Last season, Wenonah’s road to the championship stopped short in the Final Four. This season, the Dragons completed their unfinished business by bringing home the Blue Map and exacting revenge on the team that put them out last year. #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 hour ago, Birmingham City Schools
Last season, Wenonah’s road to the championship stopped short in the Final Four. This season, the Dragons completed their unfinished business by bringing home the Blue Map and exacting revenge on the team that put them out last year. #SuccessStartsHere
The next story in our 2025-2026 recap: In February, Dr. Mark Sullivan was named Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by AEA! #SuccessStartsHere
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
The next story in our 2025-2026 recap: In February, Dr. Mark Sullivan was named Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by AEA! #SuccessStartsHere
Over Spring Break, we’ll revisit some of our top success stories of the year so far. We start with the release of our 2024-2025 ACAP results in November. We earned our highest grade since the inception of the program. We also reduced our failing schools to just one. #SuccessStartsHere
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Highest Ever District ACAP Score
Enjoy your Spring Break! We'll see you back in class on March 30. #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
WE WISH ALL OF OUR TEACHERS, SCHOLARS AND STAFF AN AWESOME SPRING BREAK MARCH 23-27, 2026 ALL SCHOLARS RETURN ON MARCH 30, 2026
LES DESEAMOS A TODOS NUESTROS MAESTROS, ESTUDIANTES Y PERSONAL UN INCREÍBLE DESCANSO DE PRIMAVERA MARZO 23-27, 2026 TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES REGRESAN EL 30 DE MARZO DE 2026
Today at the second annual A.H. Parker Invitational Golf Tournament, Parker Principal Darrell Hudson, Sr. was honored as the new namesake for the competition! Now known as the Darrell Hudson Sr. Parker Invitational Golf Tournament, the event is free to players due to funding provided by Principal Hudson. Parker, Ramsay, Huffman, and Jackson-Olin are playing in this year's edition. #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Coach Chris Osborne and Principal Darrell Hudson, Sr.
Parker Coach Chris Osborne
Parker Coach Chris Osborne and Principal Darrell Hudson, Sr.
Jackson-Olin, Parker, Huffman, and Ramsay golf teams
The Darrell Hudson, Sr. Parker Invitational Golf Tournament
The City of Birmingham is hosting its Spring Festival on March 29 starting at 1 p.m. at Railroad Park. Bring a basket and a lawn chair! #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM'S SPRING FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY WINDOW WORLD MARCH 29 • 1PM - 4PM RAILROAD PARK 1600 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 BRING YOUR OWN BASKET AND LAWN CHAIR / GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
The Jackson State University Choir visited Woodlawn High School today for a special performance! Scholars also learned more about the university and why they should consider attending JSU.
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
JSU Choir at Woodlawn High School
The Ramsay High Choir not only had the opportunity to attend a concert by the world-renowned American Spiritual Ensemble last night, but also were invited to perform with the group!

During the concert at Samford University’s Reid Chapel, Ramsay performed “Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord” on its own and then “Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing” with the American Spiritual Ensemble.

Prior to the concert, the American Spiritual Ensemble visited to Ramsay High School to rehearse with the Ramsay choir.
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ramsay Choir with American Spirtual Ensemble (1)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel (2)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel (3)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel (4)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel (5)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel (6)
Ramsay Choir at Samford's Reid Chapel
American Spirtual Ensemble's Dr. Everett McCorvey introduces the Ramsay High School Choir.
ASE Rehearsal (6)
ASE Rehearsal
Scholars at Huffman Academy used their STEM knowledge to assemble and race leaf blower-powered hovercrafts today! #SuccessStartsHere 🌬️
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Hovercraft racing at Huffman Academy
Join us this afternoon at Railroad Park for Resources at Railroad, a community mental health and wellness fair! There will be food trucks, door prizes, school performances, and more! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
RESOURCES AT RAILROAD A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR Tuesday, March 17th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Railroad Park FOOD TRUCKS, DOOR PRIZES, SCHOOL PERFORMANCES, YARD GAMES, 95.7 JAMZ, AND MORE!
RECURSOS EN RAILROAD FERIA DE RECURSOS DE SALUD MENTAL Y BIENESTAR Martes, 17 de Marzo 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Railroad Park CAMIONES DE COMIDA, RENDIMIENTO ESCOLAR, JUEGOS EN EL PARQUE, ESTACION DE RADIO 95.7 JAMZ, Y MAS!

Tonight's game and broadcast at Huffman have been cancelled due to field conditions.

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
cancelled due to field conditions
Owen Walker, a fifth-grader at Central Park Elementary School, has completed every single iReady lesson from level AA through H, which means he is already at an eighth-grade reading level. That's an achievement worth celebrating! #SuccessStartsHere
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Owen Walker
Owen Walker and Principal Rafiq Vaughn
Due to inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools after-school extracurricular activities, including after-school care, are canceled today, March 16, 2026.

The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe and warm. Thank you for your continued support. #SuccessStartsHere
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Due to inclement weather, all Birmingham City Schools after-school extracurricular activities, including after-school care, are canceled today, March 16, 2026.  The safety of our students, families, and staff is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe and warm. Thank you for your continued support. #SuccessStartsHere
Debido al mal tiempo, todas las actividades extracurriculares y cuidado de niños de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Birmingham se cancelarán hoy, 16 de marzo de 2026.  La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad, y agradecemos su comprensión. Por favor, manténganse seguros y cálidos, y gracias por su apoyo continuo.

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

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Tandy Dolin Petrov
Carver owns soccer in Birmingham for 2026. #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2026 BCS Soccer Champions x 2 = Carver Rams & Lady Rams

Carver is Soccer Country! The Rams complete the sweep of the BCS Soccer Championship with a dominating 6-1 victory over Huffman. Cristopher Mairena, who scored a hat trick plus one (that’s four goals), is the game's MVP!#SuccessStartsHere

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE: CARVER 6 HUFFMAN 1 BCS Boys Soccer Championship Game

Fourth-seed Carver Lady Rams complete their Cinderella story with a decisive 4-1 victory over Parker to win the BCS Girls Soccer Championship! #8 Katherine Mendez is the game's MVP!

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Carver 4 Parker 1 -- BCS Girls Soccer Championship Game
Looking for something to occupy your rising second through fifth grader over Spring Break? You've found it! Camp Grow at Jones Valley Teaching Farm is holding its Plant Power program March 23-27. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with extended care available for an additional fee.

Camp Grow also has summer programming if you're thinking ahead, and scholarships are available to cover camp fees. Visit https://jvtf.campbrainregistration.com to register! #SuccessStartsHere
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Camp Grow Jones Valley Teaching Farm Spring Break: March 23-27 Summer: June 1-17 Six Weeklong Programs Snacks + Lunch + Scholarships Available
The results are in! The winners in the Elementary Division of the 2026 Academic Bowl are...

🥇 Princeton Alternative
🥈 Martha Gaskins
🥉 Oxmoor Valley

#SuccessStartsHere
10 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

It's Championship GAMEDAY! ⚽️

🏆 BCS Soccer Championship
🏟️ Legion Field
🦬 Girls: Parker vs. Carver at 5:30 p.m.🐏
🐏 Boys: Carver vs. Huffman at 7:30 p.m. ⚔️
📺 BCS Under the Lights

#SuccessStartsHere

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Who's the Champ? BCS Soccer Championship: Carver Rams vs. Huffman Vikings
Who's the Champ? BCS Soccer Championship: Carver Lady Rams vs. Parker Lady Bison