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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.
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TCSS is the ninth-largest school district in Alabama, made up of 36 schools and more than 19,000 students.
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We exist to educate and empower all students to become highly skilled graduates prepared to positively contribute to their community.
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Learn about the plan that will guide the progress of TCSS over the next five years.
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Find your Board Member and learn more about the Board of Education.
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Learn more about our Superintendent and Central Office Staff.
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Our Whole Child Framework supports the many aspects of a student’s well-being, ultimately supporting their academic success.
News & Announcements
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In accordance with Alabama Administrative Code, TCSS will destroy special education and gifted records for students born in the year 2000 who were referred, evaluated, and/or identified as individuals with special education or gifted needs.
A parent/legal guardian, or former student who is 19 years of age or older, may obtain copies of these records by contacting the TCSS Special Education Department no later than June 24, 2026.
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Please see information about a required meeting on Tuesday, May 19, for families of students who wish to participate in the Move on When Ready program.
Thirteen schools across our district will be serving breakfast and lunch during June 2026, at no cost to families.
Anyone age 18 and under is invited to eat! They do not have to be a TCSS student.
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The Tuscaloosa County School System has immediate opportunities for bus drivers. Our New Driver Training Class begins June 2.
These positions are part-time with full health benefits, retirement benefits, and opportunities to work more when you are available!
We invite our incoming kindergarten students and their families to visit your local elementary school on Friday, April 24, 2026, anytime between 8 am and 4 pm.
Children who will be five years of age on or before September 2, 2026, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
TCSS pre-kindergarten pre-registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open until Friday, March 6, 2026.
Learn more about who is eligible, the selection process, and how to pre-register.
Upcoming Events
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Synergic Center - 5th St, Northport
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Synergic Center - 5th St, Northport
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Tuscaloosa County High