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Pre-Kindergarten

prek students

Children must be four before September 1 and live in the Tuscaloosa City School zone to qualify. Children in our Pre-k program must be:

  • Fully toilet-trained. Pullups are not acceptable.
  • Parents must provide proof of residence, an up-to-date immunization card, and birth certificate when accepted into the program.
  • Bus transportation is not provided for our Pre-k students. Parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up each day.

For more information, read the Pre-K handbook.  

Apply for Pre-Kindergarten

Note: The 2025-2026 pre-k lottery took place on Wednesday, March 5. Letters were mailed to families selected in the lottery on March 7.

Main Contact

Diane Hilliker
Pre-K Coordinator
hilliker@tusc.k12.al.us
205-342-0516

Links & Resources

Mayor's Cup

Office of School Readiness

Pre-K Handbook (PDF)

Pre-K Registration


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