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The vision for the Tuscaloosa City Schools is to be a premier, innovative school system where each and every student graduates and is fully prepared for life and career success.
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about 2026 National Gold Star School
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about Cell phone ban showing positive results
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about Download new bus/transportation app
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about Northridge Middle named 2025 State School of Character
![Students work at desks in a brightly lit classroom with colorful posters on the walls and a teacher standing at the front.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699474469/tusck12alus/uv1rhdd7djgmhe46au7a/Screenshot2023-11-08141402.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699474469/tusck12alus/uv1rhdd7djgmhe46au7a/Screenshot2023-11-08141402.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699474469/tusck12alus/uv1rhdd7djgmhe46au7a/Screenshot2023-11-08141402.jpg","width":607}])
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about A+ College Ready at NMS
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Everday Amazing: TCS educators
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![a picture of Sarah Nelle Lassiter, a 7th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784935213/tusck12alus/kio3vf5hhg3cyp04osag/SarahNelleLassiter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784935213/tusck12alus/kio3vf5hhg3cyp04osag/SarahNelleLassiter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784935213/tusck12alus/kio3vf5hhg3cyp04osag/SarahNelleLassiter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784935213/tusck12alus/kio3vf5hhg3cyp04osag/SarahNelleLassiter.jpg","width":1179}])
My favorite thing about Northridge Middle School is all of the teachers because of how much they care about us and always make us feel important.
![a picture of Maddie El-Amin, an 8th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784935424/tusck12alus/axqpon7umaawvsfk9shi/MaddieEl-Amin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784935424/tusck12alus/axqpon7umaawvsfk9shi/MaddieEl-Amin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784935424/tusck12alus/axqpon7umaawvsfk9shi/MaddieEl-Amin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784935424/tusck12alus/axqpon7umaawvsfk9shi/MaddieEl-Amin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784935424/tusck12alus/axqpon7umaawvsfk9shi/MaddieEl-Amin.jpg","width":1582}])
I love Northridge Middle School! It has helped me grow, learn, and create memories I will always cherish! NMS has the best teachers, staff, and administrators!
![a picture of Brittin Turner, a 7th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784936435/tusck12alus/wfgnaj6p0fs4h6ttuf1n/BrittinTurner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784936435/tusck12alus/wfgnaj6p0fs4h6ttuf1n/BrittinTurner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784936435/tusck12alus/wfgnaj6p0fs4h6ttuf1n/BrittinTurner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784936435/tusck12alus/wfgnaj6p0fs4h6ttuf1n/BrittinTurner.jpg","width":1179}])
My favorite thing about NMS is that the faculty is kind, supportive, and caring.
![a picture of Macs Yeh, an 8th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784936096/tusck12alus/aj5ekst6excakibhnreh/MacsYeh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784936096/tusck12alus/aj5ekst6excakibhnreh/MacsYeh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784936096/tusck12alus/aj5ekst6excakibhnreh/MacsYeh.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784936096/tusck12alus/aj5ekst6excakibhnreh/MacsYeh.jpg","width":1168}])
What I love most about NMS is the teachers. They have really good teachers that are very nice and supportive. They come to all of our games.
![a picture of Parker Evans, an 8th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784935069/tusck12alus/wtvugm487nfpyczldxn7/ParkerEvans.jpg","width":1837}])
Northridge is a school where people feel welcome; teachers actually care about you as a person, not just because you are there student.
![a picture of Victor Li, a 7th grade student at NMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785100657/tusck12alus/jcdxdfmlfbasftepwobc/VictorLi.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785100657/tusck12alus/jcdxdfmlfbasftepwobc/VictorLi.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785100657/tusck12alus/jcdxdfmlfbasftepwobc/VictorLi.jpg","width":677}])
Northridge Middle made the transition from elementary school smooth and exciting!The teachers are super caring, supportive, and always encourage us to do our best!!
By The Numbers
783
Number of Students at NMS
2018
Year the school opened its doors
10+
Sports teams at NMS, from softball to cross country
16:1
Average student to teacher ratio in TCS
100%
Awesome students and staff at NMS
77
Number of staff members at NMS
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