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4 days ago
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Tuscaloosa City Schools to provide free breakfast, lunch through summer meals program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa City Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch to students through its annual summer feeding program. No registration or ID is required. From May 28 through June 27, participating TCS schools will serve breakfast from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Meal sites include The Alberta School of Performing Arts, University Place, Central High School, Bryant High School, Martin Luther King Jr., and Southview elementary schools. Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools will open as a meal site from June 2 through June 27. All sites will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Class of 2025: When, where Tuscaloosa city schools will hold graduations
Tuscaloosa City Schools will hold graduation for the class of 2025 for its three high schools on May 9 at the same location, Coleman Coliseum, 1201 Coliseum Drive on the University of Alabama campus. Here's the city schedule: Paul W. Bryant High School: 3 p.m. Central High School: 5:30 p.m. Northridge High School: 8 p.m. The ceremonies will be streamed live on the TCS YouTube channel. The broadcast will begin about 10 minutes before graduation time. For those who plan to attend, the coliseum's doors will open one hour before each ceremony. Guests are asked to park at Central High School, 905 15th St., and take a shuttle to the coliseum. The coliseum's parking lot A will be closed because of construction. After the ceremony, the shuttles will go from the coliseum back to Central High. The clear bag policy will be in effect for entrance into the coliseum. Guests can only bring in clear plastic, vinyl of PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches-by-6-inches by 12-inches. Prohibited items at the coliseum include air horns, alcohol and weapons. For more information, go to More: Class of 2025: When, where Tuscaloosa high schools will hold graduations Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@ This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa city high school graduations: When, where, what to know
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Tuscaloosa City Schools approves cellphone restriction for 2025-26 school year
Tuscaloosa City Schools will implement a district-wide cellphone-free policy beginning with the 2025-26 school year. The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education on May 6 approved the new policy restricting the use of wireless devices, including cellphones, during school hours. The vote was unanimous. The move by TCS comes in anticipation of a statewide ban on cellphones in schools. The Alabama Legislature is poised to pass the Alabama FOCUS (Freeing Our Schools of Unnecessary Screens for Safety) Act in the final days of the 2025 legislative session. More: A tale of two teens: Learning to cope with life's challenges "Cellphones are a distraction in our schools,' said Superintendent Mike Daria in a news release. 'While we are adopting this policy to comply with state law, we believe it's a move in the right direction to provide a better learning environment for our students.' According to the TCS policy, wireless devices must be turned off and stored during instructional time. Devices may also not be kept in the student's pockets. Mags Garrison works on her assignment in a fifth grade class at Rock Quarry Elementary on the first day of class for Tuscaloosa City Schools Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. TCS officials say the new policy will enhance school safety, in addition to limiting distractions in the classroom. Restricted devices include, but are not limited to, cellphones, laptops, iPads, smart watches, tablets and other devices with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular capabilities. Exceptions: Documented medical need Students who must be accommodated under Individualized Education Plans or 504 Plans Emergency situations, as determined by staff District instructional use authorized by certified staff As part of the new policy, TCS will implement the use of Yondr Pouches, which are secure lockable bags. The Yondr pouches will be kept in students' backpacks until the dismissal of classes each day. All secondary schools will implement Yondr Pouches during the 2025-26 academic year. James Pope, deputy superintendent of teaching and learning at TCS, said only cellphones and smartwatches will be kept in the secure pouches. Mike Daria is superintendent of Education for Tuscaloosa City Schools. "We're only doing the pouch for the cellphone and possibly their watches. Everything else, (students should) put away, keep out, don't bring to school," Pope said during the May 6 meeting. Chris Jenks, director of technology for TCS, assured board members and attendees that devices will remain in the students' possession while in the secure pouches. "The purpose of the pouch is to allow the student to maintain physical possession of the device while not being able to use it," Jenks said. School officials say parents and guardians who need to reach their child during the school day should contact the school's main office. Pope said some schools have already implemented similar wireless device restrictions and have reported positive results. These schools include: Westlawn Middle School, the Alberta School of Performing Arts, Eastwood Middle School and Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy. "They told us about how much disruption has been lessoned because of it," Pope said In preparation for the 2025-65 school year, TCS will launch a phone-free campaign to inform students, parents and faculty about the new policy. More information about the new wireless device-free policy will be released in the upcoming months. Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@ This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa City Schools to restrict use of wireless devices next year
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Potential social media threat prompts ‘heightened alert' at Paul W. Bryant High School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A Tuscaloosa high school was on guard Monday after a 'potential threat of a school shooting.' A representative with Tuscaloosa City Schools said local police and the FBI received a tip from a 'burner Instagram account' of a threat to Paul W. Bryant High School. While the school did not go into lockdown, a secured perimeter was established with Tuscaloosa police officers on-site. Should the 10 Commandments be required in Alabama schools? Community members weigh in The school downgraded security status to 'heightened alert' by 9:30 a.m. Lydia Avant, with TCS, said all students and staff are safe and having a routine school day within the building. Local law enforcement are investigating the claims of a threat against the school at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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Tuscaloosa City Schools looking for volunteers in ‘Reading Allies' program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa City Schools is in need of 200 volunteers to help students achieve their reading goals. Volunteers will work with elementary students for 30 minutes a week as apart of the 'Reading Allies' program. Those interested must be at least 16-years-old and adhere to the background check requirements of the local school district. Those interested can click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
