We're bringing parent-teacher communication to the Birmingham City Schools, AL app! Look for invites to connect with your scholars' teachers over the next week. In the meantime, download the BCS app for iPhone or Android! #SuccessStartsHere

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Say "hello" to even more in the BCS app. Messages, Events, Documents, Classes, Notifications...Download the Birmingham City Schools, AL app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications

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 5 hours ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Ramsay Rams vs. Parker Thundering Herd {Stop the Violence Classic III}  Aug. 21 at Historic Legion Field

Football season kicks off next week! Before the action begins, tune in to the BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show to get the inside scoop on all our teams and the players to watch. #SuccessStartsHere

3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Preseason Show August 20 @ 6 pm Watch us live on Facebook and YouTube @Bhamcityschools

During its regularly scheduled board meeting last night, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized Ms. Kian Threadgill and Mr. John Edwards, counselors at A.H. Parker High School, for Going Above and Beyond!

5 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Board Member James Sullivan, Ms. Kian Threadgill and Mr. John Edwards, Principal Darrell Hudson, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan

The Thundering Herd and Lady Bison spoke with media yesterday during BCS Under the Lights Media Day. Visit the BCS Under the Lights page for this season's football broadcast schedule.

6 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Parker Thundering Herd representatives
Kendarius Blair
Coach Frank Warren
Keshaun Johnson
BCS Media's Ray Turner listens after asking a question to the Thundering Herd representatives.
The Lady Bison representatives
Yari Crawford
Coach Brian Hodge
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
BCS Athletic Director Henry Pope
It's been a fantastic first week at A.H. Parker High School! Thank you for being present and prepared to learn.
10 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Day One at Parker
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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.

13 days 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

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This morning, we held the commencement ceremony for more of our scholars. More photos at Flickr.

19 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Summer Graduation
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Updated bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are available on our website! See our Back to School Guide for links to this and other important info to prepare for the first day of school on August 7!

20 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bus Routes -- updated and available at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2301509

📢📢📢📢ATTENTION PARENTS: Beginning this school year, ALL public Alabama schools will implement the Focus Act — a statewide law passed in an effort to strengthen literacy, ensure early academic success, and provide targeted support for students. Read more on the law here and how it prohibits wireless communication devices in schools.

26 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Students in the computer lab at Martha Gaskins Elementary School
Summer Graduation takes place on July 30 at 10 a.m. at Huffman High School! We are honored to have Birmingham Police Department Public Information Officer Truman Fitzgerald as our guest speaker. #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITYSCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 SUMMER GRADUATION JULY 30 @ 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 GUEST SPEAKER Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 GRADUACIÓN DE VERANO JULIO 30 A LAS 10 A.M. HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL 950 Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215 INVITADO ESPECIAL Birmingham Police PIO Truman Fitzgerald

Are you looking for 2025-2026 calendars? Visit Events to view the district calendar and sync with your personal calendar. For printable calendars, visit the District Calendars documents folder.

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar

From Birmingham to the WORLD...the BCS Under the Lights football schedule is here! The fourth season kicks off on Aug. 21 with the defending state 6A champions Parker Thundering Herd clash with the Ramsay Rams in the third annual Stop the Violence Classic. For full schedule, streaming links, and more, visit BCS Under the Lights page!

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025 @BhamCitySchools BCS THURSDAY NIGHT GAME OF THE WEEK S C H E D U L E Parker at RAMSAY Historic Legion Field 29 AUG Mountain Brook at PARKER Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A. H. Parker High FRIDAY NIGHT GAME SEPT 5 Pinson Valley at HUFFMAN Vikings Stadium FRIDAY NIGHT GAME 12 SEPT Corner at RAMSAY Historic Legion Field FRIDAY NIGHT GAME SEPT 18 Hayden at CARVER G.W. Carver Stadium 26 SEPT Hoover at PARKER Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A. H. Parker High FRIDAY NIGHT GAME OCT 2 John Carroll at WENONAH Bell-Culpepper Stadium at Wenonah High OCT 9 Jackson-Olin at WOODLAWN Woodlawn Stadium 16 OCT Minor at JACKSON-OLIN P.D. Jackson-Olin Stadium OCT 23 Ramsay at WENONAH Bell-Culpepper Stadium at Wenonah High OCT 30 Fairfield at HUFFMAN Vikings Stadium PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BROADCASTS START AT 6 P.M. GAME STARTS AT 7 P.M.
Welcome back, Coach Michael Pruitt!

A Jackson-Olin alumnus and former coach at Jackson-Olin and Huffman, Coach Pruitt takes over the Parker Lady Bison girls basketball team. #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Coach Michael Pruitt
All schools and facilities will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume Sensational Summer Learning on Monday, June 23.
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNE VIN TEENTH
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE BIRMINGHAM ESTARÁN CERRADAS EL JUEVES 19 DE JUNIO DE 2025 EN OBSERVANCIÓN DE DIA DE LA EMANCIPACIÓN
Sensational Summer Learning is underway! There's still time for your scholars to join. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONALL SUMMERLEARNING 2025 SESSION DATES JUNE 11 - JULY 2 • HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTION ENDS JULY 10
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO FECHAS DE LAS SESIONES DE 2025 11 DE JUNIO - 2 DE JULIO • LA PROMOCIÓN DE PREPARATORIA FINALIZA EL 10 DE JULIO
The A.H. Parker High School Culinary Arts team showed off their cooking skills at Pepper Place over the weekend!
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Culinary Arts Team
Congratulations to the graduating class of the 125th year of the historic A.H. Parker High School! $35 million in scholarships 94 graduated with 3.0 GPA or higher 29 received Merit diploma 80% college and career ready 139 headed to college 6 enlisted in the military And a state championship in football More photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCeYe3 #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Class of 2025
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Today, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham named Jourdin Crawford as Football Player of the Year and honored the Thundering Herd football team with the Fred Sington Award!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Jourdin Crawford accepts the Football Player of the Year award
Jourdin Crawford Parker High School Football Player of the Year
Coach Frank Warren and Jourdin Crawford accept the Fred Sington Award on behalf of the Thundering Herd
Parker High School Football Team Fred Sington Award
Coach Frank Warren and Jourdin Crawford accept the Fred Sington Award on behalf of the Thundering Herd
Jourdin Crawford and his mother Patsy
Coach Frank Warren and Jourdin Crawford
It's graduation week! 🎓 For full schedule and streaming links, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/graduation This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholars. To avoid distracting from their moment, please remember that clear bag policies are in effect for all ceremonies. Leave prohibited items at home!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD. 2025 Graduation Schedule May 21:  9 - 10 AM Huffman High School  1 - 2 PM Carver High School  5 - 6 PM Ramsay High School  / May 22: 9 - 10 AM Parker High School; 1 - 2 PM Wenonah High School; 5 - 6 PM Virtual Academy of Learning; May 23  9 - 10 AM Jackson-Olin High School;  1 - 2 PM Woodlawn High School; All graduations will be held at: Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena 2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208 Clear Bag Policy For All Ceremonies
CLEAR BAG POLICY APPROVED BAGS CLEXETOTES PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS 1 GALLON, RESEALABLE ° Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" OR • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) NON-APPROVED BAGS CAMERA CASE DIAPER BAG MESH BAG PURSE SEAT CUSHION CLEAR ВАСКРАСК TINTED PLASTIC BAG OVERSIZED PRINTED PATTERN BINOCULAR TOTE BAG PLASTIC BAG CASE FANNY PACK VIOLATION OF POLICY WILL BE SUBJECT TO EJECTION WITHOUT REFUND
GRADUATION GUIDELINES CLEAR BAGS ONLY MASKS OPTIONAL PROHIBITED ITEMS جدَربَم/لح Umbrellas Balloons Confetti Poppers Airhorns Weapons Illegal Drugs Alcohol Head Posters Sharp Objects