Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley is an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child
advocate, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope
Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of
character for their students. She practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
in Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz serves on multiple civic boards, commissions and tasks forces throughout
Alabama and the country. She regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S.,
often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir titled
More Than A Bird.
Liz earned her law degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Law where
she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received
her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where she is now a member of
the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Liz and her husband Tony live in Alabama and have three children.
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
You are invited to sign the last piece of steel prior to the Topping Out Ceremony in front of the current high school. The steel will be available for signing from August 6-16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please click on the link below to view a message from Superintendent Dr. Amy Huskin and Frank Lane from Howard Shockey & Sons Construction.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsxzB2VKdo1VoSakTeANSxp227k_IxSy/view?usp=sharing
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
HCPS bus drivers participated in professional development for the new GPS system this week.
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
SAVE THE DATES!
The Open House for Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Please click on the link below to view the school supplies lists.
https://www.halifax.k12.va.us/documents/parent-student/school-supply-lists/442688
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, July 8, 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Lm_mj6XLU
UPDATE:
The School Board Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6:30 PM has been moved to the PACE Academy Cafeteria due to a water outage at Mary Bethune.
The Halifax County School Board will have a special called meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td9lgH8eQU4
Dr. Tom Lauwers the founder of BirdBrain Technologies met with 6th and 7th grade students in the Computer Science Summer Camp to discuss his career, the skills needed for his career, and his personal life as well. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the robots he designed which they used during their camp. Dr. Lauwers founded BirdBrain Technologies in 2010 after receiving his doctorate in robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. His research was founded on engaging all students, regardless of background, in robotics and engineering. He seeks to design educational tools that catalyze positive making, coding, and engineering learning experiences in the classroom. Dr. Lauwers resides in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood with his wife, two kids, cat, and a small army of robots.
James Rutherford, a Data Center Technician and STEM expert from Microsoft, visited 4th and 5th grade students at Computer Science Summer Camp to explain his career and answer their questions. He was joined by Jeremy Satterfield, Tech Spark Manager at Microsoft, who discussed the benefits of STEM careers and the opportunities available locally and in Boydton, VA.
Please click on the link below to view summer school bus routes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kd_hY4zxozJ_5_hN2gPcKxY4tMnzyXJh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116037041618802440657&rtpof=true&sd=true
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, June 10, 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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwTdFJHe9mU
Families of the Class of 2024,
It is with great anticipation that we prepare for the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony. In order to make the experience a positive one for all, we will need your help. We realize that parking will be a challenge ,and we intend to provide the best experience possible with the parking areas available to us. We will also have security measures in place for all attendees. Please see the pictures for more information about security and parking.
The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Students at South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
UPDATE: Please note the change in location.
The Halifax County School Board will have a budget work session on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Halifax County High School in the cafeteria. The meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YldBWyQRCVQ
The Halifax County School Board will meet Wednesday, May 15, 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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YldBWyQRCVQ
