Our Strategy and Communications Team (a.k.a. BCS Media) took some time to plan for the next school year -- including the fifth season of BCS Under the Lights -- today at the department's annual retreat. #SuccessStartsHere 🎥
Our Social Emotional Learning Department took the national stage at the Model Schools Conference this week!
The team presented two sessions -- From Crisis to Connection: Strengthening Student Outcomes Through an Integrated Systems Approach. The presenters shared our district's innovative approach to expanding mental health supports across a large urban district, presenting to 700+ educators and leaders from across the country.
Presenters: Dr. Saterah Bigham, Ms. Gabrielle Nation, Mrs. Laneaka Turner-Miller, Mrs. Andrea McHeard, and Mr. Borden #SuccessStartsHere
During EdFarm’s Future of Learning Summit last week, scholars and educators from the Virtual Academy of Learning earned special recognition! Brothers Chris Calmo Hernandez and Anibal Calmo Hernandez were the Birmingham Regional Winners of Confident Coders Meanwhile, Kristen Fluker and Brittney Gibson also completed the Teacher Fellows program, with Ms. Fluker earning the Superlative Award. #SuccessStartsHere 👨🏾💻
Leaning Network 1 bids a fond farewell to Jan Fuller, Administrative Assistant for Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman, who is retiring! #SuccessStartsHere 🌅
Camp Wellness 2026 closed out the week with a field trip to Zoo Atlanta on Friday! #SuccessStartsHere 🦒🐘🦩🦏
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame All-Stars performed for scholars attending the June Tunes band camp today at Hayes K-8 School!
Woodlawn’s Fernando Gonzalez sat in with the band on saxophone for a song while Ramsay’s Preston Samuels took a turn on the upright bass. #SuccessStartsHere 🎶🎺🎷🥁🎶
Woodlawn’s Fernando Gonzalez sat in with the band on saxophone for a song while Ramsay’s Preston Samuels took a turn on the upright bass. #SuccessStartsHere 🎶🎺🎷🥁🎶
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan received the Education Leadership Award this week from the Steady Ground Foundation! The award honors excellence in educational leadership and community impact. #SuccessStartsHere 🏆
G.W. Carver High School hosted the annual June Tunes concert today in its auditorium. The recital serves as a culmination to the June Tunes band camp, where scholars from across the district attend to advance their instrumental skills. 🥁🎷🎺
🐎Giddy up! Today, Camp Wellness campers took a field trip to the High 5 Birmingham horse farm at the Birmingham Crossplex. In addition to riding and petting horses, the scholars learned about veterinarian medicine and watershed protection. #SuccessStartsHere 🐴
It's another day of Sensational Summer Learning at Washington K-8. We're so happy you're here! #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
Band members from across the district are honing their skills at the annual June Tunes band camp at Hayes K-8 School. The camp will conclude with a program at G.W. Carver High School on Friday, June 25 in the auditorium. #SuccessStartsHere 🎶🥁🎺
"Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." — George Washington Carver
This Juneteenth, Birmingham City Schools celebrates the power of freedom, knowledge, and community!
🎒 Reminder: All BCS offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Enjoy the day with your families!
#SuccessStartsHere 🕊️✨
Our Learning Network 1 team members took time this week to plan for the upcoming school year during their annual retreat! #SuccessStartsHere 🗓️
This week, we debuted the AP Summer Institute at G.W. Carver High School!
The program included instruction from Veronica Pitts, National Civics Teacher of the Year and an A+ College Ready Consultant from Selma High School.
This pilot program serves as an important step in strengthening rigor for our scholars and expanding access for the entire district next summer! #SuccessStartsHere 🔬
The program included instruction from Veronica Pitts, National Civics Teacher of the Year and an A+ College Ready Consultant from Selma High School.
This pilot program serves as an important step in strengthening rigor for our scholars and expanding access for the entire district next summer! #SuccessStartsHere 🔬
Sensational Summer Learning is all fun and games for our young scholars at the Martha Gaskins Elementary School Early Learning Annex! There's still time to register your scholar! ☀️
Health Kids is hiring for our after-school care programs! Free childcare is available for employees, among other benefits. Apply at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus #SuccessStartsHere
Huffman High School's Caleb Smith attended Jackson State University (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South High School Band & Dance Camp this past week! He received the most outstanding mellophone/French horn player award and made first chair out of 14 students in that section. #SuccessStartsHere 🥇
Reminder: Starting next week, our schools and offices will be closed on Fridays during the summer. After July 31, we will resume a normal weekday schedule. #SuccessStartsHere 🗓️
During Monday's Custodial Professional Development Day at the Lincoln Center, our team heard presentations from HD Supply (Home Depot) on proper cleaning methods, EAP on stress and our BCS Safety Team on safety from the lens of the custodian. We wrapped up with Operational Updates to be Ready Day One! 🧹
That's a wrap on the 2025-2026 school year from Norwood Elementary! 🛫
But that doesn't mean learning is done for the summer. Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15. Register today!
