The Wenonah Dragons scorched 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.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
This morning, tenth-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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker's culinary scholars, led by Chef Steven McIntyre, took home third place in the Alabama ProStart Student Invitational! 🍤🥩🍰 #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
It's GAMEDAY! 🐲
🏀 Wenonah Dragons vs. LeFlore
🗑️ BJCC Legacy Arena
🏆 AHSAA Boys Basketball 5A Semifinal
🕢 tip-off at 7:30 p.m.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Take a peak at the Winter Intersession activity at Washington K-8 today! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Staff at the Central Office dressed in traditional African attire today to commemorate Black History Month!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Wenonah holds off a third quarter comeback and pulls away late against Ramsay to advance to the AHSAA Northeast Regional Finals! #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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 🎼🎭🎨🩰
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The AKAs read to scholars at West End Academy for Black History Month!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
4 months 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 Black History Month program this week.
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
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!
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools