Academy Family Newsletter

We believe we are a family.

We believe the academics and arts are important.

We believe diversity makes us stronger.

We believe the goal is to keep improving.

• Chick-Fil-A Preorders are due by Monday, September 14, 2025
• Please complete your pre-order using the attached Google Form

• Yum Yum's will be parked in the front of the school!

We're Still Looking for Room Parents!

Thank you to all of the parents who have volunteered to support our teachers and students this year! We still have several classrooms that would love a room parent. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to the AAA PTA through their Facebook page or academypta@gmail.com.

The following classrooms/grade levels do not yet have room parents:

3rd Grade: Mrs. Lara, Mrs. Ruff

4th Grade: Mrs. Moore

5th Grade: Ms. Booker, Dr. Leslie, Mrs. Snodgrass

6th Grade - Grade-level parent

7th Grade - Grade-level parent

8th Grade - Grade-level parent

Dear Academy Families,

Bum Bum Bum! Here We Come Come Come!! We’re excited to share the first edition of The Grumpy’s Gazette with you! Our production is officially up and running, and there is so much happening in both our Middle School and Elementary School.

Inside this edition, you’ll find important updates about:

• Middle School: Cast rehearsals are underway, with performers diving into music and blocking while our tech crews begin building the magic backstage.
• Elementary School: We’re getting into costume mode! Please complete your costume measurement form and volunteer interest survey so we can get everyone ready for the show.
• Parent To-Do: Be sure to review the checklist in the Gazette for costume forms, volunteer forms, ParentSquare, and costume rental fees.
• Donations Needed: We are looking for Christmas trees and Christmas lights for the production. If you can help, please contact actproductionsaaa@gmail.com.
• Coming Up: Keep an eye out for our T-shirt order and program ad order forms—both are great ways to support the production and show your Grumpy’s spirit.
• The Story Behind the “Shoppe”: Learn why our show uses the spelling “Shoppe” and a little more about the world of Mr. Grumpy’s Toy Shoppe.

Thank you!

AAA Theatre

As we begin the school year, HCS is asking families for their support in reinforcing expectations for appropriate student behavior on school buses.

School buses are an extension of the school environment, and students are expected to follow the same standards of conduct while riding the bus as they do during the school day.

We encourage parents and guardians to speak with their students about the importance of following bus rules, listening to the driver, remaining appropriately seated, treating others with respect, and avoiding behavior that may disrupt the bus.

Students who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior on school buses are subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with the HCS Student Code of Conduct, which may include the loss of bus-riding privileges.

Thank you for partnering with us to help ensure our school buses remain safe and orderly environments for all students.

Please see the newsletters from our parent coordinator, Mrs. Souffrant, for updates on parent involvement!

New Century, Huntsville Ultimate Club, and USA Ultimate, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States, are celebrating the second annual DISCover Ultimate Day on Saturday, September 19, by co-hosting a free, two-hour clinic designed to introduce the sport of ultimate to middle and high school-aged kids.

The nationwide initiative provides an ideal opportunity for kids to learn more about ultimate in a fun, simple and interactive way, including the basic rules of play, fundamental skills and drills, and disc games. All totaled, DISCover Ultimate Day features events in more than 25 cities across the country, including Huntsville.

The clinic in Huntsville is scheduled for 9am, CT at New Century Technology High School. Participation is free, and attendees can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT5LmKDExH0KvakzNm8N1ND85z8i-02mzR1QLdRAEE-jkSfg/viewform. This clinic is designed for new players grades 6-10, but all are welcome to attend. Register now and receive a free Discraft UltraStar, the Official Game Disc of USA Ultimate.

Applications open October 13th for students interested in attending an HCS magnet program for the 2027-2028 school year. If you have a student already enrolled at AAA but are interested in admission for a sibling, we encourage you to apply early!

Students already enrolled in HCS magnet programs do not need to reapply unless your child is an 8th grader with an interest in attending Lee High's arts magnet, New Century Technology High School, or the College Academy at Jemison High. Rising 9th graders will need to apply for admission to these programs and again, we encourage early application.

If you have questions about the application or admissions process, please reach out to magnet@hsv-k12.org.

• Every Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 2906 McJohn Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

The City of Huntsville’s Public Safety division is seeking qualified applicants to fill part-time Safety Patrol Aide positions. Safety Patrol provides crossing guards for schools. Crossing guards help ensure the safety of school children each day at hazardous or congested school crossing locations. This is responsible work in expediting the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic in school zones or during special events.

Visit EZSchoolPay to upload money for lunch extras.

This opportunity has been made possible by a collaboration with Little Free Library and Hachette Book Group. Click here to read more about the collaboration that is making this opportunity possible.

School Nurse: Christina Darby at christina.darby@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Counselor: Samantha Scharmann at samantha.scharmann@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Counselor: Jessica Anderson at jessica.anderson@hsv-k12.org

Elementary Library & Technology: Dorothy Lancaster at dorothy.lancaster@hsv-k12.org

Middle Library & Technology: Tyletha Lord at tyletha.lord@hsv-k12.org

Elementary Clerical Assistant: Miriam Cox at miriam.cox@hsv-k12.org

Middle Clerical Assistant: Natricia Edwards at natricia.edwards@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Administrative Assistant: Mary Christopher at mary.christopher@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Administrative Assistant: Jahshay McKeller at jahshay.mckeller@hsv-k12.org

Elementary & Middle School Assistant Principal: Erin Smith at erin.smith1@hsv-k12.org

Elementary School Principal: Evelyn Coffey at evelyn.coffey@hsv-k12.org

Middle School Principal: Tyrone Jones at tyrone.jones@hsv-k12.org

4800 Sparkman Drive

Huntsville, AL 35810

(256)428-7600