Mrs. Martin's 1st graders are working on sorting and classifying objects in math. Today they worked in groups to combine and sort manipulatives from the class STEM bins. Everyone enjoyed this hands-on activity!
In compliance with Virginia State Law and the Virginia Department of Education’s Frequency of Fire and Lock Down Drill requirements, students in Halifax County Public Schools will participate in required fire and lockdown safety drills during the next two weeks.
Students in Mrs. Powell's third grade were modeling place values with base ten blocks.
Mr. Martin’s 5th grade students are learning to use Scientific Method to analyze questions in science class. They used different brands of glue to determine if there was a difference in the quality of the different names of glue sticks by adding weight with coins to the box to see if the glue would hold.
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
Clays Mill welcomed students back on their first day!
Please keep this in mind as our buses will be back on the roads in the morning!
Please click on the link for more information about CoverVa,
https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/coverage-for-children/back-to-school/?utm_campaign=b2s2024&utm_content=2advocates3eng2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Due to the tornado watch, we are ending elementary open house at this time. Please be safe.
UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!
The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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.
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Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley is an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child
advocate, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope
Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of
character for their students. She practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
in Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz serves on multiple civic boards, commissions and tasks forces throughout
Alabama and the country. She regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S.,
often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir titled
More Than A Bird.
Liz earned her law degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Law where
she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received
her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where she is now a member of
the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Liz and her husband Tony live in Alabama and have three children.
You are invited to sign the last piece of steel prior to the Topping Out Ceremony in front of the current high school. The steel will be available for signing from August 6-16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please click on the link below to view a message from Superintendent Dr. Amy Huskin and Frank Lane from Howard Shockey & Sons Construction.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsxzB2VKdo1VoSakTeANSxp227k_IxSy/view?usp=sharing
HCPS bus drivers participated in professional development for the new GPS system this week.
SAVE THE DATES!
The Open House for Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
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.
Clays Mill announces Students of the Month for April and May.
Third grade students at Clays Mill Elementary finished the year applying reading skills to the chapter book, Frindle by Andrew Clements. Pictured with students holding their "frindles" are Mr. Nunn, Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Harvey.
Halifax County Public Schools Foundation granted Mrs. Baisch’s 2nd grade class at Clays Mill Elementary School an opportunity to explore the world of plants. Pictured are the students planting flowers and seeds as a part of our project.
