Cluster Springs Elementary

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

Fifth-grade girls at Cluster Springs Elementary School have completed the Girls Who Code Club with flying colors. During their participation, they immersed themselves in the Girls Who Code tech and computer science curriculum, refining their coding abilities through Scratch and a range of hands-on activities. In addition to their coding explorations, they engaged with the inspiring book "Learn to Code and Change the World." Susan Elliott, Elementary ITRT and program facilitator, presented the girls with certificates, celebrating the conclusion of their enriching year-long adventure.

During the month of March the students at Cluster Springs Elementary School focused on the character trait of cooperation. Students learned that cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. A special thank you to Domino’s Pizza for providing our students with a gift for receiving Student of the Month. Congratulations to the following students for showing cooperation at school: ECSE/Pre-K: Kora Snead, Lucas Akers, Isabella Ballou, Calvin Throckmorton, Aubree Clarke Kindergarten: Trey Jones, Autumn Cole, Mekenna Owen First grade: Colton Duncan, Clare Owen, Chloe Singleton Second grade: Aubree Lampkin, Lily Mitchell, Bryley Rose, Kaylee Garner, Kennedy Campbell Third grade: Jaxton Sites, Brandi Stallings, Boone Shotwell Fourth grade: Jesse Ramey, Emma Honeycutt, Liam Hunt Fifth grade: Kennedy Jones, Mackenzie Seamster, Jarreth Brame, Brayden Coussou Not pictured: Trenton Stephens, Caitlyn Tilley Neveah Lloyd

During this STEM session, the kindergarteners in Mrs. Wright's class at Cluster Springs Elementary practiced their counting skills by tens up to 100. They guided the drone to each numbered position. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the lesson.

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.

Students at CSES joined Mowgli and his friends to navigate through the jungle while learning about friendship and survival. This production of "The Jungle Book" was performed by The Virginia Repertory Theater on tour. This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Kindergarten registration is being conducted at all elementary schools on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2024, please register the child at the elementary school in your school zone. You will need to bring your child’s birth certificate for registration. The student demographic information form may be downloaded from the following address and completed prior to registration. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3536/HCPS/3304994/Census_Verification_Form_Blank_24-25_Fillable_.pdf

FREE self-paced online course for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities or developmental delays. Registration Link for Families of Young Children https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1160549 In this FREE 5-week online program, families of children with disabilities learn about supporting their child’s early learning and development - from developmental milestones to tips on our most frequently asked questions, including information on making the transition from early intervention to school services easier. Early Childhood Academy is designed so busy families can learn on their own schedule, with new sessions opening weekly and available anytime – day or night - during these dates: April 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024. Participants who complete all sessions receive a certificate of completion with 9 contact hours. Learn about – • Key roles in parent engagement • Parents as first teachers • Importance of accessible and inclusive early education • Developmental milestones *with updated guidelines • Supporting language development and encouraging positive behaviors • Benefits of Assistive Technology • Preparing children with disabilities for school • Early intervention and early childhood special education services

VDOE - Executive Order 28 - Student and Family Resources Regarding Opioids, Overdoes and Fentanyl. As directed in Governor Youngkin's Executive Order 28, local school divisions must provide informational resources to students, parents, and school personnel on opioid use and abuse to ensure the health and safety of all students in Virginia. Here is the link for those resources: https://cdnsm5-ss12.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_779007/File/Resources%20Executive%20Order%20.pdf

REMINDER: All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Students in Mrs. Tepper's 5th grade classes at Cluster Springs Elementary used their engineering skills and knowledge of circuits to design a Bristle Bot. In this activity, students attached a vibrating motor to a toothbrush head and wired the motor to the battery in order to activate the Bristle Bot. 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: Getting Bristley.

Interim reports for the third 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.

During the month of December the students at Cluster Springs Elementary School focused on the character trait of empathy. Students learned that empathy is understanding and connecting to other people’s feelings. A special thank you to Domino’s Pizza for providing our students with a gift for receiving Student of the Month. Congratulations to the following students for showing gratitude towards their peers, themselves, and the faculty/staff: ECSE/Pre-K: Millia Adkins, Noah Tucker, Eva Waller, Dani Henderson, Cooper Gravitt Kindergarten: Paisley Ahearn, Rilee Lambreth, Ja’Myiah Medley, Otis B. Rose, V, Beckett Barbour First grade: Ainsley Smith, Evie Meadows, Ariana Henderson, Raegan Roberts Second grade: Aiden Walker, Aubrey Talley, Tyler Hudson, Colt Tiller Third grade: Ella Michalski, Renee Scoggins, Avy Walker, Trinity Boswell Fourth grade: Kendall Whitt, Levi Richardson, Sofia DeLeon, Adrian Alvarado Fifth grade: Adrian Alvarado, James Horne, Carleigh Shotwell Not Pictured: Nariah Kincy

Halifax County Public Schools will host a job fair on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The job fair will be held at HCMS from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please click on the link below to register. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdzKQVYOaUTDh.../viewform

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

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.