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Northside Middle Named 2024 National School of Character
Northside Middle is one of just 74 schools in the nation to earn the title of National School of Character this year!
Learn more about what it means to be a National School of Character.
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Discover Tuscaloosa County Schools
The Tuscaloosa County School System serves more than 19,000 students across 35 schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Our mission is to educate and empower all students to be college and career-ready graduates — prepared to make positive contributions to our global society.
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TCSS is the ninth-largest school district in Alabama, made up of 35 schools and more than 19,000 students.
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Our mission is to educate and empower all students to be college and career-ready graduates – prepared to make positive contributions to our global society.
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Learn about the plan that will guide the progress of TCSS over the next five years.
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Find your Board Member and learn more about the Board of Education.
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Learn more about our Superintendent and Central Office Staff.
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Our Whole Child Framework supports the many aspects of a student’s well-being, ultimately supporting their academic success.
News & Announcements
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about Learn About Safety Enhancements and Guidelines at TCSS Stadiums
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about Buy a Yearbook
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Please see an important message for TCSS students, families, faculty, and staff.
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Please see an important safety message for TCSS students and families.
Please see a message for Northside Middle and Northside High families.
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All students should now have the iPads assigned to them to support their learning. Please see this page for a few important updates and reminders.
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