In the Loop
January 9, 2026
Upcoming Important Dates:
Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ( All TCS Schools and Offices will be closed.)
Monday, February 16 - E-Learning Day for Students
Friday, March 6 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks for K-5th Grade
Quinn Bales, TCS District Spelling Bee Winner
Congratulations to Quinn Bales, Paine Elementary 5th grader, for taking the top spot in this year’s TCS District Spelling Bee! What an awesome achievement! She will now represent Trussville City Schools in the Jefferson County Spelling Bee.
We also want to extend a big congratulations to all of our outstanding spellers who represented their schools with excellence: Elliot Gyan (Cahaba Elementary), Tyce Jones (Magnolia Elementary), and Nolan Thompson (HTMS). Great job, spellers!
HTHS Theatre Department invites you to their
Once Upon A Dream Character Breakfast!
Saturday, January 24 from 9:00AM - 10:30AM in the HTHS Theatre
$12 per adult and $5 per student
Tickets go on sale on Monday 1/12 and space is limited.
Meet & Greet your favorite characters!
HTHS Theatre Presents
Once Upon A Dream
Musical Theatre Revue
FREE Admission!
January 23 at 7:00PM & January 24 at 12:30PM
A Story of Hope, A Semester of Purpose
Cahaba teachers kicked off the new semester inspired and encouraged by guest speaker and author Liz Huntley, who shared her powerful story from her book More Than a Bird. Liz spoke candidly about her childhood experiences and how she was ultimately saved through education, reminding educators of the profound impact they have on the lives of students, especially when they choose to truly see what is happening behind the eyes of a child. Her message was a meaningful reminder that schools can be places of hope, safety, and transformation.
The morning also offered a warm welcome back to campus, as teachers were treated to breakfast featuring fresh biscuits, an apple bar, and a hearty breakfast casserole. The combination of fellowship, encouragement, and Liz’s inspiring message set a positive tone for the semester ahead and reaffirmed the important work happening every day at Cahaba.
Congratulations to December's students of the month. These students were nominated for their exemplary behavior, dedication to academics, demonstrating leadership qualities, and having a positive attitude.
Congratulations to the following students:
6th Grade- Paige Ervin & Isaac Clark
7th Grade- Ellie Bridges and Dawson McCormack
8th Grade- Emma Lepley & Dillon Cheneh
HTHS Marching Band
Auxiliary Tryouts
2026-2027
Registration Open Until Friday, February 13th
All Tryout Information Available on Auxiliary Website at the link below
Trussville City Schools is happy to offer an ACCESS Parent Meeting on
Tuesday, January 13 at 5:00PM
Trussville City Schools Board of Education Central Office
What is ACCESS?
ACCESS for ELLs is Alabama's annual assessment of English language proficiency for K-12 English Learners. It measures growth in four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Who takes it?
Students identified as English Learners (ELs) take ACCESS each year until the meet the state exit criteria.
What will we cover at the meeting?
- Test Overview and Schedule
- How scores are used and when results arrive
- How families can help at home
- Question & Answer time
For more information or any questions: Contact Anna Brown, Elementary EL Teacher at anna.brown@tcsk12.us
Trussville City Board of Education
The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its January monthly meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm. The livestream link will be published on the TCS website (www.tcsk12.us) 15 minutes prior to the start of each meeting.
Save the Date! Our 7th Annual Casino Night returns on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Get ready for a fun night of fundraising with the TCS Foundation as we turn Trussville into Truss-Vegas! Email director@tcsf.org for sponsorship opportunities and ticket details will be coming soon.
TCS Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2025-26 School Year
January 26, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting
February 23, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting
March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting
April 20, 2026 - Board Retreat
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting
June 8, 2026 - 5:00pm 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.
Important Resources for TCS Parents & Students
Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:
https://www.tcsk12.us/departments/exceptional-education/parent-and-community-resources