Principal's Page
Weekly Update- January 7, 2024
Attendance Matters!
Remember, 1st block begins at 8:25am. Students must be in their 1st block class at that time. Please adjust your arrival time accordingly. We see several students coming in after the 1st block start time. First block is our "skinny" block, which means it is a shorter block. The block ends at 9:10; therefore, it is vital that your student is in their classroom at 8:25 ready to begin. Our doors open at 7:50am.
Students arriving after the 1st block start time must check-in through the main office.
Student Expectation Reminders
Please be sure to review our school-wide expectations for students. These are just a few that we wanted to highlight:
- Participate in class and submit work on time.
- Keep cellphones and headphones put away during instructional time. Additionally, headphones should not be worn in the hallways.
- Hats and sunglasses cannot be worn in the building.
- We do not have an open campus for lunch. All students must report to the cafeteria during lunch.
- Students are expected to be in class. We ask that our teachers limit hall passes to emergencies only.
Advisory
We will have advisory on Monday, January 8th. Students will receive their report cards and an overview of our registration process for next school year.
All Academic Honor Recognition
We will recognize and honor all students who have earned a 30+ on the ACT since last Spring on January 26, 2024 at 9:30 am in the NHS Library. If you have not been recognized yet for your 30+ score, come by the Counselor's Suite to sign your name to the clipboard and provide a printout of your score report confirming your 30+ score. The deadline to sign up to participate in the ceremony will be 3:45pm on Friday, January 12. Questions? Reach out to mhumber@tusc.k12.al.us
Spring Schedule Changes
Please see the information below regarding Spring schedule changes.
Co-Op
See Coach Cooper in Room 111 with questions. You can also email him a cdcooper@tusc.k12.al.us.
Open House
High School Open House is Thursday, January 11th from 6pm - 7pm. Be sure to know your student's schedule, as parents will follow this schedule through open house.
Upon arrival, parents will report to their student's 1st block class. Dr. Williams will announce over the intercom when it is time for parents to change to the next classroom.
Cafeteria Upgrades
Over the break, we received new cafeteria flooring. Cafeteria furniture upgrades are also on the way!
January Breakfast & Lunch Menu
As a reminder, all students have access to free breakfast and lunch daily. The menu is attached. If you have any questions regarding menu items, you can contact Ms. Jalisa Travis (Cafeteria Manager) at jtravis@tusc.k12.al.us.
Spring Season of ESports
Be sure to check out the information below to participate in the ESports for this semester.
New Club at NHS
PAWS of Northridge is a new club for 2024. The group's mission is to help save and/or enhance the lives of animals in the Tuscaloosa area. All NHS students are welcome. Please see the graphic below for information on the interest meeting later this month!
Counseling Reminders
As of 11/1/23, the 10th grade students are split between counselors. Please see the chart below. The new 10th grade will start this week. As soon as she has her email setup, Dr. Williams will share that with 10th grade families.
Extracurriculars & Athletics
Basketball Reminders
Per AHSAA, all spectators must be in the bleachers/stands. Students cannot stand along the side of the court. Additionally, the stage area is for trainers and faculty/staff.
We also expect good sportsmanship, and we ask that you refrain from any inappropriate comments or foul language. Thanks for your cooperation!
Basketball Schedules
Help Needed with NHS Spirit Closet
Thank you everyone who has already donated their gently used Northridge High School attire to our NHS Spirit Closet! This has been such a success and wonderful resource for our NHS students! Because of its success, our supply has depleted from its original inventory at the beginning of the year. As a reminder, we are always accepting donations for of your gently used NHS attire!
Counselor/Social Worker Meetings
Upcoming Events
- January 8th - Advisory & Report Card Distribution
- January 9th - Basketball vs. Central
- January 11th - Wrestling Match vs. Northside
- January 11th - High School Open House for Spring Semester
- January 12th - Deadline for All Academic Induction
- January 13th - Basketball vs. Helena
- January 15th - MLK Holiday - No School
- January 16th - Basketball vs. Hueytown
- January 23rd - Basketball vs. Bryant
- January 26th - Basketball vs. Hillcrest
- January 26th - All Academic Induction
Northridge High School
You can also find tons of great information on our school webpage. Go Jags!
Email: jewilliams@tusc.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.tuscaloosacityschools.com/nhs
Phone: 205-759-3590
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094617602448
Twitter: @nhs_jaguars