In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, October 13 - Fall Holiday (No school for students.)

Thursday, October 16 - Report Cards for K-5th Grade

Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday (All TCS schools and offices will be closed.)

We are thrilled to celebrate the 2025–2026 Trussville City Schools Teachers of the Year! These incredible educators go above and beyond every single day to inspire, encourage, and ignite a love of learning in our students.

Cahaba Elementary School – Mrs. Sabrina Johnson, 3rd Grade

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School – Mrs. Heather Cagle, 7th Grade Social Studies

Hewitt-Trussville High School – Mr. George Logan, Electrical Construction Academy

We will recognize our Teachers of the Year at the November Board of Education meeting on November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School is proud to announce the September Students of the Month. These students were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating exemplary behavior, dedication to academics, leadership qualities, and a consistently positive attitude.

The following students were recognized:

Naomi Campbell

James Le

Tre Garrick

Emie Elkins

Arturo Garcia

Corinn Wellingham

We commend these students for their commitment to excellence. Their leadership and positive example contribute greatly to the culture of success at HTMS.

The CES Dog Team, also known as the Cahaba Encouragement Squad, completed their first rotation service project on Monday with a visit to the Trussville Public Library. Students jumped right in to support the library’s upcoming events by helping stuff race bags and preparing for the Halloween celebration. They carefully placed festive stickers on books, adding a fun and welcoming touch for future readers.

This service opportunity gave students a meaningful way to give back to the community while also enjoying time together. After their hard work, they had a chance to play and enjoy plenty of snacks. A big thank you goes to the Trussville Public Library for opening its doors to our students and giving them this experience. And to our CES Dog Team—thank you for your energy, kindness, and service!

Gather the whole family for an evening at the theatre!

HTHS proudly presents Little Women—a story of love, resilience, and sisterhood.

Make plans now to be part of this memorable fall production!

Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center

Showtimes: 7:00PM on Oct 16, 3:00PM & 7:00PM on Oct 18, and 3:00PM on Oct 19

Congratulations to HTMS 6th Grader, LJ Gunter, for winning the Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Grade 6-8 Individual Video Award! His video is titled "Navigation Through My Gifted Program", and was submitted for award consideration at the end of last year. His video was shared with hundreds of Gifted educators and parents at this week's AAGC Conference in Mobile, as well as posted on the AAGC website for many to enjoy for years to come. What an accomplishment, LJ!

Join us for Paine Elementary School's Fall Festival

October 23 3:00PM - 6:00PM

**Free Admission**

Featuring Inflatables, Food, Games, Photo Ops, Basket Auction

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffe Truck will be on site

Cahaba Elementary kicked off the day with its beloved Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, a tradition that brings students, families, and staff together in a fun and active way. Excitement filled the air as students made their way to school on foot, by bike, or by scooter, greeted with cheers and encouragement from the Mountain Bike Team. This special event celebrates community, healthy habits, and school spirit before the first bell rings.

A huge thank you goes to Coach Taylor and Coach Elders for their thoughtful planning and leadership, which make this tradition such a highlight each year. Parents also got to enjoy the morning thanks to the PTO, who arranged for a Tom Coffee Truck to be on site so families could recharge with a warm cup of coffee. It was truly a wonderful morning that showcased the strong sense of community at Cahaba Elementary.

Trussville City Schools’ 3rd-grade GATE students put their creativity to the test by designing and building unique scarecrows for the annual Hoots & Howls Event at the Birmingham Zoo! This fun fall tradition gave students the chance to combine teamwork, imagination, and hands-on problem-solving while bringing their scarecrow ideas to life. Their finished creations will be on display at the Zoo beginning October 11, adding to the seasonal spirit and delighting visitors of all ages. What a wonderful way for our students to showcase their talents in a community celebration of autumn fun!

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its October monthly meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 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.

The Board of Education will also hold its Board Retreat on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Trussville City Schools is proud to offer Exceptional Education Parent Training!

October 28

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Trussville City Schools Central Office (476 Main Street, Trussville)

This training will guide parents on how to actively participate in their child's education following the establishment of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It will cover what to expect when attending IEP meetings, understanding the IEP's goals and accommodations, maintaining communication with educators, and ways to support student growth at home.

Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month?

Bullying is an aggressive behavior. It occurs when a child is targeted by one or more youth with repeated negative actions over a period of time. These are intentional attempts to cause discomfort or injury and can include name-calling, obscene gesturing, malicious teasing, exclusions, threat, rumors, physical hitting, kicking, pushing and choking. Cyberbullying is also a real and growing problem today. Make no mistake: Bullying of any kind is a form of violence that should not be tolerated.

For any questions concerning student bullying, please contact your school administrators or your student's school counselor, or Mrs. Beth Cardwell, TCS Student Support Specialist at (205) 228-3036.

Have you joined the Pack yet? 🐾 If you have, your yard sign is ready and waiting at the Trussville City Schools Board of Education front office. Want it delivered instead? Just email director@tcsf.org and we’ll be happy to bring it to you!

We’re still on the way to reaching our goal of 500 families and businesses, and we’d love for you to be part of it. For just about $1 a day, you can make a huge difference in our schools and classrooms—supporting teachers, students, and exciting new opportunities all year long.

October 20, 2025 - Board Retreat

October 20, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

November 17, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

December 15, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

January 26, 2026 - 4:30pm 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.

Turn Trussville Pink is Wednesday, October 15th!

Join the HTHS Service Association, our TTP committee, and other community volunteers as we Turn Trussville Pink!

Preordered T-shirts, bows, and yard signs are available for pickup at Nona Ruth’s.

In person sales (cash or check only!!) will begin at Tula J Boutique starting on October 7th.

The Turn Trussville Pink website also contains all the information you need to know about TTP 2025, including some fun events we are planning and ways to get involved! Please follow @turntrussvillepink on Instagram and Facebook and tag your pink photos. You just might show up in our photo slideshow at our very first Pink Party at Ferus the evening of Turn Trussville Pink!

Trussville Fire & Rescue

Christmas For Kids

About Applying

The Trussville Fire & Rescue is hosting our annual Christmas For Kids program for families in need of assistance during the upcoming Christmas season. If you need assistance, please use one of the following links to complete the pre-registration form.

It is very important that you include a phone number where you can be reached after 5pm as our volunteers will need to contact you in order to set-up an in-person appointment with you to complete our formal application.

Who Is Eligible

The program is open to Elementary and Middle School students in Trussville City Schools.

Deadline To Apply

Friday, November 7th

Questions

cfktrussville@gmail.com

Huskies Together is Hiring!

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✨ What We're Looking For:
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Send your resume + cover letter to admin@huskiestogether.org

Miss Hewitt Pageant

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School Auditorium

Mini, Tiny & Little Miss Hewitt - Kindergarten through 5th Grade at 1:00PM

Jr. Miss Hewitt - 6th through 8th Grade at 4:00PM

Miss Hewitt - 9th through 12th Grade at 7:00PM

Contestants must be Trussville residents to participate.

Entry Fee: $60

Additional grade winner and alternates will depend on number of entries.

OPTIONAL Photogenic Contest - $10 per photo submission (4x6 or 5x7 with name and grade on back of each photo)

Opening number attire for Jr. & Miss Hewitt contestants - Spirit Wear/School Colors

Deadline for entry and payment - November 7th.

Additional detailed information will be sent via email.

Trussville Trail Fest

Run - Hike - Ruck

November 1, 2025

11:30AM - 6:00PM

4637 Riverbend Road, Trussville

This is an opportunity to try out trail racing for the first time ever, or to go for a longer distance! There are 50K, 25K, 15K, and 5K distances to choose from. Each distance is made up of a certain number of loops that will get you to the distance you choose to run!

Trussville Youth Wrestling

Beginning November 4

Ironclad Wrestling Club is proud to continue their partnership with Hewitt Trussville Wrestling for the 2025-2026 season! This program is designed for kids ages 5-13. The core skills and techniques for all skill levels.

When: November through Mid - February (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Where: HTHS Wrestling Room

For more information: visit ironcladwrestling.com or contact Jake Elkins (205-793-6089) or Matt Harbison (205-229-3369)

Trussville Parks and Rec

Youth Basketball League

Registration - September 1st through October 31st

Cost - $130 plus cost of jersey

Evaluations will take place November 10th - 14th

Practice starts week of November 17th

For more information: call or email Zach Manning at (205) 508-0779 or zmanning@trussville.org

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

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