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

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

🌞🔬 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

🚌 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

EPIC 2026 was, well... EPIC! It was inspiring to see TCS educators come together for this year's Leadership Academy retreat to learn, collaborate, and have some fun along the way. Through engaging sessions, meaningful conversations, and strategic planning, our teams worked to develop and execute plans that will help ensure every student thrives in the classroom. The passion, dedication, and commitment on display throughout the retreat make one thing clear: Tuscaloosa City Schools is positioned for another incredible year of growth, achievement, and opportunity as we continue preparing every student for success beyond graduation. To see and/or download all the EPIC 2026 pics, visit: tusc.canto.com/b/NCM3I #EPIC2026 #leadershipacademy #AMAZINGtotheCORE #studentsuccess #FutureReady #teamtcs @MikeDaria @tidecam @scottpmn @TerriCeleste1 @ESPNupe @MathNEWelS @KarrieC97191119 @CarmanTidwell @LBlevins_ @ELAToAP @ThomasJuerrette @60614Pan @missgoggins @AngieFMorrison

🧹✨ 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

Day 1 was filled with curiosity, discovery, and excitement as students jumped into their summer science adventures. From hands-on activities to engaging learning experiences, our classrooms were buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, these photos offer just a glimpse of the fun, exploration, and learning already taking place. We can't wait to see all that our students accomplish this summer! 🌟📚🧪 #SummerLearning #STEMinAction #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #StudentSuccess #TCSStrong #AmazingToTheCore #SummerAdventures #FutureScientists @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @AngieFMorrison @LBlevins_ @ronikaam1 @GilesVertis

We're hiring bus drivers! Looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity with great pay and benefits? Join Tuscaloosa City Schools and help make a difference in the lives of students every day. ☑️$2,000 signing bonus for new bus drivers ☑️Starting pay of $23.80/hour ☑️We pay for training and CDL certification — and pay you while you train ☑️Health insurance and state retirement benefits 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 Apply and interview on the spot! #TuscaloosaCitySchools #TCSJobs #NowHiring #BusDriversWanted #DriveInspireMakeADifference @MikeDaria @tidecam @scottpmn @bamaEMW @ESPNupe @mikey_tolliver @LBlevins_ @AngieFMorrison @TuscaloosaPatch @wvua23 @townsquaremedia @abc3340 @CBS_42 @tuscaloosanews @tuscaloosacity

Big news for student musicians in Tuscaloosa City Schools! Thanks to the Morgan Wallen Foundation’s 2026 Tour Give Back Program, @emsstampede, @oakdaleelement and @TASPA_TCS will receive more than $65,000 in musical instruments. The donation includes a variety of instruments, from clarinets and trombones to xylophones, a vibraphone and more, helping expand opportunities for students to learn, perform and grow through music. We are grateful to the Morgan Wallen Foundation for investing in the arts and supporting music education in our schools. To read the full article, visit: tinyurl.com/8mncc6hy @MikeDaria @bamaEMW @egmackey @TCSArts @MarvinLLucas @GRANTE1 @ESPNupe @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1 @AngieFMorrison @ladyeve1101 @KieraSEzell @MrsBryant_3rd @LBlevins_

No child should go hungry this summer! The Tuscaloosa City Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under from June 1-26 at meal sites across the community. Breakfast: 7:30-8 a.m. Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Multiple TCS locations across Tuscaloosa Closed June 19 for Juneteenth Children must be present, and meals must be eaten on site. @STARS_TCS @MLK_Elem_TCS @CentralESChamps @GoCHSFalcons @UPES_Leads @TMSElementary @Southview_TCS @BryantStampede @TASPA_TCS @MikeDaria @tidecam @MarvinLLucas @AngieFMorrison @mikey_tolliver @LBlevins_ @ESPNupe @GRANTE1 @GilesVertis @wvua23 @TuscaloosaPatch @tuscaloosanews @tuscaloosacity @TuscaloosaPD @T_Town_Fire

To the Class of 2026 — congratulations on an unforgettable milestone! Your graduation day was filled with pride, celebration, and memories that will last a lifetime. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead. We’ve shared ALL of the graduation photos for you and your families to enjoy. Feel free to download any pictures you’d like to keep and celebrate this special moment for years to come. Congratulations again, graduates! Your future is bright, and your journey is just beginning. @MikeDaria @bamaEMW @GRANTE1 @malliehumber @DrJWilliams1 @coachcameron13 @Uah055 @ericfhines @PWBHS_AP @clasesconcallie @jagsyearbook @tidecam @tuscaloosacity #classof2026 #GraduationDayCeremony #AMAZINGtotheCORE #SeniorSuccess #nextchapter @GoCHSFalcons - Stage walk tusc.canto.com/b/SISSP @GoCHSFalcons - Processional tusc.canto.com/b/KQE6D @nhs_jaguars - Stage walk and Processional tusc.canto.com/b/UTK6A @BryantStampede - Stage walk tusc.canto.com/b/M55FU @BryantStampede - Processional tusc.canto.com/b/N7ADO

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also reflect with gratitude on the freedoms made possible by those who served and sacrificed for us all. 🇺🇸 #memorialday #HonorAndRemember #neverforgotten @MikeDaria @bamaEMW @MarvinLLucas @tuscaloosacity

Just a reminder about Monday, May 25. @ArcadiaStampede @CentralESChamps @GoCHSFalcons @emsstampede @MLK_Elem_TCS @nhs_jaguars @NMSJags @oakdaleelement @BryantStampede @RockQuarryElem @TCSSkyland @Southview_TCS @STARS_TCS @TASPA_TCS @TCTATuscaloosa @TMSElementary @TuscMagnet @UPES_Leads @tcsverner @WestlawnTCS @WoodlandForrest

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