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Our Summer Lunch program starts next week -- save these dates! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
The start of football season is less than two months away! To whet your appetite, we're excited to share the 2024 BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week schedule. All games are set for Thursday nights starting August 22!
Be Ready Day One! School starts August 5, but get your scholars registered TODAY at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
The Birmingham Board of Education will hold a work session on Tuesday, June 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Administration Building Auditorium. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Thank you Roy Wood, Jr. for your donation of $5,000 to support the boys baseball and girls softball teams at Ramsay IB High School, announced during the luncheon for #MLBatRickwood. We are so proud of you! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Thousands of baseball fans poured into Birmingham this week for the MLB game at historic Rickwood Field and the tribute to the Negro Leagues. Birmingham City Schools' scholars had a close view of the historic event and an opportunity to meet many baseball greats. They also attended a star-studded luncheon with greats such as #ReggieJackson and comedian Roy Wood Jr., a BCS alum.
During Camp Wellness, students participate in daily social and emotional learning (SEL) wellness groups and activities, such as yoga and fitness, cultural experiences, and field trips. Today, they learned STEM through the art of hip-hop. Thanks to our partner Birmingham Water Works for making this camp possible! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Don't wait until the last minute to register your child for the next school year! Our help desk is holding extended hours (4-7pm) Monday through Thursday at Lincoln Professional Development Center (901 Ninth Ave. N.) throughout the summer. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
It's been a great week of Sensational Summer Learning at Birmingham City Schools! 🤓
Scholars benefit from our Sensational Summer Learning programs through unique enrichment opportunities, intimate small group instruction, and more! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Four BCS Academies -- Huffman's Academy of Architecture and Construction, Ramsay's Wenonah's Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and Woodlawn's Academy of Business & Finance -- have attained the NAF's highest achievement, the Katherine Blasik Distinguished Level. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Another day of Sensational Summer Learning is in the books! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Summer learning is off to a SENSATIONAL start! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
More than 175 BCS high school scholars began their participation in NewGen Peacebuilders last year. Their mission: develop ideas to reduce violence and increase peace. This year, they put their ideas into action. This week, they presented their projects during a special event at UAB! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Birmingham third-grade scholars showed significant gains in ACAP assessments on reading for the 2023-24 school year, with 81 percent reading at or above grade level. Thanks to our hard-working teachers, administrators, parents, volunteers and partners! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Carver's Jacob Woods is the first Birmingham City Schools scholar to serve on the state board of JROTC. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2024/06/birmingham-student-begins-historic-tenure-as-a-state-officer-for-jrotc/
🎶 Join Vox Academy this Summer! 🎶
Hey Birmingham middle school students! 📢 Are you ready to shoot a music video and perform live with international singers? Are you ready unleash your creativity, learn new skills, and have an unforgettable summer? 🌟
Then Vox Academy is your ultimate music, business, and wellness camp! 🎤🎶📚🧘♀️
📅 June 10-20, 2024
📍 Phillips Academy, Birmingham, Alabama
This program is FREE for Birmingham City School kids that are in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades but space is limited to 50 students and SLOTS ARE RUNNING OUT!
Fill out BOTH forms below to secure your spot. Don't miss out on this chance to grow, collaborate, and shine! ✨
👉 Sign up now: https://www.voxfortura.com/rsvp-1
👉 Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/AQdFvBxqwDYrLFCi8
Reading changes lives and hundreds of volunteers did just that by reading with #BCS scholars Thursday through #BetterBasicsReads. Thanks to all volunteers from throughout Birmingham, including retired Judge Houston Brown who returned to his beloved alma mater Tuggle Elementary. https://youtu.be/ObT1CM15Kno
The summer edition of Camp Wellness takes place June 17-21 at Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School. Open to grades 6-8, you can register your child by contacting Cheryl Hillard at chillard@bhm.k12.al.us or 205-432-9879. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
Dr. Pamela Williams, Interim Chief Academic Officer for Birmingham City Schools, spoke with WBRC Fox 6 news about our Sensational Summer Learning programs! https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/05/birmingham-city-schools-offering-dozens-free-summer-camps/ #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere