Months of dedication, discipline, and hard work paid off in a big way for this talented math team from @tcsverner, led by teacher Richard Williamson. Leading up to the December Online Tournament, team members committed themselves to an intense practice schedule, meeting before and after school each day for 45-minute sessions. Their determination was evident as they worked through two Perennial Math practice books in just one week. The effort paid off with an impressive first-place finish in the team competition and a third-place finish in the individual competition. Those outstanding results earned the team a coveted spot at the National Championships in May. With Nationals on the horizon, the students elevated their preparation even further. For a month leading up to the competition, they continued practicing before and after school, working through nearly every Perennial Math practice book available for their grade level. Students trained under the same time constraints and scoring conditions they would face in tournament competition, building both speed and accuracy. Their preparation exposed them to advanced mathematical concepts across a wide range of content areas, including algebra, geometry, fractions and decimals, data analysis, measurement, and computation. Remarkably, students consistently completed practice problems with near-perfect—and often perfect—scores. The team's commitment to excellence not only prepared them for success at the national level but also helped build the confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills that will continue to serve them well in future academic pursuits. Their achievements are a testament to what can happen when talent, determination, and hard work come together. With the July Perennial Tournament approaching, the team is on track to potentially qualify even more students for the 5th Grade National Championships—a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. While the June tournament focused solely on individual competition, the team's success was built on much more than individual achievement. Throughout their preparation, these students demonstrated the true meaning of teamwork. Whenever a teammate encountered a challenging problem during practice, others were quick to step in, offer support, and work through solutions together. That spirit of collaboration has become one of the team's greatest strengths. They understand that success isn't just about personal accomplishments—it's about encouraging one another, sharing knowledge, and helping every teammate reach their full potential. As they continue preparing for future competitions, their commitment to both excellence and each other is setting them up for even greater success in the months ahead. #AMAZINGtotheCORE @MikeDaria @tidecam @ESPNupe @AlabamaAchieves @wvua23 @TerriCeleste1 @MathNEWelS @GilesVertis @LesleyP3838 @bamaEMW

TOMORROW - Don’t forget! Join us at our Bus Driver Hiring Fair! Get help applying, schedule fingerprinting & interview on-the-spot! Monday, June 8 ••9 a.m. – 1 p.m. •TCS Transportation Department 1302 James I. Harrison, Jr. Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Don't miss your chance to join an outstanding team that helps keep Tuscaloosa moving! Your next career could start here. #NowHiring #BusDriversWanted #JoinTCS #HiringEvent #TuscaloosaJobs #MakeADifference #AMAZINGtotheCORE @MikeDaria @tidecam @scottpmn @wvua23 @CBS_42 @WVTM13 @tuscaloosanews @TuscaloosaPatch @tuscaloosacity

TCS partners with UA to support teachers in pursuing master's degrees and advancing into leadership roles. wvua23.com/news/tuscaloosa-c…

🌞🔬 Learning, exploring, creating, and discovering—that's what Summer Learning is all about! Students at @TMSElementary spent the day putting their curiosity to work in a variety of hands-on activities. Some young scientists headed outdoors for a nature walk through the garden, observing plant and animal life and recording their discoveries like real field researchers. 🌱🐞 Inside the classroom, creativity and math came together as students designed their dream bedrooms, using measurement, budgeting, and problem-solving skills to bring their ideas to life. 🏡📏✨ Meanwhile, future engineers put their teamwork and critical thinking to the test, building structures with toothpicks and experimenting with different designs to see what would stand the test of strength and stability. 🏗️💡 From science and math to writing and engineering, our students are proving that learning doesn't stop when summer begins—it just gets even more fun! 😎☀️ @MikeDaria @LBlevins_ @tidecam @60614Pan @AlabamaAchieves @egmackey @bamaEMW @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @wmillern @wvua23 #SummerLearning #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #YoungScientists #CreativeThinkers #TCSStrong #AmazingToTheCore

🧹✨ Celebrating the team behind the scenes who help make our schools shine! ✨🧹 Tuscaloosa City Schools' custodial professionals recently gathered for the 2026 Custodian Summer Training, investing in their skills, knowledge, and professional growth as they prepare for another successful school year. Through hands-on learning, collaboration, and specialized training, these dedicated team members strengthened their expertise and reaffirmed their commitment to providing clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and families. Their work often happens before the first bell rings and long after the last one sounds, but its impact is felt every day in every classroom, hallway, and learning space across our district. Thank you to our outstanding custodial teams for your dedication, professionalism, and pride in serving Tuscaloosa City Schools. We appreciate all you do to help create the conditions for student success! 👏💙 #TCSStrong #TeamTCS #CustodialExcellence #ServingWithPride #StudentSuccess #SchoolSupportHeroes #BetterTogether #AmazingToTheCore @MikeDaria @tidecam @scottpmn @ESPNupe @JayDuke49456304 @tuscaloosacity @GWrightArcadia @CyntMillerHuff @Uah055 @ladyeve1101 @MLK_DannonB @DrJWilliams1 @JamiRainey @KieraSEzell @ericfhines @RockQuarryElem @MathNEWelS @KeontaMelton @ronikaam1 @IngridE22348513 @downwithautism @ELAToAP @ctaylormaye @BranchJetta @60614Pan @Pewee001 @nakelya @library_k8 @drdarlene08 @teresa_biv81443

🚌 Drive Your Future Forward with Tuscaloosa City Schools! 🚌 We're looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference every day by safely transporting our students to and from school. 🎉 Join us at our Bus Driver Hiring Fair! 📅 Monday, June 8 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 TCS Transportation Department 1302 James I. Harrison, Jr. Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 ✅ Apply on-site ✅ Interview on the spot ✅ Competitive pay & benefits ✅ Make an impact in your community Don't miss your chance to join an outstanding team that helps keep Tuscaloosa moving! Your next career could start here. 🚍💙 #NowHiring #BusDriversWanted #JoinTCS #HiringEvent #TuscaloosaJobs #MakeADifference #AMAZINGtotheCORE @MikeDaria @tidecam @scottpmn @mikey_tolliver @tuscaloosanews @TuscaloosaPatch @tuscaloosacity @WaltMaddox @wvua23 @CBS_42 @WVTM13 @abc3340 @TuscaloosaEduc1 @TuscaloosaPD @T_Town_Fire

Every child deserves someone who believes in them. 💚 In the Tuscaloosa City Schools, our special education teachers and aides make a difference every single day — and we’re looking for more champions to join our team. Ready to impact lives? Learn more at: tuscaloosacityschools.com/sp… #TCSLearns #TCSProud #SpecialEducation #MakeADifference #TeacherJobs @ArcadiaStampede @TASPA_TCS @BryantStampede @nhs_jaguars @NMSJags @tcsverner @RockQuarryElem @TMSElementary @CentralESChamps @oakdaleelement @TCSSkyland @Southview_TCS @emsstampede @Westlawn21CCLC @STARS_TCS @tcstransportation @MLK_Elem_TCS @TCTATuscaloosa @UPES_Leads @WoodlandForrest

Our system progress is strong because of these educators' deep care and commitment to "each and every" student. These teams are ready for an incredible 2026-2027 school year.

Congratulations to Candice Sparks on being named the next principal of @RockQuarryElem! A familiar face to the Rock Quarry community, Sparks has served as assistant principal since 2020 and brings 14 years of experience in education to her new role. She succeeds longtime principal Laura Jockisch, whose leadership helped Rock Quarry earn recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School and one of Alabama’s top elementary schools. We are excited for the future of Rock Quarry under Mrs. Sparks’ leadership and look forward to the continued excellence, growth, and success ahead for the school community. To read the full article, visit: tinyurl.com/yc4mjmdt @MikeDaria @bamaEMW @LesleyP3838 @mikey_tolliver @PFORDK1 @AngieFMorrison @tidecam @scottpmn @wvua23 @tuscaloosanews @MathNEWelS @ESPNupe @GilesVertis @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1

Great things happen when passionate educators and great schools connect! At Educator Connect Day, Tuscaloosa City Schools welcomed education majors and certified teachers for an exciting opportunity to interview with school leaders from across the district. The event gave candidates the chance to connect directly with administrators, explore opportunities, and take the next step toward joining the TCS family. One unforgettable moment came when Woodland Forrest Elementary School surprised a standout candidate Hannah Ford with a Golden Ticket — an on-the-spot job offer! After recently being approved by the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education, this talented educator officially became the newest member of the @WoodlandForrest team. This is what recruitment looks like at TCS — identifying exceptional talent, building meaningful connections, and ensuring our students have the very best educators leading their classrooms. Welcome to the TCS family, and congratulations on your Golden Ticket moment! #TuscaloosaCitySchools #EducatorConnectDay #GoldenTicket #TeacherRecruitment #TeachInTCS #WoodlandForrestElementary #TCSExcellence #DestinationTCS @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @bamaEMW @GRANTE1 @MarvinLLucas @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1 @tuscaloosacity @MathNEWelS @wvua23 @GilesVertis @LBlevins_ @teresa_biv81443 @BuckleyMethod @60614Pan @JamiRainey

This week 56 teachers were accepted to next year's cohort of @NBPTS candidates. While TCS has provided robust supports for this "gold standard" of professional learning processes for more than 10 years, this is the largest group to begin the process in one year. Combined with the teachers who are already candidates, 99 educators will be candidates in the Fall of 2026. 25 of those candidates also received the news this week that they have received the full scholarship the state provides each year. TCS had 25 educators receive full scholarships from ALSDE that will allow them to pursue National Board certification with no out-of-pocket cost. Laura Bailey, @tcsverner Tra'Nijah Braxton-Lewis, @TASPA_TCS Crystal Brown-Boateng, @UPES_Leads Phaedra Clausell, @TASPA_TCS Victoria Evans, @UPES_Leads Abigail Gleason, @WoodlandForrest Brittany Grayson, @GoCHSFalcons Keilani Hamilton Randolph, @GoCHSFalcons Erin Heck, @nhs_jaguars Ashlee Hester, @UPES_Leads John Hubbert, @emsstampede Ashley Jackson, @oakdaleelement Pamela Jones, @oakdaleelement Romekia Jones, @WestlawnTCS Destiny Langford, @TCTATuscaloosa Crystal Lassiter, @GoCHSFalcons Brian McCoy, @emsstampede Lori McGill, @oakdaleelement Travis Moore, @GoCHSFalcons Christie Ozment, @TMSElementary LaKeisha Ray, @TASPA_TCS Macy Sanford, @NMSJags Latrina Spencer, @oakdaleelement Rachel White, @UPES_Leads Mary Beth Williams, @NMSJags This investment not only supports professional growth for our teachers, but also directly benefits students by ensuring they continue to receive high-quality instruction from highly skilled and dedicated educators. We are excited to see these teachers continue growing, leading, and making a lasting difference in the lives of students across Tuscaloosa City Schools!! 👏✨ #TeacherExcellence #nationalboardcertification #ProfessionalGrowth #AMAZINGtotheCORE @MikeDaria @tidecam @AlabamaAchieves @egmackey @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW @MarvinLLucas @wvua23 @GilesVertis @downwithautism @DrJWilliams1 @JamiRainey @nakelya @KieraSEzell @ladyeve1101 @60614Pan @ChenaleT @drdarlene08 @teresa_biv81443 @Uah055 @BranchJetta

Congratulations to all the students, educators, parents, and community for making @NMSJags such a high quality school for all students. Well deserved!

Strength, pride, and excellence continue to define the @BryantStampede Class of 2026! ❤️🐘 This group of students brings energy, leadership, and determination to everything they do. Whether in the classroom, on campus, or in the community, they continue to represent Paul W. Bryant with pride and purpose. The future is bright for these students, and the Stampede is just getting started! #classof2026 #BryantHigh #OneStampede #BryantPride @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @tidecam @ericfhines @PWBHS_AP @CoachJoeEatmon @tuscaloosacity @WaltMaddox @AngieFMorrison @LBlevins_ @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW

The future is shining bright at @GoCHSFalcons! 🎓❤️ The Class of 2026 is making memories, building traditions, and showing what it truly means to be Falcon strong. We are proud of the leadership, spirit, and excellence this class brings each and every day. The best is yet to come! Can't wait to see what your future holds for you!! Congratulations!! #WeAreCentral #classof2026 #CentralPride @Uah055 @mikey_tolliver @MikeDaria @tidecam @TaliethaW @men_central @CHSFalconsBSB @GilesVertis

The pride, the tradition, the future… it all runs through Jaguar Nation! 🐆💙 The @nhs_jaguars Class of 2026 continues to lead with spirit, determination, and heart. From the classroom to campus life, these students are making their mark and showing what it means to be a Jaguar. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the future!! Congratulations!! #JaguarNation #ClassOf2026 #NorthridgeHigh #JaguarsLead @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @tidecam @LBlevins_ @chrisjenks @GilesVertis @MathNEWelS @downwithautism @DrJWilliams1 @coachcameron13 @J_Armistead728 @mrs_trimm @jagsyearbook @malliehumber

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This team of School Communicators tells the @TCSBoardofEd story of progress with such excellence. Happy School Communicators Day to this amazing team. #SchoolCommunicatorsDay #AmazingtotheCore

Twelve Tuscaloosa City Schools seniors on Thursday formally committed to future careers in education.

Happy National School Communicators Day to the @TCSBoardofEd best team to ever do it! Thanks to Eddie McClinton, Lydia Avant, and Dave Crutchfield for being the professionals you are! #SchoolCommunicators

In partnership with @NatlMathStars, 17 outstanding students from Tuscaloosa City Schools were honored as National Math Stars nominees during the May 5 Board Meeting. These exceptional scholars earned this recognition by scoring in the top 2% of all TCS students on the 2025 2nd Grade ACAP Summative—an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, dedication, and talent in mathematics. Each student was recognized with a certificate, medal, and an invitation to apply for the National Math Stars program—opening the door to even more opportunities ahead. We are so proud of these young mathematicians for their outstanding accomplishment and can’t wait to see all they achieve next! Congratulations to: @ArcadiaElement1 | Morgan Everett @CentralESChamps | Onyx Lucious @TMSElementary | Aaron Kong, Matthew Gold, Charlotte Jennings, Liliana Snowden @RockQuarryElem | Charles McCants, Grayson Miller, Lucas Ramirez Morales @TCSSkyland | Liberty Bell @tcsverner | Joseph Johnson, Samuel Balducci, Andrew Kelly, Logan Powers, Greyson Patchen, Rose Latham, Brian Nguyen #AMAZINGtotheCORE #MathExcellence @MikeDaria @tidecam @MathNEWelS @ESPNupe @GilesVertis @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @bamaEMW @LBlevins_ @AngieFMorrison @GWrightArcadia @CyntMillerHuff @60614Pan @PFORDK1 @KeontaMelton @carolplott