The Halifax County School Board recognized the students of FCCLA along with Chef Worley for their accomplishments at last night's school board meeting. Congratulations to Chef Worley and the students on their awards and scholarships. The students won over $92,000 in scholarships combined! In addition, Chef Worley won the Master Adviser award! The top winners in each of the national STAR Events competitions will compete in Denver, Colorado at the National Leadership Conference, July 2-6, 2023, against top winners from other state associations.
Interim reports for the fourth 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.
Fifth grade girls at Cluster Springs Elementary School completed the Girls Who Code program. As members of the club, they learned the Girls Who Code technology and computer science curriculum and coded using Scratch and other plugged and unplugged coding activities. The girls read the book, Learn to Code and Change the World. Susan Elliott, Elementary ITRT and facilitator of the program, presented the girls with certificates to wrap up the year.
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, May 8, 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=2R8ggzZrY_4
HCPS elementary schools will discuss Creativity as their Character Strong theme for the month of May. See HCMS and HCHS Facebook pages for building specific topics. "Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." -- Albert Einstein
As a reminder, schools will be closed beginning Monday, April 10, 2023 through Friday, April 14, 2023 for Spring Break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 17, 2023.
HCPS elementary schools will discuss Courage as their Character Strong theme for the month of April. See HCMS and HCHS Facebook pages for building specific topics.
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing." -- Muhammad Ali
Report cards for the third 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.
At Scottsburg Elementary, kindness was taught during various guidance lessons. Mrs. Christal Woicikowfski, guidance counselor, and Mr. James Conner, art teacher, held a "Kindness" poster contest for students to create and design their own kindness logo. We would like to thank Mr. Forest Layne, art teacher at Halifax County High School, for taking time out of his busy schedule to judge the entries. Pictured are winners from each grade level.
Students in Ms. Lloyd's 5th grade class at South Boston Elementary enjoyed reviewing the planets in the solar system. They were asked a question, and then flew the drone to land on the planet that answered the question. They enjoyed this fun way of reviewing their science Standards of Learning.
Sinai Elementary's 4th graders recently took a field trip to Patrick Henry's Red Hill.
The students were able to take a mini tour of the grounds, engage in Colonial games, visit the Blacksmithing workshop, learn important facts about Patrick Henry, and take a tour of his reconstructed home. At the conclusion of the tour, the students met a living relative of Patrick Henry. Students also visited the Patrick Henry burial site of Patrick Henry and some of his family members. The students enjoyed all the hands-on activities and learned a wealth of information.
Delegate Tommy Wright visited Sinai Elementary and donated a book to the library entitled "Tales of the Dairy Godmother". Delegate Wright also gave students a Virginia House of Delegates Activity Book.
Mrs. Jones's first graders at Cluster Springs Elementary built leprechaun traps using paper, boxes, string, popsicle sticks, tape, and other materials in the STEM cart. Mrs. Jones and ITRT Susan Elliott assisted students with developing and producing their idea.
Ms. Hollis's kindergarteners at Meadville Elementary made houses after listening to The Three Little Pigs. They built houses using cardboard, Legos, popsicle sticks, tape, and other materials in the STEM cart.
The winners from the VSBA Art Contest were recognized last night at the school board meeting. Pictured with the students are their art teachers.
Due to the potential for black ice in some areas of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, March 13, 2023. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
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The Halifax County School Board will meet on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FszYIf4hwR0
Second graders at Sinai Elementary discussed internet safety and digital citizenship with Mrs. Lewis, ITRT. The students discussed how to make smart choices when using digital devices, being kind and respectful to others online, and how to be safe and responsible online. Being a good digital citizen means being a good friend online and keeping yourself safe while using technology.
