Celebrate the team at the Championship Parade on Tuesday, April 28 starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Birmingham. 🎉
Route details available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/dragon-parade 🗺️
#SuccessStartsHere at Huffman Academy, who held its Autism Awareness Parade today! 🧩
Board President Sherman Collins, Huffman Academy PTO President Rosalind Short, the Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham Fire and Rescue and Irondale Police Department were among the participants in the parade.
After the parade, scholars enjoyed some sweet treats from Dream Flavors and some playtime in the bouncy houses!
Scholars at Princeton Alternative Elementary commemorated the day by planting a trio of trees in the schoolyard! 🌲
Thank you to everyone who came out and connected with us yesterday — the energy was incredible! But we’re not done yet.
🚨 The Birmingham City Schools Hiring Fair is TOMORROW, April 23rd, and we want YOU there!
Come explore open roles across the district, meet our team, and take the next step toward a career that truly makes a difference. There is still time to register!
Today, we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day! From our school secretaries to our Central Office staff, these dedicated professionals keep our district and schools running smoothly every single day.
They don't just manage schedules and paperwork—they care for our students, support our teachers, and welcome our families with open arms. Join us in saying THANK YOU to the heartbeat of our schools! ❤️
Ja'Net Calhoun clears and rounds the bases with two outs in the bottom of the seventh! #SuccessStartsHere
🌪️ South Hampton K-8 Storm Sentinels Team were national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 competition.
🏃🏾♂️ Jackson-Olin H.S. Boys Indoor Relay Team finished #1 in 6A, #2 in Alabama, #10 in Southeast Region and #12 in the nation. The team ran the fastest time 4x400m time (3:17.54) by a 6A program in a decade!
It's GAMEDAY! 🥎
🪖 Woodlawn vs. Huffman ⚔️
🏟️ George Ward Park
🎥 coverage begins at 5:15 p.m.
🕠 first pitch at 5:30 p.m.
📺 BCS Under the Lights
🎟️ GoFan
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolsoftball
The Spring Season of BCS Under the Lights concludes with softball! 🥎
Watch the Woodlawn Lady Colonels and Huffman Lady Vikings LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. Coverage starts tomorrow at 5:15 p.m. with first pitch at 5:30 p.m. http://bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere
BCS is proud to have partnered with Junior Achievement of Alabama for more than two decades, helping prepare students for success through real-world learning experiences. The Junior Achievement McWane Economic Education Center will provide experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to more than 20,000 students each year.
This innovative 30,000-square-foot regional facility, located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, will serve school systems within a one-hour drive. #SuccessStartsHere
The boys are up next. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🥅
🐎 Jackson-Olin: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/jackson-olin-hs
🐉 Wenonah: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/wenonah-hs
🪖 Woodlawn: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/woodlawn-hs
#SuccessStartsHere 🚮
🐎 Jackson-Olin vs. Woodlawn 🪖
🏟️ P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
📺 coverage begins at 5:15 p.m.
🕠 girls kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
🕖 boys follow at about 7 p.m.
More details at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere 🥅
Birmingham City Schools is opening the door to opportunity, and the benefits speak for themselves:
💼 Above-average starting salaries (around $50K after state approval)
📈 Eligible Math & Science teachers can earn an additional $15K–$20K annually
🎓 International Baccalaureate programming from K–12
🏆 One of the highest numbers of board-certified teachers in Alabama
💰 $10K sign-on bonus for eligible SPED teachers
🌍 $7,500 sign-on bonus for Math, Science & Foreign Language teachers
⏰ $15/hour for all hourly staff
Come connect, explore, and see where you fit in.
📅 April 21: Networking Mixer
📅 April 23: Hiring Fair
🔗 Register now!
Bring your passion. We’ll bring the possibilities. 🔑
During tonight’s board meeting, we recognized our outstanding educators!
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School
Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School
Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy
ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School
ASAHPERD Health Educator of the Year: Jovanka Ward of Ramsay High School
ASAHPERD Sports Professional of the Year Alphonzo Lewis of Glen Iris Elementary
#SuccessStartsHere
