In the Loop
August 1, 2025
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
Trussville City Schools Welcomes our New Teachers
Join Cahaba Elementary for Meet the Teacher!
Fully registered students are invited to "Meet the Teacher" on the following dates:
Sunday, August 3
4th Grade - 4:00PM until 5:00PM
5th Grade - 4:30PM until 5:30PM
Monday, August 4
3rd Grade - 4:30PM until 5:30PM
1st Grade - 5:00PM until 6:00PM
2nd Grade - 5:30PM until 6:30PM
Tuesday, August 5
Kindergarten - 4:30PM until 5:30PM
Join Paine Elementary School for Meet the Teacher!
Sunday, August 3rd
4:00 - 5:00PM - First Grade
5:30 - 6:30PM - Second Grade (with the exception of Bryant, English, and Swann)
Monday, August 4th
4:00 - 5:00PM - Pre-K and Kindergarten
5:30 - 6:30PM - Fifth Grade
Tuesday, August 5th
4:00 - 5:00PM - Third Grade (with Bryant and Swann - 2nd Grade)
5:30 - 6:30PM - Fourth Grade (with English - 2nd Grade)
Magnolia Elementary
Meet the Teacher
August 5
Kindergarten & Third Grade - 5:00PM until 5:45PM
First Grade & Fourth Grade - 5:45PM until 6:30PM
Second Grade & Fifth Grade - 6:30PM until 7:15PM
Save the Date!
Sixth Grade Secrets to Success
We look forward to meeting 6th Grade parents and students on August 4th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM. Teachers will share valuable information with you to ensure students are prepared for 6th grade. Students and families will visit classrooms and drop off homeroom supplies during this time. Students will be assigned lockers on the first day of school.
Meet the Teacher
7th and 8th Grade
August 6 - 7:00AM to 9:00AM
We would like to invite 7th and 8th grade students and parents to meet teachers on August 6th from 7:00AM - 9:00AM. Students may also drop off school supplies during this time for teachers. Locker will not be assigned at this time.
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!
Circool Instructions for TCS Parents & Guardians
16th Annual Paws for a Cause
"Hula with the Huskies"
August 10th at 6:00PM
Trussville Entertainment District
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!
Trussville City Board of Education
The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its August monthly meeting on Monday, August 18, 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 1st Public Budget Hearing for the Trussville City Schools Board of Education will be Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Board Room of Central Office.
TCS Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2025-26 School Year
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.
Community Corner: Local Events & Activities Supporting our Students and Families
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!
Important Resources for TCS Parents & Students
Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website: