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!
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
BCS Under the Lights 2024 Schedule: August 22 -- Ramsay at Parker, Aug. 29 -- Clay-Chalkville at Ramsay, Sept. 5 -- John Carroll at Carver, Sept. 12 -- Mortimer Jordan at Parker, Sept. 19 -- Homewood at Jackson-Olin, Sept. 26 -- Huffman at Wenonah, Oct. 3 -- Shades Valley at Huffman, Oct. 10 -- Woodlawn at Jackson-Olin, Oct. 17 -- Ramsay at Carver, Oct. 24 -- Parker at Woodlawn, Oct. 31 -- Bessemer at Wenonah
Be Ready Day One! School starts August 5, but get your scholars registered TODAY at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
3 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Ready Day One - Scholars return August 5
Summer Learning is SENSATIONAL! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
18 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Sensational Summer Learning
Sensational Summer Learning
Sensational Summer Learning
Sensational Summer Learning
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
23 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Thank you BCS Educators! Percentage of Third Grade Students Reading on Grade Level -- 81% for 2024
 🎶 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
24 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Vox Academy - A Music, Business, and Wellness Camp -- June 10-20 -- in association with Definitive Productions, Vox Fortura, Birmingham City Schools, UAB Arts in Medicine Drum the Program, Alabama Music Industry Educators Association, Phillips Academy
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
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
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
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Camp Wellness sponsored by Birmingham Water Works board for grades 6th-8th June 17-21, 2024
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
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Sensational Summer Learning
The A+ Education Partnership has awarded William J. Christian K-8 School with its School of Excellence award for its participation in the A+ College Ready program! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Congratulations to W.J. Christian K-8 School -- A+ College Ready School of Excellence
Summer break is now upon us, but it's not too early to start thinking about the next school year! Register NOW at bhamcityschools.org/register #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
25 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Register for Success - register for 2024-25 school year at bhamcityschools.org/register
Our Summer Lunch program starts next week -- save these dates! #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
26 days ago, Birmingham City Schools
Summer Lunch Distribution Sites Open to all children 18 and under All 42 BCS schools will be available for dine-in only. K-12: June 11 - July 10, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Martha Gaskins Only Dates: June 10 - July 19, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Housing Communities (Dine in only): June 10 - July 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1. Cooper Green 1501 Arthur Shores Dr. • Birmingham, AL 35211 2. Collegeville 3029 29th Ave N. • Birmingham, AL 35207 3. Elyton Village 436 Center St. N. • Birmingham, AL 35204 4. Harris Homes 600 Brussels Circle • Birmingham, AL 35212 5. Kimbrough Homes 2817 Wallace Covington Circle • Birmingham, AL 35211 6. Marks Village 7527 66th St. S. • Birmingham, AL 35212 7. North Birmingham Homes 3127 43rd Ave • Birmingham, AL 35207 8. Roosevelt/Benjamin Green 5832 Brewer Dr. • Birmingham, AL 35228 9. Smithfield Court 150 Rev. Abraham Woods BIvd • Birmingham, AL 35204 10. Tom Brown Village 4252 Messer Airport Hwy • Birmingham, AL 35222 11. Todd Homes 4609 8th Court N • Birmingham, AL 35212 12. Tuxedo Terrace 1420 21 St. Ensley • Birmingham, AL 35218
During last night’s board meeting, we honored our top scholars from across the district, who demonstrated their excellence in the classroom and in competitions throughout the school year. We celebrate your success! View more photos via Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/193916823@N05/30M36783YD #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
about 2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Parker High School
Academic honoree
Academic honoree
EPIC winners
Thank you to all our principals for their leadership and commitment to our scholars and educators! #BCSstrong ##SuccessStartsHere
2 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
We recognize the servant leadership of the principals that lead each of our Birmingham City Schools. Thank you for your dedication to help make our scholars and teachers the best they can possibly be!
Congratulations to Lacey Stinson and Sean Wilkerson, eighth graders from W.J. Christian K-8, who placed third at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair this weekend in Auburn. Alana Simien, a seventh grader from Phillips Academy, also exhibited. #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Lacey Stinson and Sean Wilkerson, eighth graders from W.J. Christian Academy
The Superintendent’s Academy is a 4-week, achievement-based, summer enrichment opportunity designed to engage scholars in grades 5-12. The program includes performance-based activities to promote confidence and creativity, critical literacy skills, financial literacy, STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Art, and Math), problem-based learning, and community service. Field trips are also included. The application deadline is April 12. Apply at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/superacademy #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Superintendent's Academy June 10-July 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The application deadline is April 12.
ACADEMIA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE DEL 10 DE JUNIO AL 2 DE JULIO • 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. El plazo de solicitud finaliza el 12 de abril.
Next week is Spring Break! Schools will be closed all week, while all other facilities will be closed starting Wednesday. We'll return on April 1 (no fooling). #BCSStrong #SuccessStartsHere
3 months ago, Birmingham City Schools
Spring Break All BCS schools will be closed March 25-29. All Birmingham City Schools, Administration Sites, and Facilities will be closed Wednesday through Friday March 27-29