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The Tuscaloosa County School System serves more than 19,000 students across 35 schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Our mission is to educate and empower all students to be college and career-ready graduates — prepared to make positive contributions to our global society.
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TCSS is the ninth-largest school district in Alabama, made up of 35 schools and more than 19,000 students.
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We exist to educate and empower all students to become highly skilled graduates prepared to positively contribute to their community.
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Learn about the plan that will guide the progress of TCSS over the next five years.
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Find your Board Member and learn more about the Board of Education.
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Learn more about our Superintendent and Central Office Staff.
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Our Whole Child Framework supports the many aspects of a student’s well-being, ultimately supporting their academic success.
News & Announcements
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about Pre-K Pre-Registration Opens January 15th
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Please use the link to complete the application for a student parking decal for the '24-'25 school year.
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Due to the extreme cold, all Tuscaloosa County School System schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Due to the extreme cold and the possibility of hazardous travel, all Tuscaloosa County School System schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All extracurricular activities are canceled for January 21, 2025.
Due to the possibility of winter weather for our area, all Tuscaloosa County School System schools and offices will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025. All extracurricular activities are canceled for January 10.
The Tuscaloosa County Health Department has made us aware that a case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been diagnosed in an individual who is part of Hillcrest High School. We are required to make you aware of this and share information with you from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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