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!
about 2 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

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.

2 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-2026 District Calendar

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

3 days 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

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!

7 days 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
16 days 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.
29 days 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Culinary Arts Team
Our Summer Lunch Program begins on June 11 at all BCS schools as well as HABD housing communities. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/o/bcs/page/summer-lunch-program for more information. #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMI NGHAM summer cunch DISTRIBUTION SITES Open to all children 18 and under All BCS schools will be available for dine-in only but will be closed on Fridays. K-8 Dates: June 11 - July 3 • Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 9-12 Dates: June 11 - July 10 • Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. *Martha Gaskins will be open on Fridays. Dates: June 11 - July 18 • Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Housing Communities (Dine in only) Dates: June 11 - July 18 • Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1. 2 3. 4. Cooper Green 1501 Arthur Shores Dr. • Birmingham, AL 35211 Collegeville 3029 29th Ave N. • Birmingham, AL 35207 Elyton Village 436 Center St. N. • Birmingham, AL 35204 Harris Homes 600 Brussels Circle • Birmingham, AL 35212 Kimbrough Homes 2817 Wallace Covington Circle • Birmingham, AL 35211 6. Marks Village 7527 66th St. S. • Birmingham, AL 35212 North Birmingham Homes 3127 43rd Ave • Birmingham, AL 35207 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Roosevelt/ Benjamin Green 5832 Brewer Dr. • Birmingham, AL 35228 Smithfield Court 150 Rev. Abraham Woods BIvd • Birmingham, AL 35204 Tom Brown Village 4252 Messer Airport Hwy • Birmingham, AL 35222 Todd Homes 460g 8th Court N • Birmingham, AL 35212 Tuxedo Terrace 1420 21 St. Ensley • Birmingham, AL 35218
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
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Class of 2025
Class of 2025
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Class of 2025
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Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Class of 2025
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!
about 2 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
Today, BCS proudly celebrated the 4th annual Seal of Biliteracy ceremony, honoring 18 remarkable students who have demonstrated proficiency in both English and Spanish. More photos at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LF9j7TUNP
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Seal of Biliteracy Class of 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, join us in congratulating the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2025 for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence! #SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Celebrating BCS SUCCESS CLASS OF 2025 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CARVER HIGH SCHOOL HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL Jacob Woods VALEDICTORIAN Tymiara Jakes SALUTATORIAN PARKER HIGH SCHOOL Jaeda Davis VALEDICTORIAN Ty hja Cooper SALUTATORIAN RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL Shuntanique Coleman VALEDICTORIAN A Niya Stewart SALUTATORIAN WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Valdivia VALEDICTORIAN Tayvionna Smith SALUTATORIAN Sydnee Allen VALEDICTORIAN Raven Storey SALUTATORIAN Rayne Miller VALEDICTORIAN Amyia Davis SALUTATORIAN WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LEARNING Aneria Harris VALEDICTORIAN Ashley Smedley SALUTATORIAN Harmony Carroll VALEDICTORIAN Davia Wells SALUTATORIAN
We held our annual Alumni Day this morning! But this just wasn't any other Alumni Day, as we celebrate 125 years this weekend!
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Alumni Day
Alumni Day
Dr. Sullivan and Herd Cheerleaders
Alumni Day
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson (far left) and Park alumni
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin (second from right) and Parker alumni
Alumni Day
Alumni Day
Parker Class of 2025 Valedictorian Ashley Valdivia
Alumni Day
A.H. Parker High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Ashley Valdivia is one of just 750 scholars to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship!
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ashley Valdivia
Dr. Mark Sullivan and Ashley Valdivia
Ashley Valdivia and her parents
Parker's val and sal with family and Parker Principal Darrell Hudson (far right)
Today, members of the Class of 2025 at A.H. Parker High School revealed their destinations next fall during the school's annual college signing day ceremony. Colleges, universities, and benefactors awarded more than $16,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
A.H. Parker Class of 2025
The Herd Wants U! Students at A.H. Parker High School had the opportunity to explore academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic teams while meeting teachers, administrators, and student leaders. Mayor Randall Woodfin and Instructional Superintendent Dr. Janice Drake were among the distinguished visitors! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker Thundering Herd basketball players
Bison Golf
Culinary
Cosmetology
Spanish Club
Motion Students
Band
Parker students check out the Department of Youth Services table
The University Cheer Team
Mayor Randall Woodfin is in the house!
Parents, sign your scholars up for Sensational Summer Learning and prevent summer learning loss! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession for more information and to register. #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
SENSATIONAL SUMMERLEARNING PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SIGN UP TODAY
LOS SENSACIONALES PROGRAMAS DE APRENDIZAJE DE VERANO COMIENZAN EL 11 DE JUNIO REGÍSTRESE HOY
High school scholar-athletes from across the district teed off at Roebuck Golf Course today in the Inaugural BCS Golf Championship! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
BCS Golf Tournament
This week, the Birmingham Board of Education recognized Beverly Brown of A.H. Parker High School as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Beverly Brown of A.H. Parker High School (second from right)