Tips for heading back to school
The start of a new school year is a good time for parents to set up new routines for their families. University of Alabama College of Education Elementary Education Clinical Assistant…
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School leaders to parents: Being in class first day is imperative
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd School systems around West Alabama are reminding parents that having their children attend the first days of school isn't a suggestion: It's mandatory. A…
ALEA releases 'ABCs of back-to-school safety'
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick With bright yellow school buses and recently-licensed drivers joining the morning rush across Alabama next week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reminds parents and students of "the ABCs of back-to-school-safety." "Every driver can…
ARP Funds to help Bevill State students
By WVUA23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Money provided by the American Rescue Plan will serve as financial aid for Bevill State Community College students. According to a Wednesday morning press release, the two-year college will direct these funds for "any…
Pickens County Schools hosting back to school rally
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick With five days left before school starts, Pickens County Schools will host a back-to-school rally tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 3 with a keynote speaker and resources to start the year right. The "Just Be"…
Tuscaloosa City Schools seeing spike in mental health challenges
Tuscaloosa City Schools, like almost all school systems these days, has a big challenge on its hands: Keeping its students healthy physically and mentally. At TCS, Mental Health Coordinator Tesney Davis…
New laws going into effect for the upcoming school year
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick The start of a new school year means new things for everyone, and some bills passed by the Alabama legislature are joining the mix. Here are a few of the new laws waiting…
First days of school announced for counties in our coverage area
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Updated August 2 The last days of summer are marked for counties in WVUA 23's coverage area. Love it or hate it, school is starting again in 15 days. Students in Fayette, Greene…
Fosters church hosts school supply drive
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd The Fosters community got together and gave o give children school supplies to boost them into the new school year. "It helps people…
Local church throws Back to School Bash for community
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Giselle Hood Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church is celebrating Back to School, and this year the party is even bigger than before. On…
Tuscaloosa school supply, backpack giveaways coming up
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick UPDATED Aug. 5, 2022 A new year of school is coming soon whether you like it or not, and a new school year means new supply lists for parents, students and teachers. But…
Here's what Tuscaloosa students need for school this year
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyle Hamrick Anticipated by parents and dreaded by school-age children, Tax Free Weekend begins tomorrow across Alabama. From after midnight on Friday, July 15 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, the state's 4% sales…
