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Latest News & Announcements

  • Superintendent Search Criteria Survey: The Halifax County School Board would like your input to help prioritize criteria in the search of a new superintendent. We are seeking the opinions of employees, parents, and citizens in this important process.

    Please see the District Announcement on this page for a link to the online survey.
  • February PTO Meeting at Sinai: Sinai Elementary PTO will meet on February 2nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
  • Favorite Football Team Day at CSE - Feb 3, 2012: There will be a Favorite Football Team Day at Cluster Springs Elementary School February 3, 2012. Show team colors by wearing your team's shirt to school.
  • Krispy Kreme Fundraiser at Meadville: Meadville Elementary School will be sponsoring a Krispy Kreme fundraiser beginning January 25th through February 8th. Krispy Kreme glazed ($5.00) and specialty doughnuts ($6.00) as well as their signature coffee ($8.00) will be sold. These fresh baked doughnuts will be delivered on Monday, February 13th. Prizes will be awarded to the top selling boy and girl and the top selling class will be given a pizza party. DON'T DELAY! Place your order today!
  • Fifth Graders Learn About Colonial Virginia: Fifth grade students at SBES participated in a program called Colonial Life Read More
  • Hat Day at CSES Jan. 27, 2012: Cluster Springs Elementary School will have a 'Hat Day' on Jan. 27, 2012
  • Jay Webb, WDBJ 7 Meteorologist, Visits Scottsburg: On Thursday January 5, the 4th grade classes enjoyed a guest speaker. Jay Webb, WDJB 7 meteorologist, visited with Ms. Howell's and Mrs. Williams' classes. Read More
  • Amazing Teacher Amazes Students at CSES: Steve Somers, Amazing Teacher, presented Saddle Up 'N' Read to Cluster Springs Elementary School Students to get students excited about reading and writing. Read More
  • Christmas Play at Scottsburg Elementary School: On Tuesday, December 13, faculty and students of Scottsburg Elementary presented the musical 'A Dickens of a Christmas' to parents at the PTO meeting. Read More
  • PTO Sweetens Up the Staff at CSES: Each year the Parent Teacher Organization treats the staff at Cluster Springs Elementary School with a day filled with snacks. Read More



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District Announcements
  • Superintendent Search Criteria Survey: As you know, Superintendent Stapleton has announced his retirement as of July 1, 2012. The Halifax County School Board would like your input to help prioritize criteria in the search of a new superintendent. We are seeking the opinions of employees, parents, and citizens in this important process.

    An online survey related to superintendent criteria may be filled out at the following link .. Online Superintendent Survey. Hard copies are available at the school offices, central office, and local libraries. Hard copies should be returned to your nearest school or the central office.

    The deadline for all survey responses is February 13, 2012. Should you wish to address the board directly, there will be a public hearing on February 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Mary Bethune Office Complex prior to the board's regular meeting.

    It is our hope to announce our next superintendent in June 2012. Thank you for your assistance, and we appreciate your support of our school system.
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