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

29 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
30 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
30 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
about 1 month 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.

On Thursday, Parker and Ramsay will be competitors on the turf at Legion Field. Today, they were united in a common goal: STOP THE VIOLENCE. During the press conference for the fourth annual Stop the Violence Classic, players, coaches, and administrators from the two schools, along with district and community leaders, spoke with media about how this game is more than just a game, but a plea for peace. Watch the press conference in our News section.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Stop the Violence Press Conference
Ramsay (Jarred Brundidge, James Reynolds, and Coach Ronnie Jackson) and Parker (Coach Frank Warren, Dylan Reese, Chancellor Sparks)
Ramsay High School Representatives
Ramsay Principal Dr. Carolyn Russell-Walker and Parker Principal Darrell Hudson
Parker High School Representatives
Ramsay's James Reynolds and Parker's Chancellor Sparks greet each other while Jarred Brundidge and Dylan Reese look on.
Dr. Mark Sullivan
Board Member Leticia Harvill

Reminder: all district and school-related payments must be paid through district-approved payment platforms. MySchoolBucks and Harris/eSchool Payments (at participating schools) are the only supported payment platforms. You may also pay with cash or card in-person at the school office.

We do not accept Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal!

For links to our online platforms, visit our School Payments page.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
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The fourth season of BCS Under the Lights kicks off this Thursday with the third edition of the Stop the Violence Classic featuring the Ramsay Rams and the defending 6A state champion Parker Thundering Herd!

Pregame show starts at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. More details at the BCS Under the Lights page.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week Stop the Violence Classic Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd August 21 at Historic Legion Field pre-game show 6 p.m. kickoff 7 p.m.

Recent Huffman High School graduate Robert Miller has made history as the first e-sports scholarship recipient from Birmingham City Schools! He signed with the University of Montevallo today. Read more.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett and Robert Miller
Montevallo E-Sports Coach Ethan Baggett, Robert Miller, and Huffman Coach Justin Hackett
Robert Miller flanked by family and BCS friends
Robert Miller and Huffman faculty
Board Member Sherman Collins, BCS Chief Academic Officer Pamela Williams, and Huffman Principal John Lyons
The Miller family

From Birmingham to the WORLD! Watch Steve Brown, Brett Oates, Ray Turner, Keith Mims, and Tommy Palladino this fall on season four of BCS Under the Lights. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for the full football broadcast schedule.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights -- Shining on students and athletes

It's been a fantastic first week at Birmingham City Schools! Thank you for being present and prepared to learn.

More photos at our Flickr album.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Sullivan at Martha Gaskins
Oxmoor Valley Day One 2025 (3)
Jones Valley Day One 2025 (8)
Parker Day One 2025 (1)
Glen Iris Day One 2025 (1)
Hemphill Day One 2025 (5)
ramsay 25-1
Washington Day One 2025 (1)
Wenonah Pep Rally Day One 2025 (1)
Mayor Randall Woodfin at Princeton
Our teachers are ready for day one! Today, we held our annual Institute pep-rally for our educators, administrators, and staff. We’re excited to begin the new school year tomorrow!
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Phillips Academy at Institute 2025
A.H. Parker @ Institute 2025
South Hampton @ Institute 2025
Oxmoor Valley @ Institute 2025
Huffman High @ Institute 2025
Transportation Department Institute 2025
Elementary Teacher of the Year Andrea Burrell Bobbs of Sun Valley Elementar
Carver's Aubrey Bennett -- Secondary Teacher of the Year and Alternate Teacher of the Year for the State of Alabama
Wenonah and Parker cheerleaders put some pep in our step!
The All-City Marching Band @ Institute 2025

The FOCUS Act, a new law for all public schools in the state of Alabama, goes into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. Watch this special message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan to learn how we are complying with the law in our schools.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
The following items are prohibited by state law for use during the instructional day except for limited circumstances: cell phone, tablet, laptop, pager, gaming device, smart glasses, air pods, smart watch

āœ… #1 in state in mathematics recovery from pandemic
āœ… #7 in the nation in mathematics recovery
āœ… earned our highest ever ACAP grade for 2024-25
āœ… reduced failing schools to lowest number since ACAP began

Learn more in our News section.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan speaks at today's press conference
Our bus drivers are ready for the new school year! The transportation department held its kick-off meeting today, where they heard from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar, and Chief Operations Officer Michael Moore. Our bus drivers also got a look at 2025 models added to our fleet! #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus driver Carmen Jackson prepares to step aboard one of our new buses.
Dr. Mark Sullivan addresses the Transportation Department.
Transportation Director Clifford Thomas greets Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar
Chief Operations Officer Michael Moore mingles with the Transportation Department.
Transportation Department Meeting
Transportation Department Meeting
Transportation Department Meeting
Transportation Department Meeting
Transportation Department Meeting
Transportation Department Meeting

Our teachers are sharpening their skills and getting ready for the school year at District Professional Development Day!

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day
District Professional Development Day

This week, he held a series of meetings to provide an update on the progress we've guided by our five-year strategic plan. Read more about it (and what's ahead) in this report from al.com.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan speaks with attendees at the Strategic Plan Update Meeting at Huffman High School
Girls on the Run trains 3rd-5th grade girls to run a 5k in just 8 weeks! The program costs $25 and starts on Sept. 8. Register at www.gotrbham.org
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Girls on the Run trains 3rd-5th grade girls to run a 5k in just 8 weeks! The program costs $25 and starts on Sept. 8. Register at www.gotrbham.org

It was all fun and games this week at Oxmoor Valley Elementary for the school's Game On back to school rally.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Principal Dr. Melvin Love (left) at the Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally
Game On back to school rally

Removing barriers and creating opportunities for our scholars and their families...

During a press conference today, Dr. Mark Sullivan joined Mayor Randall Woodfin and Lyord Watson of the Penny Foundation to announce Ready Day One, an incentive program that will reward families whose scholars are registered before August 7 and present on the first day of school.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Penny Foundation, Birmingham City Schools, and City of Birmingham hold joint press conference announcing Ready Day One

Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan shares the cover of this week's edition of The Birmingham Times with long-time friend Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. In the cover story, the gentlemen discuss the challenges facing public schools.

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Mark Sullivan and Dr. Walter Gonsoulin grace the cover of The Birmingham Times