CALENDAR INFO -
The approved Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year is posted to the district website.
Items to note:
First Day of School for Students - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Early Release for Students for Winter Break at 1:15 PM - Thursday, December 18, 2025
(Teacher/Staff Work Day - Friday, December 19, 2025)
Winter Break - December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
First Day of Second Semester for Students - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Last Day of School for Students / Early Release at 1:15 PM - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Graduation - Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*The calendar is always subject to change. Families should monitor the HISD website and social media over the summer months for the most up-to-date information.
To view the 25-26 SY Academic Calendar visit @ https://5il.co/3bq2e.
Calendar Reminder:
Monday, April 21, 2025, is a STUDENT HOLIDAY at all campuses for a scheduled Teacher/Staff Professional Development Day. Parents please make any alternative arrangements for childcare if needed as there won't be school for students on this date.
DISTRICT HOLIDAY REMINDER:
All Huntsville ISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Please make any childcare arrangements that may be needed to accommodate the closure.
Wishing you & yours a very Blessed Holiday weekend!
HEAP ~ HEAP ~ HOORAY!!!
It's time to register for the Huntsville Enrichment Activities Program -
HEAP Summer 2025!!!
2 sessions offered: Session 1 - June 2nd-12th & Session 2 - June 16th-26th
With 2 Tracs available: Trac 1 - Children ages 6-9 & Trac 2: - children ages 10-13
See attached brochure with registration form.
Visit http://jrballard2.wixsite.com/heap for more details.
Attention swimmers ages 4-18 - Join the Huntsville Lakers swim team!
All skill levels welcome! Register today! See flyer for details.
Community Item of Interest...
Celebrating the 100th Year of Huntsville Fire! Saturday, May 17th from 10 am - 4 pm in downtown Huntsville. 13th St @ University Ave. Free entry. See flyer for more.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a FREE car seat and booster seat Installation and Inspection event this Thursday, April 10th at the Walker County Storm Shelter from 4 PM to 6 PM. Don't forget to bring your child and know their weight and height. A limited number of replacement car seats will be available. See flyer for more.
UPDATED LOCATION - HISD Support & Learning Center, 603 US 190 (Old Scott Johnson Elementary)
ATTENTION Families of Students Ages 14-22:
You are invited to a Free Pre-Employment & Transition Services Information Meeting presented by StepForward. This will be on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the HISD Support & Learning Center, 603 US 190 (Old Scott Johnson Elementary).
Reserve your spot now by contacting our Special Education Coordinator Dusty Stoughton at dstoughton@huntsville-isd.org.
ATTENTION Families of Students Ages 14-22:
You are invited to a Free Pre-Employment & Transition Services Information Meeting presented by StepForward. This will be on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM to 11 AM HHS in the HHS Commons.
Reserve your spot now by contacting our Special Education Coordinator Dusty Stoughton at dstoughton@huntsville-isd.org.
Community Item of Interest from the Huntsville Public Library...
Spring Break "Luau at the Library" Daily Events. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free!
Attention High School Families:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting College Is Fundamental: "Paying for College" Session on April 12, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Huntsville Elementary School , 87 MLK Dr. Come learn about FAFSA, Scholarships, Dural Credit & Transfers, Resources and more!
Register by April 1st using the flyer QR Code. For questions, contact huntsvilletxalumnae1913@gmail.com.
Holiday Reminder:
Huntsville ISD will be CLOSED the entire week of March 10-14, 2025 for Spring Break. All campuses and facilities will be closed to the public during this time. Parents should make alternative arrangements for any childcare needed since there will be no school during the break.
Attention Current Huntsville ISD GT Parents:
Please provide the district with your valuable input on the Gifted & Talented program by completing the following parent survey. The survey will close on April 7, 2025.
2024-2025 Huntsville ISD GT Parent Survey (English)
https://bit.ly/3ERwbii
2024-2025 Huntsville ISD GT Parent Survey (Spanish)
https://bit.ly/3QxHjn3
Region 6 MATH WEEK - March 3-7!
A full week of FREE family time with stories, games, and math activities in English and Spanish for families with student in grades K-8.
Hey Hornets - Lee Baron is committed to encouraging YOU to excel academically!
Want to be rewarded for good grades??? Lee Baron's Fuel Your Sole Grade Incentive program has a way!!!
Students who bring in their report card showing A's and B's in core subject areas can earn rewards to use as a discount towards a new pair of shoes! How about that?! See the flyer for all the details!!!
HISD thanks Lee Baron for their generous support of our students and their academic success! Please remember to shop local and support businesses that support our students!!!!👟🎉
Huntsville ISD is hiring a Director of Finance. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business, or other related field. TASBO & School District Finance experience, preferred.
HISD offers a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package. Come work for one of the largest employers in Huntsville.
Join the Hornet family today! If you know someone with at least 3 years of accounting, finance or business-related experience, please encourage them to apply! For complete job description & application visit: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/jobs
Calendar Reminder:
Monday, February 17, 2025, is a scheduled STUDENT HOLIDAY for the PRESIDENTS’ DAY holiday. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on this date as it is a Professional Development Day for Staff. Parents should make alternative arrangements for any childcare, if needed.
Are you looking for some awesome entertainment this weekend! Well look no further –
HHS Hornet Drama presents “Once Upon a Mattress!” This comedic musical retells the classic fairy tale the “Princess and the Pea!” The story is about a tyrannical Queen who tries to prevent her son, the Prince, from marrying by setting up impossible tests for potential princesses! We invite you to come be entertained as you find out how the story ends!
The premier performance is TONIGHT, Thursday, Feb 6th @ 7:30 pm. The entry fee for opening night is “pay what you can”. How’s that for affordable!?!!
Additional performances will also be on Friday the 7th @ 7:30 pm, Saturday the 8th @ 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, with a final matinee on Sunday the 9th @ 2:00 pm. The ticket fee for Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be:
Students $10;
Military and Senior Citizens $15;
and all other General Admission $20. All tickets include an online service fee.
Huntsville ISD Faculty and Staff receive 1 free entry with their Huntsville ISD ID.
All performances will take place in our beautiful new Huntsville ISD Performing Arts Center which is located adjacent to the east end of Huntsville High School @ 515 FM 2821 East.
Use QR code on flyer for ticket info or visit @ https://www.msbtickets.com/huntsvillehighschool/schoolevents
For questions, contact George Oliver at HHS geoliver2@huntsville-isd.org
Your Support is Needed!
The HISD Buyers Group annual Dinner & Auction will be on Saturday, February 8 @ 6 PM. This event raises much needed funds to support HISD students participating with show projects in the upcoming Walker County Fair!!! The more money we can raise the more students we can support!
All tickets are presale - $50 each / $350 table for 8.
Can’t attend but would still love to help? Wonderful!!!
We welcome event/table sponsorships & tax-deductible donations of any amount. Your support large or small helps us in a BIG way and is greatly appreciated.
Contact us today to make your reservations or to learn more about how you or your business can support the HISD Buyers Group.
For event details or to learn more about what the HISD Buyers Group is, please visit: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/hisdbg
HISD Returns to Normal Operations Wednesday, January 22, 2025:
Dear Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff,
At this time, HISD plans to resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. However, should weather or other conditions in the Huntsville area require us to cancel school for safety purposes, we will notify families as soon as possible but no later than 5:30 AM. If no further notifications are received, please plan for regular school operations.
Huntsville ISD
