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These instruments are ready for the bands of BCS! Already this year BCS has invested more than $1 million in band equipment to help give our scholars a solid foundation and access to the tools they need. #SuccessStartsHere

It’s GAMEDAY up NAWF! 🏈 🐏 Carver Rams vs. Ramsay Rams🐏 🏟 G.W. Carver High School Stadium 🕕 preshow 6pm / kickoff 7pm 📺 https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1823157 for streaming links and tickets 🎟 #successstartshere #highschoolfootball

Our partners at Financial Freedom Project are hosting a FREE ACT prep webinar TONIGHT at 6pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/r4pbxbss to attend OR receive the recording #SuccessStartsHere

The Magic City Marching Band Festival is this Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Carver High School. Don't miss out -- get your tickets for $10 today at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 -- and don't forget that clear bag policy is in effect! #successstartshere

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Throughout October, we encourage the community to educate yourself and others, advocate for students, acknowledge students strengths, and use books to teach about dyslexia. For more information and resources, visit https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1823531 #SuccessStartsHere

This Thursday, Carver butts heads with Ramsay in the Battle of the Rams! Watch the game live on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/91Bf3CUowhqPYfSh/ #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Who's ready for the Magic City Marching Band Festival? Don't miss the musical event of the season this Sunday at Carver High School starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available for $10 at https://gofan.co/event/1725802?schoolId=AL13650 #SuccessStartsHere #marching

Glen Iris Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive assembly last week! #SuccessStartsHere

Students, make your voice heard this fall through the Local Letters for Global Change writing contest! Write a letter to a local elected representative that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, shows how it connects to your local community, and proposes a solution. Winners will receive awards of up to $300 to support global community engagement in the class room. They’ll also have their letters published on the Pulitzer Center website! For complete contest guidelines, visit https://pulitzercenter.org/localletters (for Spanish: pulitzercenter.org/CartasLocales) To help scholars prepare for the contest, YouthServe will host a writing workshop on Oct. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m. Participants can attend in-person or via Zoom. Register at https://www.youthservebham.org/events.html.

WATCH: Students at Princeton Alternative Elementary School marched in a breast cancer awareness parade last Friday. #SuccessStartsHere https://youtu.be/Yr4H3uQUgFY

More progress is on the way in the Villages at Titusville. U.S Rep Terri Sewell presented a check for $1 million to be used in creating a new pre-k center to be operated by Birmingham City Schools. She was joined by Academic Officer Dr. Pamela Williams, HABD CEO Dontrelle Young-Foster, BCS Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar and Alabama State Sen. Rodger Smitherman. #SuccessStartsHere

Enjoy the soulful sounds of the Huffman High School Choir in this edition of BCS Behind the Desk! https://youtu.be/I1lpycO9COk

The Class of 2025 from BCS schools had the opportunity to meet with prospective colleges and employers yesterday at Boutwell Auditorium thanks to Birmingham Promise! Seniors, don't forget to take advantage of FREE college applications; today is the last day! https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025 #SuccessStartsHere

By besting Woodlawn last night, Jackson-Olin not only tallied its first win of the season, but also gave Coach Joe Webb his first career win — and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Reminder: All BCS schools will have an eLearning Day on Monday, October 14. It is also parent/teacher conference day; if you need to schedule a conference, contact your school. #SuccessStartsHere

We have a final score at Jackson-Olin Field! The Mustangs get their first win of the season. Coach Joe Webb gets his first career W and a Gatorade shower! #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

Woodlawn Colonels charge into Jackson-Olin Stadium to take on the Mustangs TONIGHT! Watch the BCS Under the Lights Game of the Week at https://vimeo.com/event/4645461 starting NOW!

We're honored to host Leadership Birmingham at Oxmoor Valley Elementary and G.W. Carver for Education Day! Learn more about the group's visit here: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1814244 #SuccessStartsHere

Congratulations to Makhi Fowler, senior running back for the Wenonah Dragons, on earning Hollis Wright Player of the Week honors for week seven via al.com! Fowler gained 190 yards on 19 carries in Wenonah's win over John Carroll. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball

A part of our Intersession programming, Camp Wellness is just one of the ways our district cares for the mental health of our scholars. #BCSCampWellness #WorldMentalHealthDay