The Halifax County School Board will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30 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:
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXhL2O-JV44
EGP Mystery Day was held for third grade EGP students on October 25, 2024. The event was in collaboration with the South Boston Police Department. Sergeant Carswell and Investigator Collie worked with the students to explain the roles of a detective and how they collect evidence in a safe and efficient manner. Later the students had to use their logical, analytical skills to solve the mystery menu, and then they could select five items to order of their choice or what they thought it was. It was a fun day filled with many hands-on learning opportunities. Click on the link below to view more pictures.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10XqLCDX0NdZdH9CgHyHR1EqxM03WWXR7?usp=sharing
Click on the link to take a virtual tour of the new HCHS!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XreBFp7M6ujP1KGgWnM2NvjDjIk6lQx0/view?usp=sharing
As a reminder, Monday, October 21, 2024 is a Teacher Workday/Parent Conference Day. Students do not attend school.
A fall workshop is planned for parents to learn more about transition services. For more information and to register, please contact Joe Martin at 434-575-2074 or jomartin@halifax.k12.va.us
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) provides information on its website about
educational services and resources to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or deaf-blind. Click below to view the resources.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57674
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
As we plan for the upcoming school year, we are committed to ensuring that our budget reflects the needs and priorities of our community. To achieve this, we would like to invite you to participate in the survey for next school year's budget. Your input is invaluable, and every voice counts in shaping the educational experience of our students. This is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and priorities with us, ensuring that we allocate resources effectively and responsibly. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by [insert deadline]. Your feedback will directly influence our budget decisions and help us create a supportive, enriching learning environment for all. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we can make a difference! Please click on the link below to complete the survey.
https://forms.gle/H1i7NBcbGJ58PhyP9
The Halifax County School Board will meet Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Sinai Elementary School. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC8Pcq5SaV8
National School Lunch Week will be October 14-18, 2024.
Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth will occur Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Due to impending weather conditions, all schools and offices will be closed, tomorrow, Friday, September 27, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report.
A tree fell on a power line causing the alarm to go off at the high school. We were trying to avoid drills and alarms until the Snapchat threats are calmed. Fire and police responded. All students and staff are safe and back inside. The superintendent, school administration, and top law enforcement officials are meeting today to generate solutions around this. Please report, do not repost any threats you may see. There is no credible threat at this time.
Interim reports for the first 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.
HCPS is aware that spam messages continue to surface. None of them are credible at this time. Please DO NOT repost the messages. Report them to school officials and law enforcement.
HCPS Families and Staff,
As you are aware from previous communications this week, HCPS has been investigating rumors of threats and social media posts that look like threats of violence to our schools. Together with law enforcement, we have looked into each of these accounts. Our investigations have revealed that none of these threats have been targeting schools in Halifax.
We received an email from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) addressing the mass distribution of a SnapChat image combined with an added on-screen text being distributed across North America via TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. Analysis of this image and the mass reproduction indicates this is a spam Snapchat image and is not specific to any school or division.
These are obviously frightening messages and are designed to cause panic and disruption in communities.
So, what should you do if you see something concerning like this?
1. Immediately contact law enforcement and/or school officials to share what you have seen. We will investigate EVERYTHING that comes to us and we want people to share concerning messages so they can be investigated fully.
2. Report, don't Repost- Reposting these images instead of reporting them directly to officials is delaying our investigation and response to the concern. Reposting is causing panic and disrupting our schools and community before the legitimacy of the concern can be determined. If it is reported to us and is determined to be a legitimate threat, we will take immediate action and you will be informed about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Halifax County Public Schools and the Halifax County Sheriff's Department are diligently working to investigate every concern in an effort to keep our students and staff safe from any threat of violence. We need your help in these efforts. Please continue to communicate with us directly when you see or hear concerns.
Thank you.
Amy D. Huskin, Superintendent
Please save the date for the second annual CTE Showcase on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This event provides an opportunity for all students and families, including elementary to learn more about Career and Technical Education in Halifax County. Participants will be able to tour lab spaces and participate in live demonstrations. The first 100 attendees will receive a voucher to one of the on-site food trucks. Doors open at 5:15 PM, and the kickoff is at 5:30 PM. For more details and to register, please visit the Halifax County Public Schools website and Facebook page. View more details and register online at https://www.svhec.org/showcasecte/.
The Halifax County School Board will have a work session on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The meeting will take place in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the School Board Office.
Students at PACE had their first volunteer session today at the People's Pantry. Throughout the year, they will be assisting to unload food trucks to help families in need throughout Halifax County.
Lexia® is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state’s ALL In Tutoring priority! We are excited to announce we are now offering information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. Click on the link below to learn more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIhLUlBU1XY4-nLs0Vq1XOaCII4jgQDb/view?usp=sharing
