For more information or to apply\, visit the Arte mis Application Information page on the AVA website.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Artemis Virtual Academy Application Window END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:c3462819-4133-44dd-8285-e28f30785359 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools and the United States Department of Justice are now seeking applications from parents and guardians to serve o n the 2026-27 Desegregation Advisory Committee (DAC). For more informatio n\, visit the 2026-27 DAC Applications page.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:DAC Application Window END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:9d9f810d-5ddb-49ac-a2fb-b92566d9a2a0 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DESCRIPTION:Select magnet programs in grades 4 - 12 will accept addition al applications from March 23rd - April 13th. Program availability (as of March 23) is listed below. Visit the Magnet Programs page for more information abo ut our Magnet Programs or to apply today.
4th-8th Grades: Academy for Academic s &\; Arts
9th-12th Grades: Lee High Sc hool
9th-12th Grades: New Century Technology High School
6th-8th Grades: Academy for Gifted &\; Talented at Willi
ams
9th Grade: College Academy at Jemison
Hun tsville City Schools conducts an annual Advanced Course Survey of students \, parents of students\, and staff members serving students in gra des 5-11 seeking input about AP &\; Honors courses. These surv eys ask questions relating to recruitment and enrollment\, curriculum\, an d participation and help the district continuously assess and improve the AP &\; Honors experience for current and future students.
Student Survey (requires student code which will be emailed to studen ts)
The M2M Survey seeks to provide the district with feedback from parent s and students regarding school climate\, effective operation\, and sugges tions for improvement of the M2M program.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Advanced Course (AP/Honors) & M2M Survey Window END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:9b3c5dc3-4b86-4854-82d7-2581bd21ee3f DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DESCRIPTION:Credit Enhancement registration\, which inc
ludes Career Prep\, Driver's Education\, and Health\, \;will open onli
ne during this period. \; Students can only register for a \;
Huntsville City Schools' Special Education Services Departme nt is dedicated to ensuring every student receives a high-quality\, indivi dualized education that meets their unique needs. We serve students with d isabilities and gifted and talented students\, believing all exceptional l earners can achieve their full potential when provided with appropriate su pports\, services\, and opportunities. As part of our commitment and conti nuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for your child\, we ar e excited to invite you to Parent Training Sessions. Learn more and regist er for a session on the Parent Connections Newsletter< /a>.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Parent Connections Session: Transition & Post-Secondary Outcomes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:2c814cd5-ee16-4506-bc9b-1c0192fccb60 DTSTART:20260416T130000 DTEND:20260416T140000 DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Native American Indian Education Program. Sh are recommendations and feedback. Help shape services for Native Students.
This forum will take place in Room 41 at the Academy for Science &a mp\; Foreign Language and will be held both in-person and virtually. For more information\, contact Scarlet Roberts.
LOCATION:3221 Mastin Lake Rd NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:NAIE Program Public Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:5e0823d5-d34c-47cd-ba62-906d11a60783 DTSTART:20260416T130000 DTEND:20260416T140000 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:3501 NW Kenwood Dr\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:Parent Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:c0f63dba-cef7-4492-96d0-00adc25ec8fd DTSTART:20260421T163000 DTEND:20260421T173000 DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in t he 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.
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\, and on the district’s Facebook page.
LOCATION:2601 N Memorial Pkwy\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:BOE Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:00f14a21-18c1-440e-ba04-5c0d6ee4dc56 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools invites all students\, staff\, and f amilies to join us in celebrating Purple Up! Day on April 22\, 2026. This special day recognizes and honors the strength\, resilience\, and sacrific es of our military-connected students. By wearing purple\, a color that re presents all branches of the military\, we show our unified support and ap preciation for these students and their families.
HCS is proud to s erve and support military-connected youth across our district\, and Purple Up! Day is an opportunity for our entire school community to stand togeth er in recognition of their unique experiences. We encourage everyone to pa rticipate and help us create a visible show of support throughout our scho ols.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Purple Up Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:6d0b04ad-313b-49d8-8398-470a34eb29a2 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DESCRIPTION:The HCS Pre-K program will be closed to current Pre-K studen ts to allow our staff to host Pre-K for a Day for upcomin g Pre-K families.
Opportunities like Pre-K for a Day are an important part of our program and support our efforts in providin g high quality Pre-K. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s care on this da te.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Pre-K Program Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:23c6fd2f-e74e-4445-ba78-dc408ab1a488 DTSTART:20260423T120000 DTEND:20260423T130000 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools' Special Education Services Departme nt is dedicated to ensuring every student receives a high-quality\, indivi dualized education that meets their unique needs. We serve students with d isabilities and gifted and talented students\, believing all exceptional l earners can achieve their full potential when provided with appropriate su pports\, services\, and opportunities. As part of our commitment and conti nuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for your child\, we ar e excited to invite you to Parent Training Sessions. Learn more and regist er for a session on the Parent Connections Newsletter< /a>.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Parent Connections: Academic Success END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:d1c47738-5b04-4ab2-ac93-efe7f1f50b2c DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 24\, 2026 will be a weather day for Hun tsville City Schools based on the \;HCS Calendar< /span>. \;
No school for students and teachers
All 9\, 10\, and 11-month employees do \;not \;report to work
Only 12-month employees report to work
Employees with questions about their work schedule should contact their direct supervisor.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Weather Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:b478d66d-c69f-4eb2-ba9e-8e46c069ca6d DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Progress Reports Go Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:11c061a0-eade-412a-91da-383eb2fc759b DTSTART:20260428T090000 DTEND:20260428T130000 DESCRIPTION:Students from across the district will be competing in event s and community partners will be on-site to share resources available in H untsville/Madison County.
LOCATION:2801 15th Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA SUMMARY:Special Olympics Track & Field Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:3cf3f0b4-cc6a-412c-a63d-c5fd1f871668 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:May Character Word: Patriotism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:c7cb4655-07f0-4ddb-af55-4dc8f48cd3a7 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools will honor the school lunch heroes s erving healthy meals by celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 01\, 2026 .
When we call school nutrition professionals heroes\, we truly mean it. Each spring\, we celebrate their dedication\, care\, and hard work wi th School Lunch Hero Day.
Join schools across the country in recogni zing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing student s\, supporting learning\, and making a difference for every child who walk s through the cafeteria doors.Every day\, dedicated school nutrition profe ssionals ensure that students are well-fed and ready to learn.
Schoo l Lunch Hero Day \;is a special opportunity to recogn ize their hard work and dedication. \;
LOCATION: SUMMARY:School Lunch Hero Day Observed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:ceae7118-1a31-4a65-a695-1255d8b02991 DTSTART:20260505T120000 DTEND:20260505T130000 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools' Special Education Services Departme nt is dedicated to ensuring every student receives a high-quality\, indivi dualized education that meets their unique needs. We serve students with d isabilities and gifted and talented students\, believing all exceptional l earners can achieve their full potential when provided with appropriate su pports\, services\, and opportunities. As part of our commitment and conti nuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for your child\, we ar e excited to invite you to Parent Training Sessions. Learn more and regist er for a session on the Parent Connections Newsletter< /a>.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Parent Connections Session: Supports for Students With Hearing Loss END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:7f45c63f-f430-4949-a4a9-f6f62267b883 DTSTART:20260505T163000 DTEND:20260505T173000 DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in t he 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.
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\, and on the district’s Facebook page.
LOCATION:2601 N Memorial Pkwy\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:BOE Work Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:de53657f-e67d-4141-b76e-1c4884c42319 DTSTART:20260507T130000 DTEND:20260507T140000 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:3501 NW Kenwood Dr\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:Parent Advisory Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:391517f5-13e4-4fe4-9cf0-03c8c811bd73 DTSTART:20260515T130000 DTEND:20260515T140000 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:3501 NW Kenwood Dr\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:Parent Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:c202e7f1-852c-4d4f-8a3e-9657eefd1f7d DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Half Day for High School Students (Exams) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:1c8ee4e3-f809-410e-ada9-25a7665ca52d DTSTART:20260519T163000 DTEND:20260519T173000 DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in t he 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.
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\, and on the district’s Facebook page.
LOCATION:2601 N Memorial Pkwy\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:BOE Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:1117c3dd-9c03-4066-a4fd-1ec8a1e3d263 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DESCRIPTION:Half day for students.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Last Day for Students (Half Day) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:e863d5b3-de92-4c28-ab98-d5cab0064364 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Report Cards Go Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:75c2bf30-7d96-4082-b36c-76d5d2e9c586 DTSTART:20260521T130000 DTEND:20260522T173000 DESCRIPTION:Please note the VBC has a Clear Bag Policy.
1:00 PM: Jemison High School
3:00 PM: Columbia High School
5:30 PM: Grissom High School
11:30 AM: < /strong>Artemis Virtual Academy
1:00 PM: N ew Century Technology High School
3:00 PM: Lee High School
5:30 PM: Huntsville High School
All ceremonies will take place in the Arena at the Von Braun Center. HCS invites viewers to watch the ceremonies live on ETV& nbsp\;(OTA channel 25.5\, Comcast channel 17\, WOW channel 3)\, on the&nbs p\;HCS Facebook page\, and online a t ETV Live+
LOCATION:700 Monroe St SW\, Huntsville\, AL 35801\, USA SUMMARY:2026 Graduation Exercises END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:cb77541d-6e0c-464f-ae52-191337c8dae2 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Staff Development Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:adb9fcd2-966f-48a2-b912-ba000b951da9 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DESCRIPTION:All schools &\; offices closed.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Memorial Day Observed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:fd45822e-5fb1-446d-90de-8a96d67a2231 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DESCRIPTION:Credit Recovery \;registration< /strong> \;will be done onsite at Lee High School Media Center on May 27-28\, 2026. \;Late Registration \;will be held \;June 1-4\, 2026\, from 8:0 0am - 2:30pm in the Lee High School< /a> Media Center (located in the main building). For more information\, in cluding the daily registration schedule\, visit the Summer School Information pa ge on the HCS website.
LOCATION:2500 Meridian St N\, Huntsville\, AL 35811\, USA SUMMARY:Summer School Credit Recovery Registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:5ad1ceae-8ddf-473a-b0ee-c2d1af763483 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DESCRIPTION:Give your child a summer of innovation and discovery at the& nbsp\;HCS GATE STEM &\; Enrichment Camp 2026! Students will engage in h ands-on STEM challenges using the WOZed curriculum while collaborating\, c reating\, and problem-solving each day.
The camp is open to all HCS GATE students entering 4th\, 5th\, or 6th grade for the 2026–2027 school year. Students will engage in hands-on STEM learning using the WOZed curr iculum\, along with exciting daily STEM challenges led by HCS GATE Special ists.
Choose from one of three sessions in June 2026 (Monday–Thurs day):
Session 1: June 1–4
Session 2: June 8 –11
Session 3: June 15–18
9:00 – 10:30 | STEM Challenges
10:30 – 11:00 | Recess
11:00 – 11:30 | Lunch (provided)
11:30 – 1:00 | STEM Challenges
1:00 p.m. | Dismissal
Lunch : \;Provided daily
Transportation: \;Parents/guardians are responsible for daily drop-off and pick- up
Registration: \;Each student may at tend \;one session only
Spots are lim ited and filled on a first-come\, first-served basis.
At this time\, camp registration is closed and all sessions are full. < /strong>
However\, we encourage you to join the waitlist by using th e waitlist registration form. If spots become available due to cancellations or schedule changes\, famil ies will be contacted in the order waitlist responses are received.
If you have any questions\, please feel free to contact HCS Gifted Service s Coordinator Rebecca Campbell.
LOCATION:3221 Mastin Lake Rd NE\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:GATE Summer STEM & Enrichment Camp 2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:574321a1-654e-41df-9234-25af2becc609 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DESCRIPTION:Late Credit Recovery Registration \;wil l be held \;June 1-4\, 2026\, from 8:00am - 2:30pm in the Lee High School Media Center (located in the main building). For more information\, including the daily registration s chedule\, visit the Summer School Information page on the HCS website.
LOCATION:2500 Meridian St N\, Huntsville\, AL 35811\, USA SUMMARY:Summer School Late Credit Recovery Registration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:2a92aec9-6595-40da-a3f5-6ceefe77afa0 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools is accepting applications duri ng this period for students interested in applying to a magnet school or p rogram for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Email mag net@hsv-k12.org with additional questions.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Summer Magnet Application Window END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:f93ac781-b783-434b-ba73-5980e5815055 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DESCRIPTION:Huntsville City Schools\, in partnership with J.F. Drake Com munity &\; Technical College\, is offering FREE 4-week Adult Education courses in Digital Literacy and Job Readiness at the Huntsville Center for Technology. Adults can gain hands-on experience with technology\, resume building\, workplace sk ills\, and much more!
Participants can choose a flexible schedule:
One class (2 days/week)
Two class es (4 days/week)
Classes will run from June 8 through July 2\, 4PM - 7PM.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable sk ills and confidence!
Visit the Drak
e State Adult Education webpage or call 256-551-5217 more information and to register today!
This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in t he 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.
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\, and on the district’s Facebook page.
LOCATION:2601 N Memorial Pkwy\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:BOE Work Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:a818d4a8-e368-4442-a3cf-6439166e0452 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DESCRIPTION:All schools &\; offices closed.
LOCATION: SUMMARY:Juneteenth Observed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T230814Z UID:6069add2-1977-4645-92a7-99a822f37796 DTSTART:20260630T163000 DTEND:20260630T173000 DESCRIPTION:This meeting of the HCS Board of Education will be held in t he 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.
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\, and on the district’s Facebook page.
LOCATION:2601 N Memorial Pkwy\, Huntsville\, AL 35810\, USA SUMMARY:BOE Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR