The BCS Report - Aug/Sept 2023

BCS Hits the Road to Success for 2023-24

We’ve had a fantastic start to the new year in Birmingham City Schools! On Aug. 7, we were Ready Day One, with more than two-thirds of students pre-registered across the district and fun festivities at many of our schools. Click here to learn more.

Hundreds gathered on Aug. 28 for the Rally for Reading at Bill Harris Arena. More than two dozen community partners were on hand to provide free books and incentives to encourage students to read. This was the kickoff for the year-long Read to Achieve campaign. Click here to learn more.

Other Stories of Note (click links for full story)...

> Board Approves Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

> Community Meetings Invite Input on BCS Strategic Plan

> BCS Kicks off Season 2 of Under the Lights

> Students, Coaches, & Community Leaders Seek to Stop the Violence

> USDA: How Does School Breakfast Help Families?

> Parker’s Academy of Health Science Keeps Thundering Herd in the Game

> Jackson-Olin Jumpstarts Careers in Automotive Industry

> Huffman High School Health Program Prescribes Real-World Experience

> Jackson-Olin Football Coach Deployed Overseas

> More Woodlawn High School Students Enrolling in Early College Program

> BCS Prepares for Increase in COVID-19 Cases