š± How the new Sparkman Intermediate will change Harvest classrooms this year
Harvest, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Harvest! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How the new Sparkman Intermediate will change Harvest classrooms this year
- How Sparkmanās āBig Waltā balances a 4.2 GPA and the trenches
- See what the new Sparkman Intermediate means for Harvest families
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Back to School: Huntsville and Madison County Superintendents outline new goals for the school year (waff.com) ā Families in Harvest should know that fourth through sixth graders from Harvest Elementary will now attend the new Sparkman Intermediate School, easing crowding at local campuses. Madison County Schools are also expanding facilities and adding math coaches, while Huntsville City Schools focus on building on recent academic gains and improving safety and facilities. 
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ā¢ Sparkman football player professes āschool over sports' (themadisonrecord.com) ā Harvest readers will recognize Sparkman High senior Walter āBig Waltā Pruitt, the lone returning starter on the Senatorsā offensive line, whoās balancing big expectations on the field with a 4.2 GPA. He and his coaches stress āschool over sports,ā as he leads a young line into the 2026 season while mentoring younger players and serving his community. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Shake Shack, Ding How + 8 other interesting stories we covered in July 2026 (hvilleblast.com) ā One of Julyās biggest local milestones was the opening of the new $45 million Sparkman Intermediate School in Harvest, which will serve more than 800 students. The story also recaps Huntsville-area developments, from new restaurants and housing to a Tesla service center and a major job-creating expansion. Ā Ā Ā
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Madison
- Why is 'Jeopardy!' a rerun? When the game show returns with new shows? (northjersey.com)
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- BREAKING: Family of man shot by Madison police releases statement (wrn.com)
Hazel Green
- Growth, grit and grace: Lady Lions volleyball set to begin 2026 season (chestercountyindependent.com)
Huntsville
- Iconic Huntsville location now new home for food, drink, music, more (al.com)
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