During tonight’s board meeting, we recognized our outstanding educators!
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School
Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School
Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy
ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School
ASAHPERD Health Educator of the Year: Jovanka Ward of Ramsay High School
ASAHPERD Sports Professional of the Year Alphonzo Lewis of Glen Iris Elementary
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During today's Birmingham City Council meeting, Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman recognized several scholars from Ramsay High School for their recent successes, including:
🏆 BCS Softball Championship for the Lady Rams 🥎
🏆 First Place in the Academic Bowl
🥇🥈 First and Second Place in eight categories in the BCS Science Fair
🥇 Indoor Track State Champion in 60m and 400m — Quantez Williams 🏃🏾♂️
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This morning, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council issued a resolution congratulating the Wenonah Dragons on the team's historic victory in the 5A Boys Basketball State Championship Game! 🏀🏆⛹🏾♂️
The South Hampton Storm Sentinels team has arrived in Washington! Tomorrow, these scholars will make their presentation in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Finals. Watch live via YouTube starting at 8 a.m. Central! 🌪️
Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week takes to the pitch in Ensley this Thursday as the Jackson-Olin Mustangs host the Woodlawn Colonels! Coverage begins at 5:15 p.m. LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. ⚽️
With literacy rates continuing to trend upward, his remarks highlighted both the progress made and the shared commitment to even greater success ahead. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
Woodlawn scholars packed out the gymnasium today for the College & Career Fair! Thank you to the colleges, universities, employers, and other partner organizations that participated and helped us showcase the post-secondary opportunities available to our scholars after graduation!
Register now! Not just teachers, we’re hiring the team that keeps schools running strong. 🚍🍎
CNP staff, custodians, bus drivers, and more, there’s a place for you at BCS. And $1,000 signing bonuses are available for these positions!
Stop by, meet the team, and explore open roles across the district.
The approved 2026-2026 district calendar is now available on our website! A printable calendar is also available to download.
This learning experience is all about the human brain. Scholars will have the chance to touch a REAL brain, win prizes, and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Visit https://linktr.ee/samfordneuroscience for more details! #SuccessStartsHere
🦬 Parker vs. Wenonah 🐉
🏟️ Parker Baseball Field
🕔 first pitch off game 1 at 5 p.m.
📺 bhamcityschools.org/gameday
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