SHS Guidance Department
Announcements and Important Dates
2025-2026 School Year
UPCOMING:
April
April 13: CCRI senior graduation cords available for purchase on MySchoolFees
April 15: Make Up ACT - (Juniors who were absent)
April 17: Deadline to submit senior plans and awards to Dr. Muhammad for Senior Plans & Awards Day
April 23: Senior Plans and Awards Day Mandatory Rehearsal- 8:45-11:07 AM
April 24: Dual enrollment scholarship application deadline - More Info - Application Link
April 29: Senior Plans and Awards Makeup Rehearsal during SPARK
May
May 1: Summer dual enrollment paperwork submission deadline
May 4: Senior Plans & Awards Program - SHS Auditorium at 6 PM
May 8: Fall 2026 dual enrollment paperwork submission deadline
May 14: Last day to purchase CCR or Honor Grad cords on MySchoolFees
May 18: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice @ SHS
May 18: Senior Walk @ Elementary School Alma Mater - Sign up through Dr. Muhammad's College & Career Center Google Classroom
May 19: Graduation - VBC at 5:30 PM
May 20: Diploma Pickup
May 20: Last Day of School! ☀️
PAST:
April 9: Cap & Gown/Graduation order distribution (Jostens)
April 7: ACT w/ Writing - all juniors
April 1: Final course selection deadline
March 31: Annual Career Fair
March 28: Prom! - More Info
March 27: Early Grad Interest Meeting w/ Dr. Muhammad during SPARK
March 26: Family Resource Fair @ Madison County Schools Teacher Resource Center
March 26: College Visit: UAH during SPARK
March 16-20: Spring Break
March 11: Boys and Girls State Interest Meeting (Juniors Only)
March 6: Barbershop and Beautyshop Talks - Your Aim and Purpose
March 4: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: What is Dual Enrollment?
March 3: Scholarship 101/102/Scholarship Roundup during SPARK
February 25: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Course Selection Open Advising and Q & A
February 25: Calhoun's Work-Based Learning Preview Night - More Info
February 25-26: Spring WorkKeys & Make-Up
February 21: HBCU College Fair @ Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
February 12: Club Pictures (rescheduled) during 1st block
February 11: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Course Selection Open Advising and Q & AFebruary 6: Tech Center application deadline
February 4: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Graduation Requirements and CCR
February 4: Registration Expo Night
February 3: Madison County Career Tech Center Open House, 5-7 PM - More Info
February 2-6: Registration/course request process begins (see Academic Planning page for more information)
January 30: Prom Shop - Email hstovall@mcssk12.org for an appointment to shop
January 27: Club Pictures during 1st block (rescheduled due to weather)
January 21: Junior Class Meeting (Boys) during SPARK
January 21: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: What is Co-Op?
January 20: Junior Class Meeting (Girls) during SPARK
January 15: Calhoun Preview Night @ Calhoun's Huntsville Campus - Register Here
January 14: Junior Registration and Information Meeting during SPARK
January 13: Sophomore Registration and Information Meeting during SPARK
January 8: Schedule change request deadline for spring 2026
December: Cap & Gown Order Deadline
December 10: Spring dual enrollment paperwork submission deadline
December 8-12: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: College Study Skills & Lifestyle
December 1-5: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: College Knowledge
December 5: KTECH Virtual Reality Course application deadline (see your email for details)
November 24: Spring dual enrollment scholarship application deadline
November 17-21: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Coping Skills
November 14: Love Like Lexi Assemblies (freshmen and sophomores)
November 13: Love Like Lexi Assemblies (juniors and seniors)
November 13: FAFSA support day for students and parents at SHS
November 12: Love Like Lexi Parent Assembly at 5:30 PM in the SHS Auditorium
November 10: Application for programs at the Tech Center opens Apply Here
November 10-14: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Open Advising / Q & A with the Counselors (No session on Tuesday or Wednesday)
November 10: FAFSA Opt Out Form Available in Dr. Muhammad's College & Career Center
November 3-7: Lunch & Learn Mini Sessions: Open Advising / Q & A with the Counselors
November 5: ASVAB Test in the Media Center at 8:30 AM
October 28: Alabama A&M University during SPARK in the College & Career Center
October 27 5PM: Deadline to sign up to take the ASVAB - See Dr. Muhammad
October 22: PSAT Testing - optional; sign-up required
October 21: Make-up PreACT Test
October 16: PreACT Test - all sophomores
October 16: WorkKeys - select seniors, notified by email and paper notice