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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.
TCSS is the ninth-largest school district in Alabama, made up of 35 schools and more than 19,000 students.
We exist to educate and empower all students to become highly skilled graduates prepared to positively contribute to their community.
Learn about the plan that will guide the progress of TCSS over the next five years.
Find your Board Member and learn more about the Board of Education.
Learn more about our Superintendent and Central Office Staff.
Our Whole Child Framework supports the many aspects of a student’s well-being, ultimately supporting their academic success.
News & Announcements
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.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, will be an Early Dismissal Day for all schools in the Holt High Attendance Zone of Tuscaloosa County School System.
The early dismissal is to allow students, families, faculty, and staff the opportunity to attend the Holt High Graduation Ceremony.
National School Breakfast Week is March 3 - 7, 2025. This is a time to celebrate the importance of a healthy start to the day for fueling a student’s academic success.
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.
We invite our incoming kindergarten students and their families to visit your local elementary school on Friday, April 4, 2025, anytime between 8 am and 4 pm.
This will be an exciting day for our schools to meet their incoming students and families!