The playoffs start TODAY!
2 months 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

2 months 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.

2 months 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

2 months 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
2 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 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!
3 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
October is National Principals Appreciation Month. We are thankful to all of our principals for setting the standard for success in our schools! #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH We are PROUD of the leaders in our schools!
OCTUBRE MES NACIONAL DE RECONOCIMIENTO A LOS DIRECTORES ¡Estamos ORGULLOSOS de los líderes en nuestras escuelas!

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

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Senior Parent Meetings Tuesday October 7, 2025 at the Lincoln Professional Development Center (901 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35204 Time: 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM Topics: BCS School Counseling Program(Graduation Requirements, CTE,CCR, Scholarship Information) Alabama Goes to College Campaign Initiatives FAFSA/Financial Aid Information - Lawson State Community College Birmingham Promise Scholarship Application
Reunión de padres de estudiantes de último año Martes 7 de octubre de 2025 Lincoln Professional Development Center, Gimnasio 901 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35204 Horarios de las sesiones: 8:30 a. m., 10:30 a. m., 1 p. m. (interpretación es español disponible), 3 p. m., 5 p. m. Tiempo total de la reunión: 1 hora TEMAS DE LA REUNION • Programa de orientación escolar del BCS • Iniciativas de la campaña Alabama va a la universidad • Información sobre FAFSA/Ayuda financiera • Solicitud de beca Birmingham Promise
Seniors and juniors, learn more about post-secondary education and additional scholarship opportunities at The Birmingham Promise College and Career Fair on October 14 at the Crossplex. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham Promise College & Career Fair for high school juniors and seniors -- learn more about our college partners and additional scholarship opportunities Tuesday October 14 9am-2pm at the Crossplex

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

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY PARKER VS HOOVER

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. 🎺🎷🥁

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
MAGIC CITY MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL OCTOBER 19, 2025 2 P.M. @ G.W. CARVER Tickets $10 * All BCS High School Bands * BCS Middle School All City Drum Line PRESENTED BY BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Camp Wellness is BACK for Fall Intersession. This social and emotional learning program supports the mental health of high school scholars through STEM activities, yoga, cultural experiences, and field trips. Contact Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator at 205-231-9866 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us to register. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
CAMP WELLNESS FOR GRADES 9TH-12TH October 6 - 10, 2025 A. H. Parker High School 400 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd. • Birmingham, AL 35204 TO REGISTER CONTACT Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator • 205-231-9866 • chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us
Campamento de Bienestar Para los grados 9 al 12 Del 6 al 10 de octubre de 2025 Escuela A. H. Parker High School 400 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd. • Birmingham, AL 35204 PARA REGISTRARSE, CONTACTE A Cheryl Hilliard, Coordinadora de Salud Mental • 205-231-9866 • chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us

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!

4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover -- Sept 26 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Birmingham City Schools! We are proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our students, families, and employees. #SuccessStartsHere
4 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15 Celebrating the culture and achievements of our students, families, and employees in the city of Birmingham.
BCS CELEBRA EL AES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 15 DE OCTUBRE Celebrando la cultura y logros de nuestros estudiantes, familias y empleados en la ciudad de Birmingham.

FINAL from Smithfield! Parker prevails over Mountain Brook to extend its winning streak to 12 games. What's the word? Thundering Herd!

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Parker 27, Mountain Brook 11

It's GAMEDAY! 🦬

🏈 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Mountain Brook
🏟 Major Brown Memorial Stadium at A.H. Parker H.S.
🕕 Pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 BCS Under the Lights
🎟 GoFan

5 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY: Parker vs. Mountain Brook