Kindergarteners in Ms. Hollis's class at Meadville Elementary are finishing up a thematic unit on force. In this hands on activity, students were trying to decide if pushing or pulling was easier or faster as they slid their classmates across the rug in a basket. They also completed a STEAM challenge using Legos to build an item that could hold a can of playdough. Students tested out pushing and pulling their creations.
During this STEAM lesson, Mrs. Moore's PreK class at Meadville Elementary listened to the story, Balloons Over Broadway, which told about the puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students created Ozobot balloons and had them travel the route of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
World Kindness Day is a day to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender, and location.
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Mary Bethune Office Complex Public Meeting Room. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW8rYrc5GcQ
All schools and offices will be closed Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day.
During this STEM activity, students in Mrs. Fowlkes's 3rd grade classes at Meadville Elementary created simple machines using Lego BricQ kits. Click below to view more photos.
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Snow White and her many dwarfs visited elementary schools today. Central office administration and staff distributed candy to students as they visited the schools. Fun was had by all! Click below to see more photos.
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Kindergarteners in Mrs. Wilborn's class at Cluster Springs Elementary have been working on numbers and counting objects up to 10. During this activity, students had to count the pictures on a card, find the number to match the amount counted, and land the drone on the correct number.
Halifax County School Board is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide insurance consulting services for health, dental, vision and wellness plans. All proposals shall be turned into the central office located at Halifax County Public Schools, 1030 Mary Bethune Street, Suite 100, PO Box 1849, Halifax, VA, 24558. All proposals shall be turned in no later than 3:00 P.M. EST on November 9, 2023. This procurement shall utilize competitive negotiation. If proposals are mailed or hand delivered, send directly to the issuing department shown above. Any proposals sent in via facsimile, telephone, or e-mail will not be considered. It is the Offeror’s sole responsibility to ensure proposals are received by the due date and time.
Please see RFP2024-01 at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NMUzn53x-FUMaeEwmz6Bf-CIWc2uR-9f/view?usp=sharing
Virginians have a new tool to help them plan for their education after high school with a new website launched by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The Level Up Virginia website provides information on educational options such as certificate programs, apprenticeships, the military, trade schools, two-year and four-year colleges, and universities. In addition, the website offers tips for adult learners, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and English language learners. Check out this statewide initiative to increase postsecondary readiness, enrollment, and completion for all students in the Commonwealth. Check it out at https://www.levelupvirginia.org/
Report cards for the first nine weeks may be viewed on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your child's school.
The Halifax County School Board will have a special meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM in the cafeteria of 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=PehxC7HGkvc
The Halifax County School Board has established its intent, in accordance with Section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, to adopt a resolution amending Halifax County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and appropriating the funds budgeted for expenditure. It is proposed that the budget be amended to include certain federal, state. and local monies allocated to the Halifax County Public Schools as released by the General Assembly as of September 6, 2023. Public comments will be heard beginning at 5:00 pm at the Halifax High School. Presentation of the budget will follow public comment and submitted for approval by the Board.
Date: October 23, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Halifax High School
Please see the information below about a Computer Science Family Event on October 21, 2023. It is a free event for students in grades K-2 and grades 6-8 at Longwood University.
Sinai Elementary 5th graders explored matter by using various materials to insulate an ice cube. Their challenge was to create the best insulation to prevent the ice cube from melting. The winning team used aluminum foil, stuffing, and cotton balls.
Today, October 10, 2023 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
The Halifax County School Board will meet Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Mary Bethune Office Complex Public Meeting Room. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PehxC7HGkvc
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
HCPS students celebrated healthy kids, local farmers, and vibrant communities by crunching into Virginia grown apples!
Ms. Roller's 5th grade math class at Scottsburg Elementary enjoyed working to escape from the virtual "Escape Room". Students were challenged to use their math skills to complete the various levels. Once the math problems were solved, students then had to solve the clues to move to the next room. Everyone rose to the challenge and were able to successfully escape.
