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Can you believe it's already July?! That means school is back in session next month. Be sure to register before August 7. Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration

Welcome back, Coach Michael Pruitt!

A Jackson-Olin alumnus and former coach at Jackson-Olin and Huffman, Coach Pruitt takes over the Parker Lady Bison girls basketball team. #SuccessStartsHere

Welcome to the family, Coach Barry Bearden! The former West End High School and UAB Blazers star is the new boys basketball coach for the Ramsay Rams.

This week's Smart Summers session covers Math in the Real World. Join via Zoom on Tuesday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/smart-summers for Zoom info and to add the session to your calendar. #SuccessStartsHere

Our scholars turned up the volume today at G.W. Carver High School for our annual June Tunes concert, the culminating event of our summer band camp! #SuccessStartsHere 🎼🥁🎸🎷🎺

Class is in session for our school and district administrators! They gathered today for the first day of our annual professional development retreat so that we are sharp and ready for the first day of classes on August 7! #SuccessStartsHere

Joyrdyn Craig has just finished eighth grade at Phillips Academy but she has already earned a full scholarship to Troy University! The award came through a Juneteenth talent competition that Craig, a singer, won last week. Elias Hendricks of Vox Academy recommended the opportunity to Craig. Vox Academy is also an education partner for our Superintendent's Academy summer program. We are grateful to all of our partners in helping our scholars find the path to success!

As a part of this summer's theme, "Literacy and Justice for ALL," the Honorable Randall Woodfin, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, joined students at Phillips Academy to discuss some of the social justice issues that our rising fourth through sixth-grade scholars have been investigating and researching as part of our Superintendent's Academy. Why social justice? Culturally responsive teaching empowers students with the skills to address social justice issues, enabling our next generation of future innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to be productive members of a larger global society. The Superintendent’s Academy is a 4-week, achievement-based, summer enrichment opportunity designed to engage scholars in grades 4-12. #SuccessStartsHere

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan was the featured guest speaker today at the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. Dr. Sullivan gave the group an update on the progress we've made behind our new strategic plan, including increased enrollment and improved academic achievement. #SuccessStartsHere

K-5 parents, tune in for the next edition of our Smart Summers seminars tonight at 5:30 p.m. This week's topic: Reading is a Super Power! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/smart-summers for Zoom info.

All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.

Today's Smart Summers session is Winning with Routines! Learn about building daily skill practices and emotional wellness tips today at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. More info at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/smart-summers

Our 2025 Superintendent's Academy has gotten off to a SENSATIONAL start! From building community to learning about coding with EdFarm in our iCode Camp, rising 4th-6th grade scholars attending our program have been actively engaged in the love and joy of learning!

Teachers, join us July 7-9, 2025 for BCS's Sensational Summer Learning Conference! This dynamic event is designed for educators ready to spark inspiration and elevate instruction. Dive into engaging sessions focused on math, ELA, crafting for the classroom, physical, and so much more! Whether you're looking to strengthen core content strategies or explore creative classroom ideas, there's something for everyone. Come learn, connect, and leave energized for the new school year!

Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere

Keep your child's mind sharp all summer long! Join our four-week interactive parent workshop packed with easy, fun activities you can do at home to boost learning! Each week, we'll explore exciting topics like social and emotional wellness, reading habits, real-life math applications, and technology and game-based learning. Text "Learning" to 205-941-6585 to register.

The A.H. Parker High School Culinary Arts team showed off their cooking skills at Pepper Place over the weekend!

After 37 years as an administrator and educator at Birmingham City Schools, Minor Elementary Principal Dr. Vanessa G. Byrd-Moore is retiring. Today, faculty, staff, board members, district leadership, colleagues and community members rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the career of a valued leader and mentor. The City of Birmingham also issued a proclamation in honor of Dr. Byrd today.

Just over two weeks ago, Ramsay's Brandon Moss was walking across the stage at Bill Harris Arena to receive his high school diploma (and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance). Now, he's running for mayor of Fairfield. #SuccessStartsHere https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/06/this-alabama-teen-just-graduated-high-school-and-is-already-running-for-mayor.html

BCS teachers and staff: save the date for Institute 2025! Add to your calendar here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=41728929 Printable district and employee calendars available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/documents/calendars/2025-26-calendar/751773 #SuccessStartsHere