eNews  
A newsletter for parents, students, staff and community 
A Message from the Superintendent (2/7/2014) 

In an age when information travels at the speed of light, we are sometimes hard pressed to keep pace with the "grapevine."  In most cases, that fact matters very little.  But when it comes to critical issues that have the potential to negatively impact our schools and our students, it is of major concern.   

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Thank you for your hard work, and your commitment to our students during our recent weather event.
BCS spotlight 
Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by First Lady, Michelle Obama,dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, ..   
All students must apply and will be considered based on academic performance and potential, EXPLORE test results, Ramsay Entrance Exam and Teacher Recommendations   


Phillips ,
 W.J. Christian 
 Princeton
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Spotlighting BCS athletes who announced commitments to colleges and universities.
Student Voice 
Understanding how things 
work, how buildings and bridges are built, and what's  inside computers, .. looks like fun
Listen to the enthusiasm of these future health care professionals.



Running a restaurant or hotel, helping people plan trips around the world, being involved in big events .. what a life.
School News
 
Ramsay Students Win
Participating in American Legion Oratorical Contest hosted by the Post 347 (Fairfield, Alabama)


 
District Science Fair Conducted  
on January 21, 2014   at the 
Southern Museum of Flight 

   
Ramsay Students Win Contest
The Alabama Vocal 
Association Honor Choir
Participants.

District News


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Like our second President John Adams who said, "Facts are stubborn things," Birmingham City Schools' want to communicate the facts and take every opportunity to address some of the rumors we've heard. That said ... 

  
to witness what many are calling a new era for Birmingham City Schools. Notable of the many speakers was student from Lewis Elementary.  The fifth-grade student, Israel Torres, led the charge for the event.  He pleaded with the new board saying, "We're counting on you for your leadership.

A guide for long-range improvement of outcomes for the students of the Birmingham City School System.  Believe.Create.Succeed  

As we pursue new, innovative and challenging endeavors to increase academic achievement, we encourage you to become informed, engaged and support our efforts.     


Dr. Craig Witherspoon
 

 

Believe.Create.Succeed

 2013 Annual Report
This report provides a brief summary of some of the accomplishments, milestones and achievements experienced by students, staff, and the system during the 2012-2013 school year

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 .. and/or the District News section of the Birmingham City Schools Website

District Calendar

The district calendar will keep you informed of whats happening at BCS.

Thanks .. To Our Partners 
Alabama Gas Company
Birmingham Education
Foundation
Girls, Inc.
Princeton Baptist
Medical Center
Alabama Power
Company
Birmingham
Museum of Art
Golden Corral
Regions Bank
AT&T
Birmingham Rotary
Club

Growing Kings, Inc.

 

Protective Life
Corporation
BB&T Bank
Birmingham YMCA
Junior Achievement
University of Alabama
at Birmingham
BBVA Compass
Birmingham Zoo
Kiwanis Club of 
Birmingham
United Way of
Central Alabama
Bravis, Inc.
Coca-Cola
Bottling Company
Lawson State
Community College
Virginia College
Bright House Networks
Cultural Alliance of
Greater Birmingham
Mission Birmingham
Transformation
Strategies
Woodlawn
Innovation Network