Get Involved, Blue Comets! 💙 Discover all the club offerings available at Halifax County High School this year.
Joining a student organization builds leadership skills, creates lasting friendships, opens up college and career opportunities, and boosts school spirit. Swipe through the graphics to find advisor emails, grade requirements, and meeting details.
Career, Business & Technical
DECA: Develops future leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through competitions and real-world experience (Contact: C. Givens – cgivens@halifax.k12.va.us).
FBLA: Connects business and education through innovative leadership, career preparation, and networking (Contact: S. Leigh – sleigh@halifax.k12.va.us).
FCCLA: Leadership and career prep for Family & Consumer Sciences students (Contact: Chef Worley – vworley@halifax.k12.va.us; FCS enrollment required).
FFA: Promotes leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education (Contact: M. Stanley – mhstanley@halifax.k12.va.us or D. Reese – dreese@halifax.k12.va.us).
SkillsUSA: Specialized technical skill development (Stay tuned—more info coming soon!).
STEM, Health & Safety
HOSA: Prepares grades 9–12 CTE and healthcare-track students for medical careers; enrollment opens late August/early September (Contact: K. Throckmorton – kgthrockmorton@halifax.k12.va.us or N. Clem – nclem@halifax.k12.va.us).
Robotics: Expands STEM access, builds college/career skills, and competes regionally for grades 9–12 (Contact: Dr. Chris Whitt – outreach@team977.com).
YOVASO: Traffic safety advocacy, field trips, and service opportunities for grades 9–12; seniors must join by December (Contact: K. Gordon – kgordon@halifax.k12.va.us).
Leadership, Community & Advocacy
SCA: Drives school spirit, civic responsibility, and student voice across campus (Contact: T. Lee – tllee@halifax.k12.va.us).
LEAD Southside: Community outreach, campaign design, and regional networking (Contact: C. Whitt – outreach@team977.com).
Peer Mediation: Focuses on conflict resolution and mental health for grades 9–11; requires 2 teacher recommendations (Contact: K. Gordon – kgordon@halifax.k12.va.us).
S.P.E.A.K.: Suicide prevention, substance misuse awareness, and service work for grades 9–12; seniors must join by December (Contact: K. Gordon – kgordon@halifax.k12.va.us).
Teens 4 Christ: Non-denominational youth ministry offering faith, fellowship, and community (Contact: C. Bruce – cbruce@halifax.k12.va.us).
Y-Street: Promotes clean air and free drinking water in the community for grades 9–12; open at the start of the school year (Contact: K. Gordon – kgordon@halifax.k12.va.us).
📩 Reach out directly to the club contacts above! #HCHS #BlueComets #StudentLeadership #GetInvolved
Final On-Campus Senior Picture Day: August 25
This is the last scheduled opportunity to take senior portraits at Halifax County High School.
Important Details & Booking Steps:
Book Your Session: Visit booking.cady.com/sessions to secure your spot.
All-in-One Session: Remember, this session includes your Formal Drape/Tux, Cap & Gown, and Casual photos in one appointment. There will be no separate spring Cap & Gown session.
Studio Option: If you cannot make the August 25 date on campus, you will need to schedule a session directly at the CADY studio in Raleigh, NC (5950-A Six Forks Rd).
Time slots are limited, so please book your appointment as soon as possible to ensure your photos are included in the yearbook!
This isn’t just a movie night. It’s a chance to engage in a dynamic community discussion that could shape the future of career-connected education and workforce preparation in Halifax County and the greater region.
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register:
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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, and feel free to share this invitation with others who are invested in the success of students and economic development in Southern Virginia. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward unlocking new pathways for our youth.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by HCHS culinary arts students.
Watch the trailer below for a sneak preview!
https://youtu.be/wroL0kvYJLs
Today, our Agriculture and Horticulture students got a little hands-on with the science behind what makes a plant grow! 🫘🌱
Students dove into seed anatomy by dissecting seeds, taking a closer look at what’s happening inside that tiny package before it ever becomes a plant. They also put their detective skills to work analyzing seed packets to determine the proper planting depth, spacing, and timing for our growing area. 🌱📏📅
Because knowing what to plant is only half the battle. Knowing when, where, and how deep to plant it is where the real magic happens! 🌿👩🌾👨🌾
A HUGE thank-you to Lowe’s and Walmart for donating the seeds that made today’s hands-on learning possible! 🌻💚 Your donations help turn classroom concepts into real-world experiences for our students.
From seed anatomy to soil, spacing to seasons, our students are learning that agriculture is science, skill, and a whole lot of growing! 🌱🧑🌾
And honestly… we can’t wait to see what these little seeds turn into! 👀🌿
#HCHS #AgricultureEducation #Horticulture #HandsOnLearning #FutureFarmers #GrowingOurFuture #AgEd #LearningByDoing #PlantTheFuture
Parents, teachers, first responders, youth leaders, and caring adults: Join us for "Hidden in Plain Sight," a powerful, interactive presentation designed to help you spot the warning signs of risky behavior in young people.
We are honored to welcome national expert Officer Jermaine Galloway ("Tall Cop Says Stop") as our special guest speaker!
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Latest drug trends
Common items found in teens' rooms (featuring a mock bedroom setup)
Lock and Talk VA
Rapid REVIVE (Opioid Overdose Reversal) training
Available local resources & more!
📍 Where: Halifax High School (1010 High School Cir, South Boston, VA)
🗓️ When: Monday, September 21 | Doors open at 5:00 PM
🍕 Food & refreshments provided!
⚠️ Note: This presentation is for adults only.
📲 RSVP Today: Scan the QR code in the flyer or contact Prevention at 434-572-6916 Ext 1550 with any questions.
Please share this post to help spread the word in our community! 💙
#HiddenInPlainSight #TallCopSaysStop #HalifaxCounty #CommunityAwareness #PreventResilience #SouthsideBehavioralHealth #SPEAK
Parents and guardians can use the Absence Request tool to submit a request that informs the office in advance when their student is not going to be in school. After the request is processed, Campus creates an attendance record for the student.
1. On the Campus Portal, click on the main menu icon (3 lines)
2. Click on More and then Absence Request
3. Mark the student for whom you are submitting the absence request.
4. Select the reason the student will be absent from the Excuse dropdown list.
5. Select the Absence Type.
6. Enter the date(s) for the absence.
7. Upload any optional/required documents. Only one document is allowed per request and it will be attached to every student in the request.
8. Enter Comments about the absence reason.
Click on the link for directions with screenshots
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vgJE_yjPCvXLnldZ2X4CajNEpRYsBdc4/view?usp=sharing
Huge congratulations to Mr. Fulcher, Ms. Gallimore, and Mr. Imbachi for being our lucky raffle winners! They are taking home these overflowing supply buckets to kick off the school year in style! 🪣✏️📚
A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible community partners:
Denise Barksdale & the Halifax Farmers Market 🚜
Lowe's 🛠️
True Value 🧰
We are endlessly grateful to each of these wonderful organizations for their equal, overwhelming generosity and unwavering support for our educators! Your combined kindness helps our teachers and students shine! 🌟❤️
#TeacherAppreciation #CommunitySupport #HalifaxVA #Grateful #ThankYou #EducationMatters #LocalLove
As we prepare for a new school year, we want to ensure everyone is aware of the traffic patterns in place for safety and efficiency.
· Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Parents will enter using the old entrance across from the Heritage House. This is a single lane traffic pattern, and passing is not permitted at any time. To keep traffic flowing smoothly, please pull forward as far as possible and encourage your child to exit and load the vehicle quickly in the morning and afternoon.
· Student & Faculty Entrance:
Only students and faculty will enter at the traffic lights across from Wendy’s. No one will be allowed to enter the Student and Faculty Parking Lot to drop off or pick up students.
· School Bus Entrance:
School buses will be entering from the middle school using the access road. This year, buses will exit from the middle school to get on Hwy 501. Only bus traffic will be allowed to utilize the access road in the mornings and afternoons during arrival and dismissal times.
We kindly ask everyone to be patient and alert during arrival and dismissal times. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and your cooperation will make all the difference.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we start this new year!
School will be back in session on Wednesday! With more buses, walking students, and excited drivers on Halifax County roads, let’s all do our part to keep our kids and community safe.
Here are a few quick safety reminders for your morning and afternoon commute:
🛑 Stop for school buses
Yellow lights flashing: Slow down and prepare to stop.
Red lights & stop arm extended: Traffic in BOTH directions must come to a complete stop until the arm is retracted.
Railroad crossings: Buses are required by law to stop at all railroad tracks—give them plenty of room!
🚗 Watch for new teen drivers: High school routes will have newly licensed student drivers on the road. Be patient, avoid tailgating, and allow extra space around school entrances.
🚸 Slow down in school zones: Obey posted speed limits, watch for crossing guards, and NEVER pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
📱 Put the phone away: Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Keep your eyes on the road, especially around neighborhoods and bus stops.
⏰ Plan ahead: Add 10–15 extra minutes to your morning drive to account for bus routes and school traffic.
Let’s keep Halifax County safe this school year!
The 2026 Halifax County High School Yearbook has officially landed!
If you purchased a yearbook, you can pick it up at Halifax County High School between now and August 12th!
Didn't order one? A very limited number of extra copies are available for purchase. Once they are gone, they're gone—so stop by early if you'd like to purchase one!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's book a success. We can’t wait for you to relive the memories!
Welcome back, Blue Comets! ☄️
Halifax County High School was officially recognized as one of Virginia’s top leaders in teen traffic safety at the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet at James Madison University! 🚗💨
Our students brought home two major honors for their work during the 2025–2026 school year:
🏆 Impaired Driving Prevention Award — Recognizing outstanding programs and dedicated efforts to keep our youth safe, smart, and buckle up behind the wheel.
🏆 Outstanding Club Recognition (4th Year Recipient!) — Honoring our club's continuous excellence and leadership in peer-to-peer safety education year after year.
We are so proud of our students, advisors, and community partners who work tirelessly to make teen driver safety a priority. Swipe through the photos to check out our stars from the banquet! 📸✨
#HCHSComets #CometPride #YOVASO #TeenTrafficSafety #HalifaxCounty #SafetyFirst #DriveSafe
Before you come to purchase your parking pass, please make sure you've checked off everything below!
✅ Parking Pass Fee: $30
💵 Payment: Cash or check only
📝 Paperwork: Your parking pass application must be printed and completely filled out before you arrive.
🚗 Eligibility: Parking passes are available ONLY for students with a valid driver's license. Students with a learner's permit are not eligible to receive a parking pass.
⏱️ Having your paperwork completed before you arrive will help make the process much faster for everyone.
📄 Need the parking pass application? Download and print it here:
https://tinyurl.com/4p9buzzk
Please have the completed application with you when you arrive to purchase your parking pass during Open House Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 🎉
Big news! 9th Grade Orientation is just around the corner! 🎉
Join us next Tuesday, August 4th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Halifax County High School as we kick off the new school year. This is a great opportunity to explore the school, meet teachers and staff, get to know your fellow classmates, and set yourself up for a fantastic freshman year! 🏫✨
📍 When: Tuesday, August 4th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Halifax County High School Auditorium
💙 We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030! 💙
🚗 ATTENTION STUDENTS: 2026–2027 PARKING PASS FORM 🚗
Planning to drive to school for the 2026–2027 school year? Follow these steps to get your parking pass ready:
🖨️ Step 1: Click the link below to print out the official parking pass form (this is a printable document, not a digital fillable form).
✍️ Step 2: Fill out the printed form completely by hand—including the required insurance information section.
🏫 Step 3: Return the completed form to the school during Open House to get your pass!
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must use this updated 2026–2027 form. Forms from previous years will not be accepted because they do not include the required insurance section.
👉 Print your parking pass form here: https://tinyurl.com/4p9buzzk
Looking to gain hands-on experience, earn college credit, and get ahead in high-demand technical fields? Check out these two awesome course opportunities available now!
🔌 Energy Systems Technology
Who: Rising Seniors
Where/When: 4th Block each semester at HCHS
Partner: Dual enrollment through SVCC in direct partnership with Hitachi Energy
Learn about transformers and key components of the power grid! During the 2nd semester, you’ll participate in hands-on, work-based learning directly at Hitachi Energy—giving you a major edge in the workforce after graduation.
⚠️ Requirement: You must be 18 years old by January to participate in the work-based learning portion and complete the course sequence.
🤖 Automation & Robotics
Who: Rising Juniors & Seniors
Where/When: Year-long course during 1st and 2nd block at SVHEC
Partner: SVHEC Robotics Program
SVHEC is bringing back their Robotics program, and there's room for you to learn high-tech skills in automation!
⚠️ Requirements: Students must have their own transportation to SVHEC and hold a minimum 2.0 GPA.
📩 INTERESTED?
Contact your grade-level guidance counselor as soon as possible to learn more or sign up!
Victoria Worley Wins 2026 National Adviser Mentor Award
Halifax, Virginia — Victoria Worley, a dedicated Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser at Halifax County High School in Virginia, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025-2026 FCCLA Adviser Mentor Award. This national recognition honors Chef Worley’s outstanding commitment to supporting and mentoring new advisers within the FCCLA community.
The Adviser Mentor Award is given to advisers who have earned Master Adviser Recognition and demonstrated at least two years of service assisting new advisers. It also honors those who have taken on adult leadership roles in FCCLA, led adviser workshops, participated in national and state trainings, and utilized key FCCLA resources. Chef Worley’s unwavering support and leadership within the organization truly reflect the spirit of mentorship that drives FCCLA forward. “We are proud to recognize the unwavering dedication and passion of our Adviser Mentor Award recipients,” said Sandy Spavone, CEO of FCCLA. “These advisers embody the leadership, mentorship, and commitment that fuel FCCLA’s mission and inspire the next generation of educators and community leaders.”
Chef Worley invests a tremendous amount of time and talent into FCCLA at Halifax County High School. Year after year, she works to prepare students to represent themselves and Halifax County High School at the state and national level. Because of her efforts, students in Halifax County have the opportunity to travel, compete, earn scholarships, and make memories that last a lifetime. This particular award recognizes her strengths in advising new mentors, which is evidenced by her mentorship of her co-adviser, Mrs. Katie Crews Martin at Halifax County High School. Together, they are investing in the success of our students through FCCLA. Victoria Worley will be honored and presented with the Adviser Mentor Award at the Adviser Recognition & Fashion Show General Session during the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, DC this summer. The recognition will take place before thousands of FCCLA Members, Advisers, and supporters from across the country, celebrating Chef Worley’s profound impact on the FCCLA community.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that prepares students for careers that support the family through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education. Since 1945, FCCLA has provided leadership development, workplace readiness, and career preparation opportunities that equip students with the skills needed for success in both life and work. Guided by dedicated FCS educators, FCCLA Members develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while exploring career opportunities aligned to the national Career Clusters. With more than a quarter of a million FCCLA Members in over 5,500 chapters nationwide, FCCLA continues to build the next generation of leaders who are prepared to make a lasting impact in their families, careers, and communities.
Pictured: Chef Worley and two of her Culinary Specialization students, also members of FCCLA, capturing a cheese pull for a vendor at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this spring.
Session Options:
Elite: A VIP experience with private photographers and hair/makeup options. Most Popular: Includes several studio scenes and an outdoor scene.
Traditional: Provides the high-quality essential yearbook poses.
On-Campus Dates:
For your convenience, we will be hosting "Roadshow" sessions at the high school on July 21st and August 25th. Please note that on-campus sessions have a more limited scene selection than studio sessions.
Important Reminders:
Yearbook Requirements: All session types include the required yearbook scenes. CADY provides the cap, gown, tux, or drape for these formal poses.
Booking: We highly recommend scheduling early to ensure you get a time slot before the yearbook deadlines.
Visit cady.com/schedule to view all session details and reserve your spot today!
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