Huntsville City Schools (HCS) proudly marked a transformative milestone with the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of its brand-new central office and Huntsville Center for Technology (HCT) campus. The event, held at 2603 North Memorial Parkway, brought together district leaders, board of education members, local officials, community partners, and educators to celebrate the district’s continued investment in student success and operational excellence.
The new 14-acre campus represents a $60 million commitment to innovation, collaboration, and future-ready education. The central office, a 40,000-square-foot facility that will now serve as the centralized headquarters for the district’s approximately 150 administrative employees.
“This is more than just a building. It’s a bold step forward for our entire district,” said Carlos Mathews, HCS Board of Education President. “By bringing key departments and services under one roof, we are improving how we support our students, staff, and families across Huntsville.”
Co-located on the site is the new 81,000-square-foot HCT, a cutting-edge hub for career and technical education (CTE). As HCT prepares to welcome about 600 students for the 2025-2026 school year, the center will offer a wide range of programs including industrial technology, welding, culinary arts, cosmetology, health sciences, precision machining, and more.
Equipped with specialized labs, an additive manufacturing (3D) lab, two flex labs, and a commercial kitchen, the HCT reflects HCS' dedication to preparing students for the workforce and postsecondary success. An outdoor Greenpower track further enhances opportunities for hands-on learning and innovation in electric vehicle design and engineering.
The project was designed by Nola Van Peursem Architects and built by Lee Builders, Inc., with the land generously transferred to HCS by the City of Huntsville. Additionally, HCS thanks the following donors and sponsors:
Toyota Alabama and the Toyota USA Foundation who is supporting HCS by providing $6.7 million in grant funding through the Driving Possibilities initiative to start a new CTE program for industrial technology (INDTECH) and teacher mentoring.
The Alabama Legislature and Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for providing a $3.5 million grant for capital expenditures at HCT.
Huntsville Utilities for supporting the welding program.
Woody Anderson Ford who donated lifts for the new automotive technology program.
Supporters of all gifts and sizes which will make a difference and impact.
The event concluded with tours of the new facilities and a parent meeting at HCT.