Halifax County High School

If you're interested in trying out for the Halifax County High School Football Cheerleading Squad, we’d love to see you! Tryouts will be held the week of May 12th–16th, 2025. Here’s the schedule: Monday, May 12: 3:30–6:00 PM Tuesday, May 13: 3:30–6:00 PM Wednesday, May 14: OFF – Free physicals will be offered at school Thursday, May 15: Tryout for running time / Make-up clinic day Friday, May 16: Full Tryout Day – 3:30–6:00 PM What you need to know: You must have a current physical to participate. On tryout day (Friday), wear a white T-shirt and black shorts. Interested in trying out? Be sure to fill out the form below to sign up! 💙💫 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4zum53rw Let’s go, Comets! 💥📣 #CometsCheer #FallTryouts #JoinTheSquad See attached picture for contact information.

🚀 Entrepreneurship Camp 2025 is here! 💼🌟 Calling all high school students ages 15–18 with big ideas and even bigger dreams! Join us this summer at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center for an unforgettable 3-day experience where innovation meets inspiration. 📅 June 9 – 11 🕘 9 AM – 1 PM 💵 No cost to attend! 🔹 Work with successful entrepreneurs 🔹 Take on real-world business challenges 🔹 Receive mentorship from industry leaders 🔹 Build skills in marketing, finance, product development & more 🔹 Compete in a final pitch competition! 📍Space is limited – don’t wait! 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/EntrepreneurshipCamp2025 📞 Questions? Call 434-572-5483 or visit www.svhec.org/summercamps Let’s turn your passion into a plan. 💡🔥 #EntrepreneurshipCamp2025 #SVHEC #FutureLeaders #InnovationStartsHere

As a reminder, schools will be closed beginning Monday, April 7, 2025 through Friday, April 11, 2025 for Spring Break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 14, 2025. We hope that you have a wonderful, safe break.

🚗 Parking Lot Updates for student drivers – Important Information! 🚗 When we return from Spring Break, the parking lot will be newly paved and painted with its permanent numbers. Here’s what you need to know: ❌ No Painted Spaces: Students (seniors & underclassmen) will not be allowed to paint their parking spaces for the remainder of the school year. 🎓 Senior Parking: Seniors may park anywhere in general student parking, but only seniors can choose spaces #6-65 and #261-340. 📅 Monday, April 14th – Parking Passes Required! ✅ Seniors choosing a designated senior space must bring in their parking pass after parking. ✅ Passes must be presented to Mrs. Forlines to have the new space number officially recorded. 🚨 No pass = No space change! 🚫 Underclassmen: Please do not park in any senior-designated spaces (#6-65 & #261-340). Thank you for your cooperation as we transition to the updated parking lot! 🚙💨 #StudentParking #SeniorParking #ParkingUpdates

📢 SAT at HCHS – Register Now! 📢 The SAT will be given at HCHS on Saturday, May 3rd! 🎓✏️ 📅 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 18th 🌐 Register at: www.collegeboard.org 🔹 If you haven’t created an account yet, you’ll need to do so before registering! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Elliott in Guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity—register today! ✅ #SAT #CollegeBound #TestDay #HCHS

📢 Saturday School Announcement – May 2025 📢 Saturday School is back for May! 📚✨ Join us on the following dates for extra academic support: 📅 Saturday, May 3 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📅 Saturday, May 10 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📅 Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ✅ All subjects available! 📍 Don't miss this opportunity to stay on track before summer break! For more information, contact Kimberly Gordon at kgordon@halifax.k12.va.us. #SaturdaySchool #MaySessions #StayOnTrack #EndTheYearStrong

📢 Attention Students & Parents! 📢 We hope you're all having a great school year! Just a quick announcement—there will be NO Saturday School throughout the month of April. 🎉 Enjoy your weekends, rest up, and make the most of your time! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you all in class during the week! 📚✨ #NoSaturdaySchool #EnjoyYourWeekend #AprilUpdate

The Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC) held an awards luncheon at Longwood University on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Three educators from Halifax County Public Schools won awards. Kelly Weatherford from HCHS won the Instructional Support Award. Wanda Overby from Scottsburg Elementary won the Technical Support Award. Virginia Crutchfield from South Boston Elementary won the Technology Teacher Award. Congratulations to all of the awardees!

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.

As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, March 14, 2025 is a professional development day for staff. Students do not attend school.

At the school board meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, the board voted to convert Thursday, March 20, 2025, to a full instructional day for students.

🎓📸 Attention Seniors! Cap & Gown Pictures Coming Soon! 📸🎓 Senior cap and gown pictures will take place on April 1st & 2nd, 2025! Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this special milestone! 📅 Sign-ups begin March 10th in the Main Office at HCHS. Be sure to secure your spot and get ready to celebrate your journey to graduation! 🎉🎓 #HCHSPride #ClassOf2025 #SeniorPictures #CapAndGown #AlmostGraduates

Attention Seniors! Join us for College for a Day at SVCC Daniel Campus in Keysville on March 21st from 9AM to 2PM. Explore program offerings, attend engaging workshops, interact with students, faculty, and staff, and discover how to start your journey at SVCC! Lunch will be provided. Sign up in Guidance and see Mr. Tuck for a permission form to attend. In order to attend, you must be a current senior and permission forms will be due on March 14th. Don't miss out!

Due to the conditions of secondary roads, HCPS will be closed on Friday, February 21, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for ten-month employees. Twelve-month employees are to follow code 2, report two hours late.

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.