Academy Family Newsletter
August 28, 2026
AAA Belief Statement
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.
Please Join PTA!
Our goal is 100% parent and teacher membership.
Are you interested in being a PTA Community Sponsor (or know someone who is)?
Please view or share the attached information with anyone that might help.
Thanks for the Taters!
We have met our goal for Mr. Potato Heads thanks to YOUR generous donations! Information about our new attendance incentive is coming soon!!
The AAA Swag Store is Back Again!
The store will be open until September 13th. Click the link below to order!
Want to Know What's Happening in Middle School Classrooms?
Promoting Positive Behavior on School Busses - A Message from HCS
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.
We need volunteers! Click to sign up to help out.
Click the attachment to view this year's bookfair flyer.
AAA Families - it’s time to get ready! Grandparents Day is Friday, September 11, 2026! We are excited to welcome our grandparents and special grand-friends for a day of photos, memories, treats, fun, and time with their favorite scholars!
GRANDPARENTS DAY SCHEDULE
8:30–9:30 AM: Pre-K – 2nd Grade
10:00–11:00 AM: 3rd & 4th Grade PLUS siblings who fall outside of the designated time slots
11:30 AM–12:30 PM: 5th & 6th Grade
1:00–2:00 PM: 7th & 8th Grade
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
To help us prepare for everyone joining us, families are asked to register their grandfriend(s) for the appropriate time slot using our SignUpGenius below:
REGISTER HERE:
https://m.signupgenius.com/...
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TOO!
It takes a team to make a day like this special! If you are available to volunteer and serve during Grandparents Day, please use the SignUpGenius to select a volunteer opportunity as well.
Everyone deserves someone in their corner!
So tell the grands, grab your spot, and get ready for GAME DAY WITH THE GRANDS!
This is a PTA sponsored event
INDIVIDUALLY UNIQUE • • TOGETHER COMPLETE
Middle Schoolers - Are You Interested in Ultimate Frisbee?
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.
HCS Magnet Applications Open Soon
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.
Middle School Parents - Here's a Note from Mrs. Anderson (MS Counselor)
Teacher Wish Lists
HCS is Hiring
First Student is Hiring Bus Drivers
WALK-IN WEDNESDAY:
- Every Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 2906 McJohn Circle SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
The City of Huntsville is Hiring Safety Patrol Aides
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.
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Mr. Grumpy's Toy Shoppe!!
Plan Ahead - Upload Your Student's Lunch Money Today!
Visit EZSchoolPay to upload money for lunch extras.
We are becoming a Little Free Library official site!
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.
AAA Procedures and Expectations
Morning and Afternoon Car Rider Line Procedures
IMPORTANT: Morning carline closes for K-8 at 8:00.
Pre-K are the only students that can be dropped off in carline after 8:00.
Important Information from Nurse Darby
GaTE Information
Morning Program: Rise and Read
After School Reaching Readers Project
After School Boys and Girls Club
Middle School A/B Day Calendar
AAA Theatre 2026-2027 Season
Save the Date- AAA Open House in September!
Meet Your Principals
AAA Facebook Page
The Academy for Academics and Arts Website
AAA Magnet Program Information
AAA PTA Website
AAA PTA Facebook Page
Stay Connected- Important Contacts!
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
The Academy for Academics and Arts
4800 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256)428-7600