Huntsville Independent School District

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

HISD Schools CLOSED on TUESDAY, JAN 21 due to Inclement Weather: Dear Huntsville ISD Families and Staff, HISD has been monitoring the inclement weather forecasts for our immediate area. Due to the winter storm bringing sub freezing temperatures along with expected snow and icy/hazardous road conditions, we have decided to CLOSE school Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All extracurricular activities are also canceled. At this time, no decisions have been made about Wednesday. We will continue to monitor the conditions and communicate our plans to families as soon as a decision can be made on Tuesday. All updates will be sent to parents using the mass notification system as well as posted on the district website (www.huntsville-isd.org) and social media pages. Students are encouraged to stay indoors due to extreme temperatures. It is unusual for the Huntsville/Walker County community to experience temperatures this cold. Hypothermia can be a great concern if you are exposed to extreme cold. Click on this link for signs and symptoms: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682 You can call 2-1-1 should your family need assistance during this time. Please stay safe and warm. Huntsville ISD

HISD MONITORING WEATHER: Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff, HISD has been monitoring the weather forecasts and conditions for our immediate area. We will continue to do so throughout the weekend and through the Monday holiday. Freezing precipitation/wintry mix are anticipated with the possibility of snow and ice through early next week. While it is too soon to say for sure, we are planning for normal operations on Tuesday. For safety purposes, if the conditions for the Huntsville area require closure for Tuesday, we will provide any necessary updates as early as possible. Thank you. *Message sent to HISD Families & Staff vis mass notification at 3:30 PM today.

Calendar Reminder: All HISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Parents, please make alternative arrangements for any childcare needed for this scheduled holiday closure.

REMINDER - WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK - Dec 23-Jan 3: All Huntsville ISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED for the WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK from Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 in observance of the Christmas & New Year's holidays. HISD Employees will return to work on Monday, January 6 & HISD Students will return to school for the second semester on Wednesday, January 8. Parents, please be sure that you have made alternative arrangements for any childcare needed during the closure. The HISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Scott Sheppard & the HISD Administration wish you all a very safe & happy holiday break.

SAVE THE DATE - EARLY RELEASE DAY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20: All Huntsville ISD campuses will have EARLY RELEASE @ 1:15 PM for students on Friday, December 20 for the winter holiday break. *HHS students will follow the final exam schedule. Afternoon Bus Routes will have earlier drop off times than normal. Parents should make all arrangements necessary to accommodate for the earlier dismissal time.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break - District Closed Nov 25 -29 All Huntsville ISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED for the THANKSGIVING BREAK from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This does NOT include early release. Parents, please be sure that you have made alternative arrangements for any childcare needed during the break since all schools will be closed for the week. At this time of Thanksgiving, we take this opportunity to say how grateful we are, and to thank YOU, our Huntsville ISD Community for your unwavering support of our students, staff, schools, programs and district. We are so proud of how far we have come on so many levels, and how far we can continue to go as we work together Building Champions! On behalf of the HISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Sheppard and HISD Administration, we wish you all a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday. May you all have a safe and restful break with quality time spent with family, friends, and loved ones.

Learner Friendly Item of Interest for MPMS & HHS students.... Songwriting Workshop hosted by Aimee Bobruk, HHS Alum, this Saturday, November 16th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Wynne Home Arts and Visitor Center for children ages 12+. Registration is required but the workshop is FREE. Register @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EAEAF29ABF49-52559424-songwriting#/

HISD Elementary Families, Stewart Elementary School's PTO invites you to their annual fall festival scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Bring your families and join us for food, drinks, fun and prizes! See attached flyer for ticket information.

Hey Hornets ~ FUEL Your Sole! Bring your Report Card into LEE BARON and get $ off your new KICKS for As & Bs in core subjects! *See flyer for all the details.

October is National Principals Month, and Huntsville ISD expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures. Every day, our principals inspire teachers, staff, and students to strive for their best. They navigate challenges with grace and create environments where every student can thrive. Throughout the rest of this month, we will be spotlighting our school principals! So be on the lookout and join us in recognizing and thanking these remarkable leaders. Let’s all take a moment to #ThankAPrincipal and show our appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our schools and communities.

HISD Job Opening - Payroll Specialist II: Huntsville ISD is seeking to hire a Payroll Specialist II. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED plus three years of payroll accounting experience. As one of the largest employers in Huntsville, HISD is super proud to be able to offer a highly competitive compensation package with excellent benefits for employees. If someone you know meets the qualifications and is interested, please encourage them to apply today! For the complete job description and link to application visit: bit.ly/HISDPayroll.

Reminder for Elementary Families ~ You are invited to our Elementary Open House TOMORROW evening, Thursday, October 10th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at all 4 elementary campuses. Come see all that your children have been learning and doing during these first few months of school! See you there!

CALENDAR REMINDER: Huntsville ISD will have a Districtwide holiday on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day. All campuses and facilities will be CLOSED on this date. Parents, please be sure you have made any alternative arrangements for childcare if needed since there will be no school for students or staff on this date. We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend.

CALENDAR REMINDER: Friday, October 11, 2024, is a scheduled STUDENT HOLIDAY for a Teacher/Staff Professional Development Day. Parents, please be sure you have made any alternative childcare arrangements, if needed.

HISD ELEMENTARY PARENTS/GUARDIANS: The HISD Gifted and Talented Program Referral Window for students in 1st thru 11th grade is October 1st through October 31st. This year’s referral window is a little longer so don’t miss out! Testing for grades 1-11 will occur during this Fall semester at each campus. Parents and principals will be notified of the results by December, and services for qualifying students in grades 1-5 will begin in the Spring semester while students in grades 6-11 will have course selections in the Spring and begin services in the 25-26 school year. To refer a student for GT, please complete the referral form on the HISD website @ https://www.huntsville-isd.org/o/hisd/page/gifted-talented-program. If you have any questions, please contact HISD GT Specialist, Sarah Mallory at 435-6327.

HISD SECONDARY PARENTS/GUARDIANS: The HISD Gifted and Talented Program Referral Window for students in 1st thru 11th grade is October 1st through October 31st. This year’s referral window is a little longer so don’t miss out! Testing for grades 1-11 will occur during this Fall semester at each campus. Parents and principals will be notified of the results by December, and services for qualifying students in grades 1-5 will begin in the Spring semester while students in grades 6-11 will have course selections in the Spring and begin services in the 25-26 school year. To refer a student for GT, please complete the referral form on the HISD website @ https://www.huntsville-isd.org/o/hisd/page/gifted-talented-program. If you have any questions, please contact HISD GT Specialist, Sarah Mallory at 435-6327.

Hornet Football Fans Please Read!!! UPDATED - Important Seating Changes & Stadium Expectations for Friday, Oct 4 HHS vs PNG Home Football Game!

Attention HISD Elementary Parents/Guardians - Save the Date: Elementary Open House will be held at our 4 elementary schools on Thursday, October 10th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Join us & come see what we've been up to!