Parker's comeback bid falls one score short in what might be the game of the year so far. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Hoover 45 FINAL SCORE Parker 42

Graduate students from UAB held a white coat ceremony for aspiring medical professionals at Barrett today! After accepting their white coats and reciting the Hippocratic Oath, the scholars learned more about various careers in healthcare and had the opportunity to play with medical instruments.

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
BCS Instructional Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon, Barrett Principal Tarja Lawson, Board Member Mary Boehm, and BCS Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar
UAB Graduate Students
White Coat Ceremony

It's GAMEDAY!🦬

🏈 Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover
🏟 A.H. Parker Major Brown Memorial Stadium
🕕 pregame show starts at 6 p.m.
🕖 kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺 YouTube / Facebook
🎟 GoFan

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY PARKER VS HOOVER

Join us on October 14 for our second Parent Information Fair and discover valuable insights on academic achievement. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and empower your child's success! Click here to register.

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parent & Family Engagement Presents: BEYOND THE BOOKS: PARENT INFORMATION FAIR 2.0 Discover valuable insights on academic achievement at our upcoming Parent Information Fair 2.0. This session will feature presentations from our Curriculum & Instruction team. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and empower your child's success! Jめ October 14, 2025 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Virtual Session 5:30 p.m. Zoom ID# 853 7755 7867 Password: 337780 register at https://forms.office.com/r/jzc8w07hTq
Departamento de Compromiso Familiar presenta: MAS ALLA DE LOS LIBROS: FERIA DE INFORMACIÓN PARA PADRES 2.0 Descubra información valiosa sobre el rendimiento académico en nuestra próxima Feria de Información para Padres 2.0. Esta sesión contará con presentaciones de nuestro equipo de currículo e instrucción. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de conectar, aprender y potenciar el éxito de su hijo! Jめ 14 de octubre de 2025 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lincoln Center 901 Ninth Ave. N. Sesión Virtual 5:30 p.m. ID de Zoom: 853 7755 7867 Contraseña: 337780 register at https://forms.office.com/r/jzc8w07hTq

The annual Magic City #MarchingBand Festival takes place on October 19 at G.W. Carver Stadium. All BCS high school bands and the BCS Middle School All-City Drumwill perform. Tickets are $10 and are available via GoFan. 🎺🎷🥁

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
MAGIC CITY MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL OCTOBER 19, 2025 2 P.M. @ G.W. CARVER Tickets $10 * All BCS High School Bands * BCS Middle School All City Drum Line PRESENTED BY BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Children have a right to receive an education by law! However, parents and guardians are responsible for making sure their children attend school and follow school rules. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere #AttendanceAwarenessMonth
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Your children have a right to receive an education by law!
¡Sus hijos tienen derecho a recibir educación por ley!
Congratulations to the BCS Virtual Academy of Learning! The school was awarded $500 as the winner of the Extra Small School category in the Cash for College competition. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Virtual Academy of Learning -- Winner, Extra Small School -- Cash for College
Please join us in sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Brandon A. Davis and to our fellow staffers at Booker T. Washington K-8 School, where Mr. Davis was a seventh-grade math teacher. Visitation and celebration of life services will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at New Generation Church in Eutaw, Alabama. https://www.williamsservicefuneralhome.com/obituary/brandon-davis
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR BRANDON ANDREW DAVIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 1:30 PM NEW GENERATION CHURCH 221 Prairie Avenue • Eutaw, AL
Camp Wellness is BACK for Fall Intersession. This social and emotional learning program supports the mental health of high school scholars through STEM activities, yoga, cultural experiences, and field trips. Contact Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator at 205-231-9866 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us to register. #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
CAMP WELLNESS FOR GRADES 9TH-12TH October 6 - 10, 2025 A. H. Parker High School 400 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd. • Birmingham, AL 35204 TO REGISTER CONTACT Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator • 205-231-9866 • chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us
Campamento de Bienestar Para los grados 9 al 12 Del 6 al 10 de octubre de 2025 Escuela A. H. Parker High School 400 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd. • Birmingham, AL 35204 PARA REGISTRARSE, CONTACTE A Cheryl Hilliard, Coordinadora de Salud Mental • 205-231-9866 • chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us

The Birmingham Alumni Chapter of Alabama State University will be hosting a Recruitment Fair October 14, 2025.

If you know any students who are interested in attending or learning more about Alabama State University, please help us spread the word! Use this form to register.

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BIRMINGHAM ASU ALUMNI CHAPTER Student Recruitment COLLEGE FAIR Attention all high school junior and senior students! Please join us for a FUN and INFORMATIVE session to assist in your acceptance into our great university! Tuesday October 14 4-6pm HIGHLIGHTS: FAFSA/Scholarship Information Free onsite applications Special Guests Door Prizes (MGCC tickets and more) LOCATION: Five Points West Library 4812 Avenue W Birmingham, AL 35208-4726 CONTACT: ASUbhamsrc@gmail.com link: https://form.jotform.com/252483965215059
Today, Charles A. Brown Elementary School cut the ribbon on a new game room, an incentive for academic achievement and good behavior. The room is decorated with a mural by Emma Gilbert Art.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Brown Elementary School Game Room ribbon cutting
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room
Brown Elementary School Game Room

Every day counts! Students with regular attendance are more likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade and less likely to drop out by high school. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Scholars who attend school regularly by sixth grade are less likely to drop out in high school.
Los estudiantes que asisten regularmente a la escuela en sexto grado tienen menos probabilidades de abandonar los estudios en la escuela secundaria.

The defending 6A state football champion Parker Thundering Herd clash with 7A heavyweights Hoover Bucs in our Game of the Week. Watch Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover live right here on BCS Under the Lights!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Parker Thundering Herd vs. Hoover -- Sept 26 at Major Brown Memorial Stadium
The Carver Rams crushed Hayden tonight in the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
FINAL SCORE Carver 60, Hayden 14

It's GAMEDAY! 🐏

🏈 Carver Rams vs. Hayden
🏟 G.W. Carver High School Stadium
🕕 Pregame show at 6 p.m.
🕖 Kickoff at 7 p.m.
📺🎟 BCS Under the Lights

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
GAMEDAY CARVER VS HAYDEN
Keeping track of attendance is a key part of supporting student success! Check PowerSchool regularly to make sure your scholar’s attendance is accurate. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/aam #SuccessStartsHere
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Keeping track of attendance is a key part of supporting student success!
¡Llevar un registro de la asistencia es una parte clave para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes!

Congratulations to Dr. Evelyn Nettles-Hines! She has been selected to serve as Director of the Alabama Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development on the Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) for 2025-2026. #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Dr. Evelyn Hines
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be in-person in the Central Office Third-Floor Conference Room.
6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be in-person in the Central Office (2015 Park Place Birmingham, 35203) Third-Floor Conference Room. Masks are optional inside the building.

Children spend most of their day at school. So, it’s important that they have healthy foods and drinks while they are there. Good nutrition also helps kids learn better at school.

Our school wellness policy tells how our school is making the healthy choice, the easy choice for kids. Parents can help update the school wellness policy and to put it into action. #SuccessStartsHere

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Children spend most of their day at school. So, it’s important that they have healthy foods and drinks while they are there. Good nutrition also helps kids learn better at school. Our school wellness policy tells how our school is making the healthy choice, the easy choice for kids. Parents can help update the school wellness policy and to put it into action.

Attendance is directly linked to student achievement. Send your scholars to school every day they are able to! Learn more at our Attendance Awareness Month page!

6 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Attendance is directly linked to student achievement.
La asistencia está directamente relacionada con el rendimiento de los estudiantes.