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.
The HCHS Robotics team will have an interest meeting after school Thursday, August 22, in room A210 and meet for regular meetings starting August 29th.
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
The 2024 General Assembly passed House Bill 1473, which requires the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Health to work collaboratively to develop a fentanyl education and awareness informational one-sheet and make this resource available to each school board for distribution to all grade 9-12 students within the first two weeks of the 2024-2025 school year.
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
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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Parking instructions for Halifax County High School Freshman Orientation and the regular Open House. All visitor parking will be in the new bus parking lot. All vehicles must enter through the middle school and come down the access road to the bus lot. Visitors will then walk along the sidewalk to get to the front of the school. Everyone is welcome and we appreciate your patience and flexibility during this exciting time as we prepare for our new school.
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.
Attention: HCHS Parents/Student Drivers
Effective July 1, 2022, the VDOE requires any high school student who applies to park a vehicle on school property to provide evidence that the student possesses a valid driver's license. Below you will find a link to an application that you will need to print off for students planning on driving to school. Parking passes will not go on sale until open house on August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. This application must be completed in advance and returned when you purchase your parking pass. There are sections where parents and students will have to complete. Students will also have to show that they have a valid driver's license and the cost is $20. If you don't have a form completed at the time of purchase then you will have to take a form, fill it out, and bring it back before we can issue one. We thank you in advance.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1998/637949897720270000
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
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.
Senior portrait make ups will be August 23rd, 26th, and 27th. Students will receive a QR Code to sign up. Students that do receive the QR Code can reach out to Briy Palmer at 434-575-2077
Families of the Class of 2024,
It is with great anticipation that we prepare for the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony. In order to make the experience a positive one for all, we will need your help. We realize that parking will be a challenge ,and we intend to provide the best experience possible with the parking areas available to us. We will also have security measures in place for all attendees. Please see the pictures for more information about security and parking.
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.
The Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC) held its 18th Annual SVRTC Technology Awards Banquet at Longwood University on March 14, 2024. Three HCPS staff members were among those receiving awards. Mrs. Allyn Beth Noble, Government DE Teacher at HCHS, received the Technology Teacher Award. Mrs. Cathy Henderson, Coordinator of Assessments and Data Analysis, received the Technology Support Award. Mrs. Ann Tingen, LAN Manager at Sinai Elementary, received the Instructional Technology Support Award. Congratulations on your awards, and thank you for all you do for HCPS!
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.
