The Progress Report

Artemis Academy is excited to open the application window for next school year! Families zoned for Huntsville City Schools may officially apply to the newest school that will provide students with flexible and individualized educational opportunities.

The Artemis Academy application will be open through February 29 for early registration. Apply now to ensure your spot in this exciting new offering from Huntsville City Schools!

Learn more and find the application link on the Artemis Virtual Academy page.

View the HCS Calendar for a complete listing of district-level dates and to learn more about each event.

• February 26: AL Literacy Act Informational Meeting (Grissom Feeder)
• February 28: Special Education Lunch & Learn Session
• February 29: AL Literacy Act Informational Meeting (Columbia Feeder)
• February 29: Artemis Virtual Academy Application Window Closes
• March 4: DAC Grissom Feeder Meeting
• March 6: BOE Work Session
• March 7: DAC Huntsville Feeder Meeting
• March 7: Career & Technical Education (CTE) Application Window Closes
• March 8: E-Learning Day
• March 8: Extended Impact Aid Survey Window Closes
• March 11: Spring Break Begins (No School for Students & Teachers)
• March 15: Spring Break Begins for Central Office (Schools and Offices Closed)
• March 18: Students Return
• March 19: BOE Meeting
• March 22: Report Cards Go Home
• March 26: DAC Lee Feeder Meeting
• March 27: Special Education Lunch & Learn Session

All parents/guardians who have not completed their student's returning student registration for the 2024-2025 school year may do so by visiting the Enrollment page on the HCS website and selecting "Returning Student Registration." You will need to provide 2 current documents for Proof of Residency.

Emails are being sent out daily to parents who submit a Returning Student Registration that is not complete. Please contact your student's school for the snapcode. Snapcodes can also be found on the Parent Portal app. You may also contact Tiffany.Shoulders@hsv-k12.org for all enrollment or registration questions or concerns.

Spark something new inside of you through Huntsville City School's Career and Technical Education Travel programs!

Turn your passion into a rewarding profession with our high wage, high demand programs. You can apply for the following programs:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Building Science
• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• Education & Training
• Green Power
• Industrial Technology
• Precision Machining
• Travel & Tourism
• Welding

*Students already enrolled in these programs do not need to apply again.

Applications close March 7. Students can log in using their HCS email accounts to apply. For more information view CTE Programs or email Marcie.Mcfalls@hsv-k12.org.

HCS' Pre-K Application for the 2024-2025 school year are now open. To qualify, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024.

The late Majority-to-Minority Application for the 2024-25 school year will be open through July 15, 2024. If you have a student going from Elementary to Middle School or from Middle to High School, you will need to reapply. View informational video: 2024-25 M2M Transfers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiffany Shoulders or call the office of Strategy and Innovation at 256-428-6854 or 256-924-1517.

HCS is proud to congratulate two students for earning top spots in the 2024 State Arbor Day Poster Contest!

Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School's McKenzie Cloud won first place this year and Hampton Cove Elementary School's Gracie Reid received third place. They took top honors out of over 2,150 5th grade students who entered the poster contest for 2024 on the topic of "Trees Are Terrific...In Cities and Towns!"

The top students were recognized on the Capitol Grounds Wednesday, where they took part in a special tree planting ceremony with Governor Kay Ivey. McKenzie also made a speech on what Arbor Day means to her.

The Huntsville Panthers boys basketball team advanced to the 7A Final Four with a 39-31 victory or city rival, Grissom. The Panthers will take on Enterprise at 1:30 on Thursday, February, 29, in the state semifinals, in Birmingham. Watch highlights from Huntsville's recent victory.

Congratulations to Coach Patrick Harris and The Huntsville High School Wrestling Team! 2024 AHSAA 7A Wrestling Champions! They also set a State Record by recording the highest team score ever.

Congratulations to Grissom Varsity Cheerleaders for placing 3rd in the nation and Grissom JV Cheerleaders for placing 4th in the nation in their respective divisions at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition!

Join HCS for a crucial session on the Alabama Literacy Act! Your attendance is vital as the enforcement of retaining 3rd graders who are not proficient in reading is now in effect. Your presence matters as we work together to ensure success!

Join us on any of the available dates for your school's feeder pattern to stay informed and support your child's literacy development.

Alabama Literacy Act Informational Meetings:

• February 26: 5:30 PM in the Grissom High Theater
• February 29: 5:30 PM at Columbia High (location TBD)

Lee High School Performing Arts Magnet will be presenting Antigone Now in our Black Box Theater from February 22nd-24th.

In the midst of a bombed-out city still feeling the aftershocks of war, the rebellious and intense Antigone defies her uncle to bury her disgraced brother. This contemporary response to the myth of Antigone brings powerful, modern prose to an ancient and universal story.

The HCS Special Education Department is hosting a series of Parent Training Sessions. These sessions aim to empower parents with valuable insights, tools, and resources to better understand and address the unique needs of students with disabilities to foster a collaborative and supportive community.

Session dates and topics are as follows:

• Feb. 28: Understanding and Supporting School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy
• March 27: Cultivating a Supportive School and Home Environment through De-escalation Strategies
• April 27: Gifted Education in Alabama
• May 14: Unlocking Potential: Parent Training on Extended School Year (ESY) Services
• Aug. 28: Navigating Special Education: Understanding Eligibility Criteria in Alabama's Administrative Code

The Desegregation Advisory Committee (DAC) is hosting a series of public meetings across the district. These meetings are designed to keep the community informed about the DAC and the implementation of the Consent Order, as well as provide an open forum for community members to ask questions and provide feedback regarding their experiences with the implementation of the Consent Order to the DAC members. These meetings will be held in-person at the following locations and be streamed to the HCS Facebook Page.

DAC Meeting Schedule

• March 4: Grissom Feeder at GHS Library Media Center (Cafeteria Entrance)
• March 7: Huntsville Feeder at HHS Lecture Hall
• March 26: Lee Feeder at LHS Auditorium
• April 8: District Meeting at Lee High Auditorium

All meetings will begin at 6 PM.

Huntsville City Schools has extended the deadline for Impact Aid Survey submissions. We are asking eligible families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey Form electronically by March 8, 2024. Impact Aid provides school districts with additional federal dollars to help support resources in classrooms.

Who is Eligible to Complete the Impact Aid Form?

• Parents/Guardians who work/live on Redstone Arsenal or other federal properties.

• Parents/Guardians on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

• Parents/Guardians who live in federal/public housing communities.

Steps to Complete the Impact Aid Form Electronically:

• Login to the Parent Portal in the PowerSchool app or through the PowerSchool website

• Click on Forms, then click on Huntsville City Impact Aid.

• A form should be completed for each student attending Huntsville City Schools.

• A Spanish version of the form is available at each school.

Creating A New Account in PowerSchool:

A Parent/Guardian can create an account by following these steps:

1. Visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

2. Click the Create Account Tab.

3. Click Create Account.

4. Enter your first name, last name, and email address.

5. Enter the student's name, access ID, and access password, and the parent's relationship to the student. Note: access ID and access password are provided by the school.

6. Click Enter.

7. Once the account is created, follow the above directions on how to complete Impact Aid Form electronically.

Request a Spanish Version of the Impact Aid Form:

If a parent/guardian needs a Spanish version, copies are available at each school.

Deadline to Complete Impact Aid Forms:

Impact Aid Forms are due by March 8, 2024.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Student Welfare and Social Services at 256-963-9806.

To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Huntsville City Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 4-8, 2024.

Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Huntsville City Schools offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day. HCS will serve breakfast in elementary and middle school cafeterias during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the high schools.

Huntsville City Schools' Federal Programs Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting an event for the homeless families in our district and surrounding area: North Alabama’s Project Connect. The goal of Project Connect is to provide our current and potential McKinney-Vento families with an opportunity to walk away with knowledge of available community resources as well as a number of tangible resources.

The North Alabama’s Project Connect event will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM located at 2180 Airport Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Please contact Ms. Nicole Harden (256-529-8905) for any questions.

Visit the Federal Programs Department to register for the event or to register as a volunteer!

Huntsville High Theatre presents the award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street: School Edition. Performances are in the Huntsville High Auditorium on April 6, 7, and 13th at 2pm and April 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13th at 7pm. Tickets are available at hhtheatre.com or at the door. Recommended for ages 13 and over.

Huntsville City Schools is continuing to hire for open positions.

View open positions and apply now by visiting huntsvillecityschools.org/jobs.

View upcoming CNP breakfast and lunch menus:

• February 2024 Dining

The mission of Huntsville City Schools is to inspire, engage, and empower all students in becoming creative problem solvers, active citizens, and life long learners through rigorous curriculum and relevant instruction within a supportive environment. Vision: high expectations, character driven, and student centered. Core values: service minded, transparent, resilient, accountable, team focused, equitable, goal oriented, inclusive, and creative.

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