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February 9, 2024
Following an inclement weather day on Friday, Jan.12, Huntsville City Schools (HCS) will be in session on Friday, April 26. Students, teachers, and employees will follow normal ...
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January 21, 2024
To ensure a safe and efficient return following the extreme winter weather, Huntsville City Schools will not be in session on Monday, Jan. 22 for students and teachers. As a prec...
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January 12, 2024
Huntsville City Schools hosted the Galaxy Awards Night at Lee High School on Thursday to recognize 2023-24 teachers and support staff of the year from across the district, as w...
August 8, 2023
National PTA has recognized the Academy for Science & Foreign Language (ASFL), Highlands Elementary, and Goldsmith-Schiffman Elem...
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May 1, 2023
Thursday, April 20th was a special night for our Highlands Elementary PTA. At the Huntsville Council of PTAs, Highlands' PTA rece...
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May 1, 2023
The theme for Earth Day 2023, April 22nd, is “Invest In Our Planet.” This year's theme focuses on engaging governments, instituti...
April 27, 2023
Congratulations to the following students who will have artwork on display at this year's Panoply Arts Festival (April 28- 30, 202...
April 25, 2023
Huntsville City Schools (HCS) hosted a pinning ceremony recently to recognize employees marking milestone years of service! This ...
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April 12, 2023
Congratulations to our Math Team for representing our school community in this year's district-wide math competition Saturday, Ap...
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April 10, 2023
Thank You, Dr. Mae Jemison High School Band, for visiting our school community Monday, April 3rd in true marching band/testing pe...
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April 10, 2023
The Alabama State Department of Education announced on Wednesday that 122 Alabama schools have received 2023 Purple Star School d...
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April 4, 2023
Highlands Elementary celebrated International Children’s Book Day Monday, April 3rd. International Children’s Book Day recognizes...
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April 3, 2023
A couple of years ago, our school received grant money from the Huntsville Council of PTAs to create a pollinator garden on our c...
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March 29, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to our Bookmark Contest Winners for designing the most creative bookmarks for their classrooms during Read Across...
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March 7, 2023
We celebrated Read Across America Week February 27th-March 3rd. Our Scholars enjoyed Kona Ice, dress-up days, volunteer readers, ...
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March 6, 2023
Our 4th Grade Scholars were invited to explore the wonderful world of Science at Oakwood University's annual Science Day f...
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March 6, 2023
Tuesday, February 28th, we closed out Black History Month 2023 with a display of 6th Grade scholarly talent! Led by Mr. Da...
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March 6, 2023
Monday, February 27th at Jemison Highschool, we honored our Highlands Teacher of the Year, Ms. Burton and Support Staff of...
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March 6, 2023
Highlands' 4th grade scholars performed melodies from the heart and soul February 24th. Led by Ms. Marquez, 4th grade scholars ...
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February 15, 2023
Go Greenpower! Saturday, February 11th at Milton Frank Stadium, our Greenpower Team competed in the Greenpower Goblin Cup Race! I...