News & Announcements
Check out what's happening at our school and around the district
Browse our news archive—or use the search bar to find what you're looking for.
Have a story idea to share? We love highlighting our amazing students and mission-driven staff! Email your ideas to stories@tcss.net.
Date Range
-
![TCSS Connect logo: creative, connected, community, TCSS Connect, arranged in wifi symbol with graduation hat]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711013138/tcssnet/cfejek3jlvi14nidgrxr/TCSSConnectLogoFinalMMGSize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711013138/tcssnet/cfejek3jlvi14nidgrxr/TCSSConnectLogoFinalMMGSize.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711013138/tcssnet/cfejek3jlvi14nidgrxr/TCSSConnectLogoFinalMMGSize.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711013138/tcssnet/cfejek3jlvi14nidgrxr/TCSSConnectLogoFinalMMGSize.png","width":999}])
All students should now have the iPads assigned to them to support their learning. Please see this page for a few important updates and reminders.
![Football field graphic, field with lights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725028985/tcssnet/ct1uo4fsctb5ub5vqnmh/Footballfieldgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725028985/tcssnet/ct1uo4fsctb5ub5vqnmh/Footballfieldgraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725028985/tcssnet/ct1uo4fsctb5ub5vqnmh/Footballfieldgraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725028985/tcssnet/ct1uo4fsctb5ub5vqnmh/Footballfieldgraphic.png","width":940}])
![tuscaloosa county school system logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711046916/tcssnet/duncruznfoac1edffoof/tcss-logo-graphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711046916/tcssnet/duncruznfoac1edffoof/tcss-logo-graphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711046916/tcssnet/duncruznfoac1edffoof/tcss-logo-graphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711046916/tcssnet/duncruznfoac1edffoof/tcss-logo-graphic.png","width":910}]){kind=logo}
The Tuscaloosa County School System is attempting to find and identify individuals from birth to 21 years of age who are in need of special education services.
![photo of OpenGate Weapons Detection System]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722197524/tcssnet/awsz8wwo3i78f3guwk8o/OpenGatephoto.png","width":1812}])
Learn more and view a video about the OpenGate Weapons Detection System, a new component of our TCSS school safety plan.
The return of students means each student will again receive an iPad as a digital tool for learning. While many of you are familiar with our TCSS Connect initiative, we wanted to make sure all families, both returning and new, start the year with information about TCSS Connect.
Visit this page to find out if you need to complete a Meal Benefits Application for your student for the 2024-2025 school year. Meal Benefit Applications are now available.
![mom and daughter looking at each other, phone showing ParentPowered text message about language skills]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717613549/tcssnet/wq1vkypoxbyxrmywleqx/Language-Skills.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717613549/tcssnet/wq1vkypoxbyxrmywleqx/Language-Skills.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717613549/tcssnet/wq1vkypoxbyxrmywleqx/Language-Skills.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717613549/tcssnet/wq1vkypoxbyxrmywleqx/Language-Skills.jpg","width":1200}])
![Text: Break for a Plate, 2024 Summer Meals Program, TCSS logo; smiling sun with carrots and fork and spoon as rays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717428221/tcssnet/yj64acol6rre1z3apon1/BreakforaPlate2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717428221/tcssnet/yj64acol6rre1z3apon1/BreakforaPlate2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717428221/tcssnet/yj64acol6rre1z3apon1/BreakforaPlate2024.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717428221/tcssnet/yj64acol6rre1z3apon1/BreakforaPlate2024.png","width":940}])
During the month of June, 20 schools across our district will be serving breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families. Anyone age 18 and under may eat. Children do not need to be enrolled in a TCSS school to eat with us.