HISD will have a District holiday on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day. All campuses & facilities will be CLOSED.
Please make any alternative arrangements for childcare, if needed.
We wish you a safe & happy holiday weekend!
Attention All HISD Families ~
The 2025 SHSU Kid’s Day Women’s Basketball game is scheduled for Monday, December 22nd. The game will feature a $6 special offer ticket to cheer on the Sam Houston Lady Kats as they host Northern Colorado at SHSU's Johnson Coliseum with tip off at 12 PM Noon. This special discounted ticket offer is good for HISD faculty, staff, students and their families when using the promo code: GKD at checkout.
Link to purchase ticket(s): https://gobearkats.evenue.net/promotions/GKD
See flyer for more.
Eat ‘Em Up Kats
Remember, all HISD students will have an Early Release Day on Thursday, December 18 at 1:15 PM to begin their holiday break. *Huntsville High School students will follow their final exam schedules. Afternoon bus routes will run earlier than normal, too! Parents, please be sure you have made plans to accommodate the earlier release drop off time.
Friday, December 19 will be a Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday.
The entire district will be CLOSED for Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. Staff will report back on Monday, January 5 and students on Wednesday, January 7.
As we wrap up the semester, we extend our warmest holiday wishes to all Huntsville ISD families. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being an essential part of our Hornet Nation! May your season be filled with joy, family, and meaningful moments.
HES Families,
A Friendly Reminder, 3rd-5th grade students must return their permission slips by tomorrow, Friday December 12th, to be able to attend the field trip to the HHS Christmas Performance on Monday December 15th. If you have not turned in your child's permission from, please do so by end of day tomorrow.
REMINDER: Early Release Day - Thursday, December 18
Huntsville ISD will have an Early Release Day for students on Thursday, December 18 at 1:15 PM to begin their holiday break. *Huntsville High School students will follow their final exam schedules.
Afternoon bus routes will run earlier than normal, too! Please be sure you have made plans to accommodate the earlier release drop off time.
Friday, December 19 will be a Teacher Work Day.
The entire district will be CLOSED for Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. Staff report back on Monday, January 5 and students on Wednesday, January 7.
2nd Grade Families!
Be on the lookout for the following permission slip inviting your student to perform in the 2nd Grade Elementary Music Showcase. The permission slip is only for 2nd grade students... but everyone is encouraged to attend as the audience!
If you would like your 2nd Grade student to participate in the Elementary Music Showcase , be sure to return the permission slip on the MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, the first day back from Thanksgiving Break.
We hope to see you there!
Thanksgiving Holiday Break - District Closed Nov 24-28
Huntsville ISD will be CLOSED from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. (NO early release Friday.)
Parents, please be sure you have made alternative arrangements for any childcare needed during the Thanksgiving Break since all schools will be closed the entire week.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to YOU—our Huntsville ISD community—for your steadfast support of our students, staff, schools, programs, and district. We are proud of how far we’ve come together and excited for all we will continue to accomplish as we keep Building Champions.
On behalf of the HISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Sheppard and HISD Administration, we wish you all a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday. May you all have a safe and restful break with quality time spent with family, friends, and loved ones.
Due to fewer donations than expected, we have extended our Thanksgiving Food Drive through next Monday, November 17th. That leaves two more days, Friday and Monday, that students can bring donations to school!
We try to help a minimum number of families each year, and we are not yet close to our goal this year... so if you are able to Give you have our Thanks! Just send donations with your students if you are interested and able to donate.
Thank you all for your Thanksgiving generosity!
If you student participated in the Big Kahuna Fundraiser, the orders they placed will be ready for pick up TODAY, Thursday Nov. 13th. Please be sure to come and pick the orders up during this time if you are expecting any.
Public Meeting for Campus Targeted Improvement Plan
HES will host a public meeting for families and community members to share input on our Targeted Improvement Plan. Your feedback is an important part of shaping our school’s success! Please join us in the HES cafeteria on November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to be part of the conversation.
If you’re unable to attend in person, please use the link below to share your ideas and suggestions for our school improvement efforts.
Reunión pública sobre el Plan de Mejora Específica del Campus
HES organizará una reunión pública para que las familias y la comunidad compartan sus opiniones sobre nuestro Plan de Mejora Específica. ¡Sus comentarios son fundamentales para el éxito de nuestra escuela! Los invitamos a participar en la conversación en la cafetería de HES el 10 de noviembre de 2025 a las 5:00 p. m.
Si no puede asistir en persona, utilice el enlace a continuación para compartir sus ideas y sugerencias para la mejora de nuestra escuela.
Hey Hornet Families!
Check out our HES November Newsletter for all the Hornet happenings coming our way!
See the attached picture for our Red Ribbon Week schedule, next week, October 27th-31st!
HISD Families,
Please remember next week's holidays. Monday, October 13, 2025, will be a DISTRICT HOLIDAY in observance of Columbus Day. All campuses and facilities will be CLOSED.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, is a scheduled STUDENT HOLIDAY. Elementary campuses will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences and Secondary Campuses will have a Professional Learning Day for staff.
Please be sure you have made alternative childcare arrangements, if needed, as there will be NO school for students both dates.
We wish you and yours a very safe & happy holiday weekend!
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, is a scheduled STUDENT HOLIDAY. Elementary will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences and Secondary Campuses will have a Professional Learning Day.
There will be NO school for students on this date.
Parents, please be sure you have made any alternative childcare arrangements, if needed.
OPEN HOUSE – ALL Huntsville ISD Elementary Campuses will have Open House on Thursday, October 9th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Come and see what we have been up to!
Vision and Hearing screening will begin on October 1st. If your student wears glasses, we ask that you ensure they wear the glasses to school everyday, starting October 1st.
Here is a link to the full letter from our District Nurse Canada with more information:
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