Families impacted by SNAP delays can now apply for supplemental funding through the City of Birmingham. Visit https://www.birminghamal.gov/bhamready to apply.

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

We are seeking feedback from students, parents and guardians, faculty and staff, and other community stakeholders regarding the draft of our 2026-2027 district calendar. Please complete the survey by January 23!


Do you know a high school student with a passion for leadership, history, or justice? BCRI’s Legacy Youth Leadership Program is a hands-on, 12-month experience that equips students with tools for civic engagement, personal development, and social change—grounded in Birmingham’s rich civil rights legacy.
🗓️ Program runs March 2026–March 2027
💰 $1,000 stipend for Summer Docents upon program completion*
📍 Open to high school students in greater Birmingham
📅 Application Deadline: February 9, 2026
🔗 Apply now: bcri.org/legacy
Please help us spread the word — tag a student, share with a teacher or parent, or repost to your network!





It's GAMEDAY! 🦬
🏀 Parker Thundering Herd vs. McAdory
🗑️ William "Cap" Brown Gymnasium
🕠 pre-game show at 5:30 p.m.
⛹️♀️ girls tip-off at 6 p.m.
⛹️♂️ boys follow ~7:30 p.m.
📺 YouTube & Facebook
🎟️ GoFan
#SuccessStartsHere #alpreps #highschoolbasketball

The BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week is Parker Thundering Herd vs. McAdory! Watch LIVE on Facebook or YouTube tomorrow night starting at 5:30 p.m.



Gee whiz, what a great Christmas concert! The full festival is viewable on Facebook and YouTube and more photos are available on Facebook. 🎄










Congratulations to our Parker scholar-athletes! These football players announced their college destinations today:
Kentrell Davis ➡️ Georgia Tech Football🐝
Johnny Moody ➡️ Memphis Tigers🐯
Vodney Cleveland ➡️ North Carolina Tar Heels🐏
Kejuan Lamb-Gregg ➡️ Alabama State 🐝
Dylan Reese ➡️ Clark Atlanta University 🐈⬛
Keshaun Johnson ➡️ Tennessee State University Tigers🐯
Lazayveon Lowe ➡️ Copiah-Lincoln Community College🐺
Chancellor Sparks ➡️ Miami RedHawks Football🦅
Kendarius Blair ➡️ Jacksonville State Gamecocks🐓












The Academy of Craft Training is a partnership between ALSDE and private industry that provides 11th & 12th grade high school students with real-world, hands-on training by industry leaders and job opportunities in commercial construction. Apply online by Dec. 17, 2025: https://form.jotform.com/232354926816058 #SuccessStartsHere


We are NOW accepting applications for our Speciality Schools, Career Academies (including Pathways to Professional Nursing), BCS Early College and Virtual Academy of Learning for the 2026-27 school year Visit Registration to begin! #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



