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Congressional Art Winner
Hillcrest High School art student Victoria Hardin wins Congressional Art Competition.
Hillcrest Graduation 2025
2025 Girls Basketball Regional Champs & 7A State Runners Up
Kayla Martin, Hillcrest High School Teacher of the Year 2025
SpongeBob the Musical
Hillcrest Leadership Alliance Tours EPCOT
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy
Students in Chick-fil-A Leader Academy read and donate books to students at Maxwell Elementary.
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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about Hillcrest High School Art Student Victoria Hardin Wins Congressional Art Competition
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List of Required Reading/Writing for Summer 2025 for Hillcrest High English Department, 11th Grade AP Language, 12th Grade AP Literature.
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The Tuscaloosa County School System has immediate opportunities for bus drivers and bus aides. We invite you to an interest meeting to learn more about becoming a TCSS Bus Driver or Bus Aide.
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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.
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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.
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