Clays Mill Elementary

Interim reports 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.

4 months ago, HCPS

🍁September Tech-Tip🍁

🍁Like leaves need sunlight, kids need real-world experiences to grow!🍁

Tip:

Too much screen time can slow problem-solving skills and creativity. Encourage at least one hour of screen-free outdoor play each day to boost brain power.

Free Idea: Create a digital scavenger hunt

Children take photos of different fall items: red leaf, pumpkin, acorn, etc.

4 months ago, HCPS

**ATTENTION FAMILIES**
CMES will be hosting a Title I LEGO Math night on October 9th, 2025 for grades K-5! It will be from 6-7:30pm. A flyer/sign up sheet will be going home with students this week. We encourage every family to attend to engage in hands-on math activities with your students. There will also be chances to win several door prizes! We look forward to seeing you!

4 months ago, CME Cougars

📣 Register Now for the 3rd Annual CTE Showcase!

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 5:15pm 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!

4 months ago, HCPS

Students at Clays Mill Elementary have had a wonderful start to their school year! In the library, Kindergarteners listened to "The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires. They discussed that we all make mistakes, but you have to keep trying, and magnificent things will eventually happen. Students used different materials to make their very own magnificent things. Some of the things created: rolling cage for a dog, fish catchers, picture frames, ramps, houses, a safe, and bird catchers Mrs. Williams read "Rosie Revere, Engineer" to the fourth graders. They discussed that it takes teamwork to do any job well! Students worked together to build a tower of cups without touching the cups. Using a rubber band and strings, they had to use teamwork to grow the cup tower. Second graders read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" during library classes. For a challenge, they had to create a bridge like the one that the goats crossed, using Legos.

More photos here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EljaiGQXcsDf-AGc8GZConiK2dGeQh0c?usp=sharing

4 months ago, CME Cougars

Click on the following links to learn more about SNAP.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPAc3fShyTFhm7VV8B-JLGf2Qchv1tgk/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/165gMOCXZGeRDthemP_JtO1bdtCS05-k-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116037041618802440657&rtpof=true&sd=true

5 months ago, HCPS

Are you interested in touring the new high school? See below and save the dates!

5 months ago, HCPS

Interested in joining the HCPS Transportation Department?

https://youtu.be/V1-_XhQq0VQ

5 months ago, HCPS

At the beginning of the school year, each elementary school was gifted a "Bench Buddy". The idea being, if a child didn't have someone to play with that day, they could sit on the bench so others would see they needed a buddy that day! Students at CME have thoroughly enjoyed our "Bench Buddy"!

5 months ago, CME Cougars

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

5 months ago, HCPS

The investigation has been completed, and the soft lockdown has been lifted.

5 months ago, HCPS

Halifax County Public Schools is holding an online surplus auction on GovDeals.com. The auction is expected to begin on or shortly after September 1, 2025. Items from the old high school including furniture, equipment, and more are up for bid. Everything is sold as-is with no guarantees, and all sales are online only. Twenty-five items will be posted at a time, and the auction for each item will be open for 14 days. The money from the auction will be put back into the maintenance budget for schools.

There will be three open inspection dates and an appointment is not necessary. Come to the old school during the inspection dates and times, and you will be able to view the items. The address is Halifax High School (old school) 1 High School Circle South Boston, VA 24592
The open inspection dates/times are:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Halifax County School employees cannot assist with packaging or loading your item(s). The winning buyer should bring a suitable vehicle that can safely transport the item(s), and also bring materials, tools, and loading assistance as necessary.

To set up an account with GovDeals, complete the following steps:

1. Go to www.govdeals.com
2. In the upper right-hand corner, click the "Register" tab.
3. Fill in the information and scroll to the bottom of the page and agree to the user agreement.
4. No credit card is required to sign up.

Someone will be at the old high school lobby on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM to assist individuals with setting up an account with GovDeals.

There are many more items that will be auctioned in the coming weeks so check back frequently!

5 months ago, HCPS

Welcome back PreK students, elementary students, and HCMS students!

5 months ago, HCPS

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 is the first day of school for all PreK, elementary, and HCMS students. HCHS students will return on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Parents, thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your most precious gifts, your children. We are so excited to welcome all of the smiling faces back to school!

5 months ago, HCPS

Please click on the link below to view the Student Code of Conduct.

https://v3.boardpolicyonline.com/b/halifaxcounty/s/562290

6 months ago, HCPS

Here is the direct link to the August breakfast and lunch menus for each school.

https://halifaxk12va.nutrislice.com/menu

6 months ago, HCPS

Halifax County Public Schools has Campus Portal so that parents can be active participants in their child’s academic progress. The Campus Portal is a communication tool that provides you with secure access to your child’s school information. It gives you access to your child’s attendance, schedule, grades, assignments, student to-do list, and behavior.

Staff will be available to help you set up your Campus Portal during Open House.

Download for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infinitecampus.parent.campusportalhybrid&pli=1

Download for iPhone
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campus-parent/id1384542785

6 months ago, HCPS

Please click on the link to view the updated attendance expectations.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxof0DW6dJmbcJNHvBaQ8pvrGDHi6S1N/view?usp=sharing

6 months ago, HCPS

Bus routes and school supply lists are published on the school website. You can access them through the following links:

https://www.halifax.k12.va.us/page/school-bus-routes

https://www.halifax.k12.va.us/documents/parent-student/school-supply-lists/442688

6 months ago, CME Cougars

New SUN Bucks cards are on the way for automatically enrolled households! Please note that your benefits will not become available on SUN Bucks or SNAP EBT cards until July 18, even if you receive a SUN Bucks card in the mail before that date. Benefits will continue to be issued on a rolling basis, so households can expect to receive their SUN Bucks cards at different times.

6 months ago, HCPS