Congratulations to Makhi Fowler, senior running back for the Wenonah Dragons, on earning Hollis Wright Player of the Week honors for week seven via al.com! Fowler gained 190 yards on 19 carries in Wenonah's win over John Carroll. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Alabama College Application Week is underway! Go to this post on our website for information on how to submit FREE college applications. And be sure to attend the college fair at Boutwell on Oct. 10 (details also in post). #SuccessStartsHere https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585
Next week is Alabama College Application Week! All week, it's free to submit applications to participating colleges and universities. Check our website for a list of institutions as well as codes to redeem fee waivers: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
In addition, Birmingham Promise is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 10 at Boutwell Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. where most colleges will be in attendance. Come get more information on straight to the workforce opportunities and post secondary planning resources. It’s FREE and students are excused from school for attending college fairs and campus tours.
Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!
Because of a power outage affecting our school this morning, we will be closing today, September 30, at 9:30 a.m. This is necessary for the health and safety of our students and employees. Buses will transport all riders back to their original stops. All school activities will resume as usual on tomorrow, Oct. 1, 2024.
Wenonah High School honored former Dragon, Crimson Tide, and NFL great -- and now head coach of the Miles College Golden Bears -- Sam Shade with a jersey dedication ceremony prior to its game against Huffman.
Shade reminded the crowd that this isn't a number retirement, because he still likes seeing #4 on the field for the Dragons!
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Our scholars at Wenonah are having so much fun learning at Fall Intersession! #SuccessStartsHere
The Huffman Vikings invade Wenonah to clash with the Dragons in our BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week! Watch LIVE this Thursday: https://www.facebook.com/share/oxW4uyd33g2Jc6c3/ #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
Do you have questions about college financial aid? The Birmingham Public Library Southside Branch is hosting a free FAFSA session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more info or to add to your calendar, go to
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=33692306
Parents, the Scholarships page on the BCS website has been updated. Several opportunities have deadlines at the end of the month, so go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships to see what your scholar qualifies for! #SuccessStartsHere
Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
Mark your calendars! Fall Intersession 2024 starts in 10 days. Register at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere
All after school care has been canceled today due to the threat of inclement weather.
Join us at the Lincoln Professional Development Center next Friday morning for the BCS Parent Information Fair! Learn about our district departments and how they support students and families. We'll have door prizes as well. To register, go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/parent-info-fair #SuccessStartsHere
Are you a student who likes to express artistically through music, theater, dance, and/or other visual art forms, including drawing, digital art, painting, or 3D sculpture?
Create a piece of art reflecting what Hispanic Culture means to you. If selected, your work will be displayed at the BMA as part of the celebration for HHM.
All students, regardless of their artistic background or experience, are encouraged to submit their work. Your unique perspective is what makes our community vibrant.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent! Submit your work by the deadline, October 1, 2024 at https://forms.gle/QDy4e6wqRTT5XGQi6 #SuccessStartsHere
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Scholars who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate and succeed later in life. https://youtu.be/Ciips2GE7rc #SuccessStartsHere
All of our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday!
Birmingham City Schools has partnered with MySchoolBucks to give you an online purchasing option for school donations and fees!
Visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/payments to access the MySchoolBucks store. Check out as a guest, create your free account online, or download the mobile app. You can check out using your credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also continue to visit your school office to make in person payments.
**Please note: After School Care and schools currently using ESchool Payments will continue using ESchool Payments. Stay tuned for these sites to convert to MySchoolBucks soon!
The Strategic Plan for Birmingham City Schools is a living document that serves as our roadmap for continued success and represents our commitment to the community input and equitable outcomes. Join us at one of our upcoming community meets to learn more about our strategic plan and how it guides the important work of the district to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. #SuccessStartsHere
