New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to give sneak peak in Huntsville

A new school in Alabama specializing in healthcare science is opening next year, and Huntsville residents will soon get a sneak peak at the school and have a chance to have local students apply.

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences will hold one of its statewide informational meetings Oct. 23 here in Huntsville to learn more about the school.

Learn all about the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

A team of leaders from the school will hold its presentation, “A Future of Healthcare,” from 5:30 to 7PM on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Dowdle Center Auditorium of Huntsville Hospital (109 Governors Dr.).

These events offer parents, students and community members an inside look at ASHS, which opens in Fall 2026. Each meeting includes presentations from school administrators about the vision of the school, its innovative curriculum, and the unique opportunities students will experience through living on campus.

Attendees will also learn about the admissions process and have time to ask questions directly to the leadership team.

“This school is a golden opportunity for Alabama. We’re looking for students who want to be pioneers – young people ready to challenge themselves academically, grow in character, and prepare for careers that will change healthcare in Alabama and beyond.”

Dr. Jimmy Martin, President of ASHS

The school is currently under construction in Demopolis, and classes will begin at nearby University of West Alabama in Livingston next fall, while the new building will open in 2027.

Here are some more tidbits:

• This is a public high school serving grades 9–12.
• ASHS will be the fourth state-funded specialty high school in Alabama and the first dedicated exclusively to healthcare sciences.
• Students will complete the state-required core curriculum while also earning college credit and industry-recognized certifications.
• While there will be no tuition, there are some fees for each student + there will be financial assistance available.

To register for the meeting, visit https://tinyurl.com/ASHS-Info-Registration.

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