As part of the College Football Playoff’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, UAB Football is offering specially-discounted tickets for teachers, administrators, and their families for the Sept. 13 game vs. Akron! Purchase tickets at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Extra2
13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Thank you teachers! Extra Yard for Teachers Week

Parents of special education scholars, join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Friday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for our second Parent Connections seminar. Special incentives for the first 50 registrants who attend!

13 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Special incentives await the first 50 parents who register! Parent Connections: Partnering in Progress  Scan here to register Click here! Session 2: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Disability & Individual and Educational Needs    When : September 19, 2025, 9:00am- 11:00am Where: Lincoln Professional Development Center Gymnasium 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204

The BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week features the Huffman Vikings in a Friday night clash with eastern Jefferson County rival Pinson Valley. Watch on Facebook or YouTube!

14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Huffman Vikings vs. Pinson Valley September 5 @ Huffman Stadium

FINAL from Smithfield! Parker prevails over Mountain Brook to extend its winning streak to 12 games. What's the word? Thundering Herd!

17 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Parker 27, Mountain Brook 11

Parents, join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center on Sept. 9 starting at 9 a.m. for our Parent Information Fair. Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. Lunch will be provided; we will have door prizes as well! Register by Friday, Sept. 5 so we can place an accurate lunch order.

18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Presents PARENT INFORMATION FAIR Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We will also have door prizes! Sept. 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Scan to Register
El departemento de compromiso para padres y familias presenta FERIA INFORMATIVA PARA PADRES Para aprender sobre nuestros departamentos del distrito y cómo podemos ayudar a los estudiantes y las familias. ”También tendremos premios! Sept. 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Escanear para registrarse

It's GAMEDAY! 🦬

šŸˆ Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook
šŸŸ Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A.H. Parker H.S.
šŸ•• Pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
šŸ•– Kickoff at 7 p.m.
šŸ“ŗ BCS Under the Lights
šŸŽŸ GoFan

18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: Parker vs. Mountain Brook
Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
19 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
All BCS schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARƁN CERRADAS Lunes 1 de Septiembre EN CONMEMORACIƓN DEL DƍA DEL TRABAJO

Inglenook Pre-K-8 recently held a media day and pep rally for its fall sports teams. Go Panthers!

19 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Dr. Steve Brown moderates media day for the volleyball team
the volleyball team
Principal Brown introduces the football team
the football team
the cheer squad gets the student body hyped up!
the kids are having a good time!
The cheer squad poses for a photo
members of the cheer squad and volleyball team
the football team
the volleyball team

Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program. It's nutritious, convenient, and low cost. #SuccessStartsHere

21 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Breakfast is essential to success in the classroom! Make the most of your child's morning with your School Breakfast Program Nutritious Convenient Low Cost
El desayuno es esencial para el éxito en el aula! Aprovecha al mÔximo la mañana de tu hijo con tu Programa de Desayuno Escolar Nutritivo | Conveniente | Económico

We're going back-to-back with the Parker Thundering Herd for our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! This Friday, the Herd defends its home turf against the invading Mountain Brook Spartans. Broadcast starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for more details.

22 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook Spartans August 29 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium

Football is BACK! Ramsay and Parker kicked off the season last night, with the remainder of our high schools in action tonight. Here are the players to keep an eye on.

25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Players to Watch in 2025 WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL Keliaun Johnson - DB Cornealius Hudson - ATH Deitric Young - ATH Elijah Foreman - OL/DE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL JaMareon Fisk - LB Jeremiah Jackson - RB Anthony Craig - S Chancellor Sparks - RB RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Davey Lawrence III, - QB Jordan Smith - LB Carlos May - DT Jayden Martin - RB Michell Orr - WR Pierce Alexander - WR HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL Joel Ray - DE/TE Jayden Grant - RB Reginald Jones - LB CARVER HIGH SCHOOL Tayler Willison - DE/TE Xavion Wood - WR Jaquaveon Sands - CB/WR Kenterll Tolbert - RB De'Jarvis Wade II - QB Kendell Thomas - WR WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Demazia Taylor - QB/WR JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Darrion Lewis - RB/DB/WR Tristian Carter - DE/TE Fredric Reese - WR/DB

Minor Elementary School cut the ribbon today on its new resource room built with community partner Heidi's Kids!

25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Minor Elementary ribbon cutting of new resource room
BCS's Dr. Marsha Savage, Heather Marimberg of Heidi's Kids, Minor Elementary Counselor Carol Palmer and Principal Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, and BCS Instructional Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Tilghman
A Minor Elementary scholar enjoys the new resource room
Sensory wall
reading nook
resource closet
bathroom
ribbon cutting
Special Education Teacher at Minor Elementary with Counselor Carol Palmer
Dr. Taqua Lewis and Carol Palmer
Final from Legion Field! Parker opens up its title defense with a resounding win over Ramsay fueled by a high-flying passing game. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker 41 Ramsay 13
It's GAMEDAY!
šŸˆ Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd
šŸŸ Legion Field
šŸ•• Pre-game show 6 p.m.
šŸ•– Kickoff 7 p.m.
šŸ“ŗšŸŽŸ Streaming & ticket links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/utl

#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
26 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: RAMSAY VS PARKER
Welcome to Hayes K-8, Principal Jerry Davenport! Tonight, Mr. Davenport met with parents and laid out his plan for student success at Hayes. #SuccessStartsHere
27 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport !
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
 Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
 Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!
Welcome to Hayes, Mr. Davenport!

Parents with scholars in Special Education, join us for the first session in our Parenting Connections series this Friday at 9 a.m. at the Lincoln Professional Development Center. Special incentives are available to the first 50 parents who register and attend the session.

27 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent Connections: Partnering in Progress. Session 1: Introduction to the Program & Building a Supportive Mindset. Scan here to register Special incentives await the first 50 parents who register and attend the session.  When : August 22, 2025, 9 -11 a.m. Where: Lincoln Professional Development Center Gymnasium 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204

Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. for the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show! The BCS Media team has the inside scoop on the contenders and ascenders and the players to watch for the season in football and flag football. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

27 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show -- Our official breakdown of the upcoming season of BCS football -- August 20 @ 6 p.m. -- Watch us live on Facebook or YouTube @Bhamcityschools
Avee-Ashanti Shabazz, one of the parents from Phillips Academy selected to receive $500 in the Ready Day One drawing, donated his prize back to the school!

Mr. Shabazz's five children have all attended Phillips, with two currently at the school, one now at Ramsay High School, and two having graduated from Ramsay. #SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Phillips Principal Emeka Nzeocha and Avee-Ashanti Shabazz
Avee-Ashanti Shabazz speaks to media
Today, we recognized the winners of our Ready Day One drawings! These families had their scholars registered before and in school on the first day of school. Two families from each school were drawn at random to receive $500.

Thank you to our partners at the City of Birmingham, the Penny Foundation, and the Housing Authority Birmingham District for continuing to invest in the development of our scholars! #SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Drawing Winners -- Elementary
Drawing Winners -- Middle Schools
Drawing Winners - High Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan speaks as HABD's Larry Williams, Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Lyord Watson of Penny Foundation look on
Mayor Randall Woodfin
Lyord Watson
Dr. Sullivan shares a laugh with HABD's Larry Williams
Let's give a warm welcome and congratulations to our newest principal, Jerry Davenport at Hayes K-8 School! Meet Mr. Davenport tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Hayes. #SuccessStartsHere
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Meet the Principal -- Mr. Jerry Davenport -- C.W. Hayes K-8 School 505 43rd Street North -- Wednesday August 20 at 4:30 p.m.