This month, the Birmingham Board of Education will hold its regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8 at 5:30 p,m. in the Central Administration Building Auditorium. Stay updated on this and other events at bhamcityschools.org.
We're eastbound for the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week: Huffman Vikings vs. Shades Valley! The Vikings defend their home turf this Thursday with the broadcast starting at 6 p.m. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball 🎥🏈📺 https://www.facebook.com/share/N7c9pv5VidKSV5fd/
Carver students from the Academy of Visual Communications had the opportunity to meet with award-winning journalist and storyteller Soledad O’Brien at the studios of WVTM NBC-13 recently. The scholars were able to meet seasoned professionals to motivate and guide the students in career and college options for TV production and get a behind-the-scenes view of a TV news production. #SuccessStartsHere
Playing in a game in Texas gave these Carver students an opportunity to visit Texas Tech University. What did they think about the campus? #successstartshere https://youtu.be/2xfzeO1uREY
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
Today, the Carver Rams football team had the opportunity to practice at the home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, while the cheer squad learned some new moves from the Tech cheerleaders. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball
It's another great day of Fall Intersession learning across our district! #SuccessStartsHere 📚
We've finished a fantastic Fall Intersession day at Richard Arrington, Jr. Elementary! #SuccessStartsHere
Health Hero will have flu clinics set up in our schools October 10 -11, 2024. Please contact your child's school nurse if you are interested to get additional information.
You will need to complete a consent form for your child to participate. Access the form and clinic schedule here: https://5il.co/2xjlt
The science department at A.H. Parker High School held a STEM fair today as part of Fall Intersession. Students participated in a variety of science activities and experiments, including water and DNA testing, drone flying, bridge model building, and ice cream making! #SuccessStartsHere
Our Carver Rams football team, marching band, and cheer squad departed for Texas this morning. For many of these students, it's their first time flying in an airplane! #SuccessStartsHere
Students across the district were having fun learning during Fall Intersession programs today!
It's not too late to register your scholars for Fall Intersession. Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession to register. #SuccessStartsHere
Washington K-8 is looking for volunteer presenters for its Career Fair on Nov. 18! Help encourage students to explore and experience various future career options! Please submit your response to be a presenter by Nov. 4 at https://forms.gle/ZD49TE5vrwJqJ5t67 or email alongdaniels@bhm.k12.al.us. Call 205-231-7740 with any questions.
E.P.I.C. Alternative Elementary School has earned the elite distinction of being named one of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Only 356 schools nationwide earned the honor, which is based on top performance in state assessments and exemplary achievement in closing the achievement gap. #SuccessStartsHere #nbrs2024
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
The football world will have its eyes on Major Brown Memorial Stadium tonight, as the A.H. Parker Thundering Herd host Carrollton, the top ranked team from Georgia. The game airs LIVE tonight on ESPN2 at 7pm. #SuccessStartsHere
This morning at Henry J. Oliver Elementary, Birmingham City Schools along with our partners at the City of Birmingham, Leadership Birmingham, and Scholastic unveiled our reading initiative for the 2024-25 school year, which includes new and continued programs. Read more: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1776387 #SuccessStartsHere
Scenes from Mustangs vs. Patriots at Jackson-Olin last night. The next BCS Under the Lights broadcast will be at Wenonah High School next Thursday, where the Dragons will host the Huffman Vikings. #SuccessStartsHere
Final from JO
