Throughout the summer, our staff have shared their expertise with other education professionals across the country. Dr. Taqua Lewis, Coordinator of Guidance and Counseling for Birmingham City Schools, presented on crisis response plans at the Innovative Schools Summit in Las Vegas last month. #SuccessStartsHere
The Huffman community welcomed Rueben Nelson as the new principal of Huffman High School tonight! #SuccessStartsHere ⚔️
Tamisha Jackson, Woodlawn Academy of Business and Finance Coordinator, was nominated by the Birmingham Promise and selected as Shipt Teacher of the Game at today’s Birmingham Barons game!
She receives a FREE Shipt Annual Membership, $500 in Shipt credit, and the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at a future game. #SuccessStartsHere ⚾️
Tonight, the North Avondale community, along with school staff, district leaders, and board members, welcomed Lindi Clancy as the new principal of C.W. Hayes K-8 School! #SuccessStartsHere 🦅
Inglenook K-8 School families and staff, along with board members and district leaders, welcomed Dr. Alicica' Washington and Mrs. Raynada Moss as the new principal and assistant principal of the school tonight! #SuccessStartsHere 🐈⬛
This summer, rising fourth through sixth-grade Superintendent's Academy scholars collected more than 100 hats for their "Caps for a Cure for Childhood Cancer" initiative in partnership with Children's of Alabama. Tristan Miles, a rising fifth grader at Phillips Academy and a Superintendent's Academy participant, recently had the honor of presenting the donation to Children's of Alabama on behalf of the program. #SuccessStartsHere
District leaders, colleagues, and the Arrington Elementary community welcomed Principal Alexis Lillie to her new school today! #SuccessStartsHere
Avondale Elementary School recently welcomed Dr. Sabrina McGee as its new principal! She succeeds David Seale, who retired this summer. #SuccessStartsHere
BCS Athletic Director Henry C. Pope and Parker H.S. Athletic Director Tyrus L. Moss presented at the recent Alabama High School Athletic Association Conference in Montgomery! #SuccessStartsHere 🏈🏐🏀⚾️⚽️🥎🎾🎽🎮📣
We are pleased to introduce three new members of the Finance Department’s leadership team — Accounts Payable Director Kendra Coleman, Accounting Director Richard Johnson and Payroll Director Lakeya Thompson!
Each director brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting our schools and departments with excellence, integrity, and outstanding customer service. #SuccessStartsHere 🏦
Each director brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting our schools and departments with excellence, integrity, and outstanding customer service. #SuccessStartsHere 🏦
Join us in welcoming Principal Lindi Clancy to C.W. Hayes K-8 School! #SuccessStartsHere 🦅
Join us in welcoming Principal Rueben Nelson to Huffman High School! #SuccessStartsHere ⚔️
Our high school debate coaches are in Boston accompanying our students who are participating in the Harvard Debate Club Summer Workshop! #SuccessStartsHere 🗣️
During its General Music Camp, Glen Iris Elementary School welcomed 15 scholars who participated in an engaging musical experience. Over the course of four days, the campers received instruction in dance, music, theory, and other high-quality music classes, giving them an opportunity to grow, create, and build confidence. The camp concluded with a showcase performance! 🎶🎺🥁
Birmingham City Schools educators KaRita Sullen, Chastity Etheridge, Adlai Trone, and Marc Pierre have been selected as members of the 2026–2027 David Mathews Center for Civic Life Teacher Fellows! We are proud of your commitment to strengthening civic education and empowering the next generation of engaged citizens. Congratulations!
Ramsay’s Karlos May has committed to Ohio State! The highly-coveted defensive lineman was also considering Auburn, Florida State and Georgia but announced his commitment to the Buckeyes on campus this afternoon. #SuccessStartsHere 🏈
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
