May 2015

Congratulations Graduation Class of 2015!
The Schools Foundation wants to congratulate our 2015 graduates from across Madison County.
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James Clemens High School graduates 2014
 
Graduation ceremonies will be held at the Von Braun Center in Propst Arena.

Monday, May 18
Madison City Schools Graduation 

Bob Jones High School at 3:00 p.m.

James Clemens High School at 7:00 p.m.


 

Tuesday, May 19 

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Madison County High School graduation 2014

Madison County Schools Graduation

Sparkman High School at 3:00 p.m.
Buckhorn High School at 7:00 p.m.


 

Wednesday, May 20
Madison County Schools Graduation 

Hazel Green High School at 3:00 p.m.
Madison County High School at 6:00 p.m.
New Hope High School at 8:00 p.m.


 

Thursday, May 21 

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Butler High School graduate 2014

Huntsville City Schools Graduation

New Century High School at 1:30 p.m.

Lee High School at 3:30 p.m.

Columbia High School at 5:30 p.m.

Huntsville High School at 7:30 p.m.


 

Friday, May 22

Huntsville City Schools Graduation
Johnson High School at 1:30 p.m.
Butler High School at 3:30 p.m.
Grissom High School at 5:30 p.m. 

So You Want to be a Principal? principal logo
Small group discussion, Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Are you or do you know someone interested in learning more about the pathway to becoming a school principal?  If so, join this small group discussion directed by Dr. Jan Irons Harris, Principally Speaking Network Director, and Auburn University Professor Dr. Linda Searby on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Light breakfast snacks will be provided.
  
Topics to be discussed include certification requirements, application process, finding a right fit for you, interview process, contracts, communications, and more!

Click below to register.
 

How to Start a Cyber Program in your School
Save the Date - Thursday, July 9, 2015 laptop logo

Collaboratively, Alabama State Board of Education Member Mary Scott Hunter, UAH, Northeast Alabama Community College, The Schools Foundation, Auburn University, ISSA, and NSA will host, "How to Start a Cyber Program in your School" during a special workshop the morning of July 9th.

This informative program, held on the campus of UAH, is tailored for K-12 North Alabama education administrators who are invited to explore the "How To's" of starting a Cyber Program at their school.

This event is free and will be by invitation only.

North Alabama Technology Conference
June 23-24 Sponsored by Madison County Schools
NATC 2015 logo

Educators are invited to attend the 10th annual North Alabama Technology Conference.  Join fellow educators engaging in 25 Workshops and over 100 concurrent sessions including:  Canvas, BYOT, Web 2.0, PBL, CCRS, MarkerSpace, and much more. 
 
NEW this year, Tech Marketplace & Genius Bar & Mobile App.
 
Twelve (12) hours PD credit for STI PD.  Local PLU will be offered for Administrators.
 
Hazel Green High School
June 23-24, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. daily
 
Keynote Speaker:  Travis Allen from iSchool Initiatives
 
Cost:  $40 (both days) or $25 (one day) Lunch is included.  Will accept cash, check, credit card, or purchase order.
 
There are opportunities to sponsor or support, please contact Vickey Sullivan at vsullivan@madison.k12.al.us

So You Want to be a Superintendent?
Lunch and Learn, April 21, 2015
Dr. Jan Irons Harris
Dr. Jan Irons Harris, PSN Director
 
Thirteen North Alabama educational leaders met on April 21st at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to participate in the discussion, "So you want to be a superintendent?" led by Dr. Jan Irons Harris, Director, Principally Speaking Network.  Ten school districts were represented at this 2nd annual professional learning event hosted by The Schools Foundation.  Topics discussed included requirements, resources, interviewing, media relations, contracts and first days/planning.
  
  

Opportunities!
Click the links below for more information
 

Summer Reading Lists

 
*Bob Jones High Summer Reading List
*James Clemens High Summer Reading List
*Liberty Middle Summer Reading List



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Elizabeth Dotts Fleming, Executive Director
256-535-2080
Hilary Gould, Program Coordinator
256-679-5551

The Schools Foundation * P.O. Box 763 * Huntsville, AL 35804

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