Tuscaloosa County residents get rundown on property tax vote Thursday
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Johnson The Tuscaloosa County School System held a meeting Thursday night to hear from parents and residents regarding the proposed property tax…
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Some Tuscaloosa County residents will soon vote on proposed property tax increase
"There's a quote that education is the great equalizer. The one thing we can give our children that can potentially change the entire course of their lives is an education.…
Tuscaloosa County High celebrates students with perfect attendance
Students at Tuscaloosa County High School spent some time Thursday morning learning all about the importance of showing up. To school, that is. "Kids don't realize if you miss two…
Huntington Place Elementary celebrates Inclusive Schools Week
The first week of December is Inclusive Schools Week, and Huntington Place Elementary School hosted a weeklong celebration and recognition of those who may be a little different. Part of the…
Schools experiencing heavy absences because of illness
Chances are your family has recently been impacted by some sort of sickness, whether it's the flu, strep, a stomach bug or just the crud. The Tuscaloosa County School System was hit…
No interruption to routes after two Englewood Elementary buses catch fire
By WVUA23 News Student Reporter Gracie Fusco Two buses at Englewood Elementary School went up in flames late Wednesday after a powerline fell, but school officials said Thursday there are no…
2 buses at Englewood Elementary scorched after power line falls
A fallen power line sent two buses at Englewood Elementary School up in flames Wednesday evening. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue Chief Randy Smith said the line fell on one bus and the fire spread from there. Both buses were destroyed, and…
Local superintendents give updates on status of education
By WVUA23 News Student Reporter Gracie Fusco It was a lively morning at Bryant Conference Center for the annual education summit hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Community members,…
Taylorville Primary School selected to host piece of steel from the World Trade Center
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Fusco TUSCALOOSA COUNTY - Each year the Freedom Flag Foundation selects one school from each state to host a piece of steel from the former World Trade…
Tuscaloosa County School Board takes first look at 2023 budget
If the Tuscaloosa County School Board OKs the current iteration of its fiscal year 2023 budget, teachers can expect raises and students will be getting some new school buses.…
Deputies welcome students back to school Wednesday
Wednesday marked the end of summer break for many students around Tuscaloosa County, as Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County students headed back to their classrooms. At Englewood Elementary School in south…
Tuscaloosa County hosts pep rally for faculty, staff ahead of first day back
Tuscaloosa County School System teachers joined together Monday to get back into the school spirit ahead of the first day back on Wednesday. The event, called Institute, is basically a big pep…
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…
Tuscaloosa County ensuring children don't go hungry this summer
The Tuscaloosa County School System and the Alabama State Department of Education are hosting summer feeding programs in June and July for children 18 and younger. Brookwood High School, Holt…
Tuscaloosa County students automatically accepted at Shelton State
You Are In: That's the message Shelton State Community College is giving Tuscaloosa County School System graduates this spring. Shelton State and TCSS made the announcement Thursday, offering automatic acceptance…
Hillcrest High honors student's memory during Field Day
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Jocelyn Claborn Hillcrest High School recognized one of their late students, Cameron Prince, at their annual Field Day events April 7. And that's exactly what Cameron…
Crestmont Elementary named 2022 Model School
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Karnera Gafford Crestmont Elementary School in Tuscaloosa County is one of 30 schools across the U.S. named a 2022 Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education.…
Hillcrest Middle fight example of much larger problem
More and more school fights are being planned, videoed and posted to social media. This time at Hillcrest Middle School, and in a video shared to an anonymous Instagram account. Megan Templeton told WVUA 23 the video shows her 13-year-old…
Afterschool program offers resources, hands-on support
Local nonprofit and afterschool program Lift Alabama is leading individuals forward together. Lift Alabama’s program provides resources, hands-on support and education to ensure students reach their full potential. And best…
Northport approves contract for school consulting group
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Elise Anzaldua Northport is another step closer to its long-desired school system. On Monday, the city approved a contract with a consulting group that specializes in separating schools…
