Huntsville Independent School District

SAVE THE DATE - EARLY RELEASE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20: All Huntsville ISD campuses will have EARLY RELEASE @ 1:00 PM for students on Wednesday, December 20 for the winter holiday break. *HHS students will follow their final exam schedule. Afternoon Bus Routes will have earlier drop off times than normal. Parents should make alternative arrangements for any after school care, if needed.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Huntsville ISD will have an Early Release Day this Friday, December 1, 2023, with all campuses dismissing early at 2:30 PM.  This new early release time will hopefully allow our Hornet Nation football fans and families to attend the Hornet playoff game scheduled for that evening in Houston.  HISD Transportation will also run afternoon bus routes earlier than normal times.  Parents should make any arrangements necessary to accommodate this early dismissal time including arranging for after school care, if needed.  The Huntsville Hornet Varsity Football team won the Regional 3 Semifinal playoff game on Friday, November 24, 2023, against Richmond Randle to advance to the fourth round of the playoffs!  The Regional Quarterfinal Championship game between the Huntsville Hornets and the Port Neches-Groves Indians will be played this Friday, December 1, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.  Huntsville ISD encourages all citizens to join us to pack the stands at NRG to cheer on our hometown Hornets!  The following preliminary game day information is being shared now with our Huntsville Hornet fans.  Additional details regarding stadium parking and entry, playoff shirt sales, as well as the online ticket purchasing will be shared on hornetnation.org and social media as it becomes available. TICKETS PRICES: All tickets are General Admission.  Pre-sale ticket prices are Students $7 (with code) and Adults $13 (with code). All tickets at the gate will be $16.  Children 2 and older will need a ticket.  FAN PARKING & STADIUM ENTRY: NRG Park is cashless.  There will be a $20 Parking fee per space.  The Hornets will be the VISITING team.

While most of us were enjoying our Thanksgiving Break, our Hornet Varsity Football Team played hard on winning against Richmond Randle and won the game 14-13 in the Regional Semi Final Championship Game on Friday Nov 24.2023!

DISTRICT HOLIDAY REMINDER - Monday-Friday, November 20-24 ALL Huntsville ISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving break. We are counting our blessings for our wonderful Huntsville community. We wish you all a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING & safe holiday break!

WOW- What a WIN!! Congratulations to our Bi-District Champion Hornet Varsity Football Team! Our Hornets beat the Texas City Stingarees 10-7! #HornetProud #BuildingChampions

We were shared this remarkable photo taken by Jennifer Reynolds and published in the Galveston County Daily News. It's a photo taken after the game, where she captured one of our Hornet players consoling a Texas City Stingaree player. What a moment. Beautiful. See more photos and read James Lacombe's article here: https://www.galvnews.com/.../article_e4492a12-6b34-519b... Thank you to Jennifer Reynolds and The Galveston County Daily News #BuildingChampions #HornetProud

Our 18+ Students spend their days on the move- each day working and learning at another job site (Huntsville State Park, The COME Center, HEB Huntsville, Goodwill and here at Double Dave's) along with running the coffee and snack carts at Huntsville High School. At Double Dave's, they have a quick meeting with Mrs. Winston and review their week, then they split up for cleaning duties. After a good sweep, they fold pizza boxes and after that, a well deserved cold drink! These students are capable, and want to help and make a difference. Thank you to all these businesses that give them the opportunity- we couldn't do it without them! We're making a video that showcases the program- consider this a sneak peak! #HornetProud #BuildingChampions

The Huntsville High School Career and Technical Education Department welcomed local Veterans for the Career and Technical Education Department Veterans Day Appreciation Showcase. Thank you to all our Veterans!

HISD GT Referral Window OPEN through November 17, 2023: The HISD Gifted & Talented Program referral window is NOW OPEN for students in grades K-11. Kindergarten testing will begin in December and parents will receive notification of results by March 1, 2024. Testing for grades 1-11 will occur during the spring semester on each campus. Parents and principals will be notified of the results in June, and services for qualifying students will begin in the fall of the 2024-2025 school year. La ventana de referencia para el programa de Dotados y Talentosos está abierta para estudiantes de Huntsville ISD en los grados K-11. Las pruebas para estudiantes en kinder comenzarán en diciembre y los padres recibirán una notificación de los resultados antes del 1 de marzo de 2024. Las pruebas para los grados 1-11 se realizarán durante el semestre de primavera en cada escuela. Los padres y directores serán notificados de los resultados en junio y los servicios para los estudiantes que califiquen comenzarán en el otoño del año escolar 2024-2025. To refer a student please complete the referral form / Para recomendar a un estudiante, complete el formulario de recomendación usando este enlace @ https://www.huntsville-isd.org/.../gifted-talented-program.

Huntsville Hornet Varsity Football Team Played a tough game at last night's game, but was cheered on the whole time by the HHS Military Marching Band, HHS Cheerleaders, and HHS Grenadier Guard Drill Team! #HornetProuid #BuildingChampions

We loved showing our Seniors off at last Friday Night's Football Game! Check out a glimpse of our Seniors #HornetProud #BuildingChampions #classof2024

What an exciting time it was at last Friday Night's Game!!! #HornetProud #BuildingChampions

"I am a Hornet and also a Bearkat by birth! I love the Hornets and pledge my devotion. I am so proud of how HISD is growing academically. A great school district is returning! My education from HISD made college pretty easy. The trades that were taught also gave students a way to earn a great living as well. Though I no longer live in Huntsville, I am a life long Hornet." ~ Patsyann Reed #HornetProud #OnceaHornetAlwaysaHornet

Huntsville ISD will host a Special Programs Parent Information Night on Monday, November 6th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. at the Huntsville High School Commons. This will be a Come and Go event! Please park in the back parking lot area and use the rear doors to the Commons. Come learn about our Bilingual, ESL, Dyslexia, 504 and Special Education programs in Huntsville ISD. Specific program information, child find information and resources for student supports will be shared. All parents and students of HISD and the surrounding community are welcome.

Please help us congratulate the very first Inductees of the Inaugural Class of Our Huntsville ISD Hall of Champions! Trevor Fountain - former Teacher & Coach Jane Clements Monday - Alumni Eathan O'Bryant - Alumni Joreen Kelly Waddell - Alumni / former Nurse & Teacher There will be a very special presentation during TONIGHT'S Varsity Football Home game for the official induction. These 4 individuals have had outstanding lifetime achievements and they represent the very Best of the Best among former Hornets! Please come help us pack the stands and celebrate for the last district home game!

SHUTTLE: We will run a courtesy bus shuttle BEFORE and AFTER TONIGHT'S Hornet Varsity home football game from HISD Transportation on MLK. The shuttle will run between Transportation and the Home Stadium Entrance. If you are interested in using the shuttle, park in the Transportation lot.

Huntsville Hornet Football returns to our new Huntsville ISD Hornet Stadium TONIGHT, Friday, October 27 to host Brenham with kick-off set for 7:30 PM. It's Senior Night & the theme is "Luv Ya Green!!!" Seniors involved in Football, Athletic Training, Flags, Band, Cheer & Dance will be recognized during pregame activities. We are also very excited for the opportunity to present our 2023 inaugural class of our Huntsville ISD Hall of Champions at the end of the 1st Quarter! Come help us pack the stands!!! HOME: Huntsville fan Main Parking will be in Lot A on M L King, Jr Drive across the street & just north of Huntsville Elementary & in Lot B behind the Hawkins Administration Building on FM 2821 East. Overflow parking available at Huntsville Elementary, the Hawkins Administration Building front lot, HISD Transportation & by the HHS Band Hall. We recommend arriving early so you can secure your preferred home fan parking spot! SHUTTLE: We will run a courtesy bus shuttle BEFORE and AFTER the game from HISD Transportation on MLK. The shuttle will run between Transportation and the Home Stadium Entrance. If you are interested in using the shuttle, park in the Transportation lot. HANDICAPPED: Handicapped parking is available in Lots A & B but spaces are limited. Arrive early if you need a spot. The Handicapped ramp into the stadium is located off of Lot B. VISITOR: Visitor parking is in Lot C on the HHS campus by the tennis courts & Lot D behind the Gyms/Commons. Please view the map posted on the website under Facilities.

HUNTSVILLE ISD STADIUM RULES REMINDER: ALL children 6th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult to enter the stadium and should remain with them throughout the game. There should be no loitering by the concession stands, in the restrooms or in the aisles. We do not allow hanging on the rails and ask that everyone please be seated. Green chairback seats are for RESERVED ticket holders and are not for general admission. Please be respectful of others so that all fans can see and enjoy the game!

What an exciting HOMECOMING WIN for the HHS Varsity Football Team ! Varsity played their first game at their new stadium last Friday Night! What an amazing game it was! #HorneProud #BuildingChampions

Community Item of Interest... Huntsville Toyota's 1st Trunk or Treat!!! This will be a free & safe event for the community on Wednesday, October 25th from 5-7pm. There will be trick or treating, games/activities, hotdogs, refreshments, music & a photo booth.