
🥉 Oxmoor Valley
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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
