HTHS Newsletter

A Note from Mr. King

The U.S. News and World Report high school rankings came out this week. Hewitt Trussville High School has moved up to #7 overall in the State of Alabama! We are the 5th highest ranked traditional high school in Alabama!

Three years ago, HTHS was #15, two years ago #12, last year #8, and this year we climbed again to #7! This is a team win for all of us, teachers, students, parents/guardians, support staff, district and city leadership, and the community at large. It is incredible what we can accomplish together. We are not stopping here. We have a mission to be the very best. Our kids and our community deserve it.

Link to US News Rankings: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/alabama

Hewitt-Trussville High School Home Games

HTHS Community,

This year we have five regular season HOME varsity games scheduled:

Friday, August 22 - Beat J.A.G.
Friday, September 5 - Beat Vestavia Hills
Friday, September 26 - HOMECOMING Beat Pinson
Friday, October 3 - Beat Thompson
Friday, October 24 - Beat SENIOR NIGHT T-County

It is our intention that each of these games are a family-friendly, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone as we cheer our Huskies on to victory.

Open Gate Security System

Everyone attending home varsity football games must pass through the Open Gate security system. You do not need to empty your pockets of items such as keys, wallet, and loose change. This system is looking for metallic objects that could be used as weapons. If the system indicates that you have a metallic object on your person or in your possession, the security team will conduct a search prior to permitting entry.

New Varsity Football Game Traffic Pattern (EXIT ONLY)

Starting 8-22 for ALL home football games we will have a new traffic pattern after the games. This is different than in previous years. To maximize personnel and safety at Husky Stadium, the following changes will be made:
1. Husky Pkwy will be blocked at the entrance to field house, ALL traffic leaving the field house, softball parking lot, stadium parking and civic center will only be allowed to exit RIGHT towards Trussville Clay road. If they need to go to the HS to pick up, they will have to take Trussville Clay rd. to Deerfoot Pkwy or Happy Hollow Road. We will need help making sure no vehicles are parked between Field house entrance and crosswalk in the grass. There should be plenty of barrels out in that area.
2. Visitor Parking and High School parking will only be permitted to exit RIGHT toward Deerfoot Pkwy after the game.
These changes will permit the crosswalk to be better utilized for players and fans after the game without creating more traffic issues. This change will also allow our Husky Band to return to the high school by walking down Husky Parkway like they have in the past.

Hewitt-Trussville Stadium Rules

All persons in the stadium are expected to use appropriate language and good sportsmanship.
All children age-14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No one is permitted on the grassy areas in the North End of the stadium.
Firearms, knives, pyrotechnic devices, air horns, balloons, drones, live animal mascots, cannons, fireworks, etc. are prohibited at the stadium. Releasing balloons is prohibited.
Items such as confetti, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, Frisbees, roller blades, balls of any kind and bicycles are not permitted in the stadium. The district also has the right to prohibit any other object being brought or worn into the stadium.
Signs are permitted only on the fence in front of the home or visitor stands at ground level. Signs in poor taste shall be removed. Flags on poles or signs larger than a hand towel are not allowed in the bleachers. No metal or tin signs or metal noise makers will be allowed in the stadium.
Outside food, drinks, gum, seeds, snacks, coolers, and thermos shall not be brought into the stadium. Performers and players may bring drinks into their specific seating area. Glass bottles are prohibited. Patrons may bring in water in a clear plastic bottle.
The use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, vaping products and alcoholic products are prohibited on all school property.
Pointed objects, including umbrellas, tents or canopies, or objects with sharp and uneven edges are not allowed on the field or sidelines. This includes any props used by the cheerleaders, band or drill team.
No spectators will be allowed on the field before, during or after the game.
Anyone on the sideline not in uniform must have a sideline pass or district ID badge. Any one without a proper pass or ID will be asked to leave the area. No one is allowed to stand, photograph or film from the end zone.
No Loitering permitted.
Due to security concerns, backpacks and handbags may be searched or prohibited.
Only emergency vehicles may be parked inside the stadium. No vehicle of any kind will be allowed on the track or stadium surface. Drones must be registered and pre-approved by the Stadium Administrator.

Refusal to adhere to the stadium rules could result in immediate removal from the stadium without prior warning.

Middle School & Elementary School Students

This Friday, we are preparing for our first of five regular season home varsity football games. In our continued effort to offer a safe game day environment, these procedures will be in place for Middle School and Elementary students.

Entry to Varsity Football Games

Elementary and Middle School students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the varsity football game. Those who are not accompanied will be denied entry.

While at Varsity Football Games

Elementary and Middle School students are not permitted to congregate in common areas of the stadium and shall always be with their parent or guardian.

Thank you for your support of Husky Athletics! Go Huskies!

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM UPDATE

Great news! The Alabama State Department of Education just announced the following AP exams will be fully funded for AL public school students for the 25-26 school year.

AP Computer Science Principles
AP Environmental Science
AP Precalculus
AP Seminar/English 10

Please note, ALSDE is not covering the course fee. Unpaid invoices in My School Bucks have been updated to show a course fee only. We are in the process of refunding all payments received for these exams.

Parking on Campus

Just a friendly PARKING reminder:

Please make sure you have a Parking Pass and that you are parking in the correct parking spot. This will be STRICTLY enforced as you arrive on campus Monday. If a parking pass has not been purchased, then the vehicle may be subject to being towed
Please make sure that you are not parking in a Faculty Parking spot as they have similar numbers, but different Passes! Faculty Parking is directly behind Visitor’s Parking, behind the gym (near the buses) and along the sides of the buildings. Student Parking is directly across the street from the gym and directly across the street from the Auditorium.
Please make sure you are courteous to your neighbor’s parking spot…………giving them enough room to park.
If you have just received your License and need to register for Parking and pay for a spot, please see the two links below.

HTHS Parking 2025-2026 - Google Forms for Registration.

https://www.myschoolshares.com/schools/hewitt-trussville-hs-trussville-al/store for Payment

School Fee Payments

Trussville City Schools is implementing a new online payment system for all schools. We will now be collecting course and other school fees via My School Bucks. This is the same system we currently use to collect student lunch account payments. Information on this new system will be communicated district-wide soon. Check and cash payments will be accepted at the main office.

The 2025-26 Course Fee Sheet is located on the HTHS website via the following link: https://hths.tcsk12.us/students-and-families/finances-and-fees. Compare student schedules to the fee sheet to determine which fees are due. Please use the HTHS School Fee Questions link on the HTHS website or contact the HTHS Finance Office at (205) 228-4000 with questions or concerns.

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