HCHS Counseling Department

School Counseling Team

Director of School Counseling & 12th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Michaeleen Palmore
mpalmore@halifax.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-575-2022

School Counselor, 9th Grade

Mrs. Brandy Elliott
belliott@halifax.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-575-2019

School Counselor, 11th Grade

Mrs. Kimberly Thomasson
kthomasson@halifax.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-575-2020

High School Career Coach

Mr. Hunter Tuck
hunter.tuck@southside.edu
Phone: 434-575-2045

School Counselor, 10th Grade

Mr. Robert Griffin
rgriffin@halifax.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-575-2023

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Briyana Palmer
blpalmer@halifax.k12.va.us
Phone: 434-575-2017
Fax: 434-572-2483

New Student Enrollment

To enroll a student, NEW to Halifax County High School, the following documents are required at the time of registration

  • Identification (valid driver's license or identification card with correct address)

  • Original Birth Certificate

  • Immunizations and Physical Examination signed by doctor or nurse

  • Proof of Residence (current electric bill, current water bill, lease agreement or mortgage documentation, US Postal Service change of address documentation)

  • Court Documents (If you are not the natural parent, proof of guardianship/custody)

Registration Information
Please see the Campus Portal page for registration information.

HCHS Immunization Requirement

Effective July 1, 2021, the General Assembly passed a law that will require “two properly spaced doses of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY). The second dose shall be administered prior to 12th grade.” There is no grace period for this vaccine. Your child will be required to receive the vaccine prior to the first day of 12th grade. Once your child has received the vaccine, please provide Mrs. Palmer in guidance with documentation. Students will not be able to begin school for the 2024-2025 school year if the school does not have the required documentation. If you have any questions regarding vaccines please feel free to contact Mrs.Thomas, school nurse at 434-575-2070 or Mrs. Palmer in the guidance department at 434-575-2017.

Please submit proof of vaccine to the Halifax County High School Guidance Department via the following methods:

Scholarship Info For Seniors

  • Seniors will receive scholarship information periodically from the guidance department.

  • Counselors strongly encourage families to do their own scholarship research as well.

**Don't forget about the FAFSA! (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)**