The Birmingham Board of Education recognized Sun Valley's Andrea Burrell Bobbs this week as Birmingham City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere

Carver High School's Aubrey Bennett has made the Sweet 16 as a finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year!
The Birmingham Board of Education recognized Mr. Bennett this week as Birmingham City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year and announced that he has reached the finals of the state competition. #SuccessStartsHere

Dozens of employers met senior students from our high schools today during the Senior Hiring Fair today to tell them about the job opportunities available to them immediately after graduation! #successstartshere 👷🏽👮🏽♂️👩🏾🍳👩🏾💼🧑🏼🏭👨🏾🚒👩🏻🔧🧑🏾🔬👩🏾🏫










Thank you to all of our assistant principals for helping our schools run smoothly. Hats off to you! 🎓🎩👒🧢 #SuccessStartsHere


Are you a Birmingham City Schools high school teacher who is interested in teaching dual enrollment courses to students on your campus? BCS has a unique opportunity for select teachers to engage in the coursework free of charge, which will count toward the required approved 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/page/dual-enrollment-teachers #SuccessStartsHere

The Birmingham Board o f Education will hold a Finance Committee Meeting at 11:30 a.m . on Friday, April 11, 2025. The meeting will occur in-person and held in the third-floor executive conference room at the Central Office.

The Spring 2025 Title I Parent Survey is now open! Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to (205) 941-6585 to begin. #SuccessStartsHere


Your future starts HERE! Join us at the Birmingham Museum of Art on April 16 for an exclusive networking night, then attend the Hiring Fair on April 17 at A.H. Parker H.S. for on-the-spot interviews, job offers, & career resources. RSVP: https://teachbcs.com/bcs-events #SuccessStartsHere


Connect with over 50 employers and training programs offering competitive pay and career opportunities in a variety of industries! No cost to attend! Register at https://forms.office.com/r/BTQVjcWQLt #SuccessStartsHere

Former Carver girls basketball standout and college basketball record-setter Tina Hutchinson dropped by Inglenook Pre-K-8 today to speak with our students! #SuccessStartsHere 🏀


Rising high school students, the Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop provides inspiration, guidance, and support to express your ideas! To secure a spot in this fun and rewarding day camp, students need to apply soon via application or our online form, no later than April 15. Apply at https://www.uab.edu/cas/english/events/ada-long-workshop

April is World Autism Awareness Month, and today is World Autism Awareness Day. At Birmingham City Schools, our strategic plan places priorities on supporting academic achievement for students with disabilities and ensuring that all students feel safe and a sense of belonging at our schools. #SuccessStartsHere

Our community partners are instrumental in supporting our students with everything from learning resources to life necessities. Thank you to FedEx Cares and Operation Warm for supplying more than 250 new pairs of sneakers to our scholars at Inglenook Pre-K-8!










Parents, we are looking for your feedback regarding our Title I programs! Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey OR text SURVEY to (205) 941-6585 to begin. #SuccessStartsHere


Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Get started at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration #SuccessStartsHere 🏫

Join us for our Spring Teacher Recruitment Event! This is your chance to connect with schools, learn about new opportunities, and take the next step in your teaching career. Register today at https://teachbcs.com/art-of-connection-rsvp #SuccessStartsHere

Out of an abundance of caution, all students will study independently at home due to potential severe weather on March 31, 2025. All district offices will be closed and district staff will work remotely.

Putnam Middle School is hosting a Family Math Night on Thursday, April 3 starting at 5 p.m. Come for the games and demonstrations; stay for the food trucks and door prizes! #SuccessStartsHere


Today is the last day of school before Spring Break! All schools will be closed next week, and all BCS facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Enjoy the week off! #SuccessStartsHere


Congratulations to students from W.J. Christian who competed in the junior division of the recent UAB Central Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (CARSEF). Six students walked away with Honorable Mention medals and certificates for their projects! Read more here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2097620 #SuccessStartsHere








