eNews  
A newsletter for parents, students, staff and community 
A Message from the Superintendent (3/14/2014) 

Today, representatives from the world famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team visited students at Hudson K-8 to present the ABC's of Anti-Bullying.  Representing Action, Bravery and Compassion, the ABC's presentation showed students what they can do to combat bullying and discussed its negative impact on students both in and out of school.    

BCS Spotlite
Birmingham celebrated the city's two state basketball championship teams with a parade downtown on Tuesday. The schools united as one district, one parade to salute the Parker High School Thundering Herd boys' team and the Wenonah High School Dragons girls' team. 
is a Birmingham City Schools initiative to transform education as we know it in the five schools in the Woodlawn High School feeder pattern.

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
   
ABC 33/40 Benchmark Teacher of the Week, Congratulations to Mrs. Patricia Kimber , second grade teacher at Sun Valley Elementary School,
 
 
District Title I Spring Parent Survey 2014

     
Ramsay High School will be taking applications for the IB Programme, March 17 - April 17, 2014 



Skills USA winners and participants for their outstanding accomplishment in the District 3 competition 

 

 
Students from G.W. Carver High School attended the production of "The Piano Lesson" 

 


 
12th Annual Parent Camp  
District News
  
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

BCS Partners 
  
Volunteers support our schools each year. We thank those of you who already volunteer your time and encourage interested parents and community members to join us in our mission to provide every student with a high quality education. 
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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
BCS Calendar 

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