Today, we celebrated 36 outstanding scholars from across Birmingham City Schools who earned the Seal of Biliteracy — a powerful achievement that recognizes proficiency in multiple languages and a commitment to global citizenship. 🌍🎓 A special congratulations to Michelle Reyes-Poot for being named the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy Student of the Year!
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seal of bilteracy

Today, fifth graders from Barrett Elementary and Robinson Elementary had the great opportunity to tour their perspective middle school for next year, Ossie Ware Mitchell! #SuccessStartsHere

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour
Ossie Ware Mitchell Tour

Before the polls open, let's chat about voting in Alabama. Tune into the Do The Vote Thing Town Hall on May 18 at 5 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere

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MAY 18 @ 5 P.M. CT DTVT YOUTH TOWN HALL BEFORE THE POLLS, LET'S CHAT ABOUT VOTING IN ALABAMA. MAY 19 RIDES TO THE POLLS CONTACT GUIDANCE COUNSELOR FOR UBER CODE INFORMATION REGISTER NOW! DOTHEVOTETHING.ORG @ALAVALUES

Scholars at G.W. Carver High School had a great time at the Mental Wellness Fair hosted by our SEL Department today!

Special thanks to Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr for donating giveaways and stopping by to chat with our Rams!

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Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
Mental Wellness Fair
🌎✈️ Passport to learning! Today, scholars at Hayes K-8 School traveled the world without leaving campus during the International Fair. Students explored cultures from different countries, discovered global traditions, and enjoyed tasting foods from around the world. What an amazing day of learning and celebration! 🌍🍽️ #SuccessStartsHere
2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International Fair
Hayes K-8 International FairHayes K-8 International Fair

No rain on this parade -- just Dragons REIGN!

We celebrated the Wenonah Dragon boys basketball STATE CHAMPS today! #SuccessStartsHere 🏀🏆🐉

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
Wenonah Dragons State Championship Parade
The 2026 destination for the Birmingham International Dual Enrollment Academy is Wales!

Apply at https://birminghamsistercities.org/idea #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham IDEA International Dual Enrollment Academy APPLY TODAY! Scan the QR code or visit https://birminghamsistercities.org/idea DEADLINE MAY 20TH 2026 Destination WALES COLLEGE CREDIT FREE classes @ Miles College! Earn up to 9 credit hours. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Pack your bags for Wales! We'll help secure your passport. SUMMER STIPEND Receive $500 or more when you complete the Academy. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT Learn about Welsh culture & customs from local experts. CAREER READINESS CITIZEN DIPLOMACY Gain valuable skills for the global workforce. Become a Global Ambassador for your hometown. Program Eligibility and Requirements • Enrollment in Birmingham City Schools for 2026-2027 school year • Current Sophomore or Junior • 3.0 GPA (preferred) • Ability to fully participate in all coursework and enrichment sessions Cardiff 2026 Program Partners and Sponsors * ORRiCiaN Seal BIRMINGHAM CIT Y S CHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. MILES COLLEGE The Links, Incorporated Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service Birmingham (AL) Chapter
Hemphill Elementary School received a Certificate of Achievement in the 2025-2026 Acts of Service Contest! #SuccessStartsHere
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Dr. Samantha Bookman
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
Peer Helpers Surprise Visit
There's something for every scholar during Sensational Summer Learning!

📚 elementary: strong focus on reading
🔬 middle: STEM, field trips, transition camps
🎓 secondary: ACT prep, dual enrollment, credit advancement

Don't miss these enrichment opportunities! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
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Sensational Summer Learning -- there's something for every scholar! Starts June 15, 2026 Register today at bhamcityschools.org

Twelve graduating seniors have signed on to work with area companies after graduation through the Academy of Craft Training! 🚧🦺🧱🧰

4 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Academy of Craft Training Signing Class of 2026 from Birmingham City Schools
Huffman High School: Nia Hall – Robins & Morton
Ramsay I.B. High School: Dy'Yvonne Walton – Birmingham & Associates (left)
Parker's Brayan Lemus and Career Coach Dr. Waynetta Turner
Wenonah High School: Brian Ramos – Bright Future Electric; Quinton Counts – Hardy Corporation
 A.H. Parker High School: Carlos Landaverde – Watson Bruhn; Brayan Lemus – Bright Future Electric
Huffman High School: Martino Grace – Hardy Corporation; Quenton Radford – Tassco
G.W. Carver High School: Michael Trotter – Comfort Systems USA-Midsouth; Franklin Juarez – Shelby Contractors
Parker's Brayan Lemus (right)
Jeanine Little, Career Coach, Ramsay & Wenonah Area;  Dr Engrid Roy, Career Coach, Carver & Jackson-Olin Areas;  Dr Eleanor Cox, CTE Support;  Dr Waynetta Turner, Career Coach, Parker & Woodlawn Areas; Dr Clarissa Reese, Director of Postsecondary Success

We appreciate our community partner, Birmingham Legion FC Soccer, for providing a VIP experience for our BCS employees during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for their partnership and thoughtfulness in supporting our district! #SuccessStartsHere 🍎

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Birmingham City Schools at the Legion game!
Birmingham City Schools at the Legion game!
Birmingham City Schools at the Legion game!
Birmingham City Schools at the Legion game!

Join us on May 18 -- in-person at the Lincoln Center at 11 a.m. or via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. -- for our latest Parent Power Lab on registration!

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Parent & Family Engagement Presents DON'T DELAY REGISTER TODAY Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Learn more about the process and why early registration benefits YOU! May 18, 2026 11 a.m. in-person at Lincoln Center 901 gth Avenue 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
El Departamento de Compromiso Familiar Presenta NO TE DEMORES REGISTRATE HOY ¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el año escolar 2026- 2027! ¡Infórmate sobre el proceso y descubre por qué la inscripción temprana te beneficia! SUNNY, 18 de mayo de 2026 觖 11 a.m. Lincoln Center 901 9th Ave N 5:30 p.m. Zoom
Our middle school boys and girls learned about strategies for a creating a more supportive and empowering school environment for all last week at our Safety Summits! #SuccessStartsHere
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Middle School Boys Safety Summit
Middle School Girls Safety Summit
Middle School Boys Safety Summit
Middle School Girls Safety Summit
Middle School Boys Safety Summit
Middle School Girls Safety Summit
Middle School Boys Safety Summit
Middle School Girls Safety Summit
Middle School Boys Safety Summit
Middle School Girls Safety Summit
#SuccessStartsHere with our outstanding staff members like Tambra Clark! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate her selection as a 2026–2027 Voices of Change Fellow with ISTE+ASCD. This national fellowship amplifies educator voices and supports meaningful storytelling that shapes the future of teaching and learning. Way to represent and inspire! 👏
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Tambra Clark (left)

In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Freedom Rides, John Herbert Phillips Academy, in collaboration with the Birmingham City Schools Fine Arts Department, hosted the We Shall Someday Project—a powerful blend of history, performance, and student engagement.

The concert performance of the original musical, We Shall Someday, featured Broadway actors. Following the show, the artists held a discussion on-stage with living Freedom Riders and the artists.

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We Shall Someday performance
We Shall Someday performance
We Shall Someday performance
We Shall Someday performance
Dr. Deborah Mayes of the BCS Fine Arts Dept.
We Shall Someday Project -- discussion with artists & Freedom Riders
We Shall Someday Project -- discussion with artists & Freedom Riders
We Shall Someday Project -- discussion with artists & Freedom Riders
We Shall Someday Project -- discussion with artists & Freedom Riders
We Shall Someday Project -- discussion with artists & Freedom Riders
#SuccessStartsHere at P.D. Jackson-Olin, where Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem LaTonya A. Tate revealed today that her District 9 Office has allocated $6,500 to the school through this year's Discretionary Funding Initiative!

Announced during a check presentation at the school today, the funds are designated to support expenses related to SGA, ROTC, FBLA, Band, Robotics, Art Club, Fashion Design, Choir, Home Economics, Debate Team Shirts, and Personal Hygiene Items.

Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2881130
9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham City Council President Pro Tem LaTonya A. Tate revealed today that P.D. Jackson-Olin High School has been allocated $6,500 through this year's Discretionary Funding Initiative from her District 9 Office.   Announced during a check presentation at the school today, the funds are designated to support expenses related to SGA, ROTC, FBLA, Band, Robotics, Art Club, Fashion Design, Choir, Home Economics, Debate Team Shirts, and Personal Hygiene Items.
Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake and Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate
Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate chats with Board Member Yamika Foy and Jackson-Olin Interim Principal Toyal McLain.
Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate, District 9 Office team member and Jackson-Olin alumna Mariama Diallo, and Jackson-Olin Interim Principal Toyal McLain.
Today, we celebrate the communications professional who keep our families, staff and community informed and tell our story to the world.

If you aren't already, follow us across our social channels to see their work in action! #SuccessStartsHere
9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Happy School Communicators Day May 8 FOLLOW US Birmingham City Schools Social Media Channels: Facebook @BhamCitySchools Instagram @bhmcityschools YouTube @bhmcityschools Twitter (X)  @bhamcityschools LinkedIn @bhamcityschools
Birmingham City Schools Media -- Telling Our Story: Fred Davenport, Nikki Seaborn, Alexander Bautista, T'Auna Drayton, Eric Hale, Malcolm Cooper, Jaylen Holloway, Thomas Palladino, Fredrick Fluker, Shenti Rodriguez, Dee Jackson, Sherrel Stewart

Take full advantage of our Sensational Summer Learning programs so that your scholars keep learning going and are ready and recharged for the next school year!

Students at every grade level will have opportunities to stay on track, build confidence, strengthen reading skills, explore enrichment programs, and prepare for college and career success. Meals and transportation are provided!

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Sensational Summer Learning

Seven Jackson-Olin scholars participating in the Dual Enrollment program received Certificates of Academic Achievement today from Dr. Angela Day, Dual Enrollment Specialist for Birmingham City Schools, and Tracy Spence of Lawson State Community College. These scholars maintained a 3.0 or higher college GPA while in high school! 🎓

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Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Patrick Berthelot, Alex Gaines, Makenzie Lawson, Jacori Griffin, Blake Hall, Ousamane Diallo, ZyKiria Jones, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Alex Gaines, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Blake Hall, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Jacori Griffin, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Makenzie Lawson, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Ousamane Diallo, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, Patrick Berthelot, Tracy Spence
Pictured left to right: Dr. Angela Day, ZyKiria Jones, Tracy Spence
Volunteers (including Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan) read aloud to scholars at Robinson Elementary School as part of the Better Basics Reads event! #SuccessStartsHere 📖
9 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan reads to students at Robinson.
Robinson Elementary School cheerleaders greet Better Basics!
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School Principal Marcia Henderson welcomes Better Basics!
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School
Better Basics Reads at Robinson Elementary School