Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Here's the Courtside schedule for 2024-25 season. This Saturday, our broadcast team will be at Carver High School for the BCS Tournament Championship games. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball
![COURTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS EDITION 2024-25 BASKETBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE Home team in all caps Please note: schedule is subject to change JAN 31, 2025 WENONAH vs Parker [ PREGAME SHOW at 5:30 p.m. TIP-OFF Girls at 6 p.m. • Boys to follow ] しゃん Colonels BIRMINGHAM CITY C H LS BUILDING LEADERS. IMPACTING THE WORLD BROADCASTING LIVE Vimeo, Facebook, YouTube, and Livestream](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/birmingham_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/11883912/large_1BCS_Courtside_schedule_24_25_5_.png)
Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items.
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search.
View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w


Have you completed the Title I survey for Fall 2024? If not, get started at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585. Deadline to complete is Nov. 15! #SuccessStartsHere

Reminder: All Birmingham City Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.


Congratulations to the BCS 2024 All-Academic Football Team! These scholar-athletes were submitted by their schools and achieved an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. #successstartshere


Tune in tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the first-ever BCS Basketball Media Day. Hear what the coaches and top players from our high school boys and girls basketball teams have to say ahead of the 2024-25 season. For streaming links: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35152843 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

The Marching Vikings showed off at the Magic City Marching Band Festival!










Reminder: all BCS schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 25 for Fall Break.


Seniors and Juniors, discover the pathway to success this Sunday at the BJCC! Register at https://www.southernscholarsshowcase.org #SuccessStartsHere

Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere

Who's ready for the Magic City Marching Band Festival? Don't miss the musical event of the season this Sunday at Carver High School starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available for $10 at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere #marching

Enjoy the soulful sounds of the Huffman High School Choir in this edition of BCS Behind the Desk! https://youtu.be/I1lpycO9COk

The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere










Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere


Alabama College Application Week is underway! Go to this post on our website for information on how to submit FREE college applications. And be sure to attend the college fair at Boutwell on Oct. 10 (details also in post). #SuccessStartsHere https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025


The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585

Huffman High School is ready for homecoming!










It's GAMEDAY!⚔️
🏈 Huffman Vikings vs. Shades Valley
🏟 Vikings Stadium at Huffman High School
🕕 pre-game show at 6 p.m. / kickoff at 7 p.m.
Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1800697 for streaming links and to purchase tickets. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Next week is Alabama College Application Week! All week, it's free to submit applications to participating colleges and universities. Check our website for a list of institutions as well as codes to redeem fee waivers: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
In addition, Birmingham Promise is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 10 at Boutwell Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. where most colleges will be in attendance. Come get more information on straight to the workforce opportunities and post secondary planning resources. It’s FREE and students are excused from school for attending college fairs and campus tours.


