In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

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

Friday, April 24 - Inclement Weather Day (At this point, we don’t think the April 24th makeup day will be necessary. Please note: If we have additional days out due to weather, TCS might have to reconsider.)

Tuesday, May 19 - HTHS Graduation

Trussville, AL— Trussville City Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Jennifer Bruno as Cahaba Elementary School’s next principal, bringing energy, experience, and a passion for student success to continue Cahaba Elementary’s strong tradition of excellence. Mrs. Bruno’s experience reflects her commitment to supporting students, staff, and families, building meaningful relationships, celebrating successes, and creating a welcoming environment for the entire Cahaba Elementary family.

Pictured (from L to R): Joy Tyner, April Smith, Beth Marshall, Donna Franklin, Gracey Edmonson, Mandy McIntosh, Meredith McDonald, Amy Prickett, and Jennifer Bruno.

Congratulations to February's Students of the Month at HTMS! 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- Anna Self & Carter Catrett

7th- Joelle Howard & Elijah Morris

8th- RJ Reese & Roxy Isom

Cahaba’s Enrich Showcase was a wonderful celebration of creativity and learning as all 14 Enrich classes shared their work with families and friends. Students proudly presented products they created, invited families to try math challenges, and showcased projects they have been developing. These classes are led by our 4th and 5th grade teachers along with our specialists and GATE teachers, making it a true team effort across our school.

Enrich classes are designed around student interests while building skills in writing, presentation, and digital literacy. This year’s offerings included Disney Imagineering, LitWits, Math Magicians, Net Ninjas, Origami, Cahaba Social, Musical Theater, Mentors, Rooms Reimagined, Cahaba Trailblazers, World Travelers, Math Masters, Ceramics, and Cahaba Authors. The showcase highlighted not only what students learned, but also their confidence, collaboration, and creativity.

Paine Elementary School’s Musical Theater Program proudly presented Disney’s Aladdin KIDS this past week, and it was truly an outstanding production.

From the creative props and beautifully designed set to the impressive acting and stage presence, our students demonstrated incredible dedication, talent, and teamwork. Their hard work was evident in every scene, and they truly shined on stage.

We are so proud of each and every student who participated, as well as the staff and volunteers who helped bring this production to life. Bravo to our Paine performers for an unforgettable show!

Two teams from the HTHS Engineering Academy presented their final designs to a team of NASA engineers on Thursday. The team of Nicholas Davis and Syed Abidi designed a zero-gravity hygiene system to be utilized in space by astronauts. A typical shower is not an option in a zero-gravity environment because the water would break up and then could be inhaled by the astronauts. The team of Grayson Benzaia, Liam McGinnis, and Nathan Mullinax designed a robot that would be utilized by astronauts on the moon and Mars. The robot would jump high into the low gravity atmosphere and take aerial photos to help with astronaut exploration and navigation. The teams will be notified soon to see if they are invited to Houston to present their ideas to NASA scientists, engineers, and astronauts.

The Engineering Academy recently hosted the Alabama Power Girls in Engineering program. A team of engineers from Alabama Power and Southern Company engaged with a group of students from HTMS, discussing various engineering careers. The participants explored different branches of engineering and the career opportunities available to them. The day's focus was on chemical engineering, where the students learned about chemical bonds and created their own lip gloss. The program concluded with a game of engineering jeopardy. Thanks to the team of engineers from Alabama Power for providing these enriching activities and lessons to our students.

Hey, Hey! 6th Grade is on the way!

HTMS is the BEST!

March 31st from 5:30 to 6:30PM

Upcoming 6th Grade Parent Night at the HTMS Auditorium for all incoming 6th Graders. We will review classes for next year and give lots of much needed information! If you are unable to attend the event, we will send out a link with all the information.

We can't wait to meet YOU!

Paine Elementary experienced a fun and unexpected “snow day” that students will not soon forget. What made the day even more special was that it coincided with a planned visit from local meteorologist James Spann for our kindergarten students.

Kindergarteners had the unique opportunity to learn all about weather from one of the very best. Mr. Spann shared his expertise and explained how he was able to predict the snowy conditions, turning an already exciting day into an unforgettable, real-world learning experience.

It was a perfect combination of hands-on learning and unexpected fun, creating lasting memories for our youngest learners.

HEWITT TRUSSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM

RACE ONE: UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

The HTMS Mountain Bike team brought home first place in Race #1 at the University of West Florida trails.

Congrats to our top ten finishers:

6th Grade Boys: William Pendleton -1st

6th Grade Girls: Elizabeth Garver -1st, Caroline Smith - 4th

7th Grade Girls: Adelaide Tribble - 2nd, Madison Anthony - 4th

RACE # 2 at TANNEHILL STATE PARK

The Hewitt Trussville Middle School Mountain Bike Team finished in first place for the second race in a row last Saturday at Tannehill State Park.

Congratulations to our top ten finishers:

6th Grade Boys:

William Pendleton – 1st

Wesley Lamp – 9th

6th Grade Girls

Elizabeth Garver -1st

Caroline Smith -5th

7th Grade Girls: Adelaide Tribble – 2nd

8th Grade

Boys: Logan O’Dell – 6th

Girls: Avery Fogg – 4th

Congratulations to our Climbers – Riders who improved at least 5 places from start position to finish:

Charlie Armstrong: 5 places, Will Robertson: 5 places, Wesley Lamp: 4 places, Coleman Morrison: 4 places, Mattox Burton: 3 places

HEWITT TRUSSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM

RACE ONE: UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

The HTHS Mountain Bike team brought home first place in Race #1 at the University of West Florida trails.

Congrats to our top ten finishers:

Freshmen Boys: Lenwood Jones -1st, Lleyton Sharp - 4th

Freshman Girls: Isabelle Garver - 1st, Lily Neal - 4th

Jefferson County Family Resource Center offers Food Box Distribution to families in need.

Upcoming Dates for Distribution are:

March 27

April 24

May 22

All distribution times are from 1:00 to 3:00PM or until all food has been given out.

Food Box Distribution Location: 120 2nd Court North, Birmingham, AL 35204

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 April monthly meeting on Monday, April 20, 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.

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.

Huskies Together & Trussville Police Department invites

HTHS Students and Parents to

"Situational Awareness: Tips & Tricks for Staying Safe Out in the Wild"

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00PM

Trussville Public Library

LBK Auditorium

Trussville Racquet Club

2026 Summer Tennis Classes

Registration: NOW through May 24th (4 person minimum)

Classes start June 1st and end June 30th

Ages 8 & Under - Mondays 4:00 to 5:00PM - $120

Ages 9 to 11 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 to 5:00PM - $240

Ages 12 to 15 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 to 6:00PM - $260

Any questions...contact Head Tennis Professional at 205-401-7838

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