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
about 11 hours 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.
about 15 hours 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
about 15 hours 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!

about 16 hours 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!

about 16 hours 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!

2 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.

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Rev. Dr. Steve Brown

This week, BCS seniors will have the opportunity to participate in the Alabama State Department of Education's Spring 2026 College Application Campaign, an extension of the event that was held in October 2025. Follow the link for a list of schools and instructions on how to apply.

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
APPLY TO COLLEGE WITH NO FEES -- SPRING '26 COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMPAIGN -- APPLY FEB. 23-27, 2026
Wenonah holds off a third quarter comeback and pulls away late against Ramsay to advance to the AHSAA Northeast Regional Finals! #SuccessStartsHere
5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah 73 Ramsay 57

Scholars from RC Hemphill Elementary School, G.W. Carver High School, A.H. Parker High School, Glen Iris Elementary School, Ramsay High School, and other area schools performed at Red Mountain Theatre today as part of YouthSpeak, a celebration of Black history through music, theater, art, and dance. #SuccessStartsHere #BlackHistoryMonth 🎼🎭🎨🩰

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
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Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
Youthspeak 2026
The AKAs read to scholars at West End Academy for Black History Month!
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
AKA Nikki Seaborn, Communications Coordinator for Birmingham City Schools, at West End Academy
AKAs at West End Academy for Black History Month
AKAs at West End Academy for Black History Month
AKAs at West End Academy for Black History Month
AKAs at West End Academy for Black History Month
This week, Huffman Academy held its “Love for Learning” event, which our scholars’ commitment to academic growth while also creating a fun and meaningful experience that brought families, staff, and students together! #SuccessStartsHere
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Huffman Academy's Love of Learning
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's Black History Month program this week.
6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?  Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's #BlackHistoryMonth program this week. #SuccessStartsHere
Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?  Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's #BlackHistoryMonth program this week. #SuccessStartsHere

Eighth-grade scholars from across the district converged upon G.W. Carver High School today for our CTE and Career Academy Extravaganza!

Today is also the last day to apply for Career Academies, Pathway to Professional Nursing, and Early College for the 2026-2027 academic year!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Carver Academy of Health Sciences
cosmetology
Early College at Woodlawn
Huffman Academy of Architecture and Construction
Huffman Fire Science
Pathway to Professional Nursing
Ramsay Academy of Engineering
Wenonah JAG
Woodlawn Academy of Business and Finance
Parker Skills USA

Watch the BCS Cheer Competition Middle School Division this Friday evening, followed by High School Varsity on Saturday morning, LIVE on Facebook or YouTube!

7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Schools Cheer Competition Middle School Division Friday February 20 @ 6:30 p.m. High School Division Saturday, February 21 @ 9:30 a.m.
This Friday, it's a BCS showdown the Regional Semifinals of the AHSAA Boys Basketball State Playoffs. Only one can advance! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/sweet-16 for directions and tickets. #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
AHSAA 2026 5A Northeast Regional Sweet 16 Wenonah vs. Ramsay Friday Feb. 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Wilkerson Middle School held its #BlackHistoryMonth program today, featuring musical and dramatic performances, dance routines, and historical presentations! #SuccessStartsHere
8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program
Wilkerson Black History Month Program

The Wenonah JAG Chapter recently hosted a voter registration drive in collaboration with the Upsilon Eta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc..

This event provided eligible students with the opportunity to register to vote and take an important step toward civic responsibility. As part of the celebration, each student who registered received a cupcake to commemorate their 18th birthday and this significant milestone into adulthood.

We are proud of our students for embracing the importance of civic engagement and grateful for our community partners who support leadership development and service.

8 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Wenonah JAG Chapter Voter Registration Drive
Mrs. Shayla Bolden's second grade class at Princeton Alternative Elementary School earned a Chick-Fil-A celebration this week! The event was both a reward for their hard-work and achievement and an opportunity to learn more about financial literacy.

Thank you to Chick-Fil-A Gardendale for sponsoring and to Board Member Antwon Womack for joining in the festivities! #SuccessStartsHere
12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton
Chick-Fil-A Day at Princeton

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!

12 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Oliver Elementary Principal Dr. Tamara Burney, School Improvement Specialist Constance Blaylock, Board President Sherman Collins, host Sherrel Stewart, and Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Alicica Washington on the set of episode two of our second season of Success in BCS.