In addition to our all-time best state report card grade, EPIC Alternative Elementary School ranked among the top 25 schools in the state. Five of our schools were also recognized among the most improved in the state. All six schools were honored during the State Board of Education meeting in February. #SuccessStartsHere
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
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
Enjoy your Spring Break! We'll see you back in class on March 30. #SuccessStartsHere
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Scholars at Huffman Academy used their STEM knowledge to assemble and race leaf blower-powered hovercrafts today! #SuccessStartsHere 🌬️
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
Tonight's game and broadcast at Huffman have been 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
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
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
Vote for Tandy Dolin Petrov, science teacher at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School, in America's Favorite Teacher contest!
Carver owns soccer in Birmingham for 2026. #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️
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
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!
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
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
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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