We want to reassure our families and community that there was no threat to student safety at any time. Should there ever be a situation that poses a true safety concern, you can rest assured that we will act quickly, follow our established emergency procedures, and communicate with you promptly and transparently. #HSDistheplacetobe
As part of our continued commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students, we are updating the traffic flow around Huntsville Middle School beginning when we return from Thanksgiving Break.
To help improve campus safety, School Drive (the road running through the HMS campus) will be closed to thru traffic during school hours.
All daytime traffic will now use Circle Drive on the right side of Middle School Hill. Vehicles will go up the hill, circle the HMS parking lot, and then return down the same side.
We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the City of Huntsville, who helped prepare the area and support this safety improvement.
Please note:
- The road will be closed only during school hours
- After school, traffic will reopen and flow as normal
Thank you to our families, neighbors, and community for your understanding and support as we continue prioritizing student safety.
Board seat vacancy clarification - The appointee to the Huntsville School Board position for zone 1 will be selected at the next regular school board meeting on December 2. This appointee will serve the remainder of the term, which expires in 2030. For more information about this position and those for other zones, please go to https://shorturl.at/3bzBN.
The Huntsville School District currently has a vacancy on the School Board for Zone 1.
An individual who wishes to be considered for appointment to fill the vacancy shall:
-Be a qualified elector who resides in the District Zone and
-Submit a petition to the district that:
-States the individual’s intention to be considered for the appointment to fill the vacancy;
-Is signed by at least twenty (20) qualified electors who reside within the District Zone
where the vacancy exists;
-Submitted at least ten (10) days before the date the meeting to fill the vacancy is held.
The meeting for the appointment of the board member will be held on December 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm.
There’s no better way to end School Safety Week than by taking another step forward in protecting our students and staff!
This week, the Huntsville School District and the City of Huntsville / Huntsville Police Department officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), approved by the Huntsville Board of Education, to add a third full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) to our district team.
We’re grateful for our continued partnership with the City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Police Department. Together, we’re committed to keeping our campuses safe, supportive, and student-focused environments where learning can thrive. 💙🦅⚜️
#HSDistheplacetobe #SchoolSafety
🛡️ School Safety Week at Huntsville School District
This week is School Safety Week across the Huntsville School District!
At HSD, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. Throughout the week, our schools are taking time to talk with students about a wide range of safety topics, including bus safety, fire safety, medical safety, firearm safety, and active assailant preparedness.
These conversations help students understand what to do in an emergency and build confidence in our shared commitment to a safe learning environment.
As part of School Safety Week, we will conduct an Active Assailant / Lockdown Drill on Thursday, October 23rd.
➡️ Please know this is only a drill — there is no cause for alarm.
Practicing these procedures ensures our students and staff know how to respond quickly and calmly in the unlikely event of an emergency. More info: bit.ly/4otz4qS
We appreciate our parents, guardians, and community members for continuing to support our efforts to keep HSD safe, prepared, and focused on what matters most — our students. 💛
#HSDistheplacetobe #SchoolSafetyWeek
It’s that time of year to connect, celebrate progress, and partner together for student success! 💬✨
🗓 Conference Schedule (4:30–7:30 p.m.):
• Tuesday, October 14 – Secondary Campuses (Huntsville Middle, High School, and St. Paul)
• Wednesday, October 15 – All Campuses
• Thursday, October 16 – Elementary Campuses (Watson Primary and Huntsville Intermediate
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and visit with your child’s teachers. These conferences are a great opportunity to discuss academic progress, goals, and how we can continue working together to support our students.
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Great coaches don’t just shape winning teams; they shape confidence, integrity, and character in every student they mentor.
Thank you to all our incredible coaches for the difference you make, on and off the field.
#NationalCoachesDay #HSDistheplacetobe 🦅⚜️
Parents, please ensure your child’s immunization records are up-to-date or have an approved exemption form by October 1. Students without proof of vaccination or exemption will not be able to attend school after this date. For questions, contact your campus nurse.
#HSDisthePlace
Please plan accordingly for morning and afternoon transportation.
Inclement Weather Route information is available here: http://bit.ly/3OjgGAv
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Student pickup will begin one hour earlier than normal, starting with Watson Primary School at 3:04 p.m. All other campuses will follow their usual staggered order, adjusted one hour earlier.
Please plan accordingly for transportation and after-school arrangements.
Thank you for helping us keep students and staff safe.
Tomorrow morning, we’ll open our doors and welcome our amazing students back for another exciting school year! We are so excited to see your smiling faces and kick off another great year together. Over the summer, we’ve made exciting updates across our campuses, and we can’t wait for you to see them.
🚗 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿
The first week of school always brings heavier traffic and a few delays. Please leave with plenty of time and be patient — the safety of our families and students is our top priority.
#HSDistheplacetobe
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to campus! Join us for Open House at all Huntsville School District campuses on Thursday, August 7th from 4:00–7:00 PM.
🚌 Meet your teachers
📚 Tour the classrooms
🎒 Get ready for an amazing school year!
Don’t forget — school starts Tuesday, August 12th, and we can’t wait to see all of our Eagles and Saints back in action!
#HSDistheplacetobe #BackToSchool
