In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, February 16 - E-Learning Day for Students

Friday, March 6 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks for K-5th Grade

Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27 - Spring Holidays (All TCS Schools and Offices will be closed.)

This month, students across the district were recognized for their outstanding attendance in the Fall 2025 Semester. The TCS Attendance Excellence committee members presented gift cards to those students randomly selected at the January committee meeting. Each school has established an Attendance Excellence Wall in the common area of their building, and all students that met the necessary criteria are named and highlighted. For a full listing of all students that achieved Attendance Excellence for the Fall 2025 Semester, please click on each school's button below.

Congratulations to Mrs. Mandy McIntosh, Cahaba Elementary Counselor, on being recognized at this week's State Board of Education meeting for Cahaba's designation as a School Counseling Program of Distinction. Thirty school counselors from across the state of Alabama were recognized, and we are so happy for Mrs. McIntosh and proud of the way she represents Cahaba Elementary and Trussville City Schools!

Pictured above (from L to R): Dr. Allen Long, ALSDE District 7 Representative, Mr. Jim Kirkland, Mrs. Dawn Kilgore, Mrs. Mandy McIntosh, Dr. Eric Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent, and Dr. Martin.

Congratulations to the HTMS Dance Team for placing 3rd in Junior High High Kick and 8th in Junior High Gameday at the National School Spirit Championship this past weekend in Orlando, Florida.

Paine Elementary School first graders in Mrs. Carlson’s and Mrs. Moore’s classes are celebrating Black History Month through meaningful literary experiences. Students have participated in thoughtfully selected read-alouds that highlight the voices, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans, while also introducing them to works by acclaimed Black authors.

Through these stories, students are building both literacy skills and cultural awareness, gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse individuals who have helped shape our nation. These classroom experiences foster important conversations about history, empathy, and respect while reinforcing that representation in literature matters.

Paine Elementary is proud to provide learning opportunities that honor diversity, encourage curiosity, and help every student see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

On January 31, more than 30 of our talented students auditioned for the All-State Band, taking on one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities available to middle school musicians. We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped up to audition!

All-State Band Honorees

Five students were selected for the All-State Band, recognizing the top middle school musicians in the state of Alabama:

Grant Chappelle, Christian Cooper, Judah Gollott, Cora Williamson, James Worrell

All-District Band Honorees

Fourteen students were named to the All-District Band, honoring the top middle school musicians in the metro Birmingham area:

Grace Alldredge, Anna Bailey, Ben Blackmon, Lucas Carlton, Sam Chambers, Grant Chappelle, Christian Cooper, Hayden Cremers, Judah Gollott, Anna Marie McCombs, Joey Nguyen, Ava Patel, Cora Williamson, James Worrell

TCS Student Services Department welcomes Deb Schneider, Director of the CHIPS Center at Children's of Alabama, on February 19th from 5:30 to 6:30PM at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School. Mrs. Schneider will share CHIPS' mission of providing hope, healing, intervention and prevention of child abuse.

Cahaba 5th grade students recently put their skills to the test in STEM Lab during their first grade-level robotics competition—and what an exciting event it was! With 32 teams competing against one another, the race through the obstacle course was incredibly close. Seven teams completed the course in under 29 seconds, and eleven more teams finished in less than a minute. The teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance on display made this competition a thrilling success.

Congratulations to our top finishers! With an average time of 23.04 seconds, 3rd place went to Michael Stults, Anna Mills, and Jackson Ames. 2nd place, with an average time of 22.03 seconds, was earned by Fisher Mosley and Harper Lindsay. Taking 1st place with an impressive average time of 14.76 seconds were Bane Norman, Mila Amari, and Tyler Nelson! We are so proud of all our 5th graders for their hard work and determination. They are already gearing up for their next challenge—building and programming forklifts for the upcoming competition!

Paine Elementary School

Love Your Neighbor Food Drive

Collecting our student's favorite non-perishable Snack & Breakfast Foods (shelf stable items in boxes & bags)

Beginning Tuesday, February 17th until Friday, February 27th, 2026

All food will be donated to T.E.A.M. (Trussville's local food bank)

Mark your calendars and come watch the Hewitt Trussville Mountain Bike high school and middle school teams defend their state championships! The high school team will be working to win our 7th state championship while our middle school team will be working to win a fourth consecutive state championship! Middle school races on Saturday. High school races on Sunday. Join us at some great outdoor venues around the state. Look for our Hewitt flags and tent. We hope to see you there!

What's Next?

Supporting Your Child Through School Transitions and Beyond

Transitions can feel overwhelming for students and families. Join us for our next parent training designed to help families of students with disabilities understand what to expect as their child moves between school levels and prepares for life after high school.

March 12th

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School

Two Informative Sessions:

Session One - School-to-School Transitions, 4:30PM to 5:15PM

Session Two - Secondary Transition Services, 5:30PM to 6:15PM

For more information, contact Erin Piper (erin.piper@tcsk12.us)

Cahaba’s 2nd–5th grade teachers are climbing with purpose as they prepare students for this spring’s ACAP assessment. In a recent data workshop led by Math Coach Maggie Burns and Reading Coach Christi Watts, teachers analyzed ACAP practice data to identify strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and plan targeted instruction. Like studying a map before reaching a mountain summit, teachers used data to guide their next steps.

Through collaboration and thoughtful planning, our teachers are equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to reach their academic peak. We are proud of the intentional work happening behind the scenes to help every child succeed.

This week, the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club recognized HTHS Freshman Cooper O'Dell as their Student of the Month. Cooper is a member of the Hewitt Band as well as the Debate Team. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking and music. He chose Mrs. Katie Gallas, his science teacher, for Teacher of the Month, and shared that "she has made me realize my love of science in her class."

Pictured in the photo are Rotary Club President Mike Rowe, SOM and TOM Coordinator Fran Aldridge, Nikki and Jamie O'Dell (Cooper's parents), Cooper O'Dell, Mrs. Katie Gallas, and HTHS school counselors, Mrs. Jessica Morris, Mrs. Kallie Strickland, and Ms. Peyton Drummond.

Trussville City Schools Foundation’s 7th Annual Casino Night transformed Ferus into “TrussVegas” for an unforgettable evening filled with casino games, great food from the HTHS Culinary Arts, live portraits with the HTHS talented art students, and exciting silent auction. The Whistle Stop Garden Shop team created a stunning Bellagio-inspired atmosphere that truly brought the night to life. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the event raised over $67,770 to benefit students and teachers across Trussville City Schools. It was truly a night to remember, and we can’t wait to do it again next year!

Trussville City Schools Foundation is excited to once again offer a special opportunity to leave your mark at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium with a personalized engraved brick, installed in the walkways near the concession stands.

Individuals, families, and businesses can show their Husky pride while honoring graduating seniors, new kindergarten students, favorite teachers, staff members, or loved ones. Bricks may include names, dates, or a meaningful message.

Engraved pavers are $60 each for a 4” x 8” brick with 1–3 lines of text (18–20 characters per line, including spaces). Visit the stadium entrance to see past donor bricks and samples on display.

Order your brick today and become part of this lasting community tribute! Orders will close on February 28th, 2026 so don't wait! Bricks will be installed before graduation this year.

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its February monthly meeting on Monday, February 23, 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.

February 23, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

March 16, 2026 - Board Retreat

March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

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.

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to

announce the 2026 Chamber scholarship program for high school seniors.

The application period for students graduating in Spring 2026 is now open.

Awards range from $1,500 to $3,000 and include academic scholarships for

students headed to four-year colleges, scholarships for future two-year

colleges, and a TACC Chamber Champions Scholarship to be awarded to

the child of a Trussville Chamber member based on the parent’s service to

the chamber in addition to the student’s qualifications.

A printable application form is available at the link below. Completed applications,

along with the requested attachments, must be postmarked or turned into

the chamber office at 400 Main Street by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 4:00

p.m. Mailed applications postmarked by the due date, and will not be

accepted after Friday, April 3, 2026.

For more information, contact the chamber office at (205) 655-7535 or

email melissa.walker@trussvillechamber.com.

Fall 2026 Season

TYCE Cheerleading Registration

Registration is OPEN NOW through March 22, 2026 (Late registration ends April 27th)

Who is Eligible? - Upcoming 1st through 6th Graders who attend Trussville City Schools

Cost - $425

What is included? - Cheer uniform, practice t-shirt, sweatshirt, pom poms, hair ribbon/bow, cheer camp(s), insurance & music rights, and $50 TPR facilities fee

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

https://www.tcsk12.us/departments/exceptional-education/parent-and-community-resources