Week one at Huntsville ISD is in the books!
A huge thank you to our students, teachers, and staff for an amazing start!
Want to see 100+ photos from the first week? Check the Huntsville ISD Media Gallery in the link below:
https://sites.google.com/huntsville-isd.org/media/2026-2027
We can't wait for an incredible year ahead! Sting 'Em Hornets!
#BuildingChampions #WeBuildChampions #HornetProud #StingEmHornets #BackToSchool
Huntsville Baseball League's 12U Fall Baseball Registration Info
Day One is in the books and was a huge success! The 2026–2027 school year is officially underway, and Building Champions in Huntsville ISD is back in full swing!
From morning drop-offs to the final bell, our campuses were buzzing with joy, enthusiasm, and friendly reunions. A huge welcome back to our extraordinary students, teachers, and staff!
Want to see over 100+ photos from the first day of school? Check the Huntsville ISD Media Gallery in the link below:
https://sites.google.com/huntsville-isd.org/media/2026-2027
We can't wait for an incredible year ahead! Sting 'Em Hornets!
#BuildingChampions #WeBuildChampions #HornetProud #StingEmHornets #BackToSchool
Thank you to all the amazing students and parents who joined us for yesterday’s elementary Meet & Greet. It was great to welcome back our returning families and greet new ones!
Want to see more? Check out the full Huntsville ISD media gallery linked below::
https://sites.google.com/huntsville-isd.org/media/2026-2027
Let’s make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
#BuildingChampions
#WeBuildChampions
#HornetProud
#Sting'EmHornets
Dress Code Reminder!
Following dress standards helps sustain a welcoming and focused learning environment. Huntsville ISD is committed to creating a supportive space where every student feels confident, respected, and free to express who they are.
DO’S
- Pants, shorts, and skirts worn at the natural waist
- Length: Must reach fingertip length or longer in both the front and back
- Jeans with holes: Holes above fingertip length are allowed ONLY if worn over leggings
- Shirts must extend to meet the pants at all times (sitting, standing, or walking)
- Regular street shoes, sneakers, or closed-toe shoes (must be worn inside the building)
- Keep it clean, stay compliant, and have a great school year!
DONT'S
- No hats, caps, or head coverings of any kind
- No hoods will be worn while in the school building
- No pajamas, pajama pants, or house shoes/slippers
- No halter tops, half-shirts (crop tops), or see through/sheer clothing
- Clothing shall NOT include profanity, hate speech, explicit content, references to drugs, nicotine, alcohol, or weapons
- No low-hanging pants or visible undergarments
For more information, visit the Dress Code Page: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/o/hisd/page/dress-code
Keep it clean, stay compliant, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for another incredible school year!
#BuildingChampions #WeBuildChampions
We are excited to welcome our new hires to Huntsville ISD! We are absolutely thrilled they chose to become a Hornet!
We can't wait to see the impact they will make in Huntsville ISD, the classroom, and throughout the community.
Interested in becoming part of the Huntsville ISD team?
Whether you're an experienced educator, making a career transition, or beginning your journey in education, we invite you to explore the opportunities available in Huntsville ISD.
Apply today:https://www.applitrack.com/huntsvilleisd/onlineapp/
#BuildingChampions
#HomeSweetHuntsville
#HornetProud
#WeBuildChampions
When Mr. Fanning arrived in July, one of the first things he did was spend time with the departments that were already here and hard at work preparing for the new school year.
Those visits gave our employees a chance to get to know Mr. Fanning in smaller, more personal settings before the school year got underway and campuses filled back up.
During the visits, Mr. Fanning also extended an open invitation for “Face Time with Fanning”—a few minutes of one-on-one time for any employee who would like to visit with him about whatever is on their mind.
These photos represent the departments and teams he met with during those first weeks—some of the first introductions and conversations of a new school year and a new chapter for Huntsville ISD.
A lot of those first days were simply about meeting people, listening and learning how all the pieces of Huntsville ISD work together.
We have more photos, including team photos from every department, at the link:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q5gn6KWJumv8zFjf8
#HornetProud
#BuildingChampions
In conjunction with Texas DPS, our facility hosted ALERRT training bringing together first responders from across our community, including the Huntsville Police Department, Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Walker County EMS, New Waverly Fire Department, Walker County Constable Precinct 4 and Sam Houston State University Police.
Training like this isn’t easy—but it matters.
They practice, prepare and work together so they are ready when our schools and community need them most.
They practice to protect our staff, our faculty and, most importantly, our kids.
We are grateful for every agency and every first responder who participated—and for the partnership that helps keep Huntsville ISD safe.
#CommunityConnected
#DPS
#FirstResponders
Over the next few days, we'll post key reminders to help us start the 2026-2027 school year strong!
Reminder that it's now a Texas law that Personal Communication Devices are not allowed in school during the instructional day. All devices must be turned off and put away in a backpack.
More information and FAQ's can be found here: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/page/hb-1481-personal-electronic-communication-device
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s campus.
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Les recordamos que, según la ley de Texas, los dispositivos de comunicación personal no están permitidos en la escuela durante el horario lectivo. Todos los dispositivos deben estar apagados y guardados en la mochila.
Pueden encontrar más información y preguntas frecuentes aquí: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/page/hb-1481-personal-electronic-communication-device
Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con la escuela de su hijo/a.
Today, their team came to Huntsville High School with a smoker in tow and invited our staff and faculty from across the district to enjoy a smoked chicken BBQ lunch—and it was absolutely delicious.
More than the meal itself, it was the thoughtfulness behind it that meant so much. From preparing and serving the food to simply spending time with our Huntsville ISD family, their volunteers made our employees feel welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you, Northside Baptist Church, for your generosity, your hospitality and the many ways you continue to support our schools and our people. We are incredibly fortunate to have dedicated community partners who show up for Huntsville ISD!
More photos are here at the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/v9hY7JMvahwDueiB6
#HornetProud #CommunityConnected #WeBuildChampions
Over the next few days, we'll post key reminders to help us start the 2026-2027 school year strong!
Attendance Matters!
New Participation Guidelines for the 2026–2027 School Year.
When we say academics matter, our expectations must reflect that commitment.
Beginning this school year, Huntsville ISD students must meet district attendance requirements to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
Please see the attached flyer and/or use the QR Code or the link below to find out more information about the new guidelines.
Attendance & Extracurricular Activities Guidelines Page: https://www.huntsville-isd.org/o/hisd/page/attendance-and-extracurricular-activities-guidelines
#BuildingChampions #WeBuildChampions #EveryStudentEveryDay
We can't wait to see the impact they will make in Huntsville ISD, the classroom, and throughout the community.
Interested in becoming part of the Huntsville ISD team?
Whether you're an experienced educator, making a career transition, or beginning your journey in education, we invite you to explore the opportunities available in Huntsville ISD.
Apply today:https://www.applitrack.com/huntsvilleisd/onlineapp/
#BuildingChampions
#HomeSweetHuntsville
#HornetProud
#WeBuildChampions
Over the next few days, we'll post key reminders to help us start the 2026-2027 school year strong!
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Huntsville ISD Online Student Registration is OPEN for all NEW and RETURNING students for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We encourage families to log into your parent portal account in the Skyward Family Access Center to complete the entire registration process as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start.
Visit our website for details and step-by-step instructions @ https://www.huntsville-isd.org/registration
SOCIOECONOMIC FORM
Lunch Income Survey - We must have a completed Socioeconomic form submitted for each student. The form is located in the Skyward Family Access Center and the tab icon for the form is labeled “2026-2027 SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION FORM”.
TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION
ALL Students - NEW & RETURNING - MUST Register to Ride the School Bus before being able to ride. Bus Registration can also be found in the Skyward Family Access Center.
*The Student Registration process for school must be completed for the 2026-2027 (New or Returning) before completing the 2026-2027 Bus Registration Form.
The deadline to guarantee bus transportation for the first day of school (August 1) has now passed.
However, you can still register your student to ride the bus!
Any bus registrations submitted now will be processed after the first week of school. Once your registration is approved, your student will be cleared to ride.
NOTE: Parents, if you have already completed the Student Registration process but not the Socioeconomic Form or the Transportation Registration, please log back into your Skyward Family Access Center parent portal and click on the appropriate icons to complete the other required registration steps.
The day before the big event, the Huntsville High School Choir, Grenadier Guard, Hornet Military Marching Band and Huntsville High School Cheer Team were already hard at work at dress rehearsal—practicing, preparing and making sure they were ready to bring their best.
We are so grateful for the time, talent and Hornet pride these students shared with our Huntsville ISD staff and faculty. They helped make Convocation an incredible celebration, and we appreciate every one of them!
Great performances don’t just happen—they’re built through preparation. And our Hornets were ready— thank you!!
#HornetPride #WeBuildChampions
@huntsvillehsband
@huntsvillemilitaryband
@HHSGRENADIERGUARD
@gg_drill_team
@hhornet_cheer
Beginning this school year, UIL requires schools to follow Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) protocols for outdoor athletic and marching band activities. WBGT looks beyond the temperature alone, taking humidity, wind and sun exposure into account to help determine safe conditions for outdoor activity.
That may mean adjusting practice times—including taking advantage of cooler evening conditions—to help keep our students safe while still giving them the opportunity to prepare, practice and compete.
So while football may be under the lights tonight, these new heat-safety requirements apply across all UIL outdoor athletics and marching band activities.
#HornetProud
#WeBuildChampions
Our employees had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Fanning—and just as importantly, he had the opportunity to hear from them.
During those visits, every employee was invited to share, anonymously or by name, their thoughts on two questions:
What is one thing Superintendent Fanning should know about Huntsville ISD?
What are you most proud of at Huntsville ISD?
And the conversation doesn’t end there. Mr. Fanning also extended an open invitation for “Face Time with Fanning”—a few minutes of one-on-one time for any employee who would like to visit with him about whatever is on their mind.
A new era begins by listening, learning and building relationships—and we’re excited to keep the conversation going!
More photos at the link!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4P3nu4xTPDr2H7bh9
#WeBuildChampions
#HornetProud
Mance Park Middle School:
6th Grade
- TODAY, August 10, 2026
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Elementary:
Huntsville Elementary School, Samuel Walker Houston Elementary, Scott Johnson Elementary & Estella Stewart Elementary:
PreK thru 5th Grade
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you prepare for a successful school year!
#BuildingChampions # WeBuildChampions
It's the Final Countdown! We are 1 WEEK away from the HISD Hall of Champions nomination deadline!!
The purpose of the Hall of Champions is to acknowledge the outstanding lifetime achievements of FORMER Huntsville Hornets in a variety of categories. The honor reflects PERSONAL and PROFESSIONAL accomplishments, as well as larger contributions to our society at a local, state, national, or international level. Honorees are ROLE MODELS and represent Champions in Life - the “BEST of the BEST” among Hornet Alumni, former HISD employees, and former HISD trustees.
Submit your nominations TODAY! The nomination deadline is FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, to be considered for this fall's recognition.
Visit https://www.huntsville-isd.org/hoc for the instructions, nomination criteria, and form.
Questions? Contact Shannon Hollis at HISD Administration -
936-435-6397 | shollis@huntsville-isd.org
Welcome back, Hornets!
The first day of school is right around the corner, and we can't wait to kick off a great year!
Parents and students, join us for our Campus Meet & Greets!
Mance Park Middle School:
6th Grade
- Monday, August 10, 2026
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Elementary:
Huntsville Elementary School, Samuel W. Houston Elementary, Scott Johnson Elementary & Estella Stewart Elementary:
PreK thru 5th Grade
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you prepare for a successful school year!
#BuildingChampions # WeBuildChampions
Our first Convocation with Superintendent Travis Fanning was full of energy, laughter and plenty of Hornet pride. It was great having the whole Huntsville ISD team together again, and our student performers absolutely brought it!
The competition for the Hornet Spirit Stick was fierce, but after a tiebreaker, Scott Johnson Elementary came out on top!
We’re excited for what’s ahead and ready to get to work.
We Build Champions
There’s over 100 more photos that you can see at this link in our media gallery!!!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cyVeVorjxuEqEtdd7
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#HornetProud
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