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Panther Postings
News for the Huntsville High Community
February 5, 2023 |
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2022-2023 National PTA Reflections HCPTA City Competition
Congratulations to our amazing HHS artists who advanced to this year’s city competition themed "Show Your Voice!"
Nine students advanced to city competition:
High School (Grades 9-12)
9th Grade
Eden Joy Craighead
Roxie Foster
Megan Givens
Skylar Nesmith
10th Grade
Tom Kvach
Nikki Mumper
11th Grade
Emma Brock
Kaidance Self
12th Grade
Aiden Nixon
And the city results are:
Visual Arts:
Kaidance Self 1st place
Emma Brock 2nd place
Literature:
Skylar Nesmith 1st place
Aiden Nixon 2nd place
Dance Choreography:
Eden Joy Craighead 2nd place
Good luck to all at the state competition!
HHS Reflections winners (right to left): Emma Brock, Aiden Nixon, Skylar Nesmith, Nikki Mumper, Eden Joy Craighead, Tom Kvach.
Not pictured are Kaidance Self and Megan Givens.
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Congratulations to HHS Varsity Boys -
Class 7A Area 7 Champs - third year in a row!
Basketball Regional Playoffs
Both Varsity Girls and Boys basketball teams will play in the Northeast Regional at Jacksonville State on Wednesday, February 15.
Permission forms and Spirit Bus sign-up are available now in the Main office and the Freshman Academy. |
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Have you heard Dominoes Smart Slice Pizza is available for purchase at lunch on Thursdays at HHS?
And, charcuterie-style lunches will be in the rotation beginning next week.
If you'd like to add money to your student's lunch account, visit
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Anyone interested being a PANTHERETTE?
Dance Team Tryouts packets can be picked up
in both the Freshman and Main Offices.
Tryout Clinic starts March 7, 2023
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Registration is opening up
for the 2023-2024 school year!
This is for all returning students!
You will soon be receiving an email with your student’s Snap code. Follow the emailed link and please see the instructions and video below to help guide you through this process. It would help tremendously for your Proof of Residency to be uploaded to the Registration.
This can be done through taking a clear picture of the required document from the last 30 days. Thank you so very much!
Proof of residence for the same address requires a current document in the parent/guardian’s name going to that address.
The Proof of residence can be one of the following:
2. Cable or land line telephone bill addressed to the parent or guardian at the address being established as residence not past 30 days old.
Proof of residence for a change of address requires 2 current, valid documents as proofs of residence.
c. Current mortgage statement, or
d. Notarized letter from the property manager that must include the parent/guardian’s name.
b. Cable or land line telephone bill addressed to the parent or guardian at the address being established as residence not past 30 days old.
Students attending a school on a Shared Residence Affidavit must provide documentation annually. This packet can be found on Huntsvillecityschools.org
Any questions, please contact:
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HHS Safety & Security Protocols
The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are extremely important to us. This past week, the Huntsville High School central courtyard was fenced in, thereby securing our two academic buildings. The fence we currently have is a temporary black vinyl fence that will precede a permanent fence made of brick and wrought iron. This ties the Freshman Academy to the main building, creating one security bubble for the increased safety and security of our campus. This eliminated the need for students to pass through the EVOLV weapons detectors after entry at the start of the day, with the exception being for weightlifting which occurs in the Sammons Athletic Center throughout the day.
Students, faculty, and staff enter the academic buildings through two sets of doors. These doors are located at the Freshman Academy. Parents, guardians, and visitors will have access to one set of doors to enter the campus for all purposes.
The two security entrances are:
Freshman Academy East - Bus Side Office Entrance (Students, Teachers Parents/Guardians, Visitors)
This is the main entrance to the campus, and it will be staffed from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. At the start of the day, this entrance will be used by students, faculty, and staff to enter campus. Parents, guardians, and visitors may also use this entrance to enter campus.
This is where parents and guardians will go for check-in / check-out, to drop things off, and to enter the campus for meetings and appointments. Upon arrival at this entrance, parents and guardians will pass through the EVOLV weapons detector and receive a visitor's badge to be worn while on campus. Attendance aides will be present to escort visitors to their intended destination.
Freshman Academy West - Parking Lot Cafetorium Entrance (Students & Teachers Only)
This is an entrance to campus for students, faculty, and staff only and it will be staffed from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. At the start of the day, we expect this to be a high-traffic point of entry. We will run this as a dual-lane entry. It is vital that students take their laptops out of their bookbags, held out in front as they enter the EVOLV weapons detector. This point of entry will be staffed by campus security throughout the day. Parents, guardians, and visitors may not use this as a point of entry to the campus.
Dismissal
The new courtyard fence is equipped with two exit gates. During dismissal, students are permitted to exit through the two courtyard fence gates rather than re-entering through the Freshman Academy.
HHS Main Office
In order to access the main office, parents, guardians, and visitors must park at the Freshman Academy and enter the Freshman Academy East entrance. Students are not to be dropped off at the main office – the only exception is for our students with the most exceptional special needs.
Making changes such as these can be stressful, but I would like to applaud our students, parents, guadians, faculty, and staff for their patience and cooperation as we work to ensure the continued safety of our campus.
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Campus Clean-up - Save the Day
We are planning a Spring campus clean-up for Saturday, April 1, 2023. We need student, parent, and community volunteers. We will focus on campus clean-up and beautification and we need your help. |
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Parents: If you do NOT want your student included in this year's Yearbook, please contact Mrs. Peck immediately at meagan.peck@hsv-k12.org.
Also, don't forget you can still purchase a Yearbook via My School Fees! |
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Student Drop-off / Pick-up Reminder
The only gate to enter for student drop-off and pick-up is Gate 5. Gates 2 and 3 are reserved for buses.
No students or parents may enter Gate 2 or 3 in front of the Freshman Academy between 7:45 am – 9:00 am or 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm as this is the bus entry and exit.
Gates 1, 2, and 4 are always exit-only gates. |
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AP Exams Important Information
AP Exam Pricing:
Most exams cost $97 each including core and elective courses. Biology, Environmental Science and Physics 1 & 2 exams cost $49 each due to supplemental state grant money.
AP Exam Registration & Ordering:
Students must register for an exam in “My AP Classroom” through College Board during each AP class in which the student is enrolled. Exams cannot be ordered if students are not enrolled in “My AP Classroom”. Check with your AP teacher for verification of enrollment.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022:
Deadline to make regular payment for each exam order placed in “My AP Classroom”. After this date, student exam order request status will be changed to “NO”, and late fees will apply.
Friday, March 10, 2023, 3:00pm:
Deadline to order and pay for an exam for the 2023 year. After this date, students will not be able to take an exam in May.
AP Exam Online Payment Instructions:
- Go to huntsvillehigh.org
- Go to "My School Fees".
- Sign into your account or create an account if necessary. New accounts will require the student’s 10-digit SSID#. Email Almond@hsv-k12.org for assistance.
- Select "Huntsville High".
- Select your student or add your student.
- Select "AP Exam Fee".
- Follow instructions through checkout.
Additional Notes:
Online payment via My School Fees is preferred. Be sure to select each exam for every AP class in which your student is enrolled. Note: U.S. Government and Economics are separate courses and require two (separate) exam payments.
Checks and money orders will still be accepted. Please make them payable to Huntsville High School. Checks/MOs should be submitted to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Almond, in the Main Building, Main Office (in person or by USPS).
IMPORTANT NOTE: A $40 fee will be assessed in addition to the $97 cost for any late exam orders (after November 15th). A $40 fee will be assessed for exam cancellations after November 15, 2022. A $40 fee will be assessed for students who order an exam but no show on exam day resulting in an “unused exam”. Any unpaid AP Exam assessments and/or penalty fees will be added to the student school account and must be cleared prior to graduation.
Students must inform the AP Coordinator (Mrs. Mosby) if they have a conflict with an exam date as soon as they become aware. Students may incur an additional fee for Alternate (late) exams.
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Want to support HHS? Sign up for Publix Partners and select Huntsville High.
Sign up here:
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A-B Calendar
Huntsville High School is on a modified block schedule. Students attend four classes on A-Day and four different classes on B-Day. Panther Hour is attached to 2nd block on both days. The calendar will let you know whether each day is an A-Day or B-Day for the year. |
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Important Dates 2022-23
Presidents Day (No School) – Monday, February 20, 2023
iReady Benchmark #3 Testing Window Opens – Monday, February 27, 2023
E-Learning Day (Students work online) – Friday, March 10, 2023
Spring Break (No School) – March 13-17, 2023
Report Cards Go Home – Friday, March 24, 2023, via Panther Hour
Designated Weather Day – Friday, April 7, 2023
ALSDE ACT (11th Grade) – Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Spring Awards – April 20 (Juniors & Freshmen) & 21 (Seniors & Sophomores)
Career Tech Signing Day – Tuesday, April 26, 2023, 11 am – 12 pm
Progress Reports Go Home – Thursday, April 27, 2023, via Panther Hour
Prom – Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Davidson Center
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 1-5, 2023
Senior Scholarship Recognition – Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 9-11:30 am
Final Exams – May 18-24, 2023
Graduation – Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 5:30 pm
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HHS Bell Schedule
7:30 am FA Doors Open
8:00 am Main Building Doors Open
8:30 – 9:55 1st Block
10:00 – 11:25 2nd Block
11:25 – 12:00 Panther Hour*
12:05 – 2:10 3rd Block
1st Lunch 12:05 – 12:27
2nd Lunch 12:30 – 12:52
3rd Lunch 12:55 – 1:17
4th Lunch 1:20 – 1:42
2:15 – 3:40 4th Block
3:35 pm Seniors Dismissed
3:40 pm 9-11th Dismissed
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Questions:
• IT Support - If your student has difficulty with the internet or digital learning platform please reach out to our HCS IT Department at helpdesk@hsv-k12.org or 256-428-6900
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