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Our top concern is and always will be the safety of our scholars. Report any incidences of bullying, violence, self-harm, or other safety threats to the Safe School Helpline. Text TIPS to 614-426-0240 OR fill out the form at https://www.safeschoolhelpline.com. #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to South Hampton K-8 School, winner of the annual Altec Challenge! The team will receive $10,000 from Altec to implement its project, a community-based vending machine, dubbed the Hygiene Hub, to share diapers and other sanitary and hygiene products. Congrats to the finalists from W.J. Christian, Ossie Ware Mitchell, and Wilkerson as well! Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1884286 #SuccessStartsHere

The J. H. Phillips Academy Middle School Football team went undefeated (8-0) this season. The team won the 2024 Birmingham City Schools Football Championship, under the leadership of Justin Kelly, Jerrot Stewart, Christopher Ball, Deandre Wills, and Lynn Bray. #SuccessStartsHere

The Chick-Fil-A cow surprised one of deserving teachers at Ramsay High School today! Find out who on CBS 42 News at 5 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 28. #SuccessStartsHere

What do you want to be when you grow up? Inquisitive scholars at Washington K-8 sought to answer that question during Career Day! #SuccessStartsHere

CALLING ALL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AGES 8-24! If you have ready-made products to sell, then showcase them at the Holiday Youth Pop- up Marketplace on Dec. 7 at Innovation Depot. Register at https://gastonbusinessinstitute.com/programs/pop-up-marketplace/

Celebrate public schools! This week, we honor the people who work in public schools in our district and across the country, including teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, administrative staff, and many more! #SuccessStartsHere

Mark your calendars! Here's the Courtside schedule for 2024-25 season. This Saturday, our broadcast team will be at Carver High School for the BCS Tournament Championship games. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

The Ramsay Rams boys team complete a clean sweep of Pleasant Grove with a HUGE blowout of the Spartans after the Lady Rams survived double OT and JV prevailed in the early game. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

Congratulations to Ms. Talisa Phillips, fifth grade teacher at J.H. Phillips Academy (no relation), recipient of a $1,000 One Class At A Time grant from Chick-Fil-A and CBS 42 News! #SuccessStartsHere

We're getting an early start on Thanksgiving across Birmingham City Schools today! Here's the Thanksgiving luncheon scene at South Hampton K-8. #SuccessStartsHere

The BCS Under the Lights Courtside season starts tonight at Willie Scoggins, Jr. Gymnasium with Ramsay Rams vs. Pleasant Grove! Tune in at 6pm for the girls game with the boys to follow. https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=35542590 #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolbasketball

Reminder: All BCS athletic events are subject to our clear bag policy, which also covers prohibited items. Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. No items will be left at the gate. All other items that enter athletic facilities are subject to visual search. View the full policy at https://5il.co/2vp2w

WJ Christian's Head Custodian, Mrs. Annie Shepard, was recognized for Customer Service for November at last night's board meeting. Principal Mario J. Lumzy said, "Shepard is dedicated and takes pride in her work daily, ensuring that students', faculty and staff have a clean building and she's always upbeat. She is a team player and lends a helping hand wherever needed. She makes sure she gets to know students by name, greets them each day as they enter the building, and does the same for parents." #SuccessStartsHere

November is Thank Alabama Teachers Month! Take the time to thank the teachers in your lives this month. Visit https://weteachalabama.com/thank-teachers for some unique ideas to express your gratitude! #ThankALTeachers #SuccessStartsHere

WBRC Fox 6 News recently visited Arrington Elementary School to learn about the team approach Birmingham City Schools has applied to improving reading scores across the district. Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1871420 for the full story. #SuccessStartsHere

The Chick-Fil-A cow made a surprise visit to Woodlawn High School today! Find out why on CBS-42 News at 5 next Thursday, Nov. 21. #SuccessStartsHere

Applications for BCS Specialty Schools for the 2025-26 school year are now open! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/specialty #SuccessStartsHere

The next webinar from our partners Financial Freedom Project, Money Management 101, is an essential workshop for navigating the complex world of money and finances Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycy2upmh to attend or receive a recording.

Today, we honor all of those who have served our nation. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice! 🇺🇲