ARP ESSER III is the largest single federal investment in our elementary and secondary education. The purpose of ESSER III is to address the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on our students.
Please complete the following survey by sharing your thoughts on additional ways that the funds can be used to address learning loss, social-emotional needs and/or other impacts of the pandemic.
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Due to forecasted high winds and inclement weather conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All twelve-month employees are to follow Code 0, do not report to work.
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, December 21, 2023. 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, 2023 - December 29, 2023. The New Year's holiday is January 1, 2024. January 2, 2024 and January 3, 2024 are professional development/teacher workdays. Students return to school on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Due to light snow and the potential for black ice in some areas of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay today, Monday, December 11, 2023. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Interim reports 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.
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 through Friday, November 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
World Kindness Day is a day to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender, and location.
All schools and offices will be closed Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day.
Virginians have a new tool to help them plan for their education after high school with a new website launched by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The Level Up Virginia website provides information on educational options such as certificate programs, apprenticeships, the military, trade schools, two-year and four-year colleges, and universities. In addition, the website offers tips for adult learners, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and English language learners. Check out this statewide initiative to increase postsecondary readiness, enrollment, and completion for all students in the Commonwealth. Check it out at https://www.levelupvirginia.org/
Report cards for the first 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.
Today, October 10, 2023 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
Students in Mrs. Virginia Henderson's Statistics class worked in groups of 3 and did several activities to make their decision of how many rubber bands to use for the "bungee" to get as close to the ground as possible without cracking open a head.
First they ran test jumps using 0-7 bands and recorded the distances. They used that data to find a least squares regression line and its equation to use to make their prediction of how many bands they would need. They tried three types, a linear model, a quadratic model, and an exponential model. They decided, using various strategies, scatterplots, residual plots, and correlation values, which model they would use for the final jump.
2023/2024 Halifax County High School College Day
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Virginia Farm to School Week will occur October 2-6, 2023.
The Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth increases awareness of Virginia farm to school programs. To celebrate the event, our schools in Halifax County as well as many others across Virginia will simultaneously take a bite out of a Virginia grown apple. Together, we will make some noise for farm to school programs! The “Crunch” is held during Virginia Farm to School Week each year. The Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Ms. Peacock's French students enjoyed a few rounds of Le Morpion (Tic-Tac-Toe) as they worked to replace direct and indirect objects with pronouns. A number of strategic moves were made among this competitive bunch!
Too many absences can keep students from succeeding in school. If students miss 10% of the school year, they are considered chronically absent.
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies.
Presto also donated products for use in the schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
