A. H. Parker High School

Our community is facing a potential food crisis due to the federal government shutdown. As you may have heard, more than 20 thousand families in Birmingham will see a pause with their SNAP benefits starting November 1. The disruption in SNAP benefits will impact our BCS family. We’re here to help.

If your family is affected, please know our schools will continue to provide your child breakfast and lunch every school day. We are working with our partners, including the city of Birmingham and the United Way of Central Alabama, to identify organizations that will provide food to families in need.

Visit our Bham Ready page for more information.

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

Reminder: all of our schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Stay updated on events and holidays via the Events section of our website. #SuccessStartsHere

The first-round AHSAA playoff games for Parker High School vs. Oxford High School AND P.D. Jackson-Olin High School vs. Clay Chalkville High School originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 have been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Refer to the included graphics for more details. #SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolfootball

The first-round AHSAA playoff game for Parker High School vs. Oxford High School originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Major Brown Memorial Stadium. Clear-Bags only and students under 18 must have an adult with photo ID to enter the game.

SCHEDULE DROP 🏀🗑️

BCS Under the Lights Courtside coverage starts next Thursday at Woodlawn! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball #alpreps

This Friday, October 31 will be an e-learning day for Birmingham City Schools! This day is also set aside for parent-teacher conferences, so please reach out to your teachers to schedule meetings during working hours.

Visit our Events page to view other key dates throughout the school year. #SuccessStartsHere

We kicked off #MagicCityClassic Week with the annual Magic City Marching Band Festival at Carver H.S. on Sunday! Our BCS Media team covered the event live on YouTube. Additional photos available on Flickr. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to Parker High School senior Jordi Alvarado Cruz, who earned Employee of the Month for the HVACR Program at ACT Birmingham for the second time! Jordi’s future is bright, and we’re proud of his achievements.

Interested in construction careers? 10th & 11th graders can apply now at Academy of Craft Training. See your Career Coach or Counselor for details! #ACTBirmingham #CTEWorks

Parents, we want your feedback about our schools! Text SURVEY to 205-941-6585 OR visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/survey to begin. The survey is open until Nov. 14. #SuccessStartsHere

Parents of seniors, learn more about your scholars' post-secondary education opportunities next Tuesday at the Lincoln Professional Development Center! There are five times available (and the 1 p.m. meeting will have Spanish translation available). Register at https://forms.gle/8xvyTuSQ16w1asfV9 #SuccessStartsHere

It's GAMEDAY!🦬

🏈 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover
🏟 A.H. Parker Major Brown Memorial Stadium
🕕 pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 YouTube / Facebook
🎟 GoFan

The annual Magic City #MarchingBand Festival takes place on October 19 at G.W. Carver Stadium. All BCS high school bands and the BCS Middle School All-City Drumwill perform. Tickets are $10 and are available via GoFan. 🎺🎷🥁

The defending 6A state football champion Parker Thundering Herd clash with 7A heavyweights Hoover Bucs in our Game of the Week. Watch Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover live right here on BCS Under the Lights!