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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.
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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.
View and download the 2025-2026 TCSS Academic Calendar.
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October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time to celebrate the importance of kindness and respect, and take a stand against hostility and intimidation. But this commitment lasts all year long.
Learn about the variety of programs TCSS has in place to help students feel safe, promote their emotional well-being, and prevent bullying.
On Wednesday, October 16, TCSS 10th and 12th grade students will participate in their ACT state assessments, and 9th and 11th grade students will participate in an e-learning day.