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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
View and download the 2025-2026 TCSS Academic Calendar.
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.
Please see an important message for TCSS students, families, faculty, and staff.
Please see an important safety message for TCSS students and families.
All students should now have the iPads assigned to them to support their learning. Please see this page for a few important updates and reminders.