In the Loop

Upcoming Important Dates:

Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day (All schools and offices will be closed.)

Tuesday, February 18 - E-Learning Day for Students

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Holidays

PARENTS, Be a HERO in your student's success...remember ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

Hewitt-Trussville High School is proud to announce that two outstanding students have been named National Merit Finalists this year. Lillianne Campbell and Conrad Jones have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, earning this prestigious recognition through their top PSAT scores, strong academic records, and leadership in school and community activities. Their dedication and hard work exemplify the excellence our school strives for. We congratulate them on this remarkable accomplishment and look forward to their continued success!

The Magnolia Elementary library recently held a book fair. During the family night and throughout the week, $3,511.61 was earned to benefit the library, and 1,170 books were purchased by students, parents, and teachers. Thank you to all who came out in support of Magnolia and reading!

Professional development is essential for ensuring student success, and Cahaba 2nd- 5th-grade teachers recently took another step in preparing students for the ACAP state assessment. Led by Christi Watts (Reading Coach), Amy Prickett (Librarian), and Mandy McIntosh (Building Test Coordinator), teachers participated in a focused training session designed to maximize the use of the ACAP practice test data.

During the session, leaders guided teachers through analyzing student data from the ACAP practice test. Using this information, they developed a strategic plan to implement state-provided test resources effectively. The goal is to address instructional needs and reinforce key skills, ensuring students feel confident and prepared when taking the state assessment. Our educators are equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. Using the ACAP practice data doesn’t just prepare students—it builds their confidence, helping them progress toward academic achievement.

This week at Paine Elementary, our 3rd grade students explored the life cycle of butterflies. They observed the transformation from the larva and chrysalis stages to the exciting moment when beautiful butterflies emerged!

This week during 8th period, HTMS Mush Mentors Moses, James, Loren, and Olivia took the lead in guiding our sixth graders through an important discussion on bullying. They covered key topics such as what bullying is, the role of bystanders, how to respond if you’re being bullied, and practical tips for handling bullying situations. We’re so proud of these students for stepping up to create a more supportive and informed school community!

Huskies Together

Community Resource Fair

Connecting Families, Strengthening Futures

SAVE THE DATE

February 20, 2025

5:00 - 7:00PM

YMCA Trussville

Paine Elementary’s Musical Theater Department is presenting Disney’s Frozen KIDS February 20th, 21st, and 23rd. Our students have been working so hard to bring this magical production to life! Just like the precious sisters’ message in the show, this entire program has been an “act of love.” Our 4th and 5th grade STEM classes have assisted in creating the posters, social media ads, and props for the show. Our set has been designed with 4th and 5th grade students in EnRICh. And our AMAZING Frozen KIDS cast is comprised of an incredible group of 4th and 5th grade students – who have a passion for song and theater. We PROUDLY invite you to our show and welcome you to join our Facebook/Instagram pages for all things FROZEN! Tickets are on sale now!

During the month of February, students at Magnolia are learning about the lives of notable African Americans throughout history. Recently, Ms. Michelle Dawson, Instructional Paraprofessional, read students the book, Trombone Shorty, and shared with students instrumental music she taped while visiting places mentioned in the book. Then, students listened to a variety of music by Louis Armstrong, Trombone Shorty, and Duke Ellington while researching the lives of African American heroes.

The February Husky Howl is LIVE! This month we meet two different sets of heroes on our TCS campuses: Our incredible school counselors and our amazing SROs. Dr. Hamilton walks us through important dates coming up this month, and we recall the "magic" of the Book Fair when we were children. Finally we look ahead to the February 24th board meeting, where our STEM program will be front and center.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!

Upcoming 6th Grade Parent Night!

We will review classes for next year and give lots of much needed information.

Where: HTMS Auditorium

When: February 20th at 5:30PM

*If you are unable to attend the event, we will send out a link with all the information!

Congratulations to HTHS senior, Sadie Benson and HTHS English teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Coleman for being named the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club Student and Teacher of the Month for February!

Sadie is the HTHS color guard captain, a member of Science Olympiad, HTHS Service Association, Leadership HT, Girls in Engineering, Focus Club, and Math Team. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

When asked about Mrs. Coleman's positive impact on her, Sadie said "English has always been a subject I have lacked confidence in, and going into my first AP English class, I was intimidated by the rigor of the course. Mrs. Coleman did an absolutely wonderful job teaching the class in a was that made it feel accomplishable for me. She helped bring me out of my comfort zone, and she made me feel confident in my ability to try new things and excel in unfamiliar areas."

This week, Trussville Rotarians had the opportunity to hear from HTHS Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy instructor, Chef Anna Hallman! Chef Hallman spoke about upcoming events and competitions her students will be a part of, and the importance of gaining hands-on experience in catering and hospitality.

Picture 1: (from L to R) SOM/TOM Coordinator Fran Aldridge, Sadie Benson, Mrs. Jennifer Coleman, Rotary Daybreak Club President Brad Wideman, HTHS Counselor Jessica Morris, and Sadie's mom, Catherine Benson.

Picture 2: Chef Anna Hallman

The Trussville City Board of Education will hold its February monthly meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm. The livestream link to the meeting will be published on the TCS website (www.trussvillecityschools.com) at 4:45pm February 24, 2025.

The TCS Foundation's 6th Annual Casino Night is Saturday, February 15th and is the biggest fundraiser of the year! This high-energy, fun-filled evening will bring together our community for a night of gaming, entertainment, and charitable giving. It's the hottest ticket in town, so grab yours or donate to the event today!

The Student Art Collective online silent auction is now LIVE and open for bidding until Friday, February 21st at midnight! This special event, hosted by Amari Photography and the TCS Foundation, showcases incredible artwork donated by Trussville City Schools students while raising funds to support art education across all TCS schools.

Bid on your favorite student artwork or make a donation today at the link below! ALL proceeds go directly back to TCS art programs! Please email director@tcsf.org with any questions.

February 24, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

March 17, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

April 21, 2025 - Board Retreat

April 21, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

May 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm Board Meeting

June 9, 2025 - 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.

Starting Feb. 3, you may have received a message regarding a recent cybersecurity incident affecting PowerSchool. This message is legitimate and is not spam. PowerSchool is managing communication about this incident and is in the process of notifying affected individuals. If you received a message from PowerSchool, please read it carefully and follow the provided instructions.

PowerSchool has provided a resource to assist impacted families regarding the December 28, 2024 Cybersecurity incident. Please see the following link to get information directly from PowerSchool, http://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/.

Trussville Parks & Recreation

Trussville Miracle League

Trussville Parks and Rec is proud to begin our inaugural Miracle League!

Cost: $25

Start: April 2025

Ages: 5 and up, regardless or ability

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lawrence English at (205) 508-0358 or email him at lenglish@trussville.org

Trussville Parks & Recreation

Rec Runners

Join us to learn the basics of Track & Field

Interest Meeting: February 11, 2025 6:00PM at the Trussville Civic Center

Team Registration: NOW - February 29, 2025

Cost: $120

Ages 5-14 are welcome!

For more information: contact Kela Leatherwood at kela.leatherwood@trussville.org or

(659) 444-3928

Trussville Parks & Recreation

Spring Flag Football Registration Information

Registration: January 6 - February 28

Cost: $125 + $30 jersey fee

Who Can Participate: 6u - 14u (co-ed)

Evaluations will be the first week of March

Games will begin in April

For more information: contact Zach Manning at zmanning@trussville.org or (205) 508-0779

Trussville Spring T-Ball

Registration: Open December 1 - March 16

Cost: $100.00 per person (jersey not included)

Practices will start the week of March 31. Games will start the week of April 21. Final games will be held on May 17. There will be one or two games a week. On weeks with one game, a practice will be scheduled.

For more information: contact Ben Dawkins at (205) 508-0629 or by email to ben.dawkins@trussville.org.

Shortcuts to important resources listed on the TCS District website:

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