Artemis Virtual Academy Application Window
2026-03-02 - 2026-07-20
For more information or to apply, visit the Artemis Application Information page (https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/ava/page/artemis-application-information) on the AVA website.

Summer Office Schedule
2026-05-26 - 2026-07-24
All Huntsville City Schools, offices, and campuses will be open from 7:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Thursday during this period.

All schools, offices, and campuses will be closed on Fridays during this period.

Exceptions:

The weeks of June 15 and June 29 will operate normal hours for all schools, offices, and campuses due to the observation of Juneteenth & Independence Day.

ESOL Middle School Summer Camp
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-25 13:30 | 4800 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
ESOL Middle School Summer Camp will run Monday-Thursday during from June 1 through June 25, 2026 at the Academy for Academics & Arts Middle School. Camp will include reading a graphic novel and completing associated activities, as well as culminate in a field trip. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with bus transportation, if needed.

Complete the online application (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvNosUu3g-0A4NK_48rKN6TEwc7Aag9WQqxrylrX3nbZgrIQ/viewform) to register your student today - spots are limited!

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Hess (https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/jhs/staff).

Summer Magnet Application Window
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-22
Huntsville City Schools is accepting applications during this period for students interested in applying to a magnet school or program for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Email magnet@hsv-k12.org with additional questions.

Free Adult Education Classes
2026-06-08 - 2026-07-02 | 2603 N Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
Huntsville City Schools, in partnership with J.F. Drake Community & Technical College, is offering FREE 4-week Adult Education courses in Digital Literacy and Job Readiness at the Huntsville Center for Technology (https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/hct). Adults can gain hands-on experience with technology, resume building, workplace skills, and much more!

Participants can choose a flexible schedule:

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One class (2 days/week)

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Two classes (4 days/week)

Classes will run from June 8 through July 2, 4PM - 7PM.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and confidence!

Visit the Drake State Adult Education webpage (https://drakestate.edu/career-pathways-programs/adult-education/) or call 256-551-5217 more information and to register today!

BOE Meeting
2026-06-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-29 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-17 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-15 16:30 - 18:30 | 2601 N Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in the central office board room. More information about meetings, including how to sign up for citizen comments, may be found on the Board of Education page (https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/page/board-of-education).

Citizen comments will begin at 4:30PM and will not be broadcast. The meeting and broadcast will then begin immediately after the conclusion of the citizen comments.

All HCS board meetings are able to be viewed over-the-air on Wow channel 3, Comcast channel 17, on the ETV Live+ Stream (https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/etvlive/video/6344cb1ebfba97000966d019), and on the district’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HuntsvilleCitySchools).

Independence Day Observed
2026-07-03
All schools and offices closed.

Pre-K for a Day (Make-Up Session)
2026-07-07 12:30 - 15:30 | 3011 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA
*Choose a make-up session to attend if you did NOT attend in May at your assigned school.

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Bring your child for a play-based Pre-K screener

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Parent will complete paper work and parent orientation

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Computers will be available for use to enroll in Powerschool

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Bring ALL your requirement enrollment documents to upload (pictures of documents to upload are needed)

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Age verification documents (such as birth certificate, passport, official medical document, or official document from another country, etc.)

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Immunization record (most current)

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Parent/Guardian Photo ID

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Two current valid documents as proof of residence. Current lease/deed/mortgage (MUST include name, address, and signature page) AND utility/cable/phone bill, etc. (these documents must not be more than 30 days old and must include name, address, and date)

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Pre-K team will be on site to assist

Pre-K for a Day (Make-Up Session)
2026-07-08 09:30 - 12:30 | 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802, USA

BOE Work Session
2026-07-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-09-15 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-10 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-01 16:30 - 18:30 | 2601 N Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35810, USA

First Day of School
2026-08-05
Students return for the 2026-27 school year!

Williams vs. McNair Football
2026-08-24 18:30 | 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Williams Volleyball at Mountain Gap/HJHS
2026-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | 821 Mountain Gap Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA

Williams vs. Mt. Gap Football
2026-08-31 08:00 - 16:30 | 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Williams Volleyall at Challenger/Chapman
2026-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 | 13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE UNIT B, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA

Labor Day Observed
2026-09-07
All schools & offices closed.

Williams/HCMS/ Whitesburg Volleyball
2026-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | 155 Barren Fork Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA
Williams vs HC 4

HC vs WB 5

WB vs Williams at 6

Williams Volleyball at Morris/McNair
2026-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | 4801 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Williams at Westminster Acadmeny
2026-09-17 08:00 - 17:30 | 237 Johns Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, USA

Williams vs Morris Football
2026-09-21 16:30 - 18:00 | 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Williams vs Challenger Football
2026-09-29 18:30 - 19:30 | 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Fall Break (Teachers & Students)
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09
No school for teachers or students.

Fall Break (Central Office)
2026-10-09

Veterans Day Observed
2026-11-11

Thanksgiving Holiday Observed (Teachers & Students)
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-27

Thanksgiving Holiday Observed (Central Office)
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-27

Half Day for All Students
2026-12-18, 2027-05-27

Winter Holidays Observed (Teachers & Students)
2026-12-21 - 2027-01-01
No school for teachers & students.

Winter Holidays Observed (Central Office)
2026-12-22 - 2027-01-01

Staff Development Day
2027-01-04, 2027-05-28
No school for students.

Students Return
2027-01-05
Classes resume.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed
2027-01-18

Presidents Day Observed
2027-02-15

Spring Break (Teachers & Students)
2027-03-15 - 2027-03-19

Spring Break (Central Office)
2027-03-19

Half Day for Students
2027-04-02

Half Day for High School Students (Exams)
2027-05-26

2027 Graduation Exercises
2027-05-27 - 2027-05-28

Memorial Day Observed
2027-05-31

Juneteenth Observed
2027-06-18
