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

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Bham Ready

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

5 months 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

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🐓

1 day ago, Birmingham City Schools
Thunder Herd signees and coaches
Dylan Reese #1 Clark Atlanta
Keshaun Johnson #4 Tenn State
Chancellor Sparks #22 Miami (OH)
Kendarius Blair #55 Jax State
Johnny Moody #7 Memphis
Kentrell Davis #6 Georgia Tech
Lazayveon Lowe #11 Copiah-Lincoln CC
Kejuan Lamb-Gregg #9 Alabama State
Vodney Cleveland #8 UNC
From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere
7 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Happy Thanksgiving
Feliz Dia De Accion De Gracias
The 86th Annual All-City Christmas Music Festival is just TWO WEEKS away! Join us at Boutwell Auditorium on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of festive entertainment. The event is free and only clear bags will be allowed. #SuccessStartsHere
14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
The 86th Annual All-City Christmas Music Festival is just TWO WEEKS away! Join us at Boutwell Auditorium on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of festive entertainment. The event is free and only clear bags will be allowed. #SuccessStartsHere

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

14 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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 at https://form.jotform.com/232354926816058
We're proud of our team for making it to the finals of the Altec Innovation Challenge!
16 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker team

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

22 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
choose your path to success
Elige tu camino hacia el éxito
Parker Class of 2024 graduate Jacoby Bridges (49) and his UAB football teammates Kaleb Brown (5) and Baron Franks (53) visited Tuggle Elementary School today. We're proud of you Jacoby!
22 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Kaleb Brown #5 Jacoby Bridges 49 and Parker Baron Franks 53 with Tuggle Principal Elizabeth Chiles
Jacoby talks to the kids
meeting the assembly
with Tuggle third grader E'mmani McDade

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

24 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
ALL BCS SCHOOLS & OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED Tuesday, November 11/ IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
TODAS LAS ESCUELAS Y OFICINAS DE BCS ESTARÁN CERRADAS Martes, 11 de noviembre En conmemoración del DÍA DE LOS VETERANOS
The playoffs start TODAY!
28 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
AHSAA Playoffs GAMEDAY Parker vs. Oxford

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

29 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
A.H. Parker High School VS. Oxford Yellow Jackets 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.
P.D. Jackson-Olin High School VS. Clay-Chalkville High School The first-round AHSAA playoff game for P.D. Jackson-Olin High School vs. Clay Chalkville High School originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Jerry Hood Field at Cougar Stadium, 6623 Roe Chandler Road Pinson, AL 35126

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.

29 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
2025-26 BASKETBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE Home team in all caps Please note: schedule is subject to change [ PREGAME SHOW at 5:30 p.m. TIP-OFF Girls at 6 p.m. • Boys to follow ] NOV 13, 2025 WOODLAWN vs Carver NOV 18, 2025 HUFFMAN vs Fairfield NOV 22, 2025 BCS CHAMPIONSHIP Ramsay DEC 2, 2025 JACKSON-OLIN vs Fultondale DEC 9, 2025 CARVER vs Ramsay DEC 16, 2025 PARKER vs McAdory JAN 5, 2026 RAMSAY vs Wenonah JAN 16, 2026 WOODLAWN vs Huffman JAN 20, 2026 JACKSON-OLIN vs Homewood JAN 22, 2026 WENONAH vs Northside JAN 29, 2026 PARKER vs Ramsay
We are grateful for all of our educators. Tell your teachers THANKS this month! #SuccessStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOVEMBER IS THANK ALABAMA TEACHERS MONTH Tell our teachers THANK YOU  for all they do!
GRACIAS A LOS MAESTROS DE ALABAMA ¡Díganles a nuestros profesores GRACIAS por todo lo que hacen!

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

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
E-Learning October 31
APRENDIZAJE  VIRTUAL 31 de octubre

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

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Magic City Marching Band Festival
Magic City Marching Band Festival
Jackson-Olin
Parker
Magic City Marching Band Festival
Carver
Huffman
Ramsay
Wenonah
Woodlawn

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

about 1 month ago, Birmingham City Schools
Jordi Alvarado Cruz

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

about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
NOW OPEN: FALL 2025 TITLE I PARENT SURVEY (closes Nov. 14)
AHORA ABIERTA Encuesta para padres del Título I de otoño de 2025 La encuesta cierra el 14 de noviembre
We've had a blast hosting Camp Wellness this week!
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness
Hip-Hop Class at Camp Wellness