Mance Park Middle School

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#/

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.

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 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!

Hey, Huntsville Hornet Football Fans! This Friday Night is our FIRST Varsity HOME Football game and we want YOU to come help us PACK THE STANDS for the Hornets!!! Before heading to the game, please review the Huntsville ISD Stadium Rules & Expectations shared below: ALL children 6th grade and under MUST be accompanied by an ADULT to enter the stadium and should remain with them throughout the game. Do not hang out or block the aisles or stairways. Loitering is not allowed by the concession stands, restrooms, elevator, or underneath the stands. Do not hang on the railing. Everyone should be seated. The GREEN chairback seats are for RESERVED ticket holders and are not for General Admission seating. Please be respectful of others so that all fans can see and enjoy the game! #STINGEM #HORNETPROUD

Reminder: District Holiday Closure for Labor Day on Monday, Sept 2 All Huntsville ISD Campuses and Facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Parents should find alternative care for their children on this date as there will be no school. School resumes Tuesday, September 3. We wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday weekend!

3:34 PM August 20, 2024 Dear Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians, We had a wonderful second  day of school!  As everyone continues to learn their way and find their bus routes, we predict we will have delays again today at our afternoon campus pick up lines and bus routes.  We appreciate your ongoing patience as  we all continue to keep safety our priority.  Additionally, we request that parents of car riders to please be very careful and respectful of the neighboring residences and businesses by not blocking private driveways or intersections.  Thank you so much for your cooperation and understanding. Huntsville ISD

August 19, 2024 @ 4:50 PM Back to School Delays at Campuses & Bus Loading Dock Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians, At 4:50 PM buses began to leave the loading dock on their afternoon routes. Again, we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding on this great First Day of School and throughout the first few weeks of school. The addition of PreK and 5th Grade at the elementary campuses and 6th Grade to Mance Park, means there are a lot more parents dropping off and picking up making our campus lines longer than normal. Additionally, we always expect delays at the bus loading dock during the first few weeks of school while everyone gets accustomed to their new bus routes. We apologize for any inconvenience these delays may cause you. Please plan accordingly and with everyone exercising safety and courtesy towards one another, we can make this a smooth back to school experience for everyone. Huntsville ISD

8/19.2024 @ 4:45 PM - First Day of School Transportation Update - Bus Delays We had a GREAT first day of school! However, as you can expect, we are experiencing some long lines at our campuses for afternoon pick up and bus route delays as everyone tries to learn their way, especially our PreK and elementary riders. With safety being our top priority, we are not rushing our processes at the loading dock. We will send another notification once the buses leave the dock. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding. Huntsville ISD

The First Day of School for Huntsville ISD is Monday, August 19!!! We can't wait to WELCOME our HORNETS to school!!! Huntsville ISD warns drivers to be extremely vigilant, especially before and after school hours. Please expect and plan for delays and extra traffic/pedestrian congestion each morning and afternoon especially during the first week of school. Parents should follow directional maps and instructions for when and where the drop off/pick up areas are. And remember our campuses have NEW start/dismissal times this school year, too! This time of year is particularly dangerous due to the combination of young inexperienced drivers, school buses, and student pedestrians, all sharing the road. Always yield to school buses and watch for children jetting in and out of traffic. Drivers should be extra patient, respectful and safe in all school zones and around our campuses. Please check out the Back to School Driver Safety Tips to help us keep our students safe! https://www.huntsville-isd.org/article/1717828

Our Campus Meet & Greets start this week! Check the schedule below so you'll know when to go!!! Huntsville Elementary School, Samuel W. Houston Elementary, Scott Johnson Elementary & Estella Stewart Elementary: PK-5th Grade Thursday, August 15 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mance Park Middle School: 6th Grade Monday, August 12 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM 7th & 8th Grade Tuesday, August 13 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Huntsville High School : 9th Grade Freshman Orientation Friday, August 16 Session #1 at 10:00 AM & Session #2 at 1:00 PM We look forward to meeting YOU!!! Be sure to start monitoring your school email for updates and important information from your principal, too. And we thank you for pardoning our dust as we are still busy working on construction projects across the district!

Get ready for Back to School with Updated Immunizations! HISD will host an Immunization Clinic on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM at Mance Park Middle School, 1010 8th Street. The clinic is for All Grades - up to age 18. Vaccines: Free with Insurance Without Insurance $10/shot Ages 19 + Self Pay

We are gearing up for a brand new school year and can't wait to welcome YOU! The FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for HISD is scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, and we have a lot of NEW & EXCITING things to share, too. NEW Campus Listing, NEW Start & Dismissal Times, NEW Elementary School Boundary Zones & Grade Alignment, NEW School Supply Lists, NEW School menus, and so much more! NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION for both NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS: If you haven't registered your child(ren) for Fall 2024 yet, please do so NOW. All Registration for NEW & RETURNING HISD Students is done ONLINE this year! And that registration also includes Bus Transportation Registration, too!  Register your student for school and for the bus using just one online system through your Skyward Family Access Center parent portal. All students are also required to provide Proof of Residency this year as well. NEW TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: ALL students - New or Returning - MUST register to ride the school bus this year! Transportation Registration is included in the ONLINE Student Registration process in the Skyward Family Access Center parent portal. If you do not have a parent portal account, please log in and create one. ***Bus Registration MUST be completed by Wednesday, July 31st to ride the bus on the First Day of School. All student bus registrations received after July 31, will be processed after the first week of school. The parent/guardian will receive a phone call when your student is eligible to ride. NEW LOCATION for the Community Praise Ministry Back to School Supply Giveaway: The Community Praise Ministry is hosting their 19th Annual School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 3 at a NEW location! Community Praise Ministry School Supply Giveaway will be held at the Huntsville Elementary School in the Gym from 10 AM to 12 PM. This is just around the corner from the usual location at Huntsville High School, just head west and turn on to MLK, park at the Softball Baseball Parking Lot and walk over to the back of Huntsville Elementary. There will be plenty of school supplies for students age PreK to College, and as usual, they volunteers will be there until all the supplies are gone!! Please visit our Back to School Headquarters page on the district website at https://www.huntsville-isd.org/headquarters to find all things to help your family get ready for the new school year!

NEW CAMPUS START & DISMISSAL TIMES FOR 2024-2025: Huntsville ISD campuses will observe NEW Start & Dismissal times for the upcoming school year. Parents/Guardians, please adjust your schedules to reflect the time changes. Regular School Hours: All Elementary Campuses (Grades PreK-5): Start 7:40 AM / Dismissal 3:15 PM; Mance Park Middle School (Grades 6-8): Start 7:45 AM / Dismissal 3:20 PM; and Huntsville High School (Grades 9-12): Start 7:45 AM / Dismissal 3:25 PM *All times are subject to change. https://www.huntsville-isd.org/time

HISD Expects Normal Operations Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9: Huntsville ISD Employees and Families,  We hope this message finds everyone safe and well from today’s storm. HISD has been monitoring the inclement weather forecasts and conditions for our immediate area. We are aware of the widespread power outages and road conditions for our Huntsville ISD community. At this time, we plan to return to NORMAL OPERATIONS tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. We urge those who reside in low lying areas to take all necessary precautions to keep your families safe. We will continue to monitor the conditions throughout the night and early morning, and if a change is necessary we will send additional communication as soon as a decision can be made.  In the event that we must close again tomorrow, we will send a mass notification by 5:30 AM; otherwise, expect regular operations. Thank you!

District CLOSED Monday, July 8 due to Inclement Weather: Dear Huntsville ISD Employees and Families, Out of an abundance of caution, all Huntsville ISD locations will be CLOSED TOMORROW, Monday July 8, 2024. This decision is due to the forecasted heavy rain and high winds associated with Tropical Storm Beryl, potential for flooding, road closures and power outages, as well as other emergency-related purposes. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions for our immediate area and send additional updates, if needed. Please take all necessary precautions to keep your family safe. Huntsville ISD

The entire district will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. District offices will reopen on Friday, July 5 at 8 AM. We wish you all a very Safe & Happy 4th of July!