The Championship Game matchups are set! Ramsay upsets the top seed in the semis to face second-seeded Parker in the girls final, while the top seeds in the boys bracket, Huffman and Carver, survive to battle it out for the trophy. Watch both games live or in-person: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=38918519 #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆

Semifinal action tonight at Huffman and G.W. Carver! #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆 Tickets available through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/AL13650

The BCS Soccer Tournament starts tonight at Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, and Parker! Get your tickets through GoFan to cheer on your team in person: https://gofan.co/app/school/AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere ⚽️🏆

Reminder: Monday, March 10 is an e-learning day for all Birmingham City Schools. #SuccessStartsHere

The BCS Soccer Tournament gets rolling next week and the brackets are set! #SuccessStartsHere

Join us for the Strike Up The Band Spring Showcase, featuring each BCS high school marching band! #SuccessStartsHere

Marching band members, you've practiced for four (or more) years for this moment! Plan to be at Parker this Saturday to audition for the Alabama State University band scholarship. #SuccessStartsHere

Dissection in Mrs. Miles's Human Body and Anatomy class was an unforgettable experience this week! Students explored the intricate structures of the body through hands-on learning. From identifying organs to understanding their functions, this lesson brought science to life in an exciting way! 🔬🥼

We still have space and lots of opportunities available in BCS Early College! Please click here to register for the upcoming informational event for BCS Early College — Woodlawn and BCS Early College Wenonah. We will have take dinner available and we need your response by March 6, 2025. Click here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/79j52uLCGcCjH74W7 You start the application process by clicking here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration

Dozens of colleges and universities are waiving application fees this week! For more information: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere

Next Friday, make plans to attend YOUTHSPEAK, a celebration of Black History, at Red Mountain Theater Arts Campus. The event will feature performances by high school scholars from Huffman, Ramsay, Carver and Parker as well as students from EPIC Elementary and Green Acres Middle! #SuccessStartsHere

District leaders and school administrators hosted visiting educators and administrators from Baton Rouge, LA and Linden, AL on a tour of G.W. Carver High School today to learn how intersession programming, career and technical education, and instructional strategies help our scholars succeed! The group also got a peak at a professional development class for district educators. #SuccessStartsHere

High school seniors, it’s scholarship season! Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships and see the available opportunities. Several scholarship applications have March deadlines, so act today! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

Today, Yadira Canon Aguilar, Zy'Coryous Abrams, Vincent Christon, and Jayda Gaines competed in the Birmingham City Schools Social Justice Fair, tackling real-world issues with a powerful research presentation! 🎤Vincent Christon presented the group's project on "Food Insecurity," exploring how food deserts impact both mental and physical health. He not only highlighted the problem but also shared viable solutions, including the Academy of Engineering’s proposed Aquaponics System! 🌱💧 As a powerful addition, Vincent wrote and performed an original poem about food insecurity, making a lasting impact. We are so proud of our Rams for using their voices to spark change! ❤️💙🐏 #SuccessStartsHere #ExcellenceIsTheStandard

Congratulations to Mighty Marching Rams Jayda Gaines and Ashley King! After a very competitive application process, they were invited to participate in the University of Alabama High School Honor Band. While there, they had the opportunity to network with world renowned composers and conductors. We are so proud of you, Jayda and Ashley! #CarverMightyMarchingRams #ExcellenceIsTheStandard

The G.W. Carver High School band and choir will perform during the Birmingham Squadron game on March 9! A portion of tickets sold will go toward their May trip. Get tickets at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/squadron #SuccessStartsHere

Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to our scholar-athletes who excel in the classroom AND on the court! #SuccessStartsHere