
In the Loop
July 3, 2023
Trussville City Schools Wishes Your Family a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
Land of the Free Because of the Brave
Congratulations to Hewitt-Trussville High School Senior Kaylee Rose Elrod!
Rising senior Kaylee Rose Elrod advanced all the way to Round 4 (the “Finalists” round) in the 10th annual New York Times Student Editorial Contest. More than 12,000 students from around the world entered submissions. Only 151 essays out of 12,592 made it to the Finalists round. Kaylee Rose’s editorial, “True Crime: How the Genre Lost its Integrity,” was written as part of an assignment for her AP Language and Composition class last spring and focused on the morality and ethics of the true crime entertainment fad.
The Finalists field was eventually narrowed to 11 winners, who were announced on June 22. “I’m so proud of Kaylee Rose,” said her AP English teacher Jen Coleman. “I’m no math teacher, but by my calculations, Kaylee Rose’s essay was in the top 1.2% of all the submissions. That’s an amazing accomplishment!”
Congratulations Kaylee Rose!
Best Wishes on July 15!
On July 15th, Hewitt-Trussville High School students Jenna Stalls, Meredith Willingham, and Kaylee Rose Elrod will participate in the Jefferson Country Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program.
Hewitt-Trussville High School Graduate, Anne Stewart Rogers, will also be giving up her title and was a great representative of our school system and Jefferson County.
Good Luck Jenna, Meredith and Kaylee Rose! You are already winners at TCS!
Come Join the TCS Education Foundation for a GREAT TIME...Save the Date!
More details to be shared soon on purchasing tickets.
Congratulations to Bentley Buckelew!
Bentley Buckelew attended the International Academics Competitions National Science Bee in Washing, D.C. Congratulations to Bentley on placing 4th in this national competition!
Bentley attended Paine Elementary and is a rising 6th grader at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School.
Way to go Bentley!
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Named an A+ College Ready School of Distinction!
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School was recognized as an A+ College Ready School of Distinction in June 2023. This label recognizes the school's students' growth, FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS, on the PSAT 8/9 exam from their baseline assessment to the final assessment this spring. The student growth is a direct result of excellent instruction facilitated by teachers at HTMS.
Great Job HTMS!
Pictured above are Goodwin Scott, Jada Burns and Erin Piper
Thank you State Representative Danny Garrett!
Thank you to State Representative Danny Garret for delivering Jefferson County Community Service Grant Checks June 23, 2023. Representative Garrett delivered checks to Hewitt-Trussville High School (HTHS) Choral Director Allen Gillespie and Hewitt-Trussville Middle School (HTMS) Choral Director Ben Cook. HTHS will use the funds to purchase sound panels and HTMS funds will be used to purchase a studio grand piano.
Thank you so much for your support!
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Trussville City Board of Education
The Trussville City Schools Board of Education Board Meetings
Monthly Board Meeting
The Trussville City Board of Education will hold their July monthly meeting on Monday, July 17 2023 at 5:00 pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45 pm July 17 2023.
The Board of Education will participate in Board Training July 17, 2023.
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Returning Student Registration is for students that completed the school year with TCS.
Online registration opened Monday, June 26, 2023. Parents of returning students should have received an email with a snap code for registration. Please do not register your student in the new student portal if they completed the school year with TCS. This includes families that have moved into another elementary school zone. If your student(s) will be transferring to another TCS elementary school zone for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact the Student Services department ( 205-228-3782) for guidance.
Elementary Summer Reading Lists
ATTENTION MAGNOLIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS - PRE-PURCHASED SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Magnolia Elementary offers the option at registration to pre-purchase student supplies. These are the supplies listed on the school supply list for your child's grade level. Pre-purchased supplies are only $30.00.
Once purchased, your child's supplies will be waiting in their classroom the first day of school. An EASY way to handle school supplies and still be ready for the 1st day of school.
We are listing the school supply lists below in the event parents do not wish to take advantage of the pre-purchased supplies.
ATTENTION PAINE ELEMENTARY PARENTS PRE-PURCHASED SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Paine Elementary offers the option at registration to pre-purchase student supplies. These are the supplies listed on the school supply list for your child's grade level. Pre-purchased supplies are only $30.00.
Once purchased, your child's supplies will be waiting in their classroom the first day of school. An EASY way to handle school supplies and still be ready for the 1st day of school.
Paine Elementary School supply lists are below in the event parents do not wish to take advantage of the pre-purchased supplies.
ATTENTION CAHABA ELEMENTARY PARENTS - PRE-PURCHASED SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Cahaba Elementary offers the option to pre-purchase supplies through the school. This option will cover student school supplies as needed throughout the year.
Please contact Cahaba Elementary School with any questions - 205-228-3400
The Cahaba Elementary supply lists are below in the event parents do not wish to take advantage of the school purchasing student supplies.
IMPORTANT 2023-24 CALENDAR INFORMATION
Trussville City Schools will once again have a "Staggered Start" for the opening of the 2023 school year:
August 9: Students with the last name beginning with letters A-J
August 10: Students with the last name beginning with letters K-Z
August 11: ALL students will attend schoolFor Parents of Hewitt-Trussville High School Students ONLY
Remote Learning Days for Testing
+October 3 PSAT for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students who sign up for the test; Remote Learning Day for all students not testing
+October 24 Pre-ACT 10th grade, WorkKeys for 12th grade students needing this assessment; Remote Learning Day for 9th, 11th , remaining 12th grade students.
+March 12 ACT 11th grade; Remote Learning Day for 9th, 10th, and 12th grades.
TCS Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2023-24 School Year
DATE
Monday, July 17, 2023
* 1:30 – 4:30 pm Board Training
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
1st Public Budget Hearing
Monday, August 21, 2023
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
* 2nd Public Budget Hearing
Monday, September 18, 2023
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, October 16, 2023
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, November 13, 2023
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2023
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, January 22, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, February 19, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, May 20, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday, June 10, 2024
* 5:00 pm Board Meeting
All Meetings will be held in the Boardroom of Central Office.
The Board Meeting livestream link will be posted on the TCS Website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) 15 minutes before the meeting start time
on the day of the meeting.
Youth Tennis Camp
July 11-12 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Hewitt-Tennis Center of Hewitt-Trussville Middle School's Campus
Grades 1st - 6th
$100 Per Person
Contact: Mike Higginbotham michael.higginbotham@trussvillecityschools.com
Cole Frederick coleman.frederick@trussvillecityschools.com
Immunization Information for 6th Grade Parents!
Updated Immunizations for 6th Grade
- Students 11 and older entering the 6th grade in Alabama Schools must have a TDAP Vaccine (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Acellular Pertussis)
- Each student 11 or older who enters the 6th grade will be required to have a new immunization certificate.
- Schedules will not be released until the student has an updated immunization form on file with the school
EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE
Students who turn 11 after July 16 will have two weeks after their birthday to present the school with a current immunization.
Please contact your school nurse or medical professional with any questions.
Important Resources for TCS Parents & Students
Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:
- TCS Bullying Reporting Form
- Special Education - Parent Rights (Section 504)
- BE READY, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE EVERYDAY!