eNews  
A newsletter for parents, students, staff and community 
A Message from the Superintendent (3/21/2014) 

For nearly two years now, the Career Academies of Birmingham have been preparing students for both college and career success.  They have promoted a rigorous academic curriculum and provided access to a diverse business network to prepare students to compete in a global society.     

BCS Spotlite
March 3-7, 2014  competition at Lincoln Professional Development Center

for the 2014-2015 school year will be held the entire month of April 2014.

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
   
W. J. Christian Chess Team Makes History Again   
.. three young ladies and one young gentleman created quite a stir

 
Winter Olympics Come to W.E. Putnam Middle School 

 

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



Congratulations to Miss Raygene' Lightfoot, 8th grade student at Smith Middle School.


 
Career Tech Month, Presented by Carver High School  
District News

Operations is excited to welcome Dr. Joanne Stephens as the new Director of Information Technology and Mr. Alphonso (Buck) Johnson as the new Athletic Director.  

  
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.