Hewitt-Trussville High School
Hewitt-Trussville High School is a four-year public high school in the Birmingham suburb of Trussville located at 5275 Trussville-Clay Road. It is the lone high school in the Trussville City Schools. School colors are red, white, and grey. The athletic teams are called the "Huskies".
Originally located in the present-day Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, in 1982 the present building was constructed, and has been the home of the high school since. In 1996 the large, illuminated signage visable from I-59 was added to the southern facade.
Jack Wood Stadium, where the football and track teams play, is located at the middle school site with the fieldhouse being located adjacent to the high school.
A new high school is currently proposed for a site directly across I-59 from where the present scholl stands.
Enrollment in grades 9-12 for the 2005-2006 school year was approximately 1,177 students. The principal is Phyllis Montalto.
Sports
Hewitt-Trussville High School has won several AHSAA state championships in a variety of sports including competing at the 6A level:
- 2005 Girls Golf (Class 6A)
- 1999 Girls Track(Class 6A)
- 1988 Wrestling (Class 6A)
- 1987 Wrestling (Class 6A)
Band
The Hewitt-Trussville Marching Husky Band has a reputation for excellence. They have performed in multiple parades times and recieve high marks in competitions during the fall semester.
The Band has been under the direction of Scott Waid since 2002 after Mike Jones retired after leading the band since the earle 1980s.