News & Announcements

Holt Studio 26 Makes Formal Wear Accessible & Available to Students
Read Across America 2023
Facebook No Longer Accessible on Student Devices Beginning March 10
Normal Operations Planned for Friday, March 2, 2023
Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Registration Deadline Is Friday, March 3
Early Dismissal for Thursday, February 16, 2023
Message to Our TCSS Community - February 10, 2023
Currently Unable to Receive Inbound Phone Calls to Schools & Offices
Proposed Improvements for TCSS Schools
Normal Operations to Resume at Collins-Riverside Thursday, January 26
Photo Gallery: 2023 Educator Recognition Awards
Normal Operations Have Resumed Following Tornado Warning
Normal Operations Planned for All TCSS Schools & Offices for Thursday, January 12, 2023
Extracurricular Activities Canceled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023
2023-2024 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
Follow Up Regarding Investigation at Hillcrest High - December 13, 2022
Update on Law Enforcement Investigation - Tuesday, December 13
Technology Outage Affecting Brookwood Middle
Additional Law Enforcement Present Due to Investigation Near Schools
Technology Outage Affecting Brookwood Middle & Vance Elementary
Early Dismissal for Northside Area Schools for Monday, December 5, 2022
Extended Day and All Afterschool Activities Canceled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Commission Sets February 14 Vote on Millage Rate for Schools
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day 2022
Early Dismissal for Tuesday, October 25, 2022
FY2023 Budget Hearings
Application Period Now Open for TCSS U 2022-2023
Photo Gallery: Welcome Back Students!
Brookwood Middle Named A+ CollegeReady School of Excellence
Updates on School Meals for 2022-2023 School Year
From the Office of the Superintendent - July 1, 2022
From the Office of the Superintendent - June 30, 2022
Aspiring Administrators Academy Graduates - Spring 2022
Thank You, TCSS Transportation Team!
Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Scholars Recognition Event
Message to Hillcrest High Families - May 25, 2022
Message from the Office of the Superintendent - May 25, 2022
Brookwood High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Northside High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Sipsey Valley High School Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Tuscaloosa County High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony
Holt High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony
2022 TCSS Summer Meals Program
Apply for Career Technical Summer Exploratory Camp
Hillcrest High School 2022 Graduation Ceremony
West AlabamaWorks Signing Day Celebrates Students' Apprenticeship & Career Opportunities
Thank You, School Nurses!
Hillcrest High Named CLAS Banner School
Together for Mental Health
Immediate Opportunities for Bus Drivers & Bus Aides
Shelton State Reminds Class of 2022: "You Are In!"
Celebrating Career Opportunities for Our Graduates
Meet Our TCSS School Librarians
TCSS Students Recognized by 2022 Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program
TCSS Principals Complete Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy
Thank You, Assistant Principals!
No After School Extended Day for March 30, 2022
Crestmont Elementary Named 2022 Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration
Early Dismissal for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Monitoring the Weather for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Read Across America 2022
Hillcrest High Named 2021 CLAS School of Distinction
TCHS Seniors Named 2022 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Masks No Longer Required on School Buses
Application Period for District 2 Board of Education Member
Early Dismissal for Thursday, February 17, 2022
2022 TCSS Educator Recognition Awards
Preparing Future TCSS Leaders
National School Counseling Week 2022
2022 TCSS High School Graduation Dates
2022-2023 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
Echols Middle School Closed Friday, January 28, 2022
Schools Closed for Friday, January 21, 2022
Schools Closed for Thursday, January 20, 2022
Schools Closed for Wednesday, January 19, 2022
- Congratulations to Our Newest National Board Certified Teachers
January 17, 2022: Message from the Office of the Superintendent
Six Schools Closed for Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Cottondale, Flatwoods, Holt Elementary Schools Closed January 14, 2022
Leading the Way for Modern Manufacturing Education in Alabama
Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Awards
Provide Feedback on Draft Version of TCSS 2022-2023 Academic Calendar
Delayed Start Time for Monday, January 3, 2022
Photo Gallery: December Celebrations
TCSS Alums & Educators Participate in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Warm Welcomes
Fifth Graders Experience Career Technical Education Opportunities
Pre-K Classes Provide Career Technical Education Opportunities at Brookwood High
Veterans Day 2021
Provide Input on Future TCSS Academic Calendars
CATS-TV & Northport Career Tech Annex Host TCSS/TCS Basketball Media Day
TCSS Students & Educators Stand Against Bullying
Schools Show Support for the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Congratulations TCSS U Graduates!
Photo Gallery: Red Ribbon Week & Fall Celebrations
Taylorville Primary Book Character Pumpkin Contest
Dedication of the James E. Barnett Campus at Northport Intermediate School
Notice of Public Meeting - Board of Education Voting Districts
TCSS Seniors Invited to District-Wide FAFSA Night Tuesday, October 26
October Is National School Principal Month
Honoring Mr. Denniz Alvarez for His Service to Sipsey Valley
October 6, 2021: E-Learning Day for Grades 9 & 11
TCSS Career Technical Educator Director Selected as 2021 AlabamaWorks Innovator
TCHS Seniors Named Seminfinalists in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
Message from the Superintendent
Hillcrest High School Counseling Department Named Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction
Celebrating the Opening of Northport Intermediate School
September 9, 2021: Reminders & Updates for TCSS Families
Applications Now Accepted for TCSS U, Program Begins September 28
TCSS Schools Closed Monday, August 30, 2021
TCSS Educators Named to UA College of Education Top Alumni Under 40
A Message of Hope: Institute Day 2021
Administrators Build Community & Focus on Team Work Ahead of New School Year
TCSS Takes the Stage at 2021 Model Schools Conference
2021-2022 - Back-to-School Information
Meet the New Principals - Myrtlewood Elementary, Holt High, Northport Intermediate
Assistant Principals Named for Northport Intermediate & Vance Elementary
TCSS Students Receive Awards for Aspirations in Computing
CATS-TV Wins National Championship
Character.org Recognizes Holt Elementary as a Promising Practice School Two Years in a Row
Crestmont Elementary Named Imagine Nation Beacon School
Career Technical Summer Exploratory Camp
May 27, 2021: Latest Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Tuscaloosa County High School
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Holt High
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Northside High
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Brookwood High
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Hillcrest High
Graduation 2021 Photo Gallery - Sipsey Valley High
May 17, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Thank You, Nurses!
Hillcrest High Teacher Named Alabama Teacher of the Year Finalist
Celebrating Our School Lunch Heroes
TCSS Wears Green in Support of Children's Mental Health Awareness
Flatwoods Teacher Selected Teacher of the Month by National Publication
Early Dismissal for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Thank You, Principals!
View Our Latest "TCSS News & Notes" Newsletter
April 30, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Construction Projects Moving Forward Across TCSS
Immediate Opportunities for Bus Drivers & Bus Aides
April 19, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration
"TCSS News & Notes" - Community Newsletter
Report Safety Concerns Confidentially Through SpeakUp for Safety Tip Line
TCSS Appreciates Our Assistant Principals
Alabama's Safer Apart Order & Masks in Our Schools
Brookwood Elementary Student & Teachers Complete Half Marathon with Ainsley's Angels
Davis-Emerson Middle Teacher Selected as Alabama Middle School Science Teacher of the Year
April 5, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Board Votes to Move Forward with CSFO Contract Negotiations
Final Design Approved for Road at Northport Elementary & Northport Intermediate
Myrtlewood Elementary Selected for Alabama's P-3 Program
Thursday, March 25, 2021: TCSS Remote Learning Day
TCSS Child Nutrition Team Serves More Than 2.8 Million Meals Throughout Pandemic
WOW 2.0 Provides Job Interview Opportunities for High School Seniors
March 12, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
TCSS Named 2021 Innovative District by International Center for Leadership in Education
TCSS Celebrates Our National Board Certified Teachers
Meet Our TCSS Social Work Team
Meet the Principal - Mr. Michael Tilford
Hillcrest High Named 2020 CLAS Banner School
Read Across America 2021
TCHS Seniors Recognized Through National Merit Scholarship Program
February 26, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Board Approves Temporary Pay Increase for Substitute Teachers & LPNs
Architects & Construction Managers Approved for Construction Projects
Planning for the Opening of Northport Intermediate & Reconfiguration of TCHS Feeder Pattern Schools
2021 TCSS Educator Recognition Awards
TCHS Celebrates Mars Rover Landing & Classmate's Role in Historic Event
Regular Operations to Resume Wednesday, February 17
Schools & Central Office Closed Tuesday, February 16
Schools & Central Office Closed Monday, February 15
Monitoring the Weather for Monday, February 15
February 12, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Neighborhood Bridges Tuscaloosa County Launches Friday, February 12
Mr. Bill Squires Takes Oath of Office as District 7 Board of Education Member
February 1-5 Is National School Counseling Week
Tuesday, March 9: ACT for 11th Graders, E-Learning Day for 9th, 10th, & 12th Graders
TCSS High Schools to Move to Block Schedule for 2021-2022 School Year
TCSS Adds Mental Health Services Coordinator
TCSS Adds New Digital Library Resource, SORA
Thank You, Board Members!
January 30, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
2021 High School Graduation Dates Set
Brookwood Middle Named 2021 State School of Character
Commission Recognizes TCSS Career Technical Education Programs
Celebrating 50 Years of Service to TCSS & Our Students
Board to Hold Interviews January 21 for District 7 Board of Education Seat
January 15, 2021: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
TCSS Seeks Candidates for Position of Chief School Financial Officer
TCSS to Implement Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Registration Deadline Is Monday, March 8
TCSS to Implement Three-Hour Delay Monday, January 11, 2021
TCSS to Return to Five-Day On-Campus Schedule Monday, January 11
December 19, 2020: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
TCSS to Implement A/B Schedule for On-Campus Students January 5 - 8, 2021
Application Period Open Until January 7 for District 7 Board of Education Seat
Photo Gallery - Celebrating the Holiday Season
TCSS Educators Receive Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Grants
Statement on the Passing of Board of Education Member Mr. Bill Copeland
Board of Education Approves Extraordinary Compensation for Employees
TCSS CSFO Announces Upcoming Retirement
ADPH Updates Guidelines for Schools, Regarding Quarantine Period
TCSS Teachers Receive Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Awards
Sipsey Valley Celebrates Addition of Athletics Facilities
2021-2022 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
TCSS to Shift to A/B Schedule Beginning Monday, December 14
December 4, 2020: Latest Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Board Members Begin New Terms in Office
December 3: Update from the Office of the Superintendent
Choose Your Learning Option for Third Nine Weeks
Provide Feedback on Proposed 2021-2022 TCSS Academic Calendar
November 20: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Meet Our Education Heroes
November 17: Update from the Office of the Superintendent
TEF, Jalapeno's, & TCSS Celebrate Our Education Heroes
November 12: Information Regarding COVID-19 & Our Schools
November 10: Data Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Photo Gallery: Vocabulary Parade
TCSS Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Celebrating Decades of Service to Our Schools
TCSS Receives $389,000 Grant for Career Technical Education
October 26: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Unity Day 2020 - Photo Gallery
Alabama College Application Week 2020
October 15: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
CRMS Tigers Celebrate Championship Win & Undefeated Season
Second Nine Weeks: Important Upcoming Dates
TCSS Goes Blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention
Celebrating Homecoming Traditions
TCSS Promotes BRAVE Bullying Prevention Initiative
October 1: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
TCSS E-Learning Day Set for Friday, October 16
Schools Receive Tuscaloosa Education Foundation Grants for Character Education
Big Sandy Receives Visit from National Organization to Mark Achievement
TCHS Wind Ensemble Receives National Recognition
Join Our Team as a Substitute
September 17: An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
TCSS to Implement Edgenuity Online Learning Solution for Remote Learners
TCHS Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
An Update on COVID-19 & Our Schools
Breakfast and Lunch Available to All TCSS Students, at No Cost to Families
Continuous Improvement Planning
Photo Gallery: Welcome Back to School!
Welcome Dr. Johnson!
Leaders Are Readers
Celebrating Service to Our Students - Photo Gallery
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Thank You, Dr. Davie! - Photo Gallery
Preparing for Our Return to School
Holt Elementary Selected as 2020 Promising Practice School
A Message to Our TCSS Community & Resources for Families
Big Sandy Named First "Model PLC at Work" School in Alabama
2020 - 2021 Transportation Information
Board Selects Candidates to Fill Superintendent and CSFO Positions
Class of 2020 Graduation Celebrations on WVUA 23
Two TCSS Schools Chosen as 2020 National Schools of Character
Board Approves Revised 2020-2021 Academic Calendar
2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration
New Principal Named for Lake View Elementary
TCHS Junior Names NASA's Mars Helicopter
Storm Shelter Information
Superintendent & CSFO Update
TCSS Reads Across America!
Information on Search for TCSS Superintendent and Chief School Financial Officer
Waiver Requested for February 11 Weather Day
TCSS Students Spread Kindness
National School Counseling Week 2020
February Is Career Technical Education Month
TCSS Schools Chosen as 2020 State Schools of Character
School Board Member Recognition Month
Fighting the Flu
TCSS 2020 Educator Recognition Award Recipients
TCSS Student Chosen as Finalist in NASA Contest
Honors for TCHS Wind Ensemble
Pre-K Registration Information for 2020-2021 School Year
TCSS Superintendent and CSFO Announce Retirements
2019 - News & Announcements
- Honors for Holt High Carpentry
- Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Awards
- TCSS Celebrates Alabama's Bicentennial
- TCSS Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
- Holiday Book Drive
- 2020-2021 TCSS Academic Calendar Approved
- TCSS Students Honor Veterans
- Commission Provides Funding for Projects at Schools
- TCSS High School Students Participate in Reality Check
- Pumpkins Become Book Characters
- May 2020 Graduation Ceremonies Announced
- Alabama Education Report Card
- TCSS Teams Up Against Bullying on Friday, October 18
- TCSS Launches BRAVE Bullying Prevention Program
- TCSS Launching New Community Engagement Program
- TCSS Schools Selected as Bicentennial Schools of Excellence
- TEF Celebrates Superintendents & Supporters of Education
- Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Sipsey Valley Middle School
- TCSS Teacher on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
- 2019 TCSS Summer Meals Program
- TCSS Names New Administrators
- TCSS Celebrates Alabama Bicentennial

Hillcrest High School Class of 2021

May 21, 2021

On May 20, Hillcrest High held graduation exercises for the Class of 2021. In all, the class of 303 graduates has received more than $4.5 million in scholarships. Congratulations to the Hillcrest High Class of 2021!