To the TCS family, The Facebook page for TCS has been taken over by an unauthorized individual. Please disregard any posts from that page.
Changes to Homecoming!
All events will be Friday due to high possibility of rain on Thursday! Our opponent has changed also...
New schedule:
Friday
-Parade 2:00
-Citywide Pep Rally/“a version” of our Candlelight Ceremony 4:30 at Stadium
-Pregame 6:30
-THS vs Bullock County 7:00
School will proceed as planned with noon release.
See homecoming week schedule
The THS Tigers will play Geneva on Oct. 30th for homecoming. Go Tigers!!
Link to THS game tickets in Clay County https://gofan.co/app/events/106004
SMS wins middle school championship by defeating Pike Road 28-6 and finishes the season undefeated!
Elmore County Best of 2020, our very own Mrs. Cunningham!
THS is practicing safety drills this morning... All is Well!!
Tallassee City Schools announces a vacancy at Southside Middle School for 7th Grade Social Studies position. Applicants can apply online at Teach in Alabama.
Tallassee City Schools announces vacancies for Special Education Instructional Assistants at Southside Middle School and Tallassee Elementary School. Applicants can apply at the Central Office located at 308 King Street- Tallassee, Al or online at Teach in Alabama. For more information please contact Marilyn Speake @ 283-6864
SMS to play for title-See article by WTLS and Michael Butler at
http://www.tallasseetimes.com/news_article_18f109.htm?fbclid=IwAR3sQX9aNyUjI8TTX0qomkbC3NzbkrCwaJylwaKTSdYypOQLvJ6RL2bGKEo
Archery practice scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the rec center is being cancelled and will resume next week at 3:30. They are making some upgrades and improvements to the rec center and need the floor empty tomorrow.
Due to homecoming being changed, Friday Oct. 16th will be a FULL day of school. We will release at 12:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 30th.
After further discussion with ADPH, the Tallassee High School Football game next week will be canceled. Tallassee High School’s Homecoming activities are being rescheduled for the week of Monday, October 26th- Friday, October 30th. The Tigers will play Carroll of Ozark.
Huge Shout out to AJ Miller and Christopher Thompson for providing Tallassee City Schools with new masks. This was a service project for one of their classes at AUM. Thank you AJ & Christopher from the faculty and staff at Tallassee City Schools.
Interested in what's going on with the THS Building Project? Go to www.tcschools.com for FAQs from Board President Don Bryant
Power has been restored to all TCS campuses. SMS was partially down for awhile. Our CNP staff did great in shifting gears to get our students fed. We did have to provide the students with an alternate meal due to cooking equipment being w/o power, but they worked it out! Thanks to Alabama Power's Dadeville Crew and Tallassee's own Wendy McCraney, AL Power Engineer, for working hard to get us back online! Great job teachers and students in powering through and being flexible!
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, the THS Football game has been moved to Thursday, Oct 8th. Tickets will be sold to the community on Wednesday 4-5:30 pm behind THS in drive. The Tigers take on Talladega in Talladega at 7 pm. Tune in to WTLS for coverage.
We are experiencing a power outage at SMS and THS. AL Power is working to restore power. They have an expectation of power being on soon.
SMS wins Big over Elmore County 36-0
TCS Board Members Ms. Lacey Brewer and Mr. Don Bryant attend training in Montgomery today along with Brock Nolin, Interim Superintendent. Mrs. Sonja Moore attendee virtually. Boards have required training each year. Thank you board members for your service to TCS!
Tomorrow we’ll welcome back many of our virtual learners! We are so excited to see you back at school! Have a great week!!!
Big fish of the day for the Tallassee Anglers on Lake Eufaula
Fishing team
Gaines Nolin and Nathan Mason seen here with two of their four fish weighed in today for the Tallassee Anglers.
TCS Fishing
Tallassee Tigers vs. Beauregard tonight at 7pm at J.E. "Hot" O'Brien Stadium. Tune in to WTLS for live coverage…
Bid opening for the new Tallassee High School building will be held tomorrow in the Tallassee High School auditorium at 2 pm. Anyone attending should sign in with the front office. Masks are required on campus.
The Tallassee High School Fishing Team "The Tallassee Anglers" met today for a practice tournament on The Middle Pond. Pictured are many of the team members. They will compete in their first bass tournament next week in Eufaula, AL.
Tune in on WTLS tonight at 7 pm to hear our own Tallassee Tigers battle the Pike Road Patriots ..... Go Tallassee Tigers!!!
Curbside Meal Pick Up for Virtual Students of TCS! No costs! promo video here https://youtu.be/m4lkeOdw9Xk
TCS, Ms. Beacher, and Mrs. Spencer say thank you to Mr. Joe Jeffcoat & Mrs. Joanne Jeffcoat for their recent donation of paper to our schools!
Elmore County Player of the Week: Daniels explodes in second half to lead Tigers to victory. see full story
https://www.tallasseetribune.com/sports/elmore-county-player-of-the-week-daniels-explodes-in-second-half-to-lead-tigers-to/article_84b66368-ea3f-52e4-a858-39b8f769b29a.html
7th-8th Grade Softball Tryouts Tomorrow (9/23/20) at SMS, 4 pm-6 pm
more info in attached graphic
SMS band director Mrs. Skeen offers afternoon sessions, with the help of Mr. Bird, for our virtual band students! Thanks for going the extra mile!
Both face-to-face learning groups start today as a whole. Please screen your students before sending them in parents. We need your help. Thanks for all you do!
Go Fan link to Tallassee vs. Pike Rd. Limited # get them now!
https://gofan.co/app/events/93814?schoolId=AL72525
The Tallassee Tigers Football Team Wins Big over the Elmore County Panthers! 49-21
Tallassee Vs. Elmore County tonight at 7pm, tune in to WTLS for live coverage. visit www.tcschools.com for comments by Sr. Linebacker Will Smith and Sr. Receiver Thomas Battles about tonight's game. Go Tigers!!
See Dr. Nolin and Lead Nurse Beth Nelson's message to parents about the importance of screening your students before sending them to school. Video at www.tcschools.com
Parents, this is a reminder that we have staff ready to help you with iPad and virtual learning needs today! Please come to the CT Center at 302 Gilmer Ave. They are ready to assist you! They will be there until 5pm today. Please take advantage of this help!
In-Person help for virtual learners and parents tomorrow, 9/18/2020, at our CT Center, 302 Gilmer Ave, beside football stadium. 7am-5pm. see more www.tcschools.com
TCS Central Office is experiencing phone issues this morning. Please send an email to the department you wish to contact or leave a voice mail and we will respond as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience... and free lunch and breakfast being served daily... see image
SMS to learn virtually today! No power at school. Please make arrangements for your middle school student(s). TES and THS are open today.
As of now, we'll have business as usual with B group coming to school tomorrow and a virtual day for all on Friday. If things change, I'll update all.
Tallassee City Board of Education announces vacancy for an ESL and Elementary Ed teaching positions at Tallassee Elementary. Applicants can apply online at Teach in Alabama. For more information, email marilyn.speake@tcschools.com
7th and 8th grade Softball Tryouts- Date Change! See attached graphic
Senior Night at J. E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium
THS Football Tonight! 7:00 pm
Go TIGERS!! You can tune in on WTLS!
THS students ready for their first day back in the building... Have a great day!
SMS student shows off her fashionable mask on the first day of school.
SMS Students ready to learn on day one!
TCS Board Members Mrs. Sandra Patterson (Left) and Ms. Lacey Brewer (Right) welcome TES students back to school.
Hello parents! WE ARE EXCITED to start in the morning. I've posted a short video on our TCS homepage at www.tcschools.com. Looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow!
THS Swim Team hard at work during practice!
TCS receives donation of masks from First United Methodist Church members Cecilia Johnson and Mrs. Susan Dragone. The ladies made many masks in multiple sizes for each campus. TCS thanks you!
September 2020 Breakfast & Lunch Menus have been posted!
https://www.tcschools.com/o/tallassee-city-schools/browse/35407
TCS receives donation from District 31 State Representative Mike Holmes to help our schools! Thank you Representative Holmes!
Substitute Teachers needed! $13.50 per hour. More information regarding our upcoming recruitment day soon. Look for information at www.tcschools.com soon.
To any THS or SMS student OR TES Virtual Student (ONLY) that missed iPad pick up, your iPad is ready to be picked up in your school's office. August 31-September 3rd (Monday-Thursday) from 1PM-3PM.
Any THS or SMS student or TES Virtual Student (ONLY) who missed iPad pick up, your iPad is ready to be picked up in your schools office August 31-September 3rd (Monday-Thursday) from 1PM-3PM. Please see the attachment for details.
Today is iPad pick up for all SMS and THS students and TES virtual students. We will be at TES (car rider line/back of building) from 10-6. Please review the iPad policy and print the iPad agreement form is possible. We have extra forms if you are unable to print. A signed form & technology fee is due at pick up.
https://www.tcschools.com/technology--799
The THS FFA helping the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce beautify the East Tallassee shopping center. The motto of the FFA is: Learning to do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, LIVING to SERVE! Great job students and Dr. Daniel Free, THS FFA advisor!
Need help completing the free or reduced meal app? Stop by the Career Tech Center Wednesday, Aug 26 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Assistance with Spanish language translation will be available from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Though we came up short in the end, I am Proud of our players and coaches for their preparation in this time of adversity... I’m Proud of the Class our fans and crowd showed while hosting this rivalry...I'm Proud of the work our band staff and students put in to make a great halftime show... I’m Proud of the work our cheerleaders, dance team, and sponsors put it…We will regroup... we will prepare for next week...we will persevere...We are Tallassee! Go Tigers!!
Parking and gate entrance for fans. Please enter at the gate assigned to your fan base. See attached graphic for parking options.
J.E. "Hot" O'Brien Stadium is painted and ready! Gates open at 5:30. Masks are required. No tickets at the gate. Go Tallassee Tigers!!!
Link to TCS Board meeting 6pm tonight
https://zoom.us/j/91955864694?pwd=SWRtalh3VTFuTzgyWFI0MlVjR0xkUT09
Tallassee City Schools announces PE vacancy at Southside Middle School. Email inquires to marilyn.speake@tcschools.com or apply online at Teach in Alabama
TCS has received a shipment of desk shields for TES. These are designed to help our younger students with social distancing in the classroom setting starting Sept. 8th.
Archery Parent Information Meeting 08/18/20 , 7:30 pm
at the Career Tech Center, 302 Gilmer Ave. Open to 6-12th grade. Masks required
THS Fishing Team Parent meeting tonight at 7:00 pm, masks are required. Career Tech Center 302 Gilmer Av.
Stop the spread! Let's go paperless! Visit myschoolapps.com to complete a meal application. It's easy and convenient. Available 24/7! Please remember to enter an email address so that we can send your eligibility letter to you electronically.
TCS iPad Pick Up for TES virtual students and all THS and SMS students will be August 26th from 10am-6pm. For more information please visit the TCS Technology Page at the following link.
https://www.tcschools.com/technology--799
Tallassee City Board of Education announces a Custodian vacancy at Tallassee Elementary School. Applicants can apply online at Teach in Alabama or email application request to marilyn.speake@tcschools.com
Tallassee vs. Reeltown Fan Entrance Diagram and Extra Parking
Thanks to all the parents that have made their learning selection for the first nine weeks! We have a few more to go... Please go to www.tcschools.com and make your selection.
Thank you Albert Elmore! Mr. Elmore, representing State Farm presents a check to Tallassee City Schools. The money will be used to purchase lunch for our faculty and staff during Teacher Institute. We are grateful for the support from our local businesses.
Parents, please complete the learning preference survey. Thus far, 1,061 students have declared for the first nine weeks. It's found at www.tcschools.com
Parents, please complete the learning preference survey. Thus far, 967 students have declared for the first nine weeks. It's found at www.tcschools.com
Parents, please complete the learning preference survey. Thus far, 791 students have declared for the first nine weeks.
Tallassee City Board of Education hires Cory Eckstein as Technology Instructional Leader
Channel 8 News visits Tallassee City Board of Education and interviews Acting Superintendent, Brock Nolin regarding our Reopening Back to School Plan. Watch the evening news to hear the interview.
Virtual or Back to School?
Please make your selection soon.
https://forms.gle/EfofUu5QWpPpERtz5
TCS Reopening Task-force met again this afternoon. Plans are being finalized for presenting to the Tallassee City Board of Education at Tuesday's regularly scheduled board meeting.
DragonFly Link for student athletes and their guardians.
https://www.dragonflymax.com/academy/parents
Tallassee City Schools -Reopening Task-Force met on Wednesday. The group reviewed parent and staff surveys. More meetings will occur in the next few weeks to finalize our plan. It will come out soon! We are looking forward to seeing our students!
Parents, please go to the link below and send us your input for starting school in August. https://forms.gle/iuHYFW1E87hV5T2x8
Tallassee City Schools announces a Special Education Vacancy at Tallassee Elementary School. Applicants can apply online at Teach in Alabama.
Congratulations to Mr. Chet Stewart our new THS Principal and to Mr. Tim Collier our new principal at Southside.
Tallassee High School has set a new graduation date for 8:00 pm on May 29, 2020 at Hot O’Brien Stadium. The ceremony will be limited to six family or friends of each graduate.
Curbside meal pickup!
Bounce Back Tallassee!
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day! Call, text, or email your teachers to say THANK YOU!!!
To all TCS staff, the Tallassee City Schools Board office and Board of Education appreciate ALL you do for our students, schools, and community!
Attention: THS Class of 2020, please view the flyer for important Cash for College Information!
May 4th - 8th #Cash4College Week
TES kindergarten registration dates: April 27th-May11th.
See image for details.
May 4th starts National Teacher Appreciation week with Teacher Appreciation Day being May 5th. Please join us in showing your support for local teachers by placing a purple bow/ribbon on your door or mailbox!
T.E.S. Curriculum Packet Pick-Up today,
Monday, April 20th. 11:00-1:00 or 3:00-5:00 (Receive Packets in rear of school). See image for more details
Meal Schedule for Tallassee City Schools
Parents,
Teachers at Southside Middle School and Tallassee High School will be contacting students regarding instructional material delivery. Online methods as well as print versions will be utilized. Tallassee Elementary School will provide hardcopy packets for each student. Please view the information below for curriculum packet date(s) and times.
Please Read
We will receive guidance from Dr. Mackey and the ALSDE on Friday and next Monday. At that time we will finalize our plans for finishing out our school year. Please take recommendations for social distancing and handwashing seriously. We will overcome these circumstances!
Governor Ivey has extended the closure of Alabama Schools through the end of the school year. Tallassee City Schools has been working on plans to continue our academic year through alternative means, such as online, virtual learning and student curriculum packets.
TCS Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 26th @ 6 pm via Zoom. See full details a www.tcschools.com
Free meals for children age 18 and under!
I know this is a time of great concern for you. Please make good decisions related to your health and the health of others. Also, please follow city, state, and federal recommendations and continue to practice social distancing. We will make it through this together.
This is what we’re sending out about serving meals.
Tallassee City Schools CNP Director, Mrs. Loria Hunter has applied for and has been approved by the Alabama Department of Education to serve meals through our school nutrition program during the times our schools are closed.
Meals will be served to all children 18 years old and under from 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. In order to adhere to health guidelines of social distancing, meals will not be consumed on site. Children will pick meals and take them home.
The following sites have been approved to begin operating the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) effective Monday, March 30 and continue throughout the time our schools are closed:
Career Tech Center
301 Gilmer Ave
Tallassee Community Library
99 Freeman Avenue
Tallassee Sr Center/Carville Park
445 Main Street
All Special Education IEP meetings will be rescheduled after school resumes.
Tallassee City Schools System's monthly Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight (March 17th) has been postponed.
Parents, As always thank you for your continued support of Tallassee City Schools. During the school closure, teachers may provide suggested online assignments. While this is an opportunity for students to practice previously taught skills, completion of assignments is not required and will not count against students. You are encouraged to continue the practice of reading to and or with your child daily.
Parents,
Tallassee City Schools will be closed beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16th. Classes will resume April 6th.
Governor Ivey has announced that all schools will be closed at the end of school on Wednesday, March 18.
An update related to the coronavirus: we have postponed, rescheduled, and canceled many activities. However, not all activities. We are following guidance from the ALSDE. We met at the Elmore County EMA today and heard about our county’s preparations. Our administration will meet over the weekend in case other decisions need to be made. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide further updates as needed.
Spring Vaccination Clinic on March 13th at Southside Middle School and Tallassee High School. See www.tcschools.com for more information
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday! Just a reminder to move your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday evening.
Coronavirus Update
Tallassee High School Spanish Teacher Vacancy Announcement SY20-21 For more details go to menu HR-Certified Positions
THS senior Zak Haynes to wrestle for state title tomorrow.
The Tallassee High School FFA Quartet perform for Alabama State Department of Education board members. Their advisor is Dr. Daniel Free.
The THS Tigers advance to Region play! Game: THS vs Sylacauga, Sat.(15th), Garrett Coliseum: 1:30pm, We would like to ask folks to get the word out and come support us on Saturday afternoon. We are going to need the help of all our students and fans. Go Tigers!...Coach Mixson
Tallassee City Schools will run a regular schedule on Thursday, February 6.
First Class Pre-k Program Pre-Registration starts today!
See www.tcschools.com for more info.
Tallassee City Schools First Class Pre-K enrollment for 2020-2021 starts January 15th. Children four years of age on or before 9/1/2020 are eligible to apply. See www.tcschools.com for more information.
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher in our local schools, please attend the hiring event on January 6th at 308 King Street, 9am-2pm. Positions pay a minimum of $10 per hour.
Asphalt being laid down!
It’s looking more like a parking lot!
Tallassee City Schools' Macey Stewart wins the AHSAA 1A-5A State Championship in the women's 100 meter freestyle!
TALLASSEE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HAVE A WORK SESSION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 @ 5:30 PM
AT THE CAREER TECH CENTER
302 GILMER AVENUE TALLASSEE, AL 36078
PURPOSE OF MEETING IS TO DISCUSS TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT
Aerial view of parking project
Check out your child's menus @ schools.mealviewer.com today! The school with the most views now through Nov 8th gets FREE ice cream with lunch!
Tallassee City Schools Improves on State Report Card
ICE CREAM!
More progress... new sewer lines!
Thank you Representative Holmes for the donation to our school system. We will again use this towards attendance incentives in our district. Thank you again!
September 2019 Breakfast & Lunch menus are now posted!
Tallassee City Schools welcomes State Superintendent, Dr. Eric Mackey and Assist Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Langham
More work being done!
Board Member Lacey Brewer welcomes students back to school at Southside Middle School
2019 Teacher Institute
With Dr. Jeff Langham, ALSDE Chief of Staff
It Looks Much Different Already
New Parking Lot Changing
Tallassee High School Teachers Make a Difference!
Southside Middle School Teachers Make a Difference!
Southside Middle School Teachers Make a Difference!
Tallassee Elementary School Teachers Make a Difference!
The right message!
Thank you Mayor Hammock
Special Thanks to Tallassee’s BOE
Ground breaking
Southside Middle School - STEM Training
July 29, 2019
July 29, 2019
Everyday Progress
THS Counselors and Staff Working to Improve ACT Scores
Dr. Kessler working with our leadership team!
Work continues....
King Street
Week Two: more progress
Now Hiring Substitute and Staffed Positions. Thursday, July 18, 2019 9:00am-2:00pm
Come pick up your iPad on July 30th or July 31st 12pm - 5pm. 6th Grade through 12th Grade only. $50 tech fee required for pickup.
More progress and work being done at Tallassee High School!
Progress!
Check out the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar located at http://5il.co/4xmp
Great Job!
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Alabama Association of School Boards - 2019 Summer Conference
What a great commitment our BOE has to making our schools better.
The Tallassee City Schools will destroy all special education records of students who are 21 years of age or older and who exited Tallassee City Schools prior to June 2014.
Individuals desiring to obtain their special education records may do so by contacting:
Tallassee City Schools
Special Education Services
308 King Street
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5675
A picture I.D. is required of all persons picking up special education records.
All special education records must be picked up on or before Monday, June 3, 2019.
Today, May 3rd, is School Lunch Hero Day! We would like to recognize our Child Nutrition Staff and say Thank You from the Central Office!
THS students will turn in their iPads May 16th and SMS students will turn in their iPads May 17th. SMS students will receive new iPads next year, THS students will have their same device returned. iPad pickup is July 30th and 31st.
The Child Nutrition Surplus Equipment Bid is now open and documents have been loaded to the website
Spring Vaccination Clinic coming to SMS 3/21/19! https://www.tcschools.com/article/95583?org=southside-middle-school&fbclid=IwAR0sBFMNaPKIo2pCn02taZCKWQqOXxHvuQ7zPqCUtRxSmICt0yfbQBdhW10
The 9th grade registration parent meeting will be held on Tues, Feb. 26, 2019, @ 6pm in the auditorium of THS. Registration will be held at Southside Middle School. Please come on the date for your last name: March 4 (A-C) March 5 (D-H) March 6 (I-Q) and March 11 (R-Z).
February Breakfast & Lunch menus are now available online!
Tallassee City Schools will be open as scheduled Wednesday January 30th, 2019.
Since Governor Ivey has issued a state of emergency, all Tallassee City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 due to potentially hazardous weather. We will make a decision about Wednesday tomorrow afternoon.
Check out the board approved Academic Calendar for 2019-2020
Tallassee City Board of Education will have a Work Session on Tuesday, January 29th @ 6 pm followed by a Special Called Meeting at the Career Tech Center.
Congrats to Marilyn Speake on her Secretary of the Year award. Keep making Tallassee City Schools a great place for everyone!
Tallassee Elementary School First Class Pre-k 2019-20 See NEWS.
December Breakfast & Lunch Menus have been posted to our website
Tallassee City Board of Education will have a Work Session on Thursday, December 6th @ noon. The work session will held at the Career Tech Center.
Tallassee City Board of Education will have a joint Work Session with the City Council on Tuesday, November 27th @ 5 PM. The meeting will be held at City Hall. Tallassee City Schools regular scheduled meeting will follow at 6 PM at Southside Middle School.
November Breakfast & Lunch menus are now posted. I apologize for the delay.
Congratulations
Congratulations to two time attendance incentive award winner Tallassee Elementary School!
Tallassee City Schools annual flu vaccine clinic will be Monday October 29th. Forms have been sent home with students. The student must have a completed form returned to the school nurse in order to participate in the clinic. The flu vaccine clinic is offered at no cost.
All after school activities are cancelled today Wednesday, October 10, 2018 as a precaution because of the weather.
Download our new school app on the App Store or Google Play. Just search for "Tallassee City Schools".
Attention Parents, please take our quick survey about technology use at THS and SMS! You can find it here: https://goo.gl/forms/CxgAHcEOq3tJYNNF2
You can now access the individual school websites directly at http://ths.tcschools.com http://sms.tcschools.com or http://tes.tcschools.com
September 2018 Breakfast & Lunch Menus have been uploaded
We're off to a great start for the 2018-2019 school year!