Calling all HCPS students in grades 1-5 that love to cook! Get your recipe in before January 31, 2024 for your chance to be our future chef!
https://futurechefschallenge.com
The Halifax County School Board will have a budget work session/special meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 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=5pGwG4a76sg
Due to road conditions in some parts of northern Halifax , Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, today, Friday, January 19, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to extremely cold temperatures, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to extremely cold temperatures, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE: Due to icy conditions in Northern Halifax, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to potential icy road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
The weather team will continue to monitor the road conditions and will provide an updated announcement if needed.
UPDATE: Due to additional flooding and the forecast of more dangerous weather, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 12, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Due to flooded roads, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to flooded roads, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
Due to road conditions and power outages, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, January 10, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
The weather team will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if needed in the morning by 7:00 AM.
Due to forecasted high winds and inclement weather conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All twelve-month employees are to follow Code 0, do not report to work.
Report cards for the second 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 Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 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=vSSNkJTXqMw
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Students from South Boston Early Learning Center and South Boston Elementary School will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM. Winter break for students will be December 22, 2023 - December 29, 2023. The New Year's holiday is January 1, 2024. January 2, 2024 and January 3, 2024 are professional development/teacher workdays. Students return to school on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Mrs. Grubbs's 1st graders at Cluster Springs Elementary participated in the Gumdrop Christmas Tree Challenge. The purchase of STEM materials was funded through a Mini-Grant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation. The Mini-Grant was awarded to Mrs. Susan Elliott, Elementary ITRT, for the project titled: Christmas STEM.
The Halifax County School Board will meet Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 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=gXJXXcdnsmY
Southside VA Vegetable is offering fresh produce to our students and families. Please come out and pick up fresh vegetables. Bags will be provided. Due to a limited amount, this event is first come first serve at the following sites:
Clays Mill, Meadville, and Sydnor Jennings
