The Halifax County School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at the Mary Bethune Office Complex. The open portion of the meeting may also be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YPK2pVSU7k
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they can purchase healthy food. Click on the image to view more details and to see where to apply.
In Mrs. Stevens's first grade classroom at Cluster Springs Elementary, young learners delved into the solar eclipse phenomenon through an interactive session. They participated in a hands-on project, constructing solar eclipse glasses for the Dash robot using LEGO components. Under the guidance of Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, the students proceeded to program the robot's actions using Blockly, a visual coding platform. Click on the link to view more pictures. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBr8oet-23KOMXRlw3M0J5opQ5Uy_9Y_/view?usp=sharing
In Mr. Martin's fifth grade classroom at Cluster Springs Elementary, students embarked on an engaging exploration of the solar eclipse phenomenon. Through interactive activities, they crafted solar eclipse glasses for the Dash robot using LEGO materials. With Mrs. Elliott's guidance, they then utilized Blockly, a visual coding platform, to program the robot's movements. Additionally, students were tasked with recording factual statements about the solar eclipse and coding the robot to articulate them. This multifaceted approach not only deepened their understanding of scientific principles but also cultivated their creativity and problem-solving skills in the fields of technology and engineering. Click on lthe link to view more pictures. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zbb-LAKOy9865ZsjvpuCDEovsur794NV?usp=sharing
In Mrs. Grubbs's first grade class at Cluster Springs Elementary, students explored the solar eclipse phenomenon. They engaged in a hands-on activity where they crafted solar eclipse glasses for the Dash robot using LEGO pieces. Guided by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, the students then coded the robot's movements using Blockly, a visual programming language. Click on the link to view more pictures. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/112ejc2ImFhvGRbpEwGsrepJpYVGhvEwd?usp=sharing
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, April 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 the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6eKg08BaXE
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.
The Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC) held its 18th Annual SVRTC Technology Awards Banquet at Longwood University on March 14, 2024. Three HCPS staff members were among those receiving awards. Mrs. Allyn Beth Noble, Government DE Teacher at HCHS, received the Technology Teacher Award. Mrs. Cathy Henderson, Coordinator of Assessments and Data Analysis, received the Technology Support Award. Mrs. Ann Tingen, LAN Manager at Sinai Elementary, received the Instructional Technology Support Award. Congratulations on your awards, and thank you for all you do for HCPS!
Congratulations to the winners of the VSBA Art Contest!
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, March 11, 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=yTJLdlHexLc
Halifax County Public Schools will offer Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4 year olds. Your child must be four years old by September 30, 2024 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.
Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone. 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 registration.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3536/HCPS/3304994/Census_Verification_Form_Blank_24-25_Fillable_.pdf
Halifax County Public Schools will offer Pre-Kindergarten classes for 3 year olds. Please call the central office at (434) 476-2171 to schedule an appointment. Classes will operate during regular school hours. To be eligible for this program, a child must be three years old by September 30, 2024. Questions or concerns may be referred to Pamela Eakes, Director of Federal Programs.
FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays.
Registration Link for Families of Young Children
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1160549
In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development - from developmental milestones to tips on our most frequently asked questions, including information on making the transition from early intervention to school services easier.
Early Childhood Academy is designed so busy families can learn on their own schedule, with new sessions opening weekly and available anytime – day or night - during these dates: April 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024. Participants who complete all sessions receive a certificate of completion with 9 contact hours.
Learn about –
• Key roles in parent engagement
• Parents as first teachers
• Importance of accessible and inclusive early education
• Developmental milestones *with updated guidelines
• Supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors
• Benefits of Assistive Technology
• Preparing children with disabilities for school
• Early intervention and early childhood special education services
HCHS has been named a winner in the U.S. Department of Education’s Your Place in Space Challenge to design new solutions for space. We’re proud to have helped our students connect their #CTE skills to the #space industry as we prepare them for rewarding careers.
Read more about the challenge and meet all the winning teams:
https://www.yourplaceinspacechallenge.com/winner-
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VDOE - Executive Order 28 - Student and Family Resources Regarding Opioids, Overdoes and Fentanyl.
As directed in Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 28, local school divisions must provide informational resources to students, parents, and school personnel on opioid use and abuse to ensure the health and safety of all students in Virginia.
Here is the link for those resources:
https://cdnsm5-ss12.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_779007/File/Resources%20Executive%20Order%20.pdf
Mrs. Moore's PreK students at Meadville Elementary were involved in science experiments. Mrs. McGhee's groups made Magic Milk while Mrs. Moore's groups created clouds.
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the public meeting room at the Mary Bethune Office Complex for a budget work session/special meeting. The open session of the meeting will also be available on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgDRr775Prg
REMINDER:
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Interim reports for the third 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.
