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We don't define success - it's as individual as our students.
We believe in maximizing individual potential and empowering our students' futures.

Every BPS student has their own story. These are some of them. 

  • #CollegeBound
Sara Litkowiec

Sara Litkowiec's historic athletic scholarship signing spotlights the emergence of girls flag football at Groves High School. She is the first-ever female athlete from Birmingham Public Schools to sign an athletic scholarship in flag football.

  • 1st scholarship signee in flag football
  • 14 states have sanctioned teams
  • 4-0 Groves unbeaten in 1st season
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  • #ProfessionalSuccess
Jherrard Hardeman

Jherrard Hardeman, a 2015 Groves grad, appointed as the assistant conductor for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO).

Hardeman is an accomplished conductor who has worked with several orchestras across the United States, having served as a guest conductor for numerous orchestras including the New World Symphony, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
 

  • 15+ Orchestras assembled
  • 2015 BPS grad
  • 5+ yrs composing music  
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  • #CareerReady
Ian Weinberg

Ian Weinberg's entry-level book, Invest Early to Grow Your Wealth, simplifies and deconstructs the basics of investing into concepts that are more relatable for teens.

  • 2024 Seaholm grad
  • 1st time published author
  • 18 months spent studying investments
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