In the Loop

Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report announced that Hewitt-Trussville High School now stands as the #8 Best High School in Alabama!! Just two years ago, they were ranked #15, and last year, #12. This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and community. It's an exciting time to be a part of Trussville City Schools, and we want to congratulate HTHS on this accomplishment!

Paine second grade students participated in a “Famous Americans Wax Museum” to show off their knowledge of the famous Americans they have been studying. Each of them researched a famous American of their choice (within the Alabama course of study), wrote biographies, and “became” the person.

For the wax museum, each student froze in place until the buttons in front of them were pushed. Once “activated”, they came to life and recited a memorized script that consisted of who they were, when they were born, 3 reasons they are famous, and when they died. They did absolutely incredible and learned so much through this experience.

"Careers on Wheels" brought kindergarten and 1st-grade students on an exciting journey through their community. They explored booths set up by police officers, firefighters, librarians, florists, grocery store managers, insurance agencies, catering companies, health and wellness facilities, utility workers, and pharmacists, learning firsthand about the important roles each plays. Through engaging demonstrations and friendly conversations, the children gained a deeper understanding of how these professionals help their neighborhood thrive.

You are cordially invited to the Trussville City Schools Art Exhibition honoring our K-12 TCS Student Artworks displayed at the State Superintendent Art Exhibition.

May 2-3, 2024

Hours: Thursday, May 2 from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Friday, May 3 from 8:00 to 3:00pm

Trussville Board of Education

476 Main Street

Magnolia Elementary recently recognized its wonderful Transportation Specialists, Mrs. Burrow

Mr. Cook, Mr. Dempsey, Mrs. Massey (not pictured), Mr. Rigg, Dr. Shelton, Mr. Williamson, and Mrs. Wood (not pictured), on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

HTMS 6th graders earned over 2000 trophies during the ACAP Blitz Challenge! 6th grade social studies teachers organized a pizza party to award the top 30 trophy earners on each team for their hard work. Thank you Edmentum for supplying pizza for our top 90 trophy earners in sixth grade! Great job, students!!

Students in Mrs. Moore's, Mrs. Carlson's, and Mrs. Cantrell's class have been exploring the fascinating realm of insects! They have enjoyed discovering their habitats, behaviors, and importance in our ecosystem.

Have you heard about Neighborhood Bridges?

Neighborhood Bridges is a wonderful resource where we can post a need out into the community and our students needs can be filled by the general public. This is completely anonymous, but allows the community to have an active role in meeting the needs of TCS students. If you would like to subscribe to follow along with the needs of our kids, here is the link: https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org/community/Trussville-al

4th and 5th graders at Cahaba Elementary dove into their city's history, researching through websites, interviews, videos, and a field trip to Heritage Hall. They crafted essays on key events, then used 360-degree pictures to create a virtual tour. This week, they presented their tour to parents and school leaders, showcasing their deep understanding and connection to Trussville's past.

Under the direction of Mr. Danny Moore, Music Teacher, Magnolia kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students participated in Titles and Tunes, a one-of-a-kind musical and literary production that tied together music and books! Mr. Moore created and directed Titles and Tunes with the intention of fostering a love of both reading and music within the students and to support the school's focus on reading and literacy. At dress rehearsals and performances for grade levels and parents, students played unique and entertaining percussion pieces specifically written by Mr. Moore for the following works of children's literature:

Mrs. Durham's Class: The Gruffalo

Mrs. Gamble's Class: Mortimer

Mrs. Parrish's Class: The Pout-Pout Fish

Ms. Wolfe's Class: Bear Snores On

Mrs. Reed's Class: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Ms. Fiore's Class: The Magic Hat

Mrs. Cerisano's Class: We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Mrs. Burns' Class: Mortimer

Ms. Sing's Class: Mortimer

Mrs. Pate's Class: I Got the Rhythm

Ms. Hartsfield's Class: Look Out, Suzy

Mrs. Waylander's Class: It's a Tiger!

Hewitt-Trussville High School and the Trussville Industrial Development Authority are partnering to inform students and parents about opportunities with our community's workforce!

May 2

5:30 - 7:30pm

HTHS Small Gym

Monthly Board Meeting

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its May monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45 pm May 20, 2024.

Both the HTHS and HTMS Mountain Bike teams brought home first place in Race #4 at the University of Montevallo trails.

Congrats to our top ten finishers:

Varsity:

Joshua Walker -3rd

Conrad Jones-4th

Alex Davis - 5th

Noah Clark -6th

JV1:

Lelan Neal -2nd

Davis Sharp- 6th

Teague Jones - 7th

JV1 Girls:

Shazie Bryant -9th

JV 2 Boys:

Aiden Wardell -7th

Nicholas Davis - 9th

JV 2 Girls:

Evelyn Murphree - 5th

8th Grade Boys:

John Green - 6th

7th Grade Girls:

Isabelle Garver -2nd

Lily Neal - 7th

7th Grade Boys:

Lenwood Jones -1st

Lleyton Sharp - 5th

Jude Lolley - 6th

Abe Cox - 7th

Kaleb Richardson - 9th

6th Grade Boys:

Logan O’Dell

Points leaders for the league are:

JV1: Teague Jones

Freshman Girls: Evelyn Lolley

7th Grade Girls: Isabelle Garver

7th Grade Boys: Lenwood Jones

Most Improved riders increased their place by 5 or more:

Brian Elmore - 12 places

Alex Woyak - 9 places

Tyler Steele - 6 places

Nathan Harris - 5 places

Chase Hendrix - 5 places

The Alabama Cycling Association State Championship is May 5th at Tannehill State Park. Details are at acamtb.org. Come cheer on our huskies as they battle for the state championship!

DATE:

Monday, May 20, 2024

* 5:00 pm Board Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2024

* 5:00 pm 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.

Trussville Rec Bench Press Competition

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00AM

Male and Female Classes

Divisions: 12 to 14 year olds, 15 to 17 year olds, and 18 and up (grouped by weight)

Cost: $35 entry fee

Location: Trussville Parks & Recreation (601 Parkway Drive, Trussville)

For sign-up: visit https://trussville.org/bench-press-competition/

For more information: contact Zach Manning at 205-508-0779 or Samuel Jones at 205-901-0759

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

• TCS Bullying Reporting Form
• Special Education - Parent Rights (Section 504)
• BE READY, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE EVERYDAY!