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We're thrilled to announce the new app for BCS! It's everything BCS, in your pocket. 📲
🤖Download for Android
🍎Download for iPhone
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Celebrating Black History: Sun Ra, also known as Herman Poole "Sonny" Blount was an innovative jazz composer, bandleader, pianist & synthesizer player, known for his cosmic philosophy&musical compositions & performances. Sun Ra is an alum of Industrial High School. (Parker High)
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Ramsay graduate
@roywoodjr
wants to show appreciation for BCS teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
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Thanks, Tamar Braxton, for stopping by and surprising our girls at Parker High School today. You rock!
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#ForcingForward
:
@BhamCitySchools
made significant progress according to
@AlabamaDeptofEd
’s newly released A-F Report Cards with a more than 75% decrease among the number of schools receiving a grade of F
#from22to5
.
View story:
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We would like to thank New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston and his wife Breion for helping us keep our meal program going throughout the COVID-19 pandemic! Your continued support of our scholars is invaluable.
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Meet Dr. Terrell Brown, the new principal at Woodlawn High School. You are invited to meet him at the meet & greet. The event will take place Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 from 3:00-4:00 PM.
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Principal Davida Hill Johnson has been selected as the School Administrator recipient of the 2019 Chiquita Marbury Technology Innovation Award. Out of the administrators for 1,637 public schools in our state, our very own Mrs. Johnson was the winner!
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How BCS teacher Portrice Warren is preparing for a year like no other, with support from Apple. View story
@Apple
:
#Apple
#BCS
#ForceForGreatness
#education
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Headed to the ‘ship! Congratulations Lady Rams!!!
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Congratulations to
@_VikingsBball
, winners of the 6A state championship! 🏆 🏀
Huffman found a way to come back to Bessemer City 56-48!
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Congratulations to Ramsay High School, ranked
#11
of Alabama's top 25 high schools according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Celebrate BHM: Clyde Foster, Parker High & Alabama A&M alum, was a mathematician & scientist who worked for the Army Ballistic Missile Agency & NASA. While at NASA, Foster worked to help several Black Americans become employed with NASA by establishing training programs.
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Congratulations to Sun Valley Elementary School teacher Jasmine Merlette who was recently featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Ms. Merlette received a huge surprise for her innovation and motivation. Keep up the good work!
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Birmingham City Schools is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Derrick Johnson, beloved Huffman High School wrestling coach. We extend heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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Meet Carolyn Russell-Walker, the new principal at Ramsay High School. You are invited to meet her at the meet & greet. The event will take place Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
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The Pre-K class at Central Park Elementary School received a special visit from the Mayor of Birmingham! Thanks Mayor Woodfin!
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Congrats to JO alum David Palmer, who played for UA and on the 1992 championship team. He was known as “The Deuce” & also a Heisman Trophy finalist. He played 7 seasons for the Vikings. Tonight, Jackson- Olin retired his number.
#bcsstrong
#SuccessStartsHere
#thedeuceisloose
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Huffman High School has won the Cash for College Most Improved award among large-sized schools in Alabama for by promoting the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Thank you to Dr. Beverly Hackett for her submission!
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West End Academy 1st grade teacher Mellina Singleton earned praise from colleagues & neighbors after she transformed her home garage into a virtual classroom. A veteran educator with 33 years of service, she is one of many BCS teachers doing whatever it takes for our scholars.
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Congrats to Woodlawn High track star
@JaylaKirkland
for signing a full-ride scholarship w/ Fla. State Univ.
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#ForceForGreatness
: “If you want to be something great, you’ve got to do something different.”
BCS is launching an anti-violence initiative with
@RickeySmiley
.
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Congratulations to our Parker Thundering Herd and defending 5A State Champions Ramsay Rams on advancing to the second round of state playoffs! We are
#bcsstrong
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BCS was honored to welcome Apple CEO Tim Cook to Oxmoor Valley Elementary following
@EdFarmBHM
Kickoff!
Ed Farm is an
@Apple
-supported Education initiative with
@TechAlabama
& BCS preparing students for jobs of the future and empowering educators with innovative resources.
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Congratulations Ramsay Class of 2019! These Rams are now alumni!
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Congratulations to Ramsay High School students Ta'Kaiya Cooper & Ashleigh Richardson for receiving second-prize honors among nearly 3,000 submissions in
@CSPAN
's
@StudentCam
Competition!
Watch the video these students produced:
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Woodlawn football players remember their teammate William Edwards.
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BCS sends its congratulations to UAB & the City of Birmingham on the opening of Protective Stadium this weekend. Our Parker High cheer squad joined UAB cheerleaders and Blaze to welcome city partners in the ceremonial program today.
#goblazers
#uab
#protectivestadium
#parkerhigh
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We love to see our BCS alums shine. Much love to Wenonah High School grad and New York Jets player
@QuinnenWilliams
for his work off the field. We salute you Mr. Williams!
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From Wenonah High School to The University of Alabama to the New York Jets as the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, Quinnen Williams is a
#ForceForGreatness
.
Download the BCS App by visiting .
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THIS JUST IN: We have a state winner! Congratulations to BCS teacher Reggie White, ALABAMA’s 2022-23 Teacher of the Year! He has won this acknowledgment for our school district and the state of Alabama and we are elated! We salute you, Mr. White!
#ALTOY
#BCSstrong
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Last night was our first Teacher of the Year Recognition Gala! Congratulations to Mrs. Brianna Cantrell of Sun Valley Elementary School, and Dr. Shonterrius Lawson-Fountain of Putnam Middle School.
@AdamsonFord
generously donated the use of two NEW vehicles to the award winners!
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We had a great time at Institute Day 2019! Our staff and teachers are ready to welcome our scholars on the first day of school, August 8, 2019!
#ForceForGreatness
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Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin & Marvin Winans are speaking to male students at Wenonah High today.
@donnieradio
http://t.co/UGNEvB5n50
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The Birmingham Board of Education recognized the Ramsay Boys Basketball team for advancing to the Final Four of the AHSAA Playoffs. Congratulations, scholars!
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BCS is extremely proud to announce that Ramsay's J'Corion Johnson made a significant achievement! Over the school year, he's accumulated 50+ college acceptances, an astounding $1.5 million so far! Mr. Johnson will make his official college decision by May 1.
#bcsstrong
@jcorionj
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This former Woodlawn High valedictorian is now a rising senior at Howard University working to address health disparities in low-income communities.
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BCS Senior Spotlight: Ramsay Valedictorian Kayla Caldwell will major in Urban Studies with a minor in Urban Education at the University of Pennsylvania.
Her plans also include teaching in an inner-city public school. Kayla, while teaching, will also pursue a Law Degree.
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BCS salutes Princeton Elementary Principal, Dr. LaTausha Daniels, who is a breast cancer survivor. Dr. Daniels decided to share her diagnosis “to encourage others to be intentional about your health. “I just love helping people. Helping people become their best selves is my joy.”
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We thank
#Bham
Mayor Bell for hosting a showing of
#HiddenFigures
for our students today.
@cityofbhamal
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Today, our very own Dr. Michael Wilson, principal of Glen Iris Elementary School was named the National Distinguished Principal of the Year for the state of Alabama by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)!
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The basketball playoffs continue this week! The Huffman Lady Vikings will face off against the Hazel Green Lady Trojans this Saturday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m.
@_VikingsBball
@HHSViks
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No, you're not seeing double!
@huffman_vikings
star point guards (and twin sisters) Tamiria and Jamiria Jones are taking their talents to Georgia Southern University on full scholarships. Congratulations! ⛹🏿♀️⛹🏿♀️
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BCS shines a spotlight on three alum who are successful football players. Mike Jackson, Seattle Seahawks cornerback, & New York Jets' Quinnen & Quincy Williams recently posed for a photo after competing against each other. All 3 showed exceptional talent since little league.
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Birmingham City School teacher transforms her garage into her virtual classroom. View story here
@WBRCnews
:
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Football returned to Ramsay High 4 years ago after a 35-yr absence. This is Ramsay's 1st state football championship win.
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In response to several inquiries about the status of Ramsay High School, BCS has no plans for school closure. We have previously addressed this rumor, but we reiterate there are no plans for closing the school.
#StopTheRumors
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#ForceForGreatness
: Superintendent
@DrLisaHerring
wishes students, families & staff members a wonderful holiday season!
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Special thanks to Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council for passing a budget that increases investment in our students! Your return on investment will be tenfold!
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#ForcingForward
: Melvin Love, principal of Oxmoor Valley Elementary, describes his school’s progress in moving from a F to a C on
@AlabamaDeptofEd
’s newly released A-F Report Cards.
View story:
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Congratulations to Huffman High School's Terence L. Marzette, department chair of the Academy of Architecture & Construction. Marzette was awarded a $1,500 AMSTI Robotics grant to benefit his school's program. Huffman was the only BCS school selected.
#bcsstrong
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Congrats to Dr. Tammarra Tippett who graduated this spring from Samford University. Dr. Tippett serves as the Program Coordinator for the Teacher of the Year Program, New Teacher Orientation, Teacher Engagement and Mentoring Program, and much more!
#bcsstrong
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Congratulations to Ramsay High School for being recognized in the top 19 Alabama High Schools where at least 80% of graduates go to college. Read the full article here on
…/ffc0…/19_alabama_high_schools_where.html
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#ForceforGreatness
: W.J. Christian K-8 wins BCS Attendance Challenge with 99% of students present during first week of school!
Each student will receive ticket to attend
#IronCityShowdown
between
@HoustonRockets
&
@memgrizz
on Oct. 2 thanks to
@BBVACompass
&
@SummitMediaCorp
!
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Wenonah first-year history teacher, Jahendra Riles, celebrates Black History Month with her freshman students!
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Superintendent Lisa Herring just kicked off the first meeting of her student advisory group. What an amazing group of young leaders!
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Congrats to Kennedy Whisenant, Miss Collegiate America. Kennedy broke barriers in 2021 becoming the first African American to win Miss Georgia Collegiate America. She is the second African American woman to win the national title. Kennedy is a graduate of
@IbhsRamsay
#bcsstrong
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Birmingham City Schools will begin providing meals every day again this week beginning today, Monday, April 13, 2020 at key locations.
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Huffman High School students hosted a balloon release to mark one year since the passing of their classmate, Courtlin Arrington.
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Students at A.H. Parker High School are testing their skills & engineering the future at Electrathon Alabama at
@BarberMotorPark
!
Participants utilize STEM skills in the design, construction, testing & development of competitive electric vehicles!
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We are proud to welcome our BCS Summer Executive Interns!
These students are rising juniors & seniors who will gain valuable experience in Academics, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Strategy & Communications, and in the Superintendent’s Office.
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THE DRAGONS ARE CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to Wenonah’s boys basketball team for winning the 5A championship! 🏀 🏀 🏀
(Photo credit: Dennis Victory & Mark Almond at )
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Students can now access free WiFi while maintaining social distancing during school closures. Visit for free WiFi access locations around Birmingham.
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July 17, 2018: AdvancedED has designated full accreditation for BCS. This is the first time we have been fully accredited as a system. 🥳
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"Dr. Mark Sullivan, born and raised in Birmingham, has worked his way from the classroom to the superintendent’s office."
Read the full article:
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Virtual Tide: Birmingham City Schools-University of Alabama Online Tutoring Program will begin this Monday, April 20th! Students can join from their phones, computers, or tablets.
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Celebrate Women's History: Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, one of the first African American women in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in physics, holds the distinction of being the 2nd African American woman & the 4th African American to receive a Ph.D. in physics from UAB.
#womenshistory
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Grammy Award winner Donnie McClurkin inspired Wenonah High male students today.
@donnieradio
http://t.co/tIoXCOLmJT
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.
@BhamCitySchools
will be closed on Monday, Jan. 9, due to icy road conditions. Please be safe.
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STEAM uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics to guide student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
BCS is proud to introduce the district's first STEAM school at Bush Hills Academy beginning the first day of school on Aug. 8, 2019!
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Debra Redwine's son, Armani, drowned 6/2015. Today, she accepted his Carver High diploma in his honor. 🎓
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Ramsay High School students Ashleigh Richardson and Ta'Kaiya Cooper have been recognized as winners in the C-Span Student Cam competition. See their documentary film "You Matter" here:
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduates!
We thank our students and parents for their understanding and flexibility during these unprecedented times.
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Out of an abundance of caution relative to the coronavirus (COVID-19), BCS will close for students and employees effective immediately.
View update:
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Thank you to the Huffman Lady Vikings for an incredible season and making it to the 6A State Finals! We are proud of you!!
#BCSStrong
@_VikingsBball
@HHSViks
@huffman_vikings
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We thank Mayor Bell & Ramsay High Principal C. Fells for organizing today's parade.
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Dr. Jeffrey D. Willis, Sr., Assistant Principal at Huffman Middle received the FIRST C. John Tarter Graduate Student Excellence in Educational Leadership Research Award at the University of Alabama. We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of this great educator!
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Birmingham City Schools is deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of Mrs. Frieda Hall, a cherished teacher at
@IbhsRamsay
. We extend heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. She will be missed dearly.
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Is your student interested in learning how to code?
View guide from
@BhamTimes
about free coding classes offered this summer as part of Birmingham Can Code, new initiative led by the
@cityofbhamal
in conjunction with
@BhamCitySchools
&
@LawsonStateCC
.
🔗
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5A STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to our scholar athletes, Coach Ronnie Jackson, Principal, Dr. Russell-Waller, and to the entire Ramsay IB High School Nation! The Blue Map 💙💙 is coming home to Birmingham, Alabama! We are
#BCSstrong
#Ramsay
#RamsayRams
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Our teachers are excited for the new school year! We held our annual Institute event to get our educators pumped up for the start of classes. They can't wait to see our scholars on Monday!
#ReadyDayOne
#BCSstrong
#SuccessStartsHere
#backtoschool2023
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Dr. G is up early to cut grass at Avondale Elem as part of
@HandsOnBham
's campus cleanup today.
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We are SO PROUD of our scholars for representing themselves, their school, and serving as ambassadors for our district during the Final Four competition!
The Wenonah Dragons will compete at 10:45 a.m. this Saturday in the AHSAA 5A Boys’ Basketball State Championship game.
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JO alum Vonetta Flowers is an American bobsledder. In the 2002 Winter Olympics, Flowers became the 1st African American & first black athlete to win a gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Flowers also won the bronze medal in the two-woman event at the '04 FIBT World Championships.
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Our teachers are giving it their all to make sure our scholars stay engaged. Even with remote teaching and learning, their dedication is truly unmatched and very much appreciated!
#BCSStrong
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Mayor Randall Woodfin reminds families the First Day of School is Monday, Aug. 6, 2018!
Visit to register, view bus routes, see zoning maps and more.
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Parker High's Muharram Mackey secured $100,000 in academic scholarships from 4 colleges. She will attend ASU on a full ride.
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Carver High School band performs as guests enter the Jonas Brothers concert!
Download the BCS App by visiting .
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Wenonah alum Quinnen Williams is a defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He played college football at UA and was drafted by the Jets in the 2019 NFL Draft. Linebacker Quincy Williams played at Murray State, and was drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Ramsay High School has won the Cash for College MVP award among medium-sized schools in Alabama by promoting the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Thank you to Dr. Alfreda Brown from Ramsay High School for her submission!
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TONIGHT at A.H. Parker High School: Board members will recognize students who received awards in state & district level competitions. 🎖️🎖️🎖️
🔗
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The Birmingham Board of Education recognized Ramsay High's Shauntae Lewis for winning ASAHPERD Coach of the Year!
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Congratulations to Dr. Terrell E. Brown on being selected as the Alabama District 5 Principal of the Year!
#Excellence
#Leadership
#Woodlawn
#GoColonels
#BCSStrong
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Ramsay alum Roy Wood Jr., is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, actor & producer. Son of radio broadcasting & journalism pioneer, Roy Wood Sr., Wood received a Bachelor’s in broadcast journalism at Florida A&M University. He became successful & took his talent to NBC.
#BCSStrong
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The Birmingham Board of Education recognizes valedictorians, salutatorians, & students who received special honors at tonight's meeting.
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This Thursday at Legion Field,
@RamsayFootball
&
@AHParkerFootba1
will play in the Stop The Violence Classic, which seeks to bring awareness to the public health crisis. Members of the teams were joined by
@randallwoodfin
&
@DrMarkSullivan
in calling for an end to violence.
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You are invited to come meet the new principal of Jackson-Olin High School!
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Birmingham City Schools congratulates scholar Tony Lott, who earned the title of AP Scholar, which is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. He finished Huffman High, and has matriculated to UAH.
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