Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

We're bringing parent-teacher communication to the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Look for invites to connect with your scholars' teachers over the next week. In the meantime, download the BCS app for iPhone or Android! #SuccessStartsHere

9 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Say "hello" to even more in the BCS app. Messages, Events, Documents, Classes, Notifications...Download the Birmingham City Schools, AL app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications
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 ☀️
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING
aprendizale SENSACIONAL de verano

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

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Please take a minute to complete the Spring 2026 Parent Survey
ENCUESTA PARA PADRESDE ALUMNOS. DE PRIMAVERADE 2026

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9 days ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
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.

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Registration officially starts April 1
LA INSCRIPCIÓN COMIENZA OFICIALMENTE EL 1 DE ABRIL
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
16 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Tamara Ishman of Oxmoor Valley as Librarian of the Year, Madison Abney of Hayes and April Sibley of Ramsay as Teachers of the Year, Sonya Thompson of Ramsay and Samantha Bookman of Hemphill as Counselors of the Year
The Librarian of the Year for Birmingham City Schools is our very own Tamara Ishman!!!
24 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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The results are in! The winners in the Elementary Division of the 2026 Academic Bowl are...

🥇 Princeton Alternative
🥈 Martha Gaskins
🥉 Oxmoor Valley

#SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Princeton
Martha Gaskins
Oxmoor Valley
Final round of Princeton vs. Martha Gaskins
Princeton
Martha Gaskins
Oxmoor Valley
The judging panel
Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman
Academic Bowl Coordinator Tamara Sharpe

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

about 1 month 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
Congratulations to our amazing Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Tamra Ishman!

We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Ishman for being named 2025–2026 Librarian of the Year! Her dedication to inspiring a love for reading, supporting our students and teachers, and creating a welcoming library environment makes a lasting impact at Oxmoor Valley Elementary.

Thank you for all that you do to help our Jaguars learn, grow, and explore through books every day. We are so proud of you! 💜📚 #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
2025-2026 Librarian of the Year
2025-2026 Librarian of the Year
This week is Read Across America Week! Here’s what’s happening each day! 📚Check out the flyer for our full lineup of daily activities. It’s going to be a great week! #readacrossamericaweek #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
Read Across America Week!
Boots On The Ground: Cool Guys Who Read Too
Join Us! March 5, 2026
#SuccessStartsHere #OVECoolGuysReadToo
about 2 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
Boots On the Ground: Cool Guys Read Too
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's Black History Month program this week.
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan? Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's #BlackHistoryMonth program this week. #SuccessStartsHere
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan? Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's #BlackHistoryMonth program this week. #SuccessStartsHere
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, including Principal Dr. Melvin Love and Instructional Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon, gathered at Oxmoor Valley Elementary School this morning to read to K-2 classes as part of the organization’s National Day of Reading. The story will be featured on WVTM 13 News at 4:30 and 6:30 this evening! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
Kappa Alpha Psi at Oxmoor Valley
📣 Better late than never! We’re continuing the celebration of our amazing November & December Teachers of the Month 💜💛

🍎 December Teacher of the Month: Ms. Kendall Waters
Ms. Waters’s love for teaching shines every day through her dedication, kindness, and commitment to excellence. She builds lasting relationships with students and families, maintains high expectations in a nurturing environment, and consistently inspires growth, confidence, and student success. She does all of this while leading with a smile and respect for her colleagues!

👏 Help us congratulate Ms. Waters for the incredible impact she continues to make in our school community!
3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
December Teacher of the Month
📣 Better late than never! We’re catching up on celebrating our amazing November & December Teachers of the Month 💜💛

🍎 November Teacher of the Month: Mr. Darryl Woods (1st Grade)
Mr. Woods consistently goes above and beyond for his students and the school community, stepping into leadership roles wherever needed and ensuring students feel supported, motivated, and proud. He is a collaborative team player who works well with students, colleagues, and administration, shows strong dedication to improving student behavior, and eagerly supports the "Enchanters House" with excellence and heart.

👏 Join us in congratulating Mr. Woods for his outstanding service and commitment to student success!
3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
November Teacher of the Month

Join us "in-person or virtually" Title I Parent And Family Engagement
Data Assessment “A Spotlight on Student Data”

Link to attend Virtually- https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/Dky9VGXASjSGyZSXu0K5eQ

3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
Join us "in-person or virtually" Title I Parent And Family Engagement Data Assessment " A Spotlight on Student Data"

January Parent Newsletter

3 months ago, Oxmoor Valley Elementary
January Parent Monthly Newsletter
Oxmoor Valley Elementary School made science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning fun during STEAM Day! Students enjoyed hands-on activities, including drone flying, ice creaming making, VR gaming and more, throughout the day. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Flying drones during STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
Making ice cream during STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
Stretching exercises during STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
VR exploration during STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
Robotics at STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
GIS mapping during STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley
STEAM Day at Oxmoor Valley