University Place Elementary School is a STEAM Education and Leader in Me School located in Tuscaloosa UPES is the premier elementary school for STEAM Education.
University Place Elementary School is comprised of a faculty and student body of learners and leaders! STEAM allows our students to develop problem solving and collaboration skills while exploring the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. We fully integrate those STEAM disciplines throughout our regular curriculum, and give our students the opportunity to apply what they're lea
08/12/2026
University Place Elementary sure loves our community partner, New Harvest Community Worship Center! They generously treated our teachers and staff to a wonderful coffee bar and snacks to help kick off the new school year! Your kindness means so much to our school family!
08/12/2026
Here’s More of Day 2… There’s nothing better than seeing our community show up for our students🥰 We loved having New Harvest Church and Stillman College Baseball team join us to greet our students with smiles, encouragement, and Falcon love!
It truly takes a village, and ours is AMAZING✨ ❤️🦅
08/12/2026
🌟 Welcome to the Journey: Passport to Excellence! 🌟🦅
University Place Elementary is ready to embark on an exciting new journey for the 2026–2027 school year, and our young Falcons are already feeling the love and support of their community!
A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful volunteers from New Harvest Church and Stillman College for coming out to greet, encourage, and cheer on our students as they prepare to begin their journey with their Passport to Excellence! ❤️🖤
This year, our theme, Passport to Excellence, reminds every Falcon that excellence is a journey. Each day brings a new opportunity to learn, grow, discover, overcome challenges, and take another step toward reaching our goals. 📚✈️✨
With the support of our families, staff, community partners, and dedicated volunteers, we are excited to help our students make this school year a journey filled with growth, achievement, and excellence!
Falcons, your passport is ready. Your journey begins now. Let’s SOAR into excellence! 🦅🌟
08/10/2026
Tomorrow's the day!! Our students return on Monday, August 10th, and we are super excited... Door open at 7:30 a.m. See you soon, Falcons💖🦅
08/06/2026
Today's the day, and "Meet & Greet" is officially here! We can't wait to see our Falcon families today at 3:00!
We're here from 3:00–5:00 p.m. So, please stop by to:
📚 Meet your teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏷️ Pick up car rider tags
💊 Drop off medications with the nurse
🤝 Join our PTA
See you this afternoon! UPES LEADS because of YOU!
08/06/2026
🏈 Registration is now open for University Place Elementary School’s 21st CCLC After-School Program!
The after-school program is a free program that provides students with:
🍽️ A full meal
📚 Daily homework help and tutoring
🎨 Engaging enrichment opportunities
Program Details:
Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 2:45–5:15 PM
Start Date for New Students: Monday, August 31
Pickup: Begins at 5:00 PM; all students must be picked up by 5:15 PM
The program is designed as a complete daily experience, so students are expected to attend regularly and remain for the full program.
Applications are available on the school website and accepted on a rolling basis. Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee placement. Families who apply during the initial registration period will be notified of their application status by August 24.
A required parent orientation must be completed before students may begin attending.
✨ Be part of the game and join the starting lineup for another year of learning, enrichment, and fun!
Follow this link to learn more about the program: https://universityplace.tuscaloosacityschools.com/academics-support/21st-cclc
Access the application at this link: https://forms.gle/qnxpmnEUqQK6pah77
🍎✨ The new school year begins with the incredible educators who make it all possible!
Today marks our Teacher Institute Kickoff Day, and we're excited to welcome our amazing teachers and staff back as we prepare for another year of inspiring, empowering, and supporting every student. Together, we're setting the stage for a successful school year filled with collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
❤️🖤🦅Help us kick off the year by giving a shoutout to a teacher who has made a difference in your child's life! Share their name (and a favorite memory or kind word) in the comments so we can celebrate the educators who make our schools so special.
Here's to a fantastic start and an even better year ahead! 📚✨
08/04/2026
University Place Elementary School will host a mandatory Pre-K Orientation on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00–3:00 PM in our cafeteria.
This orientation is an important opportunity for parents and guardians to meet the Pre-K team, learn about classroom expectations and daily routines, receive important information for the upcoming school year, and ask any questions before the first day of school.
We look forward to welcoming all of our new Pre-K families as we prepare for a successful school year together!
08/04/2026
🎉 Meet & Greet Reminder! 🎉
We're excited to welcome our Falcon families!
📅 Thursday, August 6th
🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Come meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, pick up car rider tags, join PTA, and get ready for an amazing year!
We can't wait to welcome you back as we continue "Growing Tomorrow's Leaders Today!" School begins Monday, August 10th!
08/03/2026
One Week to Go, Falcons!
The countdown is on! We're "ONE WEEK AWAY" from welcoming our students back to University Place Elementary!
🗓️ First Day of School: Monday, August 10th
🕢 Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.
🕗 Class Begins: 8:00 a.m.
We can't wait to fill our hallways with smiling faces, eager learners, and Falcon pride! This year, we'll continue "Growing Tomorrow's Leaders Today" as we learn, lead, and soar together.
Every day matters... Let's start STRONG and finish "STRONGER!"
We look forward to seeing all of our Falcon families on August 10th!