Halifax County Public Schools

The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium at Halifax County High School. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tu6ipQEkHQ

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students. All employees report two hours late.

To make a safe attempt at reopening schools, Halifax County Public Schools will implement emergency bus routes beginning Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Please click on the link below to view a video from Dr. Amy Huskin, Superintendent of Halifax County Public Schools.

https://youtu.be/OnuI4HxYZ6w

The emergency bus routes have been identified in each area of the county based on current road conditions. Families will need to bring students to designated pick-up locations. Please click on the link in your email or visit the Halifax County Public Schools website or Facebook page to view the routes.

Morning Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaeIKaF_1YTU6ppx1BPmlfUatIwsogH9xXmeywEeN9Q/edit?usp=sharing

Elementary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWvWhpLAQ4qBN8cUIzWlVrIGF26ny96cdbcN1ZDqkv8/edit?usp=sharing

Secondary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bT81H_-jXlq6-tBWb67zwepD63wBG1XtY_TVAa7Zu8/edit?usp=sharing

At this time, Halifax County Public Schools will be on a two-hour day delay for students on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and Friday, February 6, 2026. Employees are to report on time. If a change is needed, another call will be made.

Thank you for your continued support of Halifax County Public Schools.

7 months ago, HCPS

Save the date!

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Twelve-month employees should follow Code 2, report two hours late.

Food will be available for pick up tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for all Halifax County Public Schools students. Food will be available at the following sites from 1:00PM to 3:30PM – Cluster Springs Elementary, Scottsburg Elementary, Sinai Elementary, South Boston Elementary, and Sydnor Jennings Elementary. Packets will also be available for elementary students. Students from Clays Mill Elementary should pick up packets at Scottsburg Elementary, and students from Meadville Elementary should pick up packets at Sydnor Jennings Elementary.

7 months ago, HCPS

UPDATE: Food and packets for Meadville Elementary will be picked up at Sydnor Jennings Elementary.

Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Twelve-month employees should follow Code 2, report two hours late.

If a closure is necessary on Tuesday, food will be available for pick up for all Halifax County Public Schools students on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Learning packets will also be available on Tuesday at the elementary schools. Students from Clays Mill Elementary will pick up from Scottsburg Elementary.

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th, 2026. These days will be remote learning days for students and work from home days for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff should report both days at 10:00 AM to clear snow. Food will be available for pick up on Friday, January 30th for all Halifax County Public Schools students from 1:00PM to 3:30PM. Pick up locations will be Sydnor Jennings Elementary, South Boston Elementary, and Cluster Springs Elementary.

7 months ago, HCPS

PLEASE NOTE UPDATED TIME CHANGE

The Halifax County School Board will meet Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Fine Arts Building at Halifax County Middle School for a budget work session. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6spvLjSLpI

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to clear snow.

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to begin clearing snow.

Please stay safe and warm.

7 months ago, HCPS

Due to the winter storm, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for all staff.

Please stay safe and warm.

7 months ago, HCPS

UPDATE: The meeting time has changed to 3:00 PM.

The Halifax County School Board will meet Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Fine Arts Building at Halifax County Middle School for a budget work session. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6spvLjSLpI

7 months ago, HCPS

As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

7 months ago, HCPS

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, there will be an event titled Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together. Students in grades 5-11 and their parents are invited to attend the event at HCHS from 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM. The presenters will provide a lot of valuable information for students and parents about secondary education. A general session will be offered that includes information about courses, diploma types, graduation requirements, certifications, and much more! Tables will be set up for guests to visit for content areas and electives. Staff including teachers, school counselors, and administrators will be available to answer specific questions about courses, career pathways, etc. Selected students will also be in attendance to share course highlights and other information they feel is valuable for other students.

The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes!

Doors will open at 5:15 PM.

If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don't want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all!

We look forward to seeing you there!

7 months ago, HCPS

Referrals for the Halifax County Public Schools’ Elementary Gifted Program in grades K-4 for the 2026-2027 school year are being accepted now through January 28th. Teachers, other school officials, and parents may refer students. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher to initiate the referral process. The deadline for referrals is January 28, 2026. Students that currently receive gifted services will NOT need to go through the referral process.

7 months ago, HCPS

Scoliosis information

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PP4t9OR0fMlLBdmTmtjeIS-V8OfD2KP8AHUCg8uNNXg/edit?usp=sharing

7 months ago, HCPS

The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium at Halifax County High School. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROmgxG90cuA

8 months ago, HCPS

January 8, 2026

Central Office Relocation

Attention: All Visitors

Halifax County Schools Central Office has been temporarily relocated. If you need to see anyone in the departments listed below, please note their new location. If they have been reassigned to the Halifax County Middle School (1011 Middle School Circle, South Boston, Virginia), please check in at the front office and they will notify our personnel that you are there to see them.

Also, if you are meeting with our staff that has been relocated to the Pace Academy, please go to door B and the receptionist at the front desk will inform them of your arrival.

Mr. Chris Brown, truancy officer, can be reached at Sydnor Jennings Elementary School. Please proceed to the front office to announce your arrival.

Sheriff’s Department and Marston Agency please deliver all warrants and garnishments to Pace Academy, 315 S. Main Street, Halifax, Virginia 24558.

If you need further assistance, please call the switchboard at 434-476-2171.

Departments at Halifax County Middle School
Federal Programs
Finance
Food Service
Instruction
Student Services
Truancy
Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

Departments at Pace Academy
Human Resources
Technology and Testing

8 months ago, HCPS

Report cards for the second nine weeks are available for viewing on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report, please contact your child's school.

8 months ago, HCPS

Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County High School. Please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate in the fair.

https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7

8 months ago, HCPS

REMINDER:

Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

8 months ago, HCPS