Progress Report

Congratulations to the newest cohort of HCS educators who completed the district's Instructional Leadership Academy!

The purpose of the academy is to provide aspiring administrators with an awareness of the unique characteristics and comprehensive dimensions of school leadership.

This group of participants engaged with instructional leaders as they shared practical application of daily tasks and responsibilities of administrators.

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

• May 3: School Lunch Hero Day
• May 4: Elementary Math Competition
• May 6-10: National Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 7: Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Sessions
• May 7: BOE Work Session
• May 8: Calhoun Adulting 101 & Career Choice Day
• May 8: National School Nurse Day
• May 10: Summer School Credit Enhancement Registration Ends
• May 10: GATE Summer Enrichment Camp Registration Window Ends
• May 14: Special Education Lunch & Learn Session
• May 14: Rocket City Fine Arts Summit
• May 21: BOE Meeting
• May 23: Last Day for Students (Half Day)
• May 23: Report Cards Go Home
• May 23-24: 2024 Graduation Ceremonies
• May 24: ESOL Project Climb Summer Registration Window Closes
• May 27: Memorial Day Observed ( All Schools & Offices Closed)
• May 28-30: Summer School Credit Recovery Registration
• June 3-7: HCS Cybersecurity Camp 2024
• June 3-27: GATE Summer Enrichment Camp
• June 4: BOE Work Session
• June 17-27: ESOL Project Climb Summer Camp
• June 19: Juneteenth Observed (All School & Offices Closed)

During the period between May 28 through July 19, all HCS campuses, offices, and schools will close on Fridays. Normal building hours during this period will be from 7:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Thursday.

Please note the district will also be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day, Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth, and Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Interested in hearing how your rising 11th or 12th grader can participate in a cost saving opportunity?

Join us for one of the Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions on Thursday, May 7th at 10AM or 1PM. These 30 minute sessions will discuss the benefits of your student participating in dual enrollment, how your student can participate, eligibility requirements and much more!

Register now for Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Sessions. Meeting access will be emailed to all registered participants the morning of May 7th. The sign up will remain open until 8AM May 7th.

Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Program.

Huntsville City Schools is introducing a proposed 10-year capital plan to positively impact the future of education across Huntsville. This plan is an investment in the success of our students, teachers, and staff members by outlining our vision for the maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of school facilities.

The key goals of the capital plan include supporting teaching and learning, optimizing facilities and infrastructure, and reimagining Magnet programs.

While the plan is guided by the above three key goals, HCS leaders will be hosting a series of community meetings where they will discuss specific plans for each feeder pattern. District leaders invite students, families, employees, and community members to attend these meetings to learn more and provide feedback on the capital plan.

To view the proposed plan and updated FAQs, visit huntsvillecityschools.org/capital where we also invite you to share your thoughts and provide feedback.

Huntsville City Schools is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for students to earn credits during the month of June.

Credit Enhancement registration, which includes Career Prep, Driver's Education, and Health, will close May 10, 2024. Please note that while the driver's education registration is now full, families may send an email to request to be added to the wait list.

Credit Recovery registration will be done onsite at Huntsville High School Freshman Academy on May 28-30, 2024. Note: students must be present at registration to receive a loaner laptop.

View Summer School Information.

All parents/guardians who have not completed their student's returning student registration for the 2024-2025 school year may do so by visiting the Enrollment page on the HCS website and selecting "Returning Student Registration." You will need to provide 2 current documents for Proof of Residency.

Emails are being sent out daily to parents who submit a Returning Student Registration that is not complete. Please contact your student's school for the snapcode. Snapcodes can also be found on the Parent Portal app. You may also contact Tiffany.Shoulders@hsv-k12.org for all enrollment or registration questions or concerns.

Registration for NEW students enrolling in Huntsville City Schools for the 2024-25 school year is open. All parents/guardians who need to complete their student's new student registration may do so by visiting huntsvillecityschools.org and clicking the enrollment button. Under enrollment, choose New Student registration.

You will need:

1. 2 Proof of Residence
   
2. Proof of Age
3. Immunization Record (Blue Card)
4. Parent ID
5. Custody Information (as appropriate)

You may also contact Tiffany.Shoulders@hsv-k12.org for all enrollment or registration questions or concerns.

Artemis Virtual Academy Applications are still open! While our early application window has closed, you still may submit an application for admission to Artemis. Please visit our Artemis Virtual Academy web page where you can find the application, as well as an informational video and a FAQ presentation for more details about Artemis.

For families who completed applications during the early application window, please be on the lookout in your emails for further communication.

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

The late Majority-to-Minority Application for the 2024-25 school year will be open through July 15, 2024. If you have a student going from Elementary to Middle School or from Middle to High School, you will need to reapply. View informational video: 2024-25 M2M Transfers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiffany Shoulders or call the office of Strategy and Innovation at 256-428-6854 or 256-924-1517.

Congratulations to Kenimer Lewis, a senior flautist at Grissom High School, for being a solofest finalist for the Alabama Bandmasters Association! He finished third out of 80 applicants from across the state.

We are proud of our Fine Arts students in HCS!

Congratulations to the Grissom girls golf team and Huntsville boys team for advancing to substate.

The Grissom girls won the team event at the sectional tournament and Huntsville boys finished runner-up.

Grissom's Klare Jamison and Tyler Watts also won with best individual scores for girls, and boys. Tyler Watts will advance to sub-state as an individual, along with Huntsville's AnnClaire Shultz.

For highlights view: Sectional State Playoffs.

Congratulations to Dr. Clarence Sutton for being named the 2024 Alabama PTA Outstanding Superintendent!

HCS hosted a pinning ceremony to recognize employees marking milestone years of service. We are grateful for their dedication to HCS!

Test your knowledge and support our students by viewing the 2024 Madison County Spelling Bee!

HCS student Patrick Ivan, an 8th grader at the Academy for Academics & Arts Middle School, was the spelling bee winner. Congratulations to Patrick and all students that participated!

Congratulations to Lee High School senior Jenna Rutherford on being among first group of winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program!

She is among 770 distinguished high school seniors nationwide who won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 94 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations.

Rutherford received a National Merit Leidos, Inc. Scholarship and plans to pursue a career in software engineering.

HCS Summer Enrichment STEM/Coding Camp for rising 4th-6th grade GATE students will be held at Chapman Elementary School. All sessions are free.

Session Information

Choose a 1-week session:

• Session 1: June 3-6, 2024

• Session 2: June 10-13, 2024

• Session 3: June 24-27, 2024

Daily Schedule:

Monday-Thursday from 9AM-1PM Daily

• 9:00AM-10:30AM | Firia Labs Python Coding

• 10:30AM-11:00AM | Recess

• 11:00AM-11:30AM | Lunch

• 11:30AM-1:00PM | Challenges

• 1:00PM | Dismissal

Registration:

The GATE Summer Enrichment Camp Registration window is open until May 10, 2024. Learn more and register online with the GATE Python Robotics/STEM Summer Enrichment Camp 2024 Registration Form.

HCS Cyberpatriot Center of Excellence Cybersecurity Camp 2024 will be held June 3-7 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Camps are for beginners, experienced and advanced competitors. This year's camp will take place at Huntsville High School.

• Competitions with prizes

• Daily door prizes

• T-Shirts

• Snacks

Sign up now while seats are still available.

Project Climb is a two-week summer literacy program for students who speak a language other than English and will be held June 17-27, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Any EL student who is currently in grade 2 is invited.

The focus on Project Climb is to give students a ladder to 3rd grade through vocabulary development and native language support.

For more information about this summer literacy opportunity, or to register for the program, please visit the Federal Programs Department page.

In partnership with Calhoun Community College, Huntsville City Schools will be engaging in an 'Adulting Day' where seniors from all six of our high schools will be learning topics such as changing a tire, banking basics, learning how to interact with a police officer, completing a job application, interviewing & resume prep, and more.

This event will take place on May 8, 2024 at Calhoun Community College in Decatur from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Students will also tour the Decatur campus and learn about Calhoun's technology programs, short certificate opportunities, and career training opportunities.

Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Huntsville City Schools nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, Huntsville City Schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 3.

All across the school district, school nutrition professionals will be honored and recognized by students, school staff, parents, and the community. All Child Nutrition Program staff will celebrate by wearing their School Lunch Hero Day t-shirts.

To read more: School Lunch Hero.

Huntsville City Schools in partnership with Arts Huntsville and Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theatre and Academy will host the Rocket City Fine Arts Summit 2024. The event takes place on May 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theatre and Academy (3312 Long Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805).

To learn more visit: Fine Arts Summit.

The HCS Special Education Department is hosting a series of Parent Training Sessions. These sessions aim to empower parents with valuable insights, tools, and resources to better understand and address the unique needs of students with disabilities to foster a collaborative and supportive community.

Session dates and topics are as follows:

• May 14: Unlocking Potential: Parent Training on Extended School Year (ESY) Services
• Aug. 28: Navigating Special Education: Understanding Eligibility Criteria in Alabama's Administrative Code

Mae Jemison Theatre presents Willy Wonka Jr., Roald Dahl’s timeless story about the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. Don’t miss this golden ticket opportunity to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory on May 3rd and 4th at 7PM in the Dr. Mae Jemison Theatre!

Get your tickets at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82199.

HCS will celebrate the Class of 2024 on May 23-24 at the Von Braun Center Arena (VBC) located at 700 Monroe Street.

May 23

• 1 pm: Jemison
• 3 pm: Columbia
• 5:30 pm: Grissom

May 24

• 1 pm: New Century
• 3 pm: Lee
• 5:30 pm: Huntsville

How to Watch

• ETV (OTA channel 25.5, Comcast channel 17, WOW channel 3)
• HCS Facebook page
• Online at huntsvillecityschools.org.

Huntsville City Schools is continuing to hire for open positions.

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

View upcoming CNP breakfast and lunch menus:

• May Menus

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.

Connect with HCS

• Facebook - @huntsvillecityschools
• Twitter - @HSVk12
• Instagram - @huntsvillecityschools

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