Last week, we recognized our top educators: Madison Abney of Hayes and April Sibley of Ramsay as Teachers of the Year, Samantha Bookman of Hemphill and Sonya Thompson of Ramsay as Counselors of the Year, and Tamara Ishman of Oxmoor Valley as Librarian of the Year! #SuccessStartsHere

The Librarian of the Year for Birmingham City Schools is our very own Tamara Ishman!!!

The results are in! The winners in the Elementary Division of the 2026 Academic Bowl are...

🥇 Princeton Alternative
🥈 Martha Gaskins
🥉 Oxmoor Valley

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Congratulations to our amazing Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Tamra Ishman!

We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Ishman for being named 2025–2026 Librarian of the Year! Her dedication to inspiring a love for reading, supporting our students and teachers, and creating a welcoming library environment makes a lasting impact at Oxmoor Valley Elementary.

Thank you for all that you do to help our Jaguars learn, grow, and explore through books every day. We are so proud of you! 💜📚 #SuccessStartsHere

This week is Read Across America Week! Here’s what’s happening each day! 📚Check out the flyer for our full lineup of daily activities. It’s going to be a great week! #readacrossamericaweek #SuccessStartsHere

Boots On The Ground: Cool Guys Who Read Too
Join Us! March 5, 2026
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Is that Dr. Mark Sullivan?

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School pre-k scholar Sir Jones impersonated our superintendent for the school's Black History Month program this week.

Members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, including Principal Dr. Melvin Love and Instructional Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon, gathered at Oxmoor Valley Elementary School this morning to read to K-2 classes as part of the organization’s National Day of Reading. The story will be featured on WVTM 13 News at 4:30 and 6:30 this evening! #SuccessStartsHere

📣 Better late than never! We’re continuing the celebration of our amazing November & December Teachers of the Month 💜💛

🍎 December Teacher of the Month: Ms. Kendall Waters
Ms. Waters’s love for teaching shines every day through her dedication, kindness, and commitment to excellence. She builds lasting relationships with students and families, maintains high expectations in a nurturing environment, and consistently inspires growth, confidence, and student success. She does all of this while leading with a smile and respect for her colleagues!

👏 Help us congratulate Ms. Waters for the incredible impact she continues to make in our school community!

📣 Better late than never! We’re catching up on celebrating our amazing November & December Teachers of the Month 💜💛

🍎 November Teacher of the Month: Mr. Darryl Woods (1st Grade)
Mr. Woods consistently goes above and beyond for his students and the school community, stepping into leadership roles wherever needed and ensuring students feel supported, motivated, and proud. He is a collaborative team player who works well with students, colleagues, and administration, shows strong dedication to improving student behavior, and eagerly supports the "Enchanters House" with excellence and heart.

👏 Join us in congratulating Mr. Woods for his outstanding service and commitment to student success!

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School made science, technology, engineering, arts and math learning fun during STEAM Day! Students enjoyed hands-on activities, including drone flying, ice creaming making, VR gaming and more, throughout the day. #SuccessStartsHere

Please join us tomorrow!

From our BCS family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! #SuccessStartsHere

Oxmoor Valley Elementary School will host its annual STEAM Day on
Thursday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is an opportunity for students to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

We would be honored to have your organization join us! Register at https://lnkd.in/ekmgNrB5 by November 3, 2025 #SuccessStartsHere