11/09/2020
Scholars, faculty and staff at Sun Valley Elementary were ready today for exciting in-person teaching and learning. Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan started the day, greeting students and staff.
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The Birmingham City School System is an urban district located in Birmingham, Ala., the largest city in the state. The city has a population of 212,237 according to the 2010 U.S.
Census. It is the core of metro area of 1.1 million people. The district has 43 schools: 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 9 K-8 schools and 7 high schools. Phillips Academy and Ramsay High School have been designated as International Baccalaureate programs with IB curriculum. Phillips offers the primary and middle years programs, while Ramsay provides the diploma program. Birmingham City Schools is the only district in the metropolitan area to offer IB programs for kindergarten through high school. While there are five magnet programs, many schools across the district have well-deserved reputations for high levels of student achievement. Among the award winners is Wilkerson Middle School, which has been named a Torchbearer School several times. Smith Middle School is designated as a High-Flying School. Wenonah High School has several accomplishments, including back-to-back state 5A championships won by its boys basketball team in 2011 and 2012. The girls won state championships in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The school's culinary arts students continue winning competitions, and its FCCLA students are perennial winners in state competitions. Students from all seven high schools are taking Advanced Placement classes as part of a focus on providing AP opportunities across the district and participation in the A-Plus College Ready program. Teachers in middle grades also are being trained to provide pre-AP instruction that will prepare students to be successful in AP classes in high school. All high schools offer Career Academy courses.
Mission: Our core business is teaching and learning and Birmingham City Schools is making strategic decisions focused on improving student achievement and success. As we pursue new, innovative and challenging endeavors to increase academic achievement, we encourage you to become informed, remain engaged and support our efforts to develop tomorrow's leaders
Operating as usual
11/09/2020
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10. The virtual meeting can be viewed via LiveStream at https://buff.ly/3kd3kF5.
11/09/2020
BCS recognizes Ms. Ivory Prince for her commitment to helping educate the children in her community. Prince is a pre-k teacher at Phillips Academy in Birmingham and an alum of. the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Photo cred: @FredWVTM13
11/09/2020
Birmingham City Schools students return to in-person classes
Birmingham City Schools students return to in-person classes for blended learning model. View link for full story.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham City Schools elementary and middle school students are back in class after learning virtually for the first nine weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The d…
11/09/2020
W. J. Christian students returned today in a blended model of learning. Even though the school year is vastly different and some students are still learning remotely, we are committed to keeping our scholars and staff safe and healthy. We are #bcsstrong
11/09/2020
Birmingham City Schools releasing a district wide COVID-19 dashboard
Birmingham City Schools releasing a district wide COVID-19 dashboard. View link for full story and BCS COVID-19 Dashboard.
Birmingham City Schools students go back into the classroom starting Monday, November 9th.
11/09/2020
Students and staff at Martha Gaskins were welcomed with encouraging signs to kick-off the first day back of blended learning today! Students and staff are ready to start learning in a safe environment. #bcsstrong #bcssafereturn
11/09/2020
This is a reminder that all students, faculty & staff will be off on November 11, 2020 in observance of Veterans Day.
11/09/2020
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and other safety supplies are being distributed to our schools for blended learning. We want to ensure that all students, faculty and staff are safe and healthy as we prepare for the return of in-school instruction. #bcsstrong #bcssafereturn
11/09/2020
Yes, school looks and feels a lot different this year, but students and staff at Robinson Elementary are ready for the first day of blended learning. We are #bcsstrong
11/09/2020
Principal Melvin Love greets students in-person and virtually at Oxmoor Valley Elementary as BCS begins its blended learning model today. Students began the day with temp checks at the door and breakfast in their classroom. #bcsstrong #bcssafereturn
11/09/2020
A group of men on the Putnam Middle School staff assemble to say a prayer for students, teachers and staff. The first week of in-person school starts today for Pre-K through 8th-grade. Teachers are working a blended model with remote students as well. #bcsstrong
11/08/2020
The Jefferson County Chapter of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association is hosting an Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program (A$AP) today at 3 p.m. for all BCS sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Register for this virtual event here: https://buff.ly/32rEQC5
11/07/2020
The BCS Safe Return Portal is now available! View the district's most current information and policies, transportation schedules and much more here: https://buff.ly/2IbOzoI.
11/06/2020
All PreK - 8 grade scholars will return to school for either blended or traditional (face-to-face) learning on November 9, 2020. Additionally, students with special needs will be returning on this day. View the BCS Opening of School Guide for more information: https://buff.ly/3e17NsR.
11/06/2020
Congratulations to Dr. Terrell E. Brown on being selected as the Alabama District 5 Principal of the Year! #Excellence #Leadership #Woodlawn #GoColonels #BCSStrong
11/06/2020
Congratulations to Woodlawn High’s Destiny Miles on being named a Rising Star. @WBRCnews America First Credit Union #bcsstrong
11/06/2020
There is still time to submit your Holiday Card Design for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office annual Holiday Card Design Contest. The winning entry will be used on the front of the Sheriff’s Office’s holiday cards which will be mailed at the end of November. Entries may be submitted beginning through Nov. 10 by 4 p.m. Visit @jeffcosheriffal for more information.
11/05/2020
The @DUBSfoundation will be providing two $500 grants for high school teachers in Birmingham City Schools to continue making the classroom experience an exciting learning opportunity. The application is available now and the deadline is December 1, 2020.
For more information, visit https://www.dubsfoundation.org/linked.
11/05/2020
The @DUBSfoundation will be providing scholarships to two deserving scholars for the 2021-2022 school year! The “Excellence First” scholarship application is available now and can be submitted online on January 2nd, 2021.
To access the application and for more information, visit https://www.dubsfoundation.org/linked.
11/04/2020
The Birmingham Board of Education’s Superintendent Evaluation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at noon, Thursday, November 5.
View livestream here: https://buff.ly/34Y2oQM.
11/04/2020
Congratulations to Sandra Martin, third-grade teacher at Avondale Elementary School. Martin has taught at Avondale for 13 years and has renewed her certification as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). #BCSstrong
11/03/2020
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11/02/2020
Birmingham City Schools preparing to start in-person learning providing PPE
Birmingham City Schools preparing to start in-person learning and providing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). View story here:
Birmingham City Schools will soon begin to transition back to in-person learning. Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan said they were fortunate to have money from the Cares Act along with donations to provide PPE for students and teachers. Sullivan said the school system has spen...
10/30/2020
The latest issue of the BCS Report is out now! View the newsletter for district updates, highlights and more here: https://buff.ly/34KnB0p.
10/30/2020
Students and teachers will be off from school on November 2, 2020 for Fall Break. Additionally, students will continue to be off from school on November 3, 2020 as teachers and staff members engage in professional development.
10/30/2020
Personal Protection Equipment and other safety supplies are arriving and being distributed to our schools today. We take the health of our teachers and scholars very serious as we prepare for the return of in-school instruction. #bcssafereturn #bcsstrong
10/29/2020
Attention students, faculty and staff. Birmingham City Schools will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, October 29, because of the threat of inclement weather.
10/28/2020
CHILD NUTRITION UPDATE
Friday, October 30: Meals for students will be available for curbside school pickup only. (No community meal distribution)
Monday, November 2: Fall Break (No curbside or community meal distribution)
Tuesday, November 3: Professional Development Day (No curbside or community meal distribution)
Regularly scheduled meal distribution resumes on Wednesday, November 4.
10/27/2020
The Charter School Prospective Applicant Information Session will be held Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Those interested in applying for a charter in this cycle will receive an overview of the process, high-level walkthrough of the application, and a detailed walkthrough of the application timeline and requirements. (Not Mandatory). Register here: https://buff.ly/3mpPr80
10/27/2020
While students are still home, Birmingham City Schools teachers return to the classroom keeping students engaged online. View full story here: https://buff.ly/3msJGXf
10/27/2020
Find out if your child qualifies for free college tuition
The Birmingham Promise has announced the opening of its scholarship process for the 2020-2021 school year. Viewing the full article for more information here: https://buff.ly/3jzZLsm.
The Birmingham Promise announces opening of scholarship process for 2020-2021. The Birmingham Promise is an initiative that provides tuition and mandatory fees to Alabama's public two-year and four-year colleges and universities for eligible Birmingham City School students.
10/27/2020
The Birmingham Board of Education (BBOE) will hold a regularly scheduled virtual work session Tuesday, October 27, 2020 beginning at 5:30 p.m. View the livestream here: https://buff.ly/31LQgjH.
10/26/2020
Our teachers and staff members are back today and working diligently as usual. #bcssafereturn
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Ramsay High School teachers are showing pride for their colleges in this TikTok as part of the college week celebration. #BCSCollegeWK
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We are excited for the future of our scholars, and they are, too! Watch more of our 4th graders from Phillips Academy sing and dance about college with their teacher, Ms. Jasmine Langston. #BCSCollegeWK
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Shout out to our 4th graders at Phillips Academy and their teacher, Mrs. Danielle Medders, as they virtually sing and dance about their aspirations of going to college. #BCSCollegeWK
Complete the FAFSA & Receive Assistance for College
The time is now to prepare for college next year. Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and @cityofbirmingham Mayor @RandallWoodfin say this is an important step towards academic success. Students can receive some financial assistance, but must complete a #FASFA form. Don't delay, complete the form this week at fafsa.gov!
Mensaje Semanal del Dr. Mark Sullivan Superintendente de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Birmingham.
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre
A Weekly Message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15 -- October 15. We celebrate diversity in Birmingham City Schools. Hispanic students account for about 9 percent of the BCS student enrollment.
The 2020 Census Deadline is Extended to Oct. 5
The deadline for completing #Census2020 is October 5. Birmingham Board of Education member Terri Michal says it's imperative that all residents complete the Census.
Dr. Mark Sullivan Weekly Update
Want to know what's ahead in Birmingham City Schools in the coming weeks? Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan talks about it in his latest update.
Message from BBOE President Daagye Hendricks on the 2020 Census
A message from the President of the Birmingham Board of Education, Daagye Hendricks, on the importance of the #2020Census. The deadline to complete the census is Sept. 30, 2020. To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/2HS74x5.
A Message from BBOE Member Mary Boehm on the 2020 Census
A message from #BCS Board Member Mary Boehm on the importance of the #2020Census. The deadline to complete the census is Sept. 30, 2020. To learn more, visit 2020census.gov.
Dr. Mark Sullivan Weekly--Week 4 (Spanish)
Mensaje Semanal del Dr. Mark Sullivan Superintendente de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Birmingham.
Dr Mark Sullivan Weekly Week 4
A message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan on the importance of the 2020 census and how it affects students' education. The deadline to complete the census is September 30, 2020. To learn more about the census, visit 2020census.gov. #BCSStrong
Un mensaje del Miembro de la Junta Escolar Sonja Smith
Un mensaje del Miembro de la Junta Escolar de #BCS, Sonja Smith, sobre la importancia del # 2020Census. La fecha límite para completar el censo es el 30 de septiembre del 2020. Para obtener más información, visite 2020census.gov.
A Message from Board Member Sonja Smith
A message from #BCS Board Member Sonja Smith on the importance of the #2020Census. The deadline to complete the census is Sept. 30, 2020. To learn more, visit 2020census.gov.
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Dr. Mark Sullivan Weekly English Aug 18 2020
A message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan on the first day of school, a district parent academy, and other important updates. #BCSStrong
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A message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan on why registration is important.
Board Member Patricia McAdory has inspirational words for the Class of 2020 graduates!
The E2020 Experience Finale (1)
The E-2020 Experience E-Conference, a virtual conference for all educators, will be held on June 9–10, 2020!
Here are the 2020 Teacher of the Year winners! The Elementary and Secondary winners will each receive $1,000, a trophy, and a vehicle to drive for one year courtesy of Adamson Ford! Please take a moment to congratulate our winners in the comment section of the video!
Our scholars want to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Our stakeholders want to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
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Our BCS community wants to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
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Our Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School PTA President wants to show appreciation for teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher Appreciation Clip
Our scholars want to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Our scholars want to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Ramsay graduate Roy Wood Jr. wants to show appreciation for BCS teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Our scholars want to show appreciation for their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week! You can still submit a video to show your appreciation: https://forms.gle/qf3YfxV9n844XDVG6
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing teachers!
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