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Discover Tuscaloosa County Schools
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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Thursday, May 8, 2025, will be an Early Dismissal Day for all schools in the Hillcrest High and Sipsey Valley High Attendance Zones of Tuscaloosa County School System.
The early dismissal is to allow students, families, faculty, and staff the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremonies for Hillcrest High and Sipsey Valley High.
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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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There is a chance of severe weather for our area this evening, March 4, 2025. Individual athletic events may be rescheduled. Coaches will provide information to teams on specific events.
There are no changes to the school day for Tuesday, March 4, and afternoon extended day programs will operate as normal.
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.
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