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



Yesterday, sharp legal minds from Jackson-Olin, Parker, Ramsay, and Woodlawn participated in a mock trial competition conducted via a partnership with the YMCA and the Birmingham Bar Association. #SuccessStartsHere











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


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











By besting Woodlawn last night, Jackson-Olin not only tallied its first win of the season, but also gave Coach Joe Webb his first career win — and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball











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



It’s GAMEDAY! 🐴 🪖
🏈 Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Woodlawn Colonels
🏟️ Jackson-Olin Field
🕕 6 pm pre-game show / 7 pm kickoff
📺 https://www.facebook.com/share/LfrH6HPrZ9sGAHHt/?mibextid=9l3rBW
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/1616818?schoolId=AL1171
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball


Woodlawn Colonels charge into Jackson-Olin Stadium to take on the Mustangs TONIGHT! Watch the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week at https://vimeo.com/event/4645461 starting NOW!


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



Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week features the Jackson-Olin Mustangs vs. Woodlawn Colonels in a West vs. East BCS showdown! Pregame show starts at 6 p.m. followed by kickoff at 7 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/share/mY2Dv43UF1ZRtPBS #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball


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


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.



Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!


Do you have questions about college financial aid? The Birmingham Public Library Southside Branch is hosting a free FAFSA session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more info or to add to your calendar, go to
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=33692306


Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere



Parents, the Scholarships page on the BCS website has been updated. Several opportunities have deadlines at the end of the month, so go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships to see what your scholar qualifies for! #SuccessStartsHere


Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere



All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.

