Taira Rico, an eighth-grade scholar in Mrs. Marquesha Coleman's math class at Hayes K-8 School, inspired the ST Math design team with her idea of using a snail to demonstrate slowness!

about 2 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!
Hayes K-8 School congratulates Taira Rico for her innovation!

The Wenonah Dragons scorch LeFlore in the AHSAA 5A Boys Semifinal!

The 5A Boys Championship Game is now set. Wenonah faces Sylacauga in a rematch of the 2025 Semifinal on Saturday at BJCC Legacy Arena.

about 11 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
DRAGONS ADVANCE WENONAH 79 FINAL SCORE LENORE 60 AHSAA 5A BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINAL
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE
WENONAH VS. LEFLORE

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Woodlawn Choral Director Tanisha Jones, and Wenonah Choral Director Jasmine McGaha were among the distinguished honorees of the Spirit of 1963 Awards presented by The Birmingham International Seventh Day Adventist Church on Feb. 28. The Woodlawn High School choir provided spirit-filled music, capping off Black History Month in style!

about 16 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Choir Directors
Woodlawn Choir
Woodlawn Choir
Members of the Student Success Department had the opportunity to meet Principal Baruti Kafele, the keynote speaker this morning at the opening session of the Alabama Association of Prevention, Attendance and Support Services conference in Mobile. #SuccessStartsHere
about 18 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Student Success Department with Principal Baruti Kafele
Student Success Department's Jerelle Herndon with Principal Baruti Kafele

This morning, 10th-grade scholars from across the district gathered at Boutwell Auditorium for 205 & Park, a youth engagement experience presented by Council President Pro Tempore LaTonya A. Tate.

The event centered on honest, unfiltered dialogue between scholars and panelists, including Mayor Randall Woodfin, Sheriff Mark Pettway, Councilor Clinton Woods, and more. Vision Movement founder Dee-One served as the keynote speaker!

about 20 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
205 and Park
Councilor Tate
205 and Park
Councilor President Pro Tem Latonya Tate and Council President Wardine Alexander
First panel with Mayor Randall Woodin and Sheriff Mark Pettway
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate, Dee-1, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Members Antwon Womack, Mary Boehm and Leticia Harvill
(far left) Board Member Derrick Billups
Board Members James Sullivan and Leticia Harvill with unknown attendee
Councilor Clinton Woods (right)
Parker's culinary scholars, led by Chef Steven McIntyre, took home third place in the Alabama ProStart Student Invitational! 🍤🥩🍰 #SuccessStartsHere
about 21 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Culinary
Ancho and Lime Gulf Shrimp Tostones, Flatiron Steak with Fire Roasted Corn, Poblano Salad, and Handmade Dual Tortillas, and Coconut Cheesecake
Alabama ProStart National Restaurant Association 2026 Student Invitational Culinary Competition 3rd Place Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association

It's GAMEDAY! 🐲

🏀 Wenonah Dragons vs. LeFlore
🗑️ BJCC Legacy Arena
🏆 AHSAA Boys Basketball 5A Semifinal
🕢 tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
AHSAA Semifinals GAMEDAY BJCC Legacy Arena Wenonah Dragons vs. Leflore Rattlers
Page Pals is sponsoring first, second, and third-place awards for the top third-grade classes in the MyON Reading Challenge. Read books on myON now through March 31 to participate. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Page Pals is sponsoring first, second, and third-place awards for the top third-grade classes in the MyON Reading Challenge. Read books on myON now through March 31 to participate. #SuccessStartsHere 📚

BCS Under the Lights is expanding its sports coverage for Spring sports! ⚽️🥎⚾️

The season starts with the BCS Soccer Championships next Friday. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for the game times and streaming links. #SuccessStartsHere

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?filter_ids=522312 for accessible schedule
It's Read Across America Week! We're doing something special every day in our schools to make reading fun.
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Read Across America Week March 2-6 "Celebrating a Nation of Readers" Monday - Character Day, Tuesday - Community Reader Day, Wednesday - Reading and Writing Day, Thursday - Read Around the World Day, Friday - Read-A-Thon
This morning, District 1 City Councilor Clinton Woods, with assistance from WBRC 6 News Meteorologist Tonia Michele, Miss Alabama USA 2025 (and Ramsay alumnus) Kennedy Whisenant, and The Honorable Chuck Price of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama Civil Division, helped kindergarteners build their own first libraries and read books to them.

Working in partnership with I See Me, Inc., the team distributed books at Huffman Academy (pictured here), Martha Gaskins Elementary, Sun Valley Elementary, and W.J. Christian K-8 this morning and encouraged the kids to read everyday!
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Read Across America Week at Huffman Academy
Candace Chandler-Ortiz, Learning Network 1 Resource Specialist, served as the keynote speaker at the Alabama Education Association's Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference held this month in Mobile, Alabama!
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Candace Chandler-Ortiz
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
Candace Chandler-Ortiz at AEA ESP Conference
The Wenonah Dragons are the AHSAA 5A Northeast Regional Champions! After toppling Sipsey Valley 48-44, the Dragons are in the Final Four for the second straight season. #successstartshere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Wenonah Dragons 5A Northeast Regional Champions
Today, Booker T. Washington K-8 School dedicated a newly-installed historic marker commemorating the school as one of the first two brick school buildings for Black children in Birmingham.
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington School Historic Mark Dedication
Washington alumni
Principal Dr. Antonia Ishman
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Member Leticia Harvill
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson
The next generation
Washington alumni and guests
Take a peak at the Winter Intersession activity at Washington K-8 today! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8
Winter Intersession at Washington K-8

Staff at the Central Office dressed in traditional African attire today to commemorate Black History Month!

8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Central Office staff celebrate Black History Month

Wenonah's quest for the Blue Map continues tonight! The Dragons face Sipsey Valley for the AHSAA 5A Boys Northeast Regional Championship. The winner advances to the Final Four in Birmingham!

8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
AHSAA 2026 5A Northeast Regional Championship (a.k.a. Elite 8) Wenonah vs. Sipsey Valley -- Feb. 25 @ 5:45 p.m.

Anytown Alabama 2026 is a week-long leadership summit for high school students. Held on UAB's campus, Student delegates will strengthen their communication and leadership skills, have fun, make new friends, and build their resume! Apply by MARCH 15!

9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Anytown Alabama Teen Leadership Summit Apply Now! Deadline: March 15. 2026 June 7. June 13, 2026 From the Camp to the Campus ACE ALABAMA  UAB Institute for Human Rights
Anytown Alabama 2026 From the Camp to the Campus: Join ACE Alabama and UAB's IHR for a new version of the camp you know and love! What? A week-long leadership summit for high school students. Student delegates will strengthen their communication and leadership skills, have fun, make new friends, and build their resume! Why? To help the delegates build empowered communities and serve as positive agents of change. Who? Students currently in 9th-12th grade from all over the Greater-Birmingham area and beyond! Anytown seeks students from all different backgrounds. Where? UAB

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Steve Brown, Principal of Inglenook Pre-K-8! The Learning Disabilities Association of America has appointed Dr. Brown to its National Board of Directors.

10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Rev. Dr. Steve Brown
Wenonah holds off a third quarter comeback and pulls away late against Ramsay to advance to the AHSAA Northeast Regional Finals! #SuccessStartsHere
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah 73 Ramsay 57