Classes may be virtual, but our excitement to see students again is very real ❄️💻💙 Stay warm, stay safe, and we will see you back next week ☄️
📣 Virtual College Panel Tonight
ECMC The College Place is hosting a Virtual College Panel tonight, Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM, featuring representatives from:
🎓 George Mason University
🎓 Old Dominion University
🎓 University of Virginia
This session is perfect for high school seniors with last minute questions about admissions and next steps, as well as underclassmen and families who want to get an early start on the college planning process. Educators and community partners are welcome too.
💻 Zoom Details
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
🔑 Zoom ID: 580 965 7678
Join us this evening and get your college questions answered.
ECMC The College Place is hosting a Virtual College Panel tonight, Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM, featuring representatives from:
🎓 George Mason University
🎓 Old Dominion University
🎓 University of Virginia
This session is perfect for high school seniors with last minute questions about admissions and next steps, as well as underclassmen and families who want to get an early start on the college planning process. Educators and community partners are welcome too.
💻 Zoom Details
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
🔑 Zoom ID: 580 965 7678
Join us this evening and get your college questions answered.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th, 2026. These days will be remote learning days for students and work from home days for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff should report both days at 10:00 AM to clear snow. Food will be available for pick up on Friday, January 30th for all Halifax County Public Schools students from 1:00PM to 3:30PM. Pick up locations will be Sydnor Jennings Elementary, South Boston Elementary, and Cluster Springs Elementary.
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to clear snow.
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to begin clearing snow.
Please stay safe and warm.
Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the winter storm, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for all staff.
Please stay safe and warm.
Please stay safe and warm.
High school students interested in dental health and science should check out this amazing opportunity. Old Dominion University, the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, and the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation are offering a FREE Dental Health Summer Institute.
This virtual camp runs June 22 through June 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with an optional in person experience at ODU on June 25. Students will explore dental health careers, connect with faculty, learn about the admissions process, and even receive a free dental lab kit.
All students are welcome to apply, with preference given to under represented students and rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications are due by March 9, 2026.
Apply here: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=493015
This is a great chance to learn, explore, and get a head start on a future in health sciences 🦷🧪🎓
This virtual camp runs June 22 through June 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with an optional in person experience at ODU on June 25. Students will explore dental health careers, connect with faculty, learn about the admissions process, and even receive a free dental lab kit.
All students are welcome to apply, with preference given to under represented students and rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications are due by March 9, 2026.
Apply here: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=493015
This is a great chance to learn, explore, and get a head start on a future in health sciences 🦷🧪🎓
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, 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 HCHS 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!
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!
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!
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!
Please see the flyer for information about SAT prep this semester. If you have questions, see Mrs. Elliott in Guidance.
This is a reminder that Halifax County Public Schools is accepting applications for the High School Student Representative to the Halifax County School Board.
This leadership opportunity is open to students who will be juniors or seniors next school year and want to represent student voice at the district level. The student representative attends School Board meetings, reviews materials, and shares student perspectives. The position is a one year term and includes a monthly stipend.
The application deadline is 3:30 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The digital version of the application and additional information was sent to students by email. Hard copies are also available in the Main Office and Guidance. Students interested in leadership and making an impact are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
This leadership opportunity is open to students who will be juniors or seniors next school year and want to represent student voice at the district level. The student representative attends School Board meetings, reviews materials, and shares student perspectives. The position is a one year term and includes a monthly stipend.
The application deadline is 3:30 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The digital version of the application and additional information was sent to students by email. Hard copies are also available in the Main Office and Guidance. Students interested in leadership and making an impact are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Report cards for the second 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.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County High School. Please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate in the fair.
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
REMINDER:
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
HCHS Juniors. Check your email.
Information is waiting about applying to serve as the HCHS School Board Student Representative.
Inside the email you will find
How to apply
Eligibility requirements
Important dates
What the role involves
Open your email and review the details today. Hard copies of the application can be found in Guidance or the Main Office.
Information is waiting about applying to serve as the HCHS School Board Student Representative.
Inside the email you will find
How to apply
Eligibility requirements
Important dates
What the role involves
Open your email and review the details today. Hard copies of the application can be found in Guidance or the Main Office.
Rising Comets Winter Cheer Camp is coming to HCHS.
HCHS Winter Cheer Camp
Grades K through 8 welcome
Details
* Date. January 10, 2025
* Time. 11 AM to 1 PM
* Location. HCHS Gym
* Cost. $30 per child
* Includes. Bow and T shirt
The Rising Comets will cheer with HCHS Cheerleaders on January 16, 2025 at 5:30.
Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/msfkhp6
Questions
Contact Sandora Faulkner at sleigh@halifax.k12.va.us
Or Jocelyn Forest at Jocelyn.forest@gmail.com
HCHS Winter Cheer Camp
Grades K through 8 welcome
Details
* Date. January 10, 2025
* Time. 11 AM to 1 PM
* Location. HCHS Gym
* Cost. $30 per child
* Includes. Bow and T shirt
The Rising Comets will cheer with HCHS Cheerleaders on January 16, 2025 at 5:30.
Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/msfkhp6
Questions
Contact Sandora Faulkner at sleigh@halifax.k12.va.us
Or Jocelyn Forest at Jocelyn.forest@gmail.com
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 19, 2025. Students from South Boston Early Learning Center and South Boston Elementary School will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
🎶❄️ Winter Concert Night is Almost Here ❄️🎶
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as our talented students take the stage for the Winter Concert!
📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Halifax County High School Auditorium
Featuring performances by the bands from Halifax County High School and Halifax County Middle School. It is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and support our amazing musicians.
We hope to see you there for a night of festive music and community cheer! 🎄🎺🎷
Join us for a wonderful evening of music as our talented students take the stage for the Winter Concert!
📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Halifax County High School Auditorium
Featuring performances by the bands from Halifax County High School and Halifax County Middle School. It is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and support our amazing musicians.
We hope to see you there for a night of festive music and community cheer! 🎄🎺🎷
Attention parents and students
Below is the schedule for SOL testing next week.
Monday
We will give the SOLs that have not been tested yet. This includes Earth Science, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and World Geography.
Tuesday
Students who missed a test earlier will take their makeup SOL.
Wednesday
Students who qualify for an Expedite retake will test on this day.
Thursday
We will give both makeup and Expedite tests if students still need them.
Please remind students to bring their fully charged Chromebook and their charger each day they are testing. Being prepared helps the day go smoothly for everyone.
Thank you for your support as we finish testing.
Below is the schedule for SOL testing next week.
Monday
We will give the SOLs that have not been tested yet. This includes Earth Science, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and World Geography.
Tuesday
Students who missed a test earlier will take their makeup SOL.
Wednesday
Students who qualify for an Expedite retake will test on this day.
Thursday
We will give both makeup and Expedite tests if students still need them.
Please remind students to bring their fully charged Chromebook and their charger each day they are testing. Being prepared helps the day go smoothly for everyone.
Thank you for your support as we finish testing.
