In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

NEW and RETURNING Student Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is OPEN!

Thursday, August 7 - First Day of School for Students with last names A-M and all Juniors and Seniors

Friday, August 8 - First Day of School for Students with last names N-Z and all Freshmen and Sophomores

The 2025 - 2026 Trussville City Schools Parent and Student Handbook has been updated to reflect new policy changes in Internet Safety and Use of Technology, as well as Wireless Communications Devices as referenced on page 50 and pages 89-93.

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year in Trussville City Schools!

Join the Pack - Support TCS Foundation!

For less than the cost of a streaming service, you can give back to support essential programs and projects across all of our schools!

With just $1 a day or a monthly gift of $15, your family can make a BIG impact through the TCS Foundation. A one-time gift of $180 also works, and every dollar is used to fund educational projects, resources, and initiatives that benefit students across Trussville City Schools throughout the year.

As a Pack member, a yard sign will be delivered right to your yard or home, so you can proudly show your support in the community.

Ready to make a different for less than what you pay for entertainment each month? Let's make our dollars count for something that matters! Join the Pack today!

Transition Services Training

July 22, 2025 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Location: Trussville City Schools Board of Education

Presented by: Tammy Lee, Job Development Coach/Transition Specialist

What You'll Learn: This workshop is designed for parents of middle and high school students with disabilities. Gain the knowledge and tools you need to help your child successfully transition from school to adult life.

• What is Transition?
• Transition Timeline & Key Milestones
• Transition Planning in the IEP
• What to Expect in Middle & High School Transition
• Skill Development & Gola Setting for College, Career, & Independent Living
• Transition Resources & How to Access Them

Why Attend?: You'll leave this session more confident and informed about how to support your child's journey beyond high school. Learn how to prepare your child, set meaningful goals, and collaborate with school staff every step of the way.

Who Should Attend?: Parents and guardians of students with disabilities in middle or high school within Trussville City Schools.

Eat Good and Give Back for Brighter Futures!

This summer, you can enjoy some delicious BBQ and support a great cause!

From June to August, every time you purchase a pork, chicken, brisket, or turkey sandwich at Rodney Scott's BBQ in Trussville, $1 goes straight to the Trussville City Schools Foundation.

That's right -- you can satisfy your BBQ cravings while helping fund programs and initiatives that support students in Trussville City Schools. So, eat good and give back for a brighter future! It's that simple.

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its July monthly meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm. The livestream link will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) 15 minutes prior to the start of each meeting.

Celebrate your child's journey into kindergarten with a "Welcome to Kindergarten" yard sign – and more!

For just $30, you’ll receive:

• A Welcome to Kindergarten yard sign
• An inflatable crayon to mark this exciting milestone
• Free delivery straight to your home or yard

By purchasing the sign, you’re not only celebrating your little one’s first year – you’re also supporting the TCS Foundation, which funds essential resources and programs that benefit all students.

It’s a great way to celebrate this special milestone while giving back to the TCS community.

Let’s start this year off memorable for every Future Husky!

July 21, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

August 18, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

September 15, 2025 - 5:00pm Board Meeting

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.

Dog Daze 2025 is COMING SOON!

Saturday, August 9 10:00AM to 5:00PM

East Mall (225 Parkway Drive, Trussville - in front of Cahaba Elementary School)

Join us for a day of hometown fun, music, and food - right in the heart of Trussville!

Come and enjoy the following:

• Delicious food vendors
• Touch That Truck!
• Pup Strut
• Foam Dance Party
• Rides & Inflatables
• Local & Artisan Vendors
• Mascot Meet & Greet
• Misting Stations
• Free Family Fun & Games
• LIVE Entertainment All Day

Stage Schedule includes Highway 11 - The Classic Sett Jazz Trio, The Cast of Willy Wonka, Birmingham Martial Arts Demonstration, HTHS and HTMS Cheerleaders, HTHS Highsteppers, HTMS Dance Team, Random Mountain Ramblers, Pup Strut Competition, and Slagheap!

Don't miss DogDaze 2025...Celebrating Tradition with Summertime Fun!

Back 2 School Bash & Bake Sale

July 19, 2025

11:00am - 5:00pm

Alabama Art Supply

1106 23rd Street South, Birmingham

A creative fundraiser and art supply donation drive for Trussville students! Includes a Bake sale, special art supplies sale with tax-free purchases, family games, face painting and other activities!

All bake sale proceeds and art supply donations benefit Cahaba, Magnolia, and Paine Elementary Schools!

Be an Art Class Hero with HERO Doughnuts!

Support Trussville Elementary Art Programs - One Dozen at a Time!

Order a dozen Hero doughnuts and 25% of your purchase will be donated to Trussville Elementary School art classes!

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

• TCS Bullying Reporting Form
• Special Education - Parent Rights (Section 504)