26-27 WBES Parent Newsletter

Email: lisa.jones@hsv-k12.org
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/whitesburg-elementary
Location: 107 Sanders Road Southwest, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 2564287780
Facebook: facebook.com/WhitesburgElem
Twitter: @whitesburgElem

WBES Purpose of Whitesburg Elementary is to inspire, engage, and empower all students to a successful future.

WBES Vision of Whitesburg Elementary School is to be recognized globally as a model school offering transformative opportunities for students.

WBES Mission of Whitesburg Elementary is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment characterized by quality staff, rigorous academic instruction, innovative programs, outstanding extracurricular opportunities, and exceptional resources.

Hello Whitesburg Families!

What a great week of teaching and learning we have had at the Burg!

Thanks to our PTA for putting on a great Orange and Blue BBQ and Bingo! We had so much fun playing Bingo, trying to outbid each other on the silent auction, and even sharing our "B.O." Ha Ha!

Please see the information below regarding our Impact Aid Form. This is super important for our school and Huntsville City Schools in general. It is especially important for families to complete this form who are currently in the military, those who work/live on Redstone Arsenal or any Federal Property, and those who live in Public Housing. By completing this form, you are assuring your students have what they need in school. Please see the information below.

You guys are the best and I am blessed to be a part of the Burg Family!

One Team. One Pride 🦁

Mrs. Jones

Principal

Huntsville City Schools is asking eligible families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey Form electronically starting October 22, 2026 through December 17, 2026. Spanish Versions of the form are available at each school. 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.
  

How to Complete Impact Aid Form Electronically?

• Login to the Powerschool Parent Portal or use the Powerschool App.

• 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.
  

How to Set up an Account in PowerSchool?

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

Access the Student and Parent Sign In page.

1. Click the Create Account Tab.

2. Click Create Account.

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

4. Enter the student's name, access ID, and access password, and the parent’s relationship to the student (access ID and access password is provided by the school).

5. Click Enter.

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

Need to 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 Form:

Impact Aid Forms are due by Thursday, December 17, 2026.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Welfare office at 256-963-9806.

The Student Council and Peer Helpers are hosting an Alabama vs. Auburn canned food drive from 11/16 through 12/04/26.

We will sell slushies each Friday afternoon.

· $1 for 5oz cup

· $5 for souvenir Whitesburg Elementary Plastic Cup. This cup can be reused each Friday for a $2 refill.

(Slushie Friday's intention is not a fundraiser. It is for student encouragement and celebration. However, we do make a little money off of the sales, and that money goes into WBES's General Budget and is used for student incentives.)

• Family & Community Newsletter – This is a great resource to share with families and your school community.
  View the Family & Community Newsletter
• ARI Newsletter – This newsletter includes updates, information, and resources from the Alabama Reading Initiative.
  View the ARI Newsletter

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