UAB students recently assembled and delivered bags of hygiene products for eighth-grade girls at Hayes K-8 School to fulfill their service learning project! The students contacted the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement and were then connected with Dr. Vivian Hopkins-Moss, the school's counselor. The UAB students also facilitated a discussion on hygiene with the young ladies during their visit! #SuccessStartsHere
Students from Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, and Woodlawn are competing in the Litter Quitters Video Competition! Cast your vote and help our scholars land in the top three of their respective watershed zones:
🐎 Jackson-Olin: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/jackson-olin-hs
🐉 Wenonah: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/wenonah-hs
🪖 Woodlawn: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/woodlawn-hs
#SuccessStartsHere 🚮
🐎 Jackson-Olin: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/jackson-olin-hs
🐉 Wenonah: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/wenonah-hs
🪖 Woodlawn: https://www.litterquitters.org/post/woodlawn-hs
#SuccessStartsHere 🚮
It's GAMEDAY! ⚽️
🐎 Jackson-Olin vs. Woodlawn 🪖
🏟️ P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
📺 coverage begins at 5:15 p.m.
🕠 girls kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
🕖 boys follow at about 7 p.m.
More details at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere 🥅
🐎 Jackson-Olin vs. Woodlawn 🪖
🏟️ P.D. Jackson-Olin High School
📺 coverage begins at 5:15 p.m.
🕠 girls kickoff at 5:30 p.m.
🕖 boys follow at about 7 p.m.
More details at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere 🥅
Birmingham City Schools is opening the door to opportunity, and the benefits speak for themselves:
💼 Above-average starting salaries (around $50K after state approval)
📈 Eligible Math & Science teachers can earn an additional $15K–$20K annually
🎓 International Baccalaureate programming from K–12
🏆 One of the highest numbers of board-certified teachers in Alabama
💰 $10K sign-on bonus for eligible SPED teachers
🌍 $7,500 sign-on bonus for Math, Science & Foreign Language teachers
⏰ $15/hour for all hourly staff
Come connect, explore, and see where you fit in.
📅 April 21: Networking Mixer
📅 April 23: Hiring Fair
🔗 Register now!
Bring your passion. We’ll bring the possibilities. 🔑
Congratulations to JaNiyah Wilder of P.D. Jackson-Olin High School! She received a $5000 scholarship from the Alabama Direct Admission Initiative. Led by nonprofit Alabama Possible, the program enables automatic admission to participating state colleges and universities without a formal application. Wilder was chosen from all high school seniors in the state of Alabama! #SuccessStartsHere 🎓
During tonight’s board meeting, we recognized our outstanding educators!
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School
Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School
Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
National Board Certified Teachers: LaToya Cosby from the Educators Effectiveness Dept., Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin, and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy
ASAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year: Rodney Dorsey of Jackson-Olin High School
ASAHPERD Health Educator of the Year: Jovanka Ward of Ramsay High School
ASAHPERD Sports Professional of the Year Alphonzo Lewis of Glen Iris Elementary
#SuccessStartsHere
The Alabama High School Sports Writers Association has named Wenonah junior guard Brendon Davis the 5A Boys Player of the Year and a member of the Super All-State Team for 2026! #SuccessStartsHere 🐉🏆
UAB School of Education and Human Sciences is inviting YOU to Family Literacy Night, a FREE event with light refreshments, interactive activities, and take-home tools to support young readers! Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=55312923 to register.
During today's Birmingham City Council meeting, Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman recognized several scholars from Ramsay High School for their recent successes, including:
🏆 BCS Softball Championship for the Lady Rams 🥎
🏆 First Place in the Academic Bowl
🥇🥈 First and Second Place in eight categories in the BCS Science Fair
🥇 Indoor Track State Champion in 60m and 400m — Quantez Williams 🏃🏾♂️
#SuccessStartsHere
This morning, Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council issued a resolution congratulating the Wenonah Dragons on the team's historic victory in the 5A Boys Basketball State Championship Game! 🏀🏆⛹🏾♂️
The South Hampton Storm Sentinels team has arrived in Washington! Tomorrow, these scholars will make their presentation in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Finals. Watch live via YouTube starting at 8 a.m. Central! 🌪️
Our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week takes to the pitch in Ensley this Thursday as the Jackson-Olin Mustangs host the Woodlawn Colonels! Coverage begins at 5:15 p.m. LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. ⚽️
Parents, we have a lot of active action items for you! For your convenience, they are all in one spot. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/checklist to get started. #SuccessStartsHere
This week, Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan spoke at the STAIR of Birmingham Rise to Read Breakfast about the power of partnership in advancing literacy across Birmingham City Schools and celebrated the hard work of teachers and reading coaches who helped move student achievement forward.
With literacy rates continuing to trend upward, his remarks highlighted both the progress made and the shared commitment to even greater success ahead. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
With literacy rates continuing to trend upward, his remarks highlighted both the progress made and the shared commitment to even greater success ahead. #SuccessStartsHere 📚
Woodlawn scholars packed out the gymnasium today for the College & Career Fair! Thank you to the colleges, universities, employers, and other partner organizations that participated and helped us showcase the post-secondary opportunities available to our scholars after graduation!
Sensational Summer Learning starts June 15 at ALL school campuses! Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to learn and grow over the summer. Register now at https://bhamcityschools.org/summer-learning #SuccessStartsHere ☀️
The approved 2026-2026 district calendar is now available on our website! A printable calendar is also available to download.
The Thundering Herd sweeps the doubleheader! #SuccessStartsHere
Parker takes game one of the doubleheader! Game two is up next on BCS Under the Lights. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/gameday #SuccessStartsHere ⚾️
This Saturday is Brain Day at Samford University! 🧠
This learning experience is all about the human brain. Scholars will have the chance to touch a REAL brain, win prizes, and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Visit https://linktr.ee/samfordneuroscience for more details! #SuccessStartsHere
This learning experience is all about the human brain. Scholars will have the chance to touch a REAL brain, win prizes, and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Visit https://linktr.ee/samfordneuroscience for more details! #SuccessStartsHere