In only a few weeks, many schools in Huntsville and Madison County will be starting back. That means now is the time to start making sure your kids have everything they need for a successful year. This guide will help you get organized and make a note of important dates in your school calendar.
Huntsville-Madison School Calendar for 2022
- Back to School: August 2, 2022
- Fall Break: October 3-7, 2022
- Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25, 2022
- Winter Break: December 19, 2022 - January 2, 2023
- Back to School: August 3, 2022
- Fall Break: October 3-7, 2022
- Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25, 2022
- Winter Break: December 19, 2022 - January 3, 2023
- Back to School: August 3, 2022
- Fall Break: October 3-7, 2022
- Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25, 2022
- Winter Break: December 19, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Start Dates for Private Schools in the Huntsville-Madison Region
August 1, 2022
- Huntsville Christian Academy
- Madison Academy
- Montessori School of Huntsville
- St. John Paul II Catholic High School
- Whitesburg Christian Academy
August 3, 2022
- Bethlehem Christian Academy
- Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School
- St. John the Baptist Catholic School
August 8, 2022
- Oakwood Adventist Academy
August 9, 2022
- Westminster Christian Academy
August 10, 2022
- Big Cove Christian Academy
- Randolph School
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School Supply Lists & Where to Get Items
Most schools in the Huntsville-Madison area have their school supply lists available on their websites. If your school has not yet updated to the 2022-2023 year, you can use the lists for the prior year to get a close idea of what your child will need. You can then purchase or find them for free in-store or online at the reputable sources provided.
Huntsville City Schools
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Academy for Academics & Arts Elementary
- Academy for Academics & Arts Middle
- Academy for Science & Foreign Language Elementary
- Academy for Science & Foreign Language Middle
- Blossomwood Elementary
- Chaffee Elementary
- Challenger Elementary
- Challenger Middle School
- Chapman Elementary
- Chapman Middle
- Columbia High School
- Farley Elementary School
- Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary
- Grissom High School
- Hampton Cove Elementary School
- Hampton Cove Middle School
- Highlands Elementary School
- Huntsville High School
- Huntsville Junior High School
- James I Dawson Elementary
- Jemison High School
- Jones Valley Elementary School
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Lee High School
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary - not posted
- McDonnell Elementary
- Monte Sano Elementary
- Montview Elementary
- Morris Elementary
- Morris Middle
- Mountain Gap Elementary
- Mountain Gap Middle
- New Century Technology High School
- Providence Elementary School
- Ridgecrest Elementary
- Rolling Hills Elementary School
- Ronald E. McNair Jr. High
- Sonnie Hereford Elementary
- Weatherly Heights Elementary
- Whitesburg Elementary
- Whitesburg Middle
- Williams Elementary School
- Williams Middle School
Madison City Schools
- Bob Jones High School - not listed
- James Clemens High School - not listed
- RISE Academy - not listed
- Discovery Middle School
- Liberty Middle School
- Columbia Elementary School
- Heritage Elementary School - not listed
- Horizon Elementary School
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Madison Elementary School
- Midtown Elementary School
- Mill Creek Elementary School
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten-Fifth Grade
- Rainbow Elementary School
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Madison City Schools First Class PreK - not listed
Madison County Schools
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Buckhorn High School
- Buckhorn Middle School
- Central School
- Endeavor Elementary School
- Harvest Elementary School
- Hazel Green Elementary
- Hazel Green High School - not listed
- Legacy Elementary School
- Lynn Fanning Elementary School
- Madison County Career Tech Center - not listed
- Madison County Elementary School
- Madison County High School - will be provided during the first week of school
- Madison County Virtual Academy
- Grades 4-6
- Grades 7-12
- Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
- Meridianville Middle School
- Monrovia Elementary School
- Monrovia Middle School
- Moores Mill Intermediate School
- Mt. Carmel Elementary School
- New Hope Elementary School
- New Hope High School
- New Market School
- Owens Cross Roads School
- Riverton Elementary School
- Riverton Intermediate School
- Sparkman High School
- Sparkman Middle School
- Sparkman Ninth Grade School
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
Where to Buy School Supplies?
For the best back-to-school shopping deals, take advantage of these local resources to find the best school and art supplies, clothing, shoes, electronics, and books.
Where to Ask About Free or Low-Cost School Supplies?
These organizations are known to help low-income individuals and families and will sometimes have free items like backpacks or sell them at their thrift stores.
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The Catholic Center of Concern - 1010 Church St NW
- Downtown Rescue Mission - 1400 Evangel Dr NW
- The CARE Center - 5414 Main Dr. New Hope, AL 35760
- Christmas Charities Year Round - Their Mobile Closet program accepts appointments, so families can shop for new and gently used clothing. They also have new school supplies for K-12. Call (256) 837-2373 or email wanda@ccyr.org to schedule an appointment.
Where to Donate School Supplies?
Items donated to these charities are distributed to schools and teachers in Huntsville and Madison County throughout the year.
Items can also be dropped off Monday-Friday at 3054 Leeman Ferry Road.
- Huntsville Police Department School Supply Drive
Supplies can be dropped off throughout the month of July 2022:
- Public Safety Complex at 815 Wheeler Ave.
- North Precinct at 4014 N. Memorial Pkwy.
- South Precinct at 7900 Bailey Cove Rd.
- West Precinct at 2110 Clinton Ave.
Where to Find School Uniform Apparel?
If your child’s school requires a uniform, there are many locations throughout Huntsville that offer affordable apparel appropriate for most institutions.
- Dennis Uniform - 3058 Leeman Ferry Rd SW #F
Many Huntsville schools have partnered with Dennis Uniform to make it easy for parents to find and purchase the correct clothing items. Simply search for the institution and begin shopping. If your school doesn’t have a chosen apparel provider, you can still purchase items from their onsite store or online.
- Campus Embroidery - 4211 Oakwood Ave NW
A great place to have school logos embroidered on polos, sweaters, and other required uniform pieces.
- The Children’s Place - 2801 S Memorial Pkwy
Their Uniform Shop offers short-, and long-sleeve polo shirts in a wide range of colors and sizes. You can also find pants, dresses, shoes, backpacks, and other clothing accessories your child will need to complete their apparel.
Additional School Resources
Here are a few local and general resources you can use to make your family’s school year better.
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Rocket City Mom: A Huntsville-based website started by stay-at-home mom Jennifer Breuer. It’s a catch all for parents needing advice on everything from food and health to school and fun activities happening in the area.
- UCP Therapy Center: Offers occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies to children with cerebral palsy and 180 additional diagnoses in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley.
- After School Programs: A free program offered by the Huntsville Parks & Recreation for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents can register their child at their preferred recreation or community center.
