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!

Each January, Trussville City Schools recognizes our School Board members for their tireless efforts and dedication to ensure our students receive the very best our system has to offer! Student success is their top priority and their support will have a lasting role in shaping the future of education in our community.

Join us in showing your appreciation for these community leaders!

Board President : Mrs. Kim DeShazo

Board Vice-President: Mrs. Sherrye Tolbert

Mrs. Kathy Brown

Dr. Steve Ward

Mr. Jason Daniel

Trussville City Schools is thrilled to recognize and celebrate the outstanding dedication of our students ( and their parents too!) who have achieved Perfect Attendance during the first 75 instructional days of the school year. These remarkable individuals have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to their education by consistently attending school. Their determination not only sets a positive example for their peers but also reflects their understanding of the value of education.

Join us in applauding these students for their hard work, perseverance, and exemplary attendance!

Our schools are transitioning to Circool as our district-wide visitor management program. This is another measure to assure the parents, guardians, and the community that the system is working diligently to provide a safe and secure environment for TCS students and staff. When you need to enter our school beyond the atrium, you will checkin at the front desk, present your Circool QR Code and receive a name badge.

Why Circool? Many of our schools have been using Circool when we host events, now Circool will also be used for individual entry, reunification and soon many other applications. We recognize the need for fewer, more integrated applications, not only to enhance school safety but also to streamline your experience.

HTHS Theatre Department presents

Welcome to the 60''s!

TONIGHT, January 31st & TOMORROW, February 1st

In the HTHS Performing Arts Center at 7:00PM

Listen to your favorite 60's hits such as "California Dreamin" and "Be My Baby"!

FREE ADMISSION!!

Congratulations to our Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Toast of the Town Winners!!

Amber Benson (HTHS Business Education Teacher) and Leadership HT were named the Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial Gatekeeper of the Year Group Award. Kristi Bradford (HTHS Part-Time Academic Support Specialist) was named the Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial Individual Gatekeeper of the Year. Jeff Mauldin (HTHS Head Baseball Coach) was named the Trussville Tribune Coach of the Year.

Join us for the Trussville Cheer Nationals Showcase on February 2nd at the HTHS Gym!

Magnolia's Science Olympiad, under the direction of Kimberly Hendrick, fourth-grade teacher, recently held its weekly meeting. In these after-school learning sessions, members engage in a variety of challenging and team-building STEM activities.

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!

Cahaba students from each classroom were honored this month for showing resilience—persevering through challenges and staying determined. Teachers and classmates selected students who never gave up and inspired others with their hard work.

To celebrate, the school hosted a special breakfast where each student invited a family member or friend. Staff praised them for their dedication and reminded everyone that resilience leads to success in learning and life. Congratulations to these students! You inspire us with your amazing character!

Congratulations to HTMS Art Students, Sophie Burt (6th Grade), Dakota Grguric (7th Grade), and Miguel Rodriguez (8th Grade) for having their artwork selected for showcase at the State Superintendent's Visual Art Exhibit in Montgomery. The exhibit includes outstanding student art from public school districts across the state. These pieces will be featured in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol between February 7-28, 2025!

HTHS Marching Band

2025-2026 Auxiliary Tryouts

Registration Open until Friday, February 7th

Magnolia's Book Fair

February 3-6, 2025

Visitors are welcome during students' lunch and P.E. times.

Book Fair Family Night: Thursday, February 6th - 3-6 p.m.

This week at Paine Elementary, 2nd graders discovered many challenges related to immigration. They interviewed family members about their own challenges in coming to America. They read stories about immigrants from different cultures and chose activities to represent their own family’s journey to America. They made family trees, wrote about family members who were inspirations, shared family artifacts, listened to music that represented their culture, and even sampled family recipes. The students enjoyed sharing their stories with peers and learning new information about each other.

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!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity celebrating the artistic talents of our students AND to raise funds that will directly support the Art Programs at each of our Trussville City Schools. Local photographer Ambre Amari of Amari Editorial and TCS Foundation are partnering together to present an online art gallery auction featuring work from student artists and curate them in a gallery space for show. We will host the Student Art Collective on Thursday, February 13th from 4-7:30pm at the Gallery at the Curb (109 Glenn Ave, Trussville). The creativity of these young artists will take center stage in a gallery showcase where parents, friends and community members can see what our art programs are all about and bid on original student art to add to their collections!

The Magnolia Art Club under the direction of Jessica DeWitt, art teacher, met before school and created sculptures using clay, foil, wire, and beads. These sculptures will be part of an upcoming district-wide art auction to benefit all Trussville City Schools art programs.

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!

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.

Trussville Parks & Recreation

Trussville Youth Volleyball Academy

Open to grades 1-6

Learn skills in passing, hitting & setting

February 2, 2025

Contact troy.collins@trussville.gov for more information

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 United Soccer Club

2025 Spring Season

Open to all players U4-U19 (ages 3-18)

Registration ends January 31, 2025

Season starts will vary by age with practices starting at the end of February and games in March.

U4-U5 (ages 3-4) - $115

U6 (age 5) - $175

U8 (ages 6-7) - $195

U9-U19 (ages 8-18) - $205

Early bird discount $25 if registered before December 31, 2024.

Late registration adds +$15 after January 31, 2025.

Visit www.trussvilleunitedsoccer.com for more information.

Trussville Parks & Recreation

Spring Baseball 2025

Registration Dates:

Early Registration - November - January 19 - $130.00

Registration - January 20 - February 2 - $150.00

Late Registration - February 3 - February 6 - $220.00

Last Day of Registration - February 6

Evaluations: Begin February 10

Key Points:

*Join us for the inaugural season at the baseball complex!

Opening Day Parade and Festival

Spring Tournaments

All Stars

For more information, contact Lawrence English, Director of Baseball at (205) 508-0358 or by email to LEnglish@trussville.org

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)