Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2023, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone on Thursday, March 23, 2023. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate for registration.
The student demographic information form may be downloaded from the following address and completed prior to attending kindergarten registration.
http://www.halifax.k12.va.us/documents/portal/StudentDemographicRegistration.pdf
During Read Across America Week, students in Mrs. Hupp's kindergarten class at Meadville Elementary used Legos to create hats similar to the one in the book, The Cat in the Hat. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the STEM lesson.
During Read Across America Week, students in Mrs. Stevens's and Mrs. Smith's 1st grade classes at Cluster Springs Elementary used Legos and Wikki Stix to create hats similar to the one in the book, The Cat in the Hat. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the STEM lesson.
Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Stevens's first graders at Cluster Springs Elementary designed a Cat in the Hat initial pendant using a Tinkercad template shared by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT. The pendant was printed using the 3D printer.
Mrs. DeLeon's PreK students at Cluster Springs Elementary have been learning about the letters "M" and "O." They drew the letters and had the Ozobots follow the lines. They were fascinated at how the lights on the tiny robots were the same color as the marker and learned about coding. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT facilitated the lesson.
Fourth grade students at Scottsburg Elementary have been learning about computer science and coding. Recently students completed unplugged coding activities. When completing these activities, students are using problem-solving skills and computational thinking while learning how to code. Thank you to the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation for providing these learning activities.
Students in Mrs. Lipscomb's kindergarten class are learning about coding and computer science. Students are also learning how to successfully code the Beebot robot. Students enjoyed seeing their coding variables being carried out by seeing the Beebot move across its mat.
Schools in Halifax County will have early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 12:30 PM. All other schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM. Elementary schools will hold parent conferences by appointment on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM .
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County Middle School. Please see the flyer for more information and click on the link to register if you would like to attend.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeLBF3fnkcG9N.../viewform
Mrs. Lanham's and Mrs. Bayne's third grade classes have been studying the layers of soil in science class. To end the unit, students got to participate in making Edible Layers of Soil. The students used chocolate chips for the layer of solid rock, chocolate pudding for the layer of subsoil, and crushed Oreos for the layer of topsoil. The class discussed the importance of each layer as they created their Edible Layers of Soil before enjoying their sweet treat!
The Halifax County School Board will have a budget work session/special meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM at the Mary Bethune Office Complex Public Meeting Room. The meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOXWZTdNIao
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Students at Sinai Elementary set a goal of collecting 100 canned food items for the 100th day of school. Students in grades Pre-K - 5th reached their goal and more by collecting 735 canned food items. Sinai Elementary shared their Sinai kindness by donating the items to Good Samaritan of South Boston, VA.
Halifax County Public Schools will offer Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4 year olds. Your child must be four years old by September 30, 2023 to be eligible. If interested, call the school in your attendance zone to make an appointment for screening. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate, recent immunization records, and proof of income.
Head Start is also accepting applications at this time.
Tech on Tour
HCPS will hold a job fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of HCMS. Please see the flyer for more information, and click on the link to register if you would like to attend.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeLBF3fnkcG9N.../viewform
The calendar for the 23-24 school year has been approved.
February Menus are now available.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rgSAZgOpmTW-c7vSNoCIIRFUxlWUkhAr