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Congratulations to Jessica Williams of Robinson Elementary, our Lead Mentor of the Month for January! #SuccessStartsHere

Learn how to get a first down with your money during this FREE virtual workshop from Financial Freedom Project! Register to attend (or receive a recording if you can't attend): https://tinyurl.com/investing101wrkshp #SuccessStartsHere

Today, visitors from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Linden, Alabama toured Washington K-8, Bush Hills STEAM Academy, Carver High School, and Oliver Elementary to learn how intersession programming, technology, instructional strategies, and career and technical education are preparing our scholars to succeed. #SuccessStartsHere

Wenonah Dragons defeat Hayden to advance to #AHSAA State Semifinals! #SuccessStartsHere

Ramsay Lady Rams run past Wenonah to advance to the #AHSAA State Semi-Finals! #SuccessStartsHere

High school seniors, it’s scholarship season! Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships and see the available opportunities. Several scholarship applications have March deadlines, so act today! #SuccessStartsHere

February is #CTEMonth! Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for success in both the classroom and the workforce by integrating academics with hands-on learning. Birmingham City Schools offers numerous high school CTE programs in fields like automotive services, cosmetology, finance, health science, and more, and several of our Career Academies hold prestigious designations! #CareerTechEd #FutureReady

Reminder: All BCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. #SuccessStartsHere

The G.W. Carver High School band and choir will perform during the Birmingham Squadron game on March 9! A portion of tickets sold will go toward their May trip. Get tickets at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/squadron #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to the winners of the Social Justice Fair! #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to Ramsay senior Marquel Patterson, who was recently recognized as a Rising Star by AmFirst and WBRC Fox 6! Learn more at https://www.wbrc.com/2025/02/06/rising-star-marquel-patterson #SuccessStartsHere

Administrators and educators from Arrington Elementary School, Oliver Elementary School, and Inglenook Pre-K-8, along with district leadership, took a field trip to Montgomery this morning, where they were recognized by the State Board of Education for ranking among the Most Improved Schools for 2023-24! #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to Latoia Jackson, ARI Coach at BCS Virtual Academy of Learning, and Chastity Etheridge, Counselor at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School! These ladies were recognized during last night's board meeting for their dedication to our scholars. Learn more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2026944 #SuccessStartsHere

Winter Intersession is next week! Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for enrichment. Get started at http://bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Counselor of the Year Quintin Jackson of Green Acres Middle School! Mr. Jackson was recognized during the Birmingham Board of Education meeting last night. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to our scholar-athletes who excel in the classroom AND on the court! #SuccessStartsHere

Parker teacher Amanda Metcalfe is this month's winner of the Heart of Education Award from The Drummond Company and ABC 33/40! Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2024481 #SuccessStartsHere

Parents, please join our Parent & Family Engagement team to learn more about State Standardized Tests and how we can help our scholars prepare. Register for virtual session at https://bhmk12.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISenrGyNRAC7suHQgFslqw #SuccessStartsHere

Camp Wellness returns for Winter Intersession! To register your high school scholar, contact Cheryl Hilliard, Mental Health Coordinator at 205-432-9879 or chilliard@bhm.k12.al.us #SuccessStartsHere

The STEM team from South Hampton K-8 are the Alabama state winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition! They won $12,000 for a variation on the Hygiene Hub, which previously won the Altec Innovation Challenge. They will now proceed to the national round for a chance to win $100,000! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/2017117 #SuccessStartsHere