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.
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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
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
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!
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.
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.
