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The Tuscaloosa County School System serves more than 19,000 students across 36 campuses in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. We exist to educate and empower all students to become highly-skilled graduates, prepared to positively contribute to their community.
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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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Hillcrest High School Announcements will be posted and updated here daily.
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about Hillcrest Student Application for Parking Decal
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The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education has selected Dr. Daniel Bray as the next Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County School System.
Dr. Bray has served as TCSS Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction since 2021.
Dr. Bray’s appointment to the position of Superintendent is effective Friday, November 21.
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The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education will hold finalist interviews for the position of Superintendent on November 4 and 5, 2025.
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about PATS TV October 2025 Episode
The Tuscaloosa County School System is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent. Candidates must be committed to student achievement and building on the current educational foundation and accomplishments achieved and established over the past several years.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 5 pm CST on October 14, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Hillcrest High School
Basketball @ TCHS--4:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Professional Dev.
Social Worker Meeting
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Central Office - 3rd Floor Meeting Rm
TCSS
MLK Holiday
all day
Hillcrest High School
MLK Jr. Day--No School
all day
Professional Dev.
School Counselor Meeting
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Community Room
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Board Room
Hillcrest High School
Girls' In-School Game Basketball vs. HCHS--4:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Gym
Hillcrest High School
Basketball vs. Sipsey--Senior Night--4:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Gym
Professional Dev.
EWP
Event Hall at TCTA
Hillcrest High School
ACT Practice Test #2 with Juniors
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