Barnyard Fun Comes to @WestlawnTCS! Students in the @Westlawn21CCLC After-School Program enjoyed a special visit from the Tuscaloosa Barnyard right at their school! Students had the opportunity to pet and interact with goats, chickens, a pig, a miniature horse, rabbits and other animals. They even got to pick out their own mini pumpkin to take home! The hands-on experience went beyond animal encounters. The activity incorporated social-emotional learning (SEL), along with math and reading assignments, giving students a fun and engaging way to apply their skills beyond traditional classroom lessons. The 21st CCLC After-School Program provides students throughout Tuscaloosa with opportunities to receive extra academic support while participating in enriching activities, building friendships and strengthening relationships with teachers. It’s all part of creating meaningful experiences that help students grow academically, socially and emotionally! To view more pics, visit: tusc.canto.com/b/LMRVB #TCS #TuscaloosaCitySchools #WestlawnMiddleSchool #21stCCLC #AfterschoolLearning #HandsOnLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #StudentSuccess @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @GRANTE1 @MarvinLLucas @Westlawn21CCLC @WestlawnTCS @gtidwell1

TCS WENT BLUE FOR LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL! Yesterday, Tuscaloosa City Schools joined communities across the nation in celebrating Lights On Afterschool, shining a spotlight on the incredible opportunities afterschool programs provide for students and families! From students and staff wearing blue to local landmarks glowing blue and yellow, our community came together to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs and expanded learning opportunities. 📷📷 A special thank-you to the @tuscaloosacity for helping illuminate City Hall, the Intermodal Facility downtown and the fountain at Alberta Park in recognition of this important celebration! We’re proud of our 21st CCLC programs, dedicated staff, supportive families and community partners who help our students learn, grow and thrive long after the school day ends. The learning doesn’t stop at the bell—and neither does the impact! #LightsOnAfterschool #21stCCLC #afterschoolmatters #AMAZINGtotheCORE @afterschool4all @MikeDaria @LBlevins_ @mjshields @tidecam @GilesVertis @ESPNupe @JayDuke49456304 @TerriCeleste1 @MathNEWelS

We're Going BLUE for Lights On Afterschool! The Tuscaloosa City Schools Federal Programs team is shining bright today in celebration of Lights On Afterschool! With 12 federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers across our district, we know that learning doesn't stop when the school day ends! Our afterschool programs provide students with opportunities to learn, grow, explore new interests, and build connections that help them shine both inside and outside the classroom. Today, we're wearing BLUE to celebrate the incredible students, dedicated staff, and community partners who make afterschool programs possible! The lights are ON for afterschool in Tuscaloosa City Schools, and our students are shining brighter because of it! @ArcadiaStampede @CentralESChamps @MLK_Elem_TCS @oakdaleelement @TCSSkyland @Southview_TCS @UPES_Leads @TASPA_TCS @BryantStampede @Westlawn21CCLC @emsstampede @GoCHSFalcons @AlabamaELA #LightsOnAfterschool #21stCCLC #afterschoolmatters #FamilyEngagement #AMAZINGtotheCORE @LBlevins_ @GilesVertis @MikeDaria @ESPNupe @MathNEWelS @AngieFMorrison @tidecam @bamaEMW @tuscaloosacity @GRANTE1 @MarvinLLucas @WaltMaddox

🎃🚗💡 Family Fun at Central Elementary! 💡 @CentralESChamps was buzzing with excitement this evening during its Lights On Afterschool/Trunk or Treat Family Night! Students, families, staff and community partners came together for festive fun, meaningful connections and plenty of smiles! 🧡💙 The evening highlighted the impact of Central’s 21st CCLC afterschool program and the importance of bringing schools, families and communities together to support student success. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a spooktacular evening! 👻🎉 #LightsOnAfterschool #TrunkOrTreat #FamilyEngagement #21stCCLC #TCSStrong @MikeDaria @mikey_tolliver @AngieFMorrison @GilesVertis @LBlevins_ @ESPNupe @TerriCeleste1 @TuscaloosaEduc1 @21stCCLCForEduc @AlabamaAchieves @CyntMillerHuff @DeniseArringt19

Congratulations to @LBlevins_, TCS 21st CCLC Program Director, and @NakamiTownsell, @Southview_TCS 21st CCLC Site Coordinator, on this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and connect alongside out-of-school time leaders from across Alabama. The XL Leadership Academy brings together leaders in the out-of-school time field to strengthen leadership, expand professional networks, and advance the impact of expanded learning opportunities for students and families across our state. We’re proud to see TCS represented in this inaugural cohort and look forward to the leadership, learning, and collaboration that will come from this experience! 👏 Congratulations, Lindsey and Nakami! We’re excited to see you represent TCS and continue growing as leaders in the field of expanded learning. @MikeDaria @tidecam @TerriCeleste1 @AlabamaELA @AlabamaAchieves @GovernorKayIvey @ESPNupe @GilesVertis @ronikaam1 @egmackey @bamaEMW @GRANTE1 #TuscaloosaCitySchools #TCS #21stCCLC #ExpandedLearning #OutOfSchoolTime #Leadership #AELA #XLLeadershipAcademy