Huntsville City Schools will be providing a variety of learning options which will be available to families this summer. See brief descriptions and links to full details for each opportunity below:
Summer Credit Enhancement (June 1-26)
Huntsville City Schools is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for students to earn credits during the month of June. Many times, students have a difficult time scheduling Driver's Ed and/or Health during the school year. While driver's ed is not required, health is a requirement for graduation. These courses will be available June 1 through June 26. Driver's Ed will be offered in two sessions (June 1-12 and June 15-26). Learn more on the 2026 Summer School page.
Summer Reading (Throughout)
The purpose of summer reading is to encourage students to practice reading skills and develop an enjoyment for reading. This year, our focus is student choice. Families of students in grades K-5 are encouraged to add any books that are appropriate for your reader. Students in grades 6-12 are required to complete a Book Talk assignment no later than Friday, August 28, 2026 or Friday January 29, 2027 (for students on Traditional Block taking English in the Spring semester). See suggested reading lists for K-5 and book talk assignment details on the 2026 Summer Reading page.
GATE Summer Camp (June 2-26)
Give your child a summer of innovation and discovery at the HCS GATE STEM & Enrichment Camp 2026! Students will engage in hands-on STEM challenges using the WOZed curriculum while collaborating, creating, and problem-solving each day. Learn more on the GATE Summer Camp calendar event.
ESOL Middle School Summer Camp (June 1-25)
ESOL Middle School Summer Camp will run Monday-Thursday during from June 1 through June 25, 2026 at the Academy for Academics & Arts Middle School. Camp will include reading a graphic novel and completing associated activities, as well as culminate in a field trip. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with bus transportation, if needed. Apply now on the ESOL Middle School Summer Camp event page!
Free Adult Education Classes (June 8 - July 12)
Huntsville City Schools, in partnership with J.F. Drake Community & Technical College, is offering FREE 4-week Adult Education courses in Digital Literacy and Job Readiness at the Huntsville Center for Technology. Adults can gain hands-on experience with technology, resume building, workplace skills, and much more! Learn more on the Adult Education calendar event.