TCS is Going Phone-Free in 2025–2026
The Tuscaloosa City Schools will institute ban student cell phone use during the school day beginning in the 2025–26 school year, in order to comply with state law.
TCS middle and high school students will use designated pouches to lock away phones and smartwatches that are turned off during the instructional day. Students will be able to unlock their pouches by swiping them against specialized unlocking magnets at designated parts of the building, including main exits. In elementary schools, phones and smartwatches will not be allowed at all, and must be turned off and put away in backpacks for the entirety of the day.
Limited exceptions will be made for documented medical needs, instructional use approved by staff, or emergencies.
Personal devices such as laptops and tablets will not be allowed and must be left at home. Instead, students will be expected to use their assigned TCS Chromebooks. For more information on this new policy, including FAQs, go to: TCS Wireless Device Policy - Tuscaloosa City School District
Southview Admin Team
We did it!!! Together we completed another school year. Thank you SVE Families for your support and commitment to your child's academic success. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer.
See you in August!
If you have questions or need assistance please contact our office or your school leaders: Ronika Amerson, Principal-ramerson@tusc.k12.al.us and Sharetta Watkins, Assistant Principal-ssimmons@tusc.k12.al.us.
Mission, Vision, Belief Statement and Core Values
MISSION
The mission of Southview Elementary is to create a culture of high expectations and develop P.O.W.E.R. leaders in which our scholars are positive, organized, well-prepared, eager to learn, respectful, responsible, and resourceful.
VISION
The vision of Southview Elementary is to foster a love of learning while building readers, writers, and problem solvers.
BELIEF STATEMENT
Students and staff have the right to attend a safe and secure school that is focused on academic success and personal growth within a positive learning environment.
CORE Values
P- Positive
O- Organized
W- Well prepared
E- Eager to Learn
R- Respectful, Responsible, Resourceful
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