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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.
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
The community is invited to a Drive-Through Light Show at Vance Elementary on December 6 & 7.
View and download the 2025-2026 TCSS Academic Calendar.
You may have received an email late yesterday (Wednesday, November 13) regarding transportation for your student(s). Please disregard this email. This was a computer-generated email that went out inadvertently.
Friday, November 8, 2024, will be an Early Dismissal Day for all schools in the Northside and Sipsey Valley attendance zones of Tuscaloosa County School System. All other TCSS schools will operate on a regular schedule for this day.
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.