This evening, Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan was recognized as one of the two K–12 Educational Leadership honorees in the Academy of the Diamond Awards presented by The Not Alone Foundation, Inc. #SuccessStartsHere 🏆
This week, we welcomed our newest educators and administrators to Birmingham City Schools at New Hire Orientation! #SuccessStartsHere
District Webmaster Thomas Palladino along with Jen Thomas of Apptegy delivered a presentation on branding this afternoon at the Council of Great City Schools 25th Annual Public Relations Executives Conference in New Orleans. Their insights provided guidance to public schools districts from across the country! #SuccessStartsHere 🎤
Wenonah High School enthusiastically welcomed back Mr Jerry Davenport as the school's new principal last night! Formerly as assistant principal, Davenport served as Principal of Hayes K-8 School last year and returns this year to succeed Dr. Willie Goldsmith, who retired this summer. #SuccessStartsHere
Parker's Timiyah Gilbert received a silver medal at the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Conference! 👩🏾🍳🥈
This competition, featuring more than 70 students from across the country, was very challenging, but she rose to the occasion!
"I am extremely proud of her, and it shows how we are preparing our scholars for tomorrow's jobs today!" said Chef Steven McIntyre, Culinary Arts Instructor.
This competition, featuring more than 70 students from across the country, was very challenging, but she rose to the occasion!
"I am extremely proud of her, and it shows how we are preparing our scholars for tomorrow's jobs today!" said Chef Steven McIntyre, Culinary Arts Instructor.
When the lights come on, the action goes off.
The fifth football season of BCS Under the Lights begins at historic Legion Field, where the Ramsay Rams will host the Jackson-Olin Mustangs.
Throughout the season, tune in each week on YouTube and Facebook as old rivalries are rekindled and new visitors receive a warm welcome.
Visit the Under the Lights page (link in comments / bio) for schedule, streaming links, and more. #SuccessStartsHere 🏈
Birmingham City Schools debate scholars are in Boston for the Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshops!
The team includes Jibria Pool, Jamyah Rembert, Alex Marcial Peralta, McKenna Parker, Stephanie Smith, Jayden Washington, Khalil Tamper, Jada Topping and Kendra Gardiner. #SuccessStartsHere 🗣️
Birmingham City Schools welcomes Sharon D. Sanders, MS, RDN, LD as Director of Child Nutrition. With more than 13 years experience in child nutrition, she succeeds Michelle Sailes, who retired at the end of the school year. #SuccessStartsHere 👩🏽⚕️
The Ensley community welcomed Dr. John C. Lyons, Jr., new Principal of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School, last night with open arms! #SuccessStartsHere
Last week's BCS Marching Band Camp concluded with a performance at Carver on Thursday! 🎶🥁🎺
Here are the sights -- for the sounds, visit our YouTube channel.
It has been a sensational summer of learning for our Birmingham City Schools leadership! A select team, headed up by Board President Sherman Collins and Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, participated in the Public Education Leadership Project Summer Institute last week.
Pictured from left to right: Oxmoor Valley Elementary School Principal Dr. Melvin Love; Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar; Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan; J.W. Carpenter, Executive Director of PROSPER; Courtney Rodriguez Sales, Harvard Doctoral Student (BCS Theory of Action Team Leader); Board President Sherman Collins; Chief Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams; Dr. Saterah Bigham, BCS Director of Social and Emotional Learning; AP Coordinator Aubrey Bennett
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Pictured from left to right: Oxmoor Valley Elementary School Principal Dr. Melvin Love; Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar; Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan; J.W. Carpenter, Executive Director of PROSPER; Courtney Rodriguez Sales, Harvard Doctoral Student (BCS Theory of Action Team Leader); Board President Sherman Collins; Chief Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams; Dr. Saterah Bigham, BCS Director of Social and Emotional Learning; AP Coordinator Aubrey Bennett
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Happy 250th Birthday, America!
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Members of our HR Team participated in the recent Greater Birmingham Ministries Community Job Fair at Fountain Heights Recreation Center! #SuccessStartsHere
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 🏆
