Halifax County High School

All schools and buildings will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.

Due to the forecast for inclement weather this week, all elementary students will receive take-home learning packets and secondary students will complete work as assigned by their teachers. This work is to be completed over the days that school will not be in session. These assignments will come home with them Tuesday. In addition, the food services department has prepared food that students can eat at home during this time. If your child is absent on Tuesday, please call the school and make arrangements to pick up the learning packets and food. In the event we do not receive inclement weather and are able to attend school in-person, assignments do not need to be completed. Assignments will be collected and reviewed upon the first return to school. If you have questions during these remote learning days, please contact your child’s teacher. All schools and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.

All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

To ensure safe travel, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 14, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.

UPDATE: After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late. -------------- Halifax County Public Schools is planning to operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Our weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning to see if power has been restored to all of the schools and road conditions are safe. If needed, another alert will be sent in the morning.

UPDATE: After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.

Due to the Winter Storm Warning remaining in effect through tomorrow and the forecast of freezing rain, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.

Due to the impending weather, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.

A Region 8 Transition Fair will be held on March 13, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Students and families can engage with community agencies, service providers, and more. This event is open to all families and students with special needs. Please see below for more details.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together event, drawings for door prizes took place. If you received a ticket, please review your tickets carefully. Pictured are the winning tickets. If you have a winning ticket, please call 434-476-2171. If prizes aren’t claimed by Tuesday, February 11, 2025, we will draw more tickets.

🎉✨ Get Ready for PROM 2025! ✨🎉 Roar away the '20s, partying the Jay Gatsby way… Step into the Roaring '20s for a night of glitz, glam, and timeless elegance! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM 💰 Tickets: Single: $35 Couple: $60 Don’t miss this unforgettable night of style, celebration, and fun! 🎶💃🕺 #Prom2025 #Roaring20s #GatsbyVibes #HalifaxHighSchool #NightToRemember

🎓 Walk-In Wednesdays: FAFSA Renewal Workshop! 🎓 Need help renewing your FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year? Join us at SVHEC - Anderson/Young Computer Lab for free assistance, no appointment needed! 📅 Dates: February 28 March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: 820 Bruce St., South Boston, VA 💼 What to Bring: Student & Parent FSA ID 2023 IRS Tax Return & W2s SSN, DOB, State ID, and marital status Untaxed income details List of schools 💡 Don’t forget: Registration for Summer 2025 & Fall 2025 starts April 1st! For more information, contact Camille Younger, TRIO EOC Education Specialist, at 📞 434-572-5479 or 📧 camille.younger@danville.edu.

Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at HCMS. Please click on the link below to register for the 2025 HCPS Job Fair. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB88J8Jwp8bN8K6aVgccIyum6B4a6MqtUxlD8-bOgVuw6z_A/viewform

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, there will be an event titled Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together. Students in grades 5-11 and their parents are invited to attend the event at HCMS from 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM. The presenters will provide a lot of valuable information for students and parents about secondary education. A general session will be offered that includes information about courses, diploma types, graduation requirements, certifications, and much more! Tables will be set up for guests to visit for content areas and electives. Staff including teachers, school counselors, and administrators will be available to answer specific questions about courses, career pathways, etc. Selected students will also be in attendance to share course highlights and other information they feel is valuable for other students. The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes! Please park in the bus parking lot. Doors will open at 5:15 PM. If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don’t want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all! We look forward to seeing you there!

Halifax County High School! This is the event originally planned for January 23rd but postponed due to inclement weather. 🌧️ 📅 New Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm 📍 Location: HCHS Cafeteria ✨ What’s Happening? Meet local scholarship providers Get free help completing your FAFSA Learn about financial aid opportunities for college 📋 What to Bring: ✔️ Student & Parent FSA IDs ✔️ 2023 IRS Tax Return & W-2s ✔️ Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, State ID, and Marital Status ✔️ Untaxed Income Information ✔️ A list of schools you’re applying to 💡 Questions? Contact: Camille Younger, TRIO EOC Education Specialist 📞 434-572-5479 📧 camille.younger@danville.edu Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future! We’ll see you there on February 6! 💙 #ScholarshipAwareness #FAFSANight #CollegeBound #HCHSPride #WeatherWon’tStopUs

✈️ The Sky is the Limit! Launch Your Aviation Career ✈️ Virginia high school students, don’t miss out on the Pathways Flight Academies program! This free, intensive summer residential flight academy offers an incredible opportunity to explore the aviation field and take your first steps toward a career as a commercial pilot. 📅 Application Deadline: March 2, 2025 🔗 Apply Here: vsgc.odu.edu/pathwaysflightacademies 🌟 Program Highlights: Ground school training 15 hours of flight instruction Potential first solo flight experience 📌 Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA U.S. citizen and Virginia resident At least 16 years old by the program start date Must pass an FAA flight physical exam Take advantage of this unique opportunity and soar toward your aviation dreams! For more information, contact Ian Cawthray, Program Coordinator: 📞 757.766.5210 📧 vsgcpfa@odu.edu #PathwaysFlightAcademies #FuturePilots #AviationDreams

HCPS will open on time, tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.

The Special Education Advisory Council meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Special Education Department's side of PACE

Click on the link below to learn more about Transition University – a FREE parent-friendly 5 session self-paced online course on transition to adulthood. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRMeK9-YFlrAMlW0E_Bi3bm-8m7HdUaL/view?usp=sharing

Due to the road conditions in parts of the county, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.