
This morning, State Senator Linda Foster Coleman-Madison presented a donation of $123,000 to fund programs for schools in our district. Thank you for your support of our scholars!


Next month, the Parker Thundering Herd takes the national stage as the team hosts Carrollton (GA) live on ESPN!


The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold budget hearings on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. The meetings will be in-person in the Central Office Auditorium.



Reminder: the Birmingham Board of Education will hold a work session today starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Office Auditorium. The session will also be streamed online at https://vimeo.com/event/4536786


During this edition of BCS Behind the Desk, the Ramsay IB High School Choir performs "Oh Lord, How Excellent" as performed by the Mississippi Mass Choir. #successstartshere
https://youtu.be/6ftlJHbfGzM


The Ramsay Rams remain in the BCS #UnderTheLights spotlight this week. On Thursday, they'll take on the defending 6A state champions from Clay-Chalkville at historic Legion Field. #highschoolfootball #SuccessStartsHere
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The Strategic Plan for Birmingham City Schools is a living document that serves as our roadmap for continued success and represents our commitment to the community input and equitable outcomes. Join us at one of our upcoming community meets to learn more about our strategic plan and how it guides the important work of the district to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. #SuccessStartsHere


Introducing a new series from BCS Media...BCS Behind the Desk! Our first episode features the choir ensemble from A.H. Parker High School performing hits from Beyonce, John Legend, & more! https://youtu.be/orwYRJVsA-0


This morning, candidates for SGA offices at G.W. Carver High School delivered remarks and debated the issues before the student body heads to the polls tomorrow. #SuccessStartsHere











Football is BACK! š Great game between Parker & Ramsay last night. And thanks to our marching bands, dance teams, and cheer squads for entertaining us at Legion Field for the second annual Stop the Violence Classic!











This Thursday, the Ramsay Rams and Parker Thundering Herd will play in the second annual Stop the Violence Classic at Legion Field. Players, coaches, and administrators from both schools gathered at the historic stadium's press box yesterday to share their thoughts on the game and the importance of its message to the community with the media. #SuccessStartsHere










The third season of BCS #UnderTheLights kicks off this Thursday! Our first Game of the Week features the top two teams in BCS, Ramsay Rams and Parker Thundering Herd, facing off in the second annual Stop the Violence Classic. Tune in LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball


The BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show starts NOW! https://vimeo.com/event/4509858 #SuccessStartsHere


On Aug. 13, BBOE Vice President Walt Wilson recognized schools in DistrictĀ 7 who had the most improved reading proficiency for the 2023-24 school year.Ā
Receiving accolades were: West End Academy, most improved proficiency in second grade reading; Green Acres , most improved middle school and Arrington, most improvedĀ elementary school. #SuccessStartsHere




Who has the top offense and defense in BCS? Tune in during the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show tomorrow at 5 pm to find out! https://vimeo.com/event/4509858



Today, we visited Martha Gaskins Elementary School. Our scholars are getting back into the swing of things!#SuccessStartsHere










It was a great first week at Birmingham City Schools! Letās do it again next week, because weāre just getting started. #SuccessStartsHere




We're ready for some football! Carver, Huffman, Jackson-Olin, Parker, Ramsay, Wenonah, and Woodlawn sent team representatives to Legion Field yesterday to take questions from local media during the first-ever BCS Media Day.
Thank you to Steve Brown for hosting the session and the BCS Media Team for organizing the junket!










The defending champion Wenonah Lady Dragons, along with flag football teams from Ramsay, Parker, Huffman, and Carver, spoke to the media at the first-ever BCS Media Day yesterday.






Where are we today? #SuccessStartsHere
