
Mr. Stanley Sheffield's third grade class at West End Academy conducted a delicious science experiment this week -- planting their own radish garden! The project gave the scholars a hands-on experience in learning the scientific method. #successstartshere
https://youtu.be/qfQlnbu9knI


On Aug. 13, BBOE Vice President Walt Wilson recognized schools in District 7 who had the most improved reading proficiency for the 2023-24 school year. West End Academy earned most improved proficiency in second grade reading! #SuccessStartsHere


Tomorrow is the first day of school for 2024-25! Dr. Mark Sullivan is excited to welcome everyone back. In his first video message of the school year, our superintendent goes over three key points: attendance, electronic devices, and preparedness. View it here: https://youtu.be/0JxB7vN9Jl0 #SuccessStartsHere 🎓


Start the school year off right this Saturday!
FREE Food, Live DJ, High School Bands, Limited Chrome Books, Giveaways,
School Registration, Bookbags filled with School Supplies, Community Resources, and Back to School Essentials!


The start of school is less than a week away! Be Ready Day One -- get registered TODAY at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration
If you need in-person assistance, the Help Desk at the Lincoln Professional Development Center is open M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.



Huge thanks and shout out to Publix along with United Way, who sponsored school supplies for ALL of our pre-k and kindergarten students and teachers. These items will be delivered to the schools starting on Monday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95jqtOp_Na/?igsh=a3A0eGJhcDNmMmN2 #SuccessStartsHere





Huge thanks and shout out to Publix along with United Way, who sponsored school supplies for ALL of our pre-k and kindergarten students and teachers. These items will be delivered to the schools starting on Monday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95jqtOp_Na/?igsh=a3A0eGJhcDNmMmN2 #SuccessStartsHere





Do you know a child who would benefit from attending the Restore Games 2024? ⛹🏾🤸🏿♀️🤹🏽♀️🤾🏼
Register them now at restoregamesbham.com to secure their spot and ensure they don't miss out on this transformative experience. Registration is free and open to all children in Jefferson County!
🗓 Friday, July 26
🕙 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🏟 Martin Luther King Recreation Center
🗺 529 43rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222


BCS Students, Employees, Families and Community Members, we are working to enhance our communications and we want to hear from you! Please complete this brief survey by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The survey is anonymous.
Student: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/StudentComms/surveys
Staff: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/StaffComms/surveys
Family: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyComms/surveys
Community: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/CommunityComms/surveys


BCS Students, Employees, Families and Community Members, we are working to enhance our communications and we want to hear from you! Please complete this brief survey by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The survey is anonymous.
Student: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/StudentComms/surveys
Staff: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/StaffComms/surveys
Family: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/FamilyComms/surveys
Community: http://surveys.panoramaed.com/birminghamcityal/CommunityComms/surveys


Parents, you can go to the park for lunch today AND register your scholars for the upcoming school year! Look for our table at the BHM Community Mental Health Day at Lynn Park 10 am - 2 pm.


Calling all K-8 educators! Join us for Intentional Mastery -- a professional learning experience -- at Samford University's Brock School of Business at Cooney Hall. Register in PowerSchool PD with PD # 318437 to ensure your stipend is paid!


All BCS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.



Watch the 2024 June Tunes concert in its entirety via YouTube! https://youtu.be/0hFu7hHlyxM #BCSstrong #SuccessStartsHere


We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/LF8c6x
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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!


Be Ready Day One! School starts August 5, but get your scholars registered TODAY at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/registration


It's been a great week of 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
