University Place Elementary School

University Place Elementary School 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

rning to real life. UPES is proud to be a Lighthouse School with the Franklin Covey Leader in Me program and the first school in the Tuscaloosa City Schools to become an accredited STEAM school by COGNIA. The 7 Habits and hands-on approach provides our students with relevant learning experiences that give them the tools, skill set/habits and life skills required to succeed academically and socially. Adopt-A-School Partnerships: Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation

🦅 WE’RE HIRING! 🦅Come be a part of the Falcon Family at University Place Elementary! ❤️🖤We’re looking for passionate, de...
09/09/2026

🦅 WE’RE HIRING! 🦅

Come be a part of the Falcon Family at University Place Elementary! ❤️🖤
We’re looking for passionate, dedicated team members who want to make a difference in the lives of our students and be part of a supportive school community. If you’re ready to join an amazing team and help our students reach new heights, we’d love to have you!

🎉 Teachers + Plinko + Snacks = So Much Fun! 🍿Our teachers had a little fun on Friday playing Plinko for snacks! From che...
09/05/2026

🎉 Teachers + Plinko + Snacks = So Much Fun! 🍿

Our teachers had a little fun on Friday playing Plinko for snacks! From cheering each other on to celebrating those lucky drops, it was all smiles and friendly competition! Because sometimes teachers deserve to play, have a little fun, and win some snacks! 🖤❤️🦅🎯

Happy Labor Day weekend Falcon Families! Enjoy this much needed break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesda...
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend Falcon Families! Enjoy this much needed break. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, September 8th!

UPES would like to give a huge shoutout to Daniel Bradshaw and the Tuscaloosa Association of Realtors for their incredib...
09/04/2026

UPES would like to give a huge shoutout to Daniel Bradshaw and the Tuscaloosa Association of Realtors for their incredibly generous donation of school supplies!!!

We are so grateful for community partners who continue to invest in the students of University Place Elementary. Thank you for helping us grow tomorrow’s leaders today!

❤️🩶🖤🤍 Falcon Pride is in full color today! 🤍🖤🩶❤️We’re continuing to celebrate Homecoming by dressing in our Falcon color...
09/04/2026

❤️🩶🖤🤍 Falcon Pride is in full color today! 🤍🖤🩶❤️

We’re continuing to celebrate Homecoming by dressing in our Falcon colors and showing our school spirit! From red and gray to black and white, we’re proud to represent the Falcon family and make memories together.

💕 A Heartfelt Thank You to New Harvest Community Worship Center! 💕We want to extend our deepest gratitude to New Harvest...
09/03/2026

💕 A Heartfelt Thank You to New Harvest Community Worship Center! 💕

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to New Harvest Community Worship Center for their incredibly thoughtful gift of gift cards for our teachers! 🍎📚
These generous gifts will help our teachers purchase school supplies, snacks, prizes, and other special items to support and encourage our students throughout the school year.

Your kindness and generosity mean so much to our teachers and students. Thank you for investing in our school community and helping make a difference in the lives of our children. 💕✨
We are truly grateful for your support!

Thank you, New Harvest Community Worship Center, for being such a wonderful blessing to our school family! 🙏🏽❤️

We’re continuing our Homecoming festivities by taking it way back to the ’90s! 😎 From baggy jeans and windbreakers to sc...
09/03/2026

We’re continuing our Homecoming festivities by taking it way back to the ’90s! 😎
From baggy jeans and windbreakers to scrunchies, denim, and all the retro vibes, today was all that and a bag of chips! 🍟📺
Our students and staff were totally fly bringing the ’90s back in style! 🎶🛼💿
Now that’s what we call a throwback!

🎉 Homecoming Week: Day Two! 🎉Today, we celebrated “Whitley’s Day” in style! ❤️🖤✨ Our students and staff dressed in their...
09/02/2026

🎉 Homecoming Week: Day Two! 🎉

Today, we celebrated “Whitley’s Day” in style! ❤️🖤✨ Our students and staff dressed in their preppy best and showed off their fancy looks as we continued the Homecoming Week festivities. From polished outfits to big smiles, it was a day full of school spirit, fun, and memories! 👔🎀👗
We’re having a blast celebrating together and making this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💫

❤️🖤Homecoming Week is off to a great start! 🎉 Today was Day 1 of our Homecoming Dress-Up Days, and we showed our school ...
09/01/2026

❤️🖤Homecoming Week is off to a great start! 🎉 Today was Day 1 of our Homecoming Dress-Up Days, and we showed our school spirit by rocking our college colors! ✨ Our Falcon Leaders at University Place Elementary are ready to celebrate, have fun, and show what school pride is all about! Let’s keep the Homecoming spirit going! 🦅❤️🖤
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🦅❤️🖤 Homecoming Spirit Has Reached University Place! University Place Elementary is joining in on the Central High Schoo...
08/30/2026

🦅❤️🖤 Homecoming Spirit Has Reached University Place!

University Place Elementary is joining in on the Central High School Homecoming fun! 🎉🏈 We may be little Falcons, but we’ve got BIG school spirit!

Throughout the week, our Falcon Leaders will participate in the Homecoming dress-up days, showing our Central pride and celebrating alongside our Falcon family at the high school. From spirited outfits to fun themes, we’re ready to show up, dress up, and cheer it up! 🎉

Homecoming is about more than football, it’s about school pride, tradition, and being part of something bigger than ourselves. We’re proud to represent University Place and celebrate the Falcon family from elementary school to high school! 🦅❤️🖤

Let’s GO, Falcons! Our spirit is taking flight! ✈️🦅

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2000 1st Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

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+12057593664

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