Thank you to Chick-Fil-A Gardendale for sponsoring and to Board Member Antwon Womack for joining in the festivities! #SuccessStartsHere
Oliver Elementary Principal Dr. Tamara Burney, School Improvement Specialist Constance Blaylock, Board President Sherman Collins, and Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Alicica Washington join host Sherrel Stewart for episode two of our second season of Success in BCS.
Listen at 9 a.m. this morning on WATV 94.9 and again at 5 p.m. tomorrow on WJLD!
If you missed episode one, it's now up on our YouTube channel!
Today, it was friendly. Tomorrow, the rivalries commence.
Players and coaches from Wenonah, Parker, Carver, and Huffman from Birmingham City Schools and Shades Valley, McAdory, Fultondale, and Pinson Valley from Jefferson County Schools walked the same field that soccer legends Diego Simeone, Javier Zanetti, Mia Hamm, and Carli Lloyd have played.
They will face off tomorrow in the City vs. County Soccer Tournament. View event for times and tickets.
Huffman Middle School celebrated the Carnival season with Mardi Gras Math Night. Food, music, beads, and math -- laissez les bons temps rouler! #SuccessStartsHere
Winter Intersession starts February 23! This program offers FREE extra academic support in reading and math with certified teachers. If your scholar needs additional help, don’t miss this opportunity. Register today!
The matchups are set. Watch as Birmingham takes on Jefferson County in the City vs. County Soccer Tournament this Saturday at Legion Field!
The NSBE Jr. chapters at G.W. Carver High School, Ramsay High School, and A.H. Parker High School showed up and showed out at the FIRST Tech Challenge held at UAB. Carver and Ramsay will advance to the state competition in Huntsville!
Congratulations to our amazing scholars on their hard work, teamwork, and innovation. And a special thank you to the incredible faculty advisors who continue to open doors and create opportunities for greatness: Jennifer Gilbert, Christopher Lang, Trinity McRae, William Davidson, Mychal Thomas, Dr. Christine Hall, and Dr. Jerelle Hendon.
The future is bright—and it’s being built right here! 💡🚀
#SuccessStartsHere #NSBEJr #FIRSTTechChallenge #STEMExcellence #FutureEngineers
Dr. Evelyn Nettles Hines, Instructional Superintendent for Professional Development at Birmingham City Schools, has been selected to the 2026 cohort of Influential Women! She has spent decades in instructional leadership, school turnaround work, and educator development. Selection publicly affirms an individual's work has moved from operational leadership to thought leadership. It tells others — districts, universities, foundations, and conference organizers — that her experience is not just respected locally but viewed as influential within the profession.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and Board President Sherman Collins joined Mayor Randall Woodfin, City Councilors Clinton Woods and Brian Gunn, and other community leaders today for the launch of the City of Birmingham's Black Men Initiative. This community-driven strategy focuses on improving outcomes for Black boys and men by addressing root causes—not just symptoms—of disconnection and harm. The initiative centers on early intervention, with a particular focus on boys ages 8–14, a critical developmental window where research shows support can alter life outcomes.
In turn, Dr. Sullivan, noting that the honor is "not just an individual award but a collective award," recognized the Birmingham Board of Education and the Executive Cabinet, who were in attendance, as well as the faculty, staff, and community of Birmingham City Schools.
In the Integrated Preschool Program at EPIC, we're preparing these young scholars for kindergarten! #SuccessStartsHere
Scholars at South Hampton K-8 School had two very special guests for their podcast today!
Lisa McNair, whose sister Denise was one of four girls slain in the infamous 1963 bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church, and Tammie Fields, whose father Charles Cagle was implicated in the horrific attack, spoke with the scholars about the unlikely bond they have formed and shared their message of love and forgiveness with them.
Look for reports from WBRC Fox 6, WVTM NBC 13 and WIAT CBS 42 news broadcasts tonight!
The inaugural City vs. County soccer tournament kicks off Saturday, February 14 at Legion Field! ⚽️
🐉Wenonah vs. Shades Valley🗻
🦬Parker vs. McAdory🐝
🐏Carver vs. Fultondale🐯
⚔️Huffman vs. Pinson Valley⚽️
#SuccessStartsHere
BCS Partner Expo takes place on Feb. 18. If your organization is interested in participating, please register by Feb. 12!
