The Progress Report

Artemis Academy is excited to open the application window for next school year! Families zoned for Huntsville City Schools may officially apply to the newest school that will provide students with flexible and individualized educational opportunities.

The Artemis Academy application will be open from February 5 - March 1 for early registration. Apply now to ensure your spot in this exciting new offering from Huntsville City Schools!

Learn more and find the application link on the Artemis Virtual Academy page.

View the HCS Calendar for a complete listing of district-level dates and to learn more about each event.

• February 5: Artemis Virtual Academy Application Window Opens
• February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
• February 6-7: Pre-K Information Session
• February 8: Pre-K Information Session (Spanish)
• February 6: BOE Work Session
• February 9: Progress Reports Go Home
• February 12: Pre-K Information Session
• February 12: 2024-25 Pre-K Application Open
• February 13: BOE Meeting
• February 16: Half Day for Students
• February 16: Extended Impact Aid Survey Window Closes
• February 17: HCS 2024 Curriculum Showcase
• February 19: President's Day Observed (Schools and Offices Closed)
• February 20: DAC Columbia Feeder Meeting
• February 22: DAC Jemison Feeder Meeting
• March 4: DAC Grissom Feeder Meeting
• March 5: BOE Work Session
• March 7: DAC Huntsville Feeder Meeting
• March 7: Career & Technical Education (CTE) Application Window Closes
• March 8: E-Learning Day
• March 11: Spring Break Begins (No School for Students & Teachers)
• March 15: Spring Break Begins for Central Office (Schools and Offices Closed)
• March 18: Students Return

View upcoming CNP breakfast and lunch menus:

• February 2024 Dining

HCS' Pre-K Application for the 2024-2025 school year will open on February 12, 2024. To qualify, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024.

HCS will be hosting several Pre-K informational meetings via Zoom. Information will be shared about the upcoming 2024-25 Pre-K application process and the Pre-K program. Meeting dates are:

• Tuesday, February 6 at 5:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 7 at 12:00 PM
• Thursday, February 8 at 5:30 PM (Spanish)
• Monday, February 12 at 12:00 PM

For more information and to complete a sign up form view Upcoming Pre-K Events.

Spark something new inside of you through Huntsville City School's Career and Technical Education Travel programs!

Turn your passion into a rewarding profession with our high wage, high demand programs. You can apply for the following programs:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Building Science
• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• Education & Training
• Green Power
• Industrial Technology
• Precision Machining
• Travel & Tourism
• Welding

*Students already enrolled in these programs do not need to apply again.

Applications close March 7. Students can log in using their HCS email accounts to apply. For more information view CTE Programs or email Marcie.Mcfalls@hsv-k12.org.

The Huntsville City Board of Education and Superintendent Clarence Sutton recognized 2024 HCS Presidential Scholar candidates!

Of the 3.7 million high school seniors expected to graduate this year, these Presidential Scholar candidates are among only 5,000 high school seniors across the country to receive the distinction.

The Presidential Scholars Program recognizes excellence in academics, the arts, or career and technical education (CTE). Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

Several HCS students received top honors at the State Superintendent's Visual Art Show! This is a highly competitive, juried art show featuring student artwork from across Alabama.

1st place: Zoe Payne, Lee High

2nd place: Mackenzie Tyson, Lee High

3rd place: Austin Belanger, Farley Elementary

Honorable mentions:

-Irene Heenan, AAA Elementary

-Grace Wang, Hampton Cove Middle

All winning students will be recognized on March 13, 2024, at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery.

Grissom Choir seniors Seth Smith & Sophia Zajac were both selected as the state of Alabama's Outstanding Male & Female Choral Students! This is the utmost highest honor a student can receive in our state, and to have both the male & female students for our state be members of Grissom Choir is a honor for the program & HCS.

Congressman Dale Strong nominated three Huntsville City Schools students to United States service academies.

Prior to receiving a U.S. service academy nomination through Congressman Strong, candidates must meet certain academic, leadership, and character standards.

View Service Academies Nomination story.

Middle and high school student athletes took to the lanes to compete in Special Olympics Bowling at Pin Palace! Watch Special Olympics Bowling video.

National School Counseling Week is Feb 5-9.

We appreciate all our School Counselors at Huntsville City Schools.

The United States Navy Band from Washington DC is performing a concert in the Huntsville High School Auditorium on Tuesday, February 13th at 7:00 pm. Based in Washington D.C., Navy Band is considered the flagship musical organization of the Navy and has been touring the country since 1925.

The band will perform a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble repertoire. The performance is part of the Navy Band’s 2024 national tour. The concert is described as a family-friendly event.

The event is free, but anyone coming must get a general admission e-ticket from the Navy Band Ticketleap page. For more information view Navy Band Concert.

Huntsville City Schools has extended the deadline for Impact Aid Survey submissions. We are asking eligible families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey Form electronically by February 16, 2024. 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.

Steps to Complete the Impact Aid Form Electronically:

• Login to the Parent Portal in the PowerSchool app or through the PowerSchool website

• 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.

Creating A New Account in PowerSchool:

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

1. Visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

2. Click the Create Account Tab.

3. Click Create Account.

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

5. Enter the student's name, access ID, and access password, and the parent's relationship to the student. Note: access ID and access password are provided by the school.

6. Click Enter.

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

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 Forms:

Impact Aid Forms are due by February 16, 2024.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Student Welfare and Social Services at 256-963-9806.

Parents & students, come out to the VBC East Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and learn about the many educational opportunities available at Huntsville City Schools.

Information Sessions:

• Advanced Placement & Honors Classes

• Career Tech Pathways

• Clubs & Activities

• College Applications

• Course Questions Answered

• Dual Enrollment

• Magnet Programs

• Schedule Building Tips

• More!

2024 Curriculum Showcase Break Out Sessions will be located in Salons 3 and 4 on the 2nd floor of the Saturn Ballroom.

Participants may also enjoy the Jemison Jazz Band and other performances from across the district, including the JROTC Color Guard which will lead the curriculum parade during the morning!

For more information view video 2024 Curriculum Showcase.

The Desegregation Advisory Committee (DAC) is hosting a series of public meetings across the district. These meetings are designed to keep the community informed about the DAC and the implementation of the Consent Order, as well as provide an open forum for community members to ask questions and provide feedback regarding their experiences with the implementation of the Consent Order to the DAC members. These meetings will be held in-person at the following locations and be streamed to the HCS Facebook Page.

DAC Meeting Schedule

• Feb. 20: Columbia Feeder at CHS Auditorium
• Feb. 22: Jemison Feeder at JHS Theater
• March 4: Grissom Feeder at GHS Library Media Center (Cafeteria Entrance)
• March 7: Huntsville Feeder at HHS Lecture Hall
• March 26: Lee Feeder at LHS Auditorium
• April 8: District Meeting at Lee High Auditorium

All meetings will begin at 6 PM.

Huntsville City Schools' Federal Programs Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting an event for the homeless families in our district and surrounding area: North Alabama’s Project Connect. The goal of Project Connect is to provide our current and potential McKinney-Vento families with an opportunity to walk away with knowledge of available community resources as well as a number of tangible resources.

The North Alabama’s Project Connect event will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM located at 2180 Airport Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Please contact Ms. Nicole Harden (256-529-8905) for any questions.

Visit the Federal Programs Department to register for the event or to register as a volunteer!

Huntsville City Schools is continuing to hire for open positions.

View open positions and apply now by visiting huntsvillecityschools.org/jobs.

The mission of Huntsville City Schools is to inspire, engage, and empower all students in becoming creative problem solvers, active citizens, and life long learners through rigorous curriculum and relevant instruction within a supportive environment. Vision: high expectations, character driven, and student centered. Core values: service minded, transparent, resilient, accountable, team focused, equitable, goal oriented, inclusive, and creative.

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