Important Message from HISD: Policy Update HB 1481 - Personal Communication Device
Dear Hornet Families,
We hope you are enjoying your summer!
Below is important information about House Bill 1481 and how it impacts Huntsville ISD. The graphics include student expectations, appropriate times for device use, consequences outlined by the district, and a list of frequently asked questions.
We highly recommend that all families take time to review these documents carefully as the new school year is quickly approaching!
You can view the full text of House Bill 1481 at the following link: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/HB01481I.pdf
More detailed information and consequences associated with our newly adopted policy can be found in our HISD 25-26 Student Code of Conduct on pages 12-14.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s campus principal.
View Documents Here.
about 15 hours ago, Huntsville ISD
COMMUNITY PRAISE MINISTRY'S BACK2SCHOOL FREE SUPPLY GIVEAWAY:
One week from today, on Saturday, August 2, the Community Praise Ministry will host their 20th Annual Back to School Free School Supply Giveaway for Huntsville area students (PreK-College). The event will start at 10 AM at the Huntsville Elementary School Gym, 87 Martin Luther King, Dr. Please park at the HISD Softball/Baseball Complex parking lot and walk across the street to the Gym. A free starter pack of grade-appropriate supplies will be distributed to each student present while supplies last. Please help spread the word!
Flyer attached.
6 days ago, Huntsville ISD
about 2 months ago, Huntsville ISD

STUDENT REGISTRATION
Huntsville ISD online registration is OPEN for all NEW and RETURNING students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We encourage families to complete the registration process as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start.
Visit our website for details and step-by-step instructions @
https://sites.google.com/huntsville-isd.org/hisd-student-registration/home
TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION
ALL Students - NEW & RETURNING - MUST Register to Ride the School Bus before being able to ride.
Bus Registration will be found in the Skyward Family Access Center @
https://skyward.iscorp.com/HuntsvilleISDTXStuSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Administrative&action=Home
All Students must complete the 2025-2026 New or Returning Student Registration prior to completing the 2025-2026 Bus Registration Form.
For New Students, your student registration must be approved before you will be able to register for transportation.
Register by July 27, 2025, to ride the bus on the First Day of School.
*All student bus registrations received after July 27, 2025, will be processed after the first week of school.
The parent/guardian will receive a phone call when the student is eligible to ride.
Only students who are approved to ride will be allowed afternoon bus transportation.
All other students will be prohibited from using afternoon transportation services until their registration to ride is approved by HISD Transportation and parents are called with route details.
All bus routes and schedules are subject to change each school year and all throughout the school year as needed based on ridership.
ALL Brand New Students will submit the Bus Registration Form in Skyward Family Access. Please allow 72 hours to process and be approved.
about 2 months ago, Huntsville ISD
CALENDAR INFO -
The approved Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year is posted to the district website.
Items to note:
First Day of School for Students - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Early Release for Students for Winter Break at 1:15 PM - Thursday, December 18, 2025
(Teacher/Staff Work Day - Friday, December 19, 2025)
Winter Break - December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
First Day of Second Semester for Students - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Last Day of School for Students / Early Release at 1:15 PM - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Graduation - Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
*The calendar is always subject to change. Families should monitor the HISD website and social media over the summer months for the most up-to-date information.
To view the 25-26 SY Academic Calendar visit @
https://5il.co/3bq2e.
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Calendar Reminder:
Monday, April 21, 2025, is a STUDENT HOLIDAY at all campuses for a scheduled Teacher/Staff Professional Development Day. Parents please make any alternative arrangements for childcare if needed as there won't be school for students on this date.
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
DISTRICT HOLIDAY REMINDER:
All Huntsville ISD Campuses & Facilities will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Please make any childcare arrangements that may be needed to accommodate the closure.
Wishing you & yours a very Blessed Holiday weekend!
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
HEAP ~ HEAP ~ HOORAY!!!
It's time to register for the Huntsville Enrichment Activities Program -
HEAP Summer 2025!!!
2 sessions offered: Session 1 - June 2nd-12th & Session 2 - June 16th-26th
With 2 Tracs available: Trac 1 - Children ages 6-9 & Trac 2: - children ages 10-13
See attached brochure with registration form.
Visit
http://jrballard2.wixsite.com/heap for more details.
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Attention swimmers ages 4-18 - Join the Huntsville Lakers swim team!
All skill levels welcome! Register today! See flyer for details.
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a FREE car seat and booster seat Installation and Inspection event this Thursday, April 10th at the Walker County Storm Shelter from 4 PM to 6 PM. Don't forget to bring your child and know their weight and height. A limited number of replacement car seats will be available. See flyer for more.
4 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Community Item of Interest from the Huntsville Public Library...
Spring Break "Luau at the Library" Daily Events. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free!
5 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Holiday Reminder:
Huntsville ISD will be CLOSED the entire week of March 10-14, 2025 for Spring Break. All campuses and facilities will be closed to the public during this time. Parents should make alternative arrangements for any childcare needed since there will be no school during the break.
5 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Attention Current Huntsville ISD GT Parents:
Please provide the district with your valuable input on the Gifted & Talented program by completing the following parent survey. The survey will close on April 7, 2025.
2024-2025 Huntsville ISD GT Parent Survey (English)
https://bit.ly/3ERwbii
2024-2025 Huntsville ISD GT Parent Survey (Spanish)
https://bit.ly/3QxHjn35 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Region 6 MATH WEEK - March 3-7!
A full week of FREE family time with stories, games, and math activities in English and Spanish for families with student in grades K-8.
5 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Hey Hornets - Lee Baron is committed to encouraging YOU to excel academically!
Want to be rewarded for good grades??? Lee Baron's Fuel Your Sole Grade Incentive program has a way!!!
Students who bring in their report card showing A's and B's in core subject areas can earn rewards to use as a discount towards a new pair of shoes! How about that?! See the flyer for all the details!!!
HISD thanks Lee Baron for their generous support of our students and their academic success! Please remember to shop local and support businesses that support our students!!!!👟🎉
5 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Calendar Reminder:
Monday, February 17, 2025, is a scheduled STUDENT HOLIDAY for the PRESIDENTS’ DAY holiday. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on this date as it is a Professional Development Day for Staff. Parents should make alternative arrangements for any childcare, if needed.
6 months ago, Huntsville ISD
Your Support is Needed!
The HISD Buyers Group annual Dinner & Auction will be on Saturday, February 8 @ 6 PM. This event raises much needed funds to support HISD students participating with show projects in the upcoming Walker County Fair!!! The more money we can raise the more students we can support!
All tickets are presale - $50 each / $350 table for 8.
Can’t attend but would still love to help? Wonderful!!!
We welcome event/table sponsorships & tax-deductible donations of any amount. Your support large or small helps us in a BIG way and is greatly appreciated.
Contact us today to make your reservations or to learn more about how you or your business can support the HISD Buyers Group.
For event details or to learn more about what the HISD Buyers Group is, please visit:
https://www.huntsville-isd.org/hisdbg6 months ago, Huntsville ISD
HISD Returns to Normal Operations Wednesday, January 22, 2025:
Dear Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff,
At this time, HISD plans to resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. However, should weather or other conditions in the Huntsville area require us to cancel school for safety purposes, we will notify families as soon as possible but no later than 5:30 AM. If no further notifications are received, please plan for regular school operations.
Huntsville ISD
6 months ago, Huntsville ISD

Dear Huntsville ISD Families and Staff,
HISD has been monitoring the inclement weather forecasts for our immediate area. Due to the winter storm bringing sub freezing temperatures along with expected snow and icy/hazardous road conditions, we have decided to CLOSE school Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All extracurricular activities are also canceled.
At this time, no decisions have been made about Wednesday. We will continue to monitor the conditions and communicate our plans to families as soon as a decision can be made on Tuesday. All updates will be sent to parents using the mass notification system as well as posted on the district website (
www.huntsville-isd.org) and social media pages.
Students are encouraged to stay indoors due to extreme temperatures. It is unusual for the Huntsville/Walker County community to experience temperatures this cold. Hypothermia can be a great concern if you are exposed to extreme cold. Click on this link for signs and symptoms:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682 You can call 2-1-1 should your family need assistance during this time.
Please stay safe and warm.
Huntsville ISD
6 months ago, Huntsville ISD
HISD MONITORING WEATHER:
Huntsville ISD Parents/Guardians and Staff,
HISD has been monitoring the weather forecasts and conditions for our immediate area. We will continue to do so throughout the weekend and through the Monday holiday. Freezing precipitation/wintry mix are anticipated with the possibility of snow and ice through early next week. While it is too soon to say for sure, we are planning for normal operations on Tuesday. For safety purposes, if the conditions for the Huntsville area require closure for Tuesday, we will provide any necessary updates as early as possible.
Thank you.
*Message sent to HISD Families & Staff vis mass notification at 3:30 PM today.
7 months ago, Huntsville ISD