As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Students in Ms. Laughorn’s Pre-K class enjoyed a fun Thanksgiving activity today! After listening to a story about a runaway turkey balloon, the class watched part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Inspired by the parade floats and balloons, students then created their very own Thanksgiving Day parade balloons, showing wonderful creativity and imagination!
School Photo Digital Access
Interim reports for the second 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.
Over 80 students and their families enjoyed our Title 1 Lego Math Night. The goal of this event was to make learning math fun and engaging for students and their families by using LEGO bricks as a hands-on tool. This helps to strengthen math literacy by providing a tangible way to understand and practice a wide range of math concepts that can be abstract. Students also practiced their math skills by "estimating" the number of candies in a jar. At the end of the event, Lego kits were given as door prizes. It was a fun learning experience for families.
All schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day.
On Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, there will be a presentation at HCHS called Hidden In Plain Sight. Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. This presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
🦃Sharing Stories, Not Just Screens🦃
Tip:
Use technology to preserve family memories this Thanksgiving. Have your child record a short interview with a grandparent or relative using a phone or tablet. Save the audio or video to create a digital family story archive that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Helpful Website/App:
Book Creator – www.bookcreator.com
Kids can easily make and share digital books filled with family photos and stories.
Tip:
Use technology to preserve family memories this Thanksgiving. Have your child record a short interview with a grandparent or relative using a phone or tablet. Save the audio or video to create a digital family story archive that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Helpful Website/App:
Book Creator – www.bookcreator.com
Kids can easily make and share digital books filled with family photos and stories.
Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. Refreshments provided. Presentation is for adults only.
SNAP
Students and staff enjoyed dressing up for Throwback Thursday. They chose outfits from their favorite decade!
Families across Halifax County are invited to the 3rd Annual Career & Technical Education (CTE) Showcase at the NEW Halifax County High School on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Doors open at 5:15 PM and the kickoff session begins at 5:30 PM.
What to Expect:
An interactive tour of classrooms and CTE labs
A chance to hear directly from Kaylie Lewis (senior), Christie Lewis (parent), and Comfort Systems USA about Career & Technical Education and Work Based Learning
Valuable information to help your child make future academic and career decisions - elementary students are especially encouraged to attend!
Special Perks:
Free meal from D&D Skins for a limited number of early arrivals
A chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize - an Xbox!
Details & Registration:
Check out the flyer for more information and register today at:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IIGU8eJ1Gki-5-bd33k668s2bTjM6UlBktXj4Wqo7oVURUFHTklFNlk4VFhUMlJRQVpKMzQ2QklMSS4u&origin
We can't wait to welcome you to this exciting event and show you how CTE can shape your child's future!
What to Expect:
An interactive tour of classrooms and CTE labs
A chance to hear directly from Kaylie Lewis (senior), Christie Lewis (parent), and Comfort Systems USA about Career & Technical Education and Work Based Learning
Valuable information to help your child make future academic and career decisions - elementary students are especially encouraged to attend!
Special Perks:
Free meal from D&D Skins for a limited number of early arrivals
A chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize - an Xbox!
Details & Registration:
Check out the flyer for more information and register today at:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IIGU8eJ1Gki-5-bd33k668s2bTjM6UlBktXj4Wqo7oVURUFHTklFNlk4VFhUMlJRQVpKMzQ2QklMSS4u&origin
We can't wait to welcome you to this exciting event and show you how CTE can shape your child's future!
Report cards 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.
As a reminder, schools in Halifax County will have early dismissal Tuesday, October 21, 2025. South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 12:30 PM. All other schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM.
Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 1:30 PM- 6:00 PM.
Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 1:30 PM- 6:00 PM.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Students in Ms. Laughorn's class participated in their first session of the PreK Arts Academy at The Prizery today. This is an extension of the classroom where students will enjoy art, music and interactive story telling.
More pictures here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPVGKNuhgYwT2ztb8ks7aDEDyE5UPh4T?usp=drive_link
More pictures here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPVGKNuhgYwT2ztb8ks7aDEDyE5UPh4T?usp=drive_link
🎃October Tech-Tip🎃
Digital Citizenship – 👻Be a Tech Hero, Not a Tech Monster!👻
Tip:
Remind your child that being kind online matters. Just like they’d never yell ‘boo!’ in someone’s face to hurt them, they shouldn’t post mean or hurtful things online. Encourage them to be a Tech Hero by using their words to help and encourage others.
Helpful Website:
Digital Passport by Common Sense Media – www.digitalpassport.org
Free games to help kids learn safe and respectful online behavior.
Digital Citizenship – 👻Be a Tech Hero, Not a Tech Monster!👻
Tip:
Remind your child that being kind online matters. Just like they’d never yell ‘boo!’ in someone’s face to hurt them, they shouldn’t post mean or hurtful things online. Encourage them to be a Tech Hero by using their words to help and encourage others.
Helpful Website:
Digital Passport by Common Sense Media – www.digitalpassport.org
Free games to help kids learn safe and respectful online behavior.
Students at CME enjoyed Dot Day Activities on September 15th!
More photos can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NQA1Ovfibuc2qc5-5uNcPuYBiZ1XoEqe?usp=drive_link
More photos can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NQA1Ovfibuc2qc5-5uNcPuYBiZ1XoEqe?usp=drive_link
Parents/Guardians,
We’re excited to invite you to participate in a new initiative that will help us improve communication and gather important feedback about HCPS. We are launching a new tool called Possip (short for "Positive Gossip") to better understand your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
What is Possip?
Possip is a feedback platform designed to help us listen to what matters most to you—whether it’s positive experiences, challenges, or suggestions for improvement. It’s an easy and effective way to ensure your voice is heard and helps us make informed decisions.
How Does It Work?
You will receive a quick 1–2 minute survey (also called a Pulse Check) via text or email. These Pulse Checks will give you the opportunity to:
• Share what’s going well.
• Raise any concerns or challenges.
• Offer suggestions for how we can improve.
How we're handling confidentiality
When you take the Pulse Check®, you will be offered anonymity and can answer if you want to share your name or not. If you choose not to share your name, we won't see who submitted the comment.
Why Are We Doing This?
This program is designed to explore how we can better connect with you and hear your insights. Our goal is to build a transparent and open line of communication that supports both our growth and your needs.
When Does It Start?
The first Pulse Check will be sent out on September 25, 2025. It only takes a few minutes to complete, but your input will have a lasting impact. Every response helps us improve and grow.
We value your time and feedback, and we look forward to hearing from you through Possip. Thank you for helping us make this initiative a success!
We’re excited to invite you to participate in a new initiative that will help us improve communication and gather important feedback about HCPS. We are launching a new tool called Possip (short for "Positive Gossip") to better understand your experiences, concerns, and ideas.
What is Possip?
Possip is a feedback platform designed to help us listen to what matters most to you—whether it’s positive experiences, challenges, or suggestions for improvement. It’s an easy and effective way to ensure your voice is heard and helps us make informed decisions.
How Does It Work?
You will receive a quick 1–2 minute survey (also called a Pulse Check) via text or email. These Pulse Checks will give you the opportunity to:
• Share what’s going well.
• Raise any concerns or challenges.
• Offer suggestions for how we can improve.
How we're handling confidentiality
When you take the Pulse Check®, you will be offered anonymity and can answer if you want to share your name or not. If you choose not to share your name, we won't see who submitted the comment.
Why Are We Doing This?
This program is designed to explore how we can better connect with you and hear your insights. Our goal is to build a transparent and open line of communication that supports both our growth and your needs.
When Does It Start?
The first Pulse Check will be sent out on September 25, 2025. It only takes a few minutes to complete, but your input will have a lasting impact. Every response helps us improve and grow.
We value your time and feedback, and we look forward to hearing from you through Possip. Thank you for helping us make this initiative a success!
Students at CMES have enjoyed their first week of STEAM Lab activities with Ms. Reagan! The younger students explored the many different tools a scientist may use and used those tools to make observations while they built with Legos! Second graders explored robotics and were introduced to Ozobot Evo, which is a line following robot. Students drew various paths for Evo to follow! Third graders explored static electricity. They conducted an experiment using a balloon and various seasonings and spices to see how static electricity affected them! Lastly, fourth and fifth grade students explored aerodynamics and force by building paper airplanes. First, they made a very basic airplane and threw it to see how far it went. Then, they made adjustments to see if they could improve the flight path and distance traveled. Then, they tested out their new creations. Students are looking forward to the various STEAM activities we have planned for this year!
More photos can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pjKsQ58ulCMjbk9kayop4gp8zzuKiBs1?usp=sharing
