Our Special Education Department is hosting two virtual parent meetings over the next two weeks to help parents understand support services and benefits. Visit Events for more details and Zoom links. #SuccessStartsHere

about 10 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom: Special Education Transition Services Parent Meeting: Connect with agencies to get resources, support, guidance and help for students with intellectual disabilities through the Alabama Department of Mental Health Community Waiver Program and The Alabama Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Meeting via Zoom
Servicios de Transición de Educación Especial REUNIÓN PARA PADRES Recursos y apoyo Conéctese con agencias para obtener recursos, apoyo, orientación y ayuda para estudiantes con discapacidades intelectuales a través del Programa de Exención Comunitaria del Departamento de salud Mental de Alabama y el Departamento de Rehabilitación Vocacional de Alabama. 10 de febrero de 2026 6 p.m. vía Zoom
Feb 18 at 6 p.m. via Zoom: Special Education Transition Services Parent Meeting Learn more about your child’s benefits and about working and maintaining benefits. Meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 3666026042)  SSI/SSDI benefits  Medicaid & Medicare protections  SSI Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE)  Work Incentive Programs -- PASS, ABLE accounts, and Ticket to Work
Servicios de Transición de Educación Especial REUNIÓN PARA PADRES Beneficios Obtenga más información sobre los beneficios de su hijo, el trabajo y mantener los beneficios. ¡Esta sesión cubrirá SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, exclusión de ingresos ganados por estudiantes de SSI y más! 18 de febrero de 2026 6 p.m. vía Zoom

This morning, three Jackson-Olin H.S. seniors announced their college destinations! 🐎

🏈 Tristian Carter ➡️ Louisiana Christian University
🏈 Simeon Rice ➡️ Millsaps College
🏈 Antonio Hood ➡️ Oakland City University

Watch the BCS Under the Lights National Signing Day Recap Show tonight for full coverage of all BCS signees!

#SuccessStartsHere

about 13 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony
Jackson-Olin National Signing Day Ceremony

Tomorrow is National Signing Day! BCS Under the Lights will reveal where our scholar-athletes will take their talents this fall during the National Signing Day Recap Show live at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball #recruiting

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights National Signing Day -- Feb. 4, 2026 streaming live @ 6 p.m.
Camp Wellness returns for Winter Intersession! Taking place Feb. 23-27 at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily), campers enrich their bodies and minds through yoga, physical fitness, wellness groups, and a field trip. To register, contact Cheryl Hilliard at 205-231-9866 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us #SuccessStartsHere
1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
CAMP WELLNESS FOR GRADES 6TH - 8TH February 23-27, 2026 Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
CAMPAMENTO BIENESTAR PARA LOS GRADOS 6° A 8° 23-27 de febrero de 2026 Escuela Secundaria Ossie Ware Mitchell

The BCS English as a Second Language (ESL) Team had a great week of learning, growing and sharing at the recent Alabama-Mississippi Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (AMTESOL) 2026 Conference in Flowood, Miss. Empower Academy ESL Teacher Emma Black, Carver H.S. Library Media Specialist Alicia Stokes, and ESL Program Specialist Kendall Salter also presented during the conference. #SuccessStartsHere

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS ESL Team at AMTESOL 2026
Building Cultural Competence presentation
Emma Black
Kendall Salter and Emma Black
Kendall Salter
Baseball players and coaches from all seven high schools discussed the upcoming season during BCS Baseball Media Day today!
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Carver Rams
Huffman Vikings
Jackson-Olin Mustangs
Parker Thundering Herd
Ramsay Rams
Wenonah Dragons
Woodlawn Colonels
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan with BCS Media's Steve Brown
Board President Sherman Collins
Softball teams from all seven high schools also participated in BCS Baseball Media Day today!
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Carver Lady Rams
Huffman Lady Vikings
Jackson-Olin Lady Mustangs
Parker Lady Bison
Ramsay Lady Rams
Wenonah Lady Dragons
Woodlawn Lady Colonels
A group of students from Ramsay High School participated in the Science Olympiad, a team STEM competition, at Auburn University this weekend! #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University
Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University
Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University
Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University
Ramsay scholars at Science Olympiad at Auburn University
Black history lives here, in our classrooms. It shines through in our creativity, our leadership, our excellence. We honor the legacy by investing in the future. Join us in celebrating Black History Month! #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH We remember our HISTORY for the success of their FUTURE
BCS Board Members and Executive Cabinet concluded our two day retreat. Cabinet members presented their departmental plans and strategic goals for 2026. #SuccessStartsHere
4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Each cabinet member presented their departmental plans and strategic goals for 2026.
BCS Board Members and Executive Cabinet concluded our two day retreat.
During the first day of our cabinet and board retreat, our cabinet members participated in leadership and team-building activities, while our board members received training from a representative of the Alabama Association of School Boards. #SuccessStartsHere
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
board and cabinet retreat

This week, our National Society of Black Engineers Junior Chapters had an incredible experience exploring STEM pathways, Early College opportunities, and the world of Agriculture and Nutritional Science at Tuskegee University. Our students were inspired, challenged, and empowered!

🌟 Big thank you to Tuskegee University and the Birmingham (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated! Deep gratitude to our dedicated faculty sponsors—Jennifer Gilbert, Christopher Lang, Mychal Thomas, Dr. Christine Hall, and Dr. Jerelle Hendon—for consistently going above and beyond to ensure our scholars have access to the very best opportunities for success. 🌟

Thank you for helping us shape the next generation of Black engineers, innovators, and leaders. 💛❤️🖤

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
BCS NSBE visits Tuskegee University
Congratulations to our Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week, Marley Allen and Brendon Williams from Parker! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week Marley Allen GPA: 3.3
Marlon King with BLOC Global Group Commercial Real Estate Scholar Athletes of the Week Brendon Williams GPA: 3.9
Final from Smithfield.
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE MINOR 68 PARKER 49

Final from The Cap. Lady Bison come up short against Minor. The boys are up next!

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE MINOR 36 PARKER 31

WVTM-13's Jarvis Robertson visited Tuggle Elementary School to shine a spotlight on our academic success on the state report card and our plans to earn a B this year! We also highlighted Tuggle's progress from a C to a B on the recent report card and promoted the upcoming Winter Intersession. Look for the story on tomorrow night's newscast! #SuccessStartsHere

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan speaks with WVTM-13 reporter Jarvis Robertson
Tuggle Principal Dr. Elizabeth Chiles speaks with WVTM-13 reporter Jarvis Robertson
WVTM-13 at Tuggle Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan observes a student at Tuggle
WVTM-13 at Tuggle Elementary
Principal Chiles and BCS Chief Academic and Accountabiliity Officer Dr. Pamela Williams observe a class  at Tuggle Elementary
WVTM-13 at Tuggle Elementary
Tuggle Principal Dr. Elizabeth Chiles speaks with WVTM-13 reporter Jarvis Robertson

Persia Whitaker, seventh grader from Ossie Ware Mitchell, correctly spelled “pendragon” to win our District Spelling Bee! She will progress to the county-wide competition.

Hudson K-8 sixth grader Jacorri Boggan earned the second place trophy while Glen Iris fourth grader Joseph Andrews placed third.

Congratulations to all of today’s contestants, who won their respective schools’ spelling bees to compete today. You’re all winners!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Persia Whitaker and her mother
Jacorri Boggan
Joseph Andrews and his parents
Board Member Antwon Womack and the top three winners
Dr Mark Sullivan
Dr Mark Sullivan and Persia Whitaker
Dr. Sulivan relays words of encouragement to a scholar
Board Member Antwon Womack and Board President Sherman Collins pose with scholars
the winners

Florida State University Head Football Coach Mike Norvell dropped in (literally via helicopter) on Ramsay's Karlos May! The defensive lineman is already a hot prospect for the Class of 2027. WBRC Fox 6 was on site to cover the story as well!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Kandyce May, Ramsay Principal Dr. Carolyn Russell-Walker, Karlos May, Ramsay Coach Ronnie Jackson, and FSU Coach Mike Norvell
It's not every day that you see a helicopter on Ramsay's practice field.
Karlos May and his mother Kandyce

It's GAMEDAY! 🦬

🏀 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Minor
🏟️ William "Cap" Brown Gymnasium
🕠 pregame show at 5:30 p.m.
⛹🏾‍♀️ girls tip off at 6 p.m.
⛹🏾 boys to follow ~7:30 p.m.
📺 Facebook & YouTube
🎟️ GoFan

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY PARKER VS MINOR

Winter Intersession is less than a month away! Don't let your scholars miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow -- register today!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2026 WINTER INTERSESSION FEBRUARY 23-27, 2026 Elementary, 6-8 and K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. High Schools: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHAT'S INCLUDED • One-on-one & small group instruction • Transportation • Breakfast & Lunch
2026 INTERCESION DE INVIERNO FEBRERO 23-27, 2026 Escuelas Elementarias, 6-8 and K-8: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Preparatorias: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Qué está incluido • Enseñanza en grupos pequeños y uno-a-uno • Transporte • Desayuno y Almuerzo