NMS had its first pep rally this Thursday. Grade levels competed to see who could build the best snowman to go with the theme of Ice Out Duncanville. This PBIS pep rally was held to not only celebrate our first football game, but to celebrate all of our Jags who worked hard on iReady testing. 

The NMS Jags are taking the I-Ready reading and math tests on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26. Get a good nights rest and eat a good breakfast. Be ready to give it your all and show what you know!

 

Twenty-five Adopt-A-School partnerships serving the Tuscaloosa City Schools have earned V.I.P. recognition for their commitment to building meaningful relationships that support students, educators and schools. The partnership between Northridge Middle, Alabama Credit Union and Parker Towing was recognized.

V.I.P., which stands for Very Involved Partnerships, recognizes Adopt-A-School partnerships that demonstrate strong planning, communication, collaboration and engagement throughout the school year. The designation represents a well-rounded and successful relationship among the school, its adopter and the Adopt-A-School program.

Across the Adopt-A-School program, 62 partnerships earned V.I.P. status this year, which Carolyn Tubbs, director of educational programs for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, said is the most she has seen in her 24 years of working with the program.

The recognition is about more than the resources businesses and organizations provide to schools. V.I.P. partnerships are built through consistent communication, shared goals and active participation throughout the year. The program's criteria are designed to strengthen the connection among schools, adopters and the Adopt-A-School program.

“The partnership the Tuscaloosa City Schools has with the Chamber and West AlabamaWorks! is truly invaluable,” TCS Superintendent Mike Daria said. “From their Adopt-A-School program, to the Educator Workforce Academy, to Worlds of Work and Worlds of Work 2.0, and more, our students and educators benefit every single day through an active relationship with the business community.”

For the 2025-26 school year, the Tuscaloosa City Schools partnerships receiving V.I.P. recognition are:

• The Alberta School of Performing Arts — Bryant Bank
• Central Elementary — Stillman College
• Central High — Culverhouse College of Business – UA Business LEAD
• Martin L. King, Jr. Elementary — BF Goodrich
• Northridge Middle — Alabama Credit Union
• Northridge Middle — Parker Towing Company
• Oakdale Elementary — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Oakdale Elementary — Hunt Refining Company
• Oakdale Elementary — McAbee Construction, Inc.
• Oakdale Elementary — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Eta Chapter
• Paul W. Bryant High — The Charm District
• Paul W. Bryant High — SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc./Motherson
• Skyland Elementary — JacQuan D. Winters, REALTOR – Pritchett-Moore Real Estate
• STARS Academy — Alabama Power
• Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy — Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
• Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy — McAbee Construction, Inc.
• Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
• Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary — Bailey’s Tiger Rock Martial Arts
• Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Middle — A Mother’s Love Youth & Empowerment Organization
• Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Middle — The University of Alabama OTIDE
• University Place Elementary — NuBeginnings Church
• Verner Elementary — Riverview Orthodontics
• Verner Elementary — Synovus
• Westlawn Middle — Phifer Incorporated
• Woodland Forrest Elementary — Local Bank

Earning the V.I.P. designation requires sustained involvement throughout the school year. Partnerships work together to plan activities, participate in Adopt-A-School initiatives and provide experiences that make an impact in areas such as literacy and curriculum, character development, educator support and career pathways.

The 25 recognized partnerships reflect the strength of the community support surrounding the Tuscaloosa City Schools. From local businesses and industries to colleges, churches and community organizations, each partnership brings different resources and experiences to its school while working toward the same goal: helping students succeed.

The Adopt-A-School program is a partnership of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama that connects businesses and organizations with area schools. V.I.P. partnerships are formally recognized for their outstanding efforts and honored through the program's annual recognition.

In just three days, the jags have checked out 1,098 books from the library! Thank you to our awesome ELA teachers for being willing to jump in and get our students off to a great start!