Mrs. Hupp’s class enjoyed tasting different types of apples 🍎 The students made a graph of their choices and Granny Smith was the winner! They also enjoyed making hats to celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday! 

1 day ago, MES
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🌟🍎 Students in Mrs. Martin's PreK class are learning all about the InvestiGators and this week they became familiar with Chuck Wood. 🪵 They discussed how his home was a den, underground, and how we live in houses, above ground. Students used various types of building toys to build their own house. Lots of creativity and imagination is happening in this classroom! 🏠🔨
1 day ago, MES
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PreK centers are SO much fun! Students in Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McGhee’s PreK class are going hands-on 🖐🏻 this week during center time . They’re exploring kinetic sand and pluffle to find different sized/colored jewels, practicing tracing various kinds of lines using markers, and using BINGO daubers to create certain shapes. ⭐️🪏🔼💎
1 day ago, MES
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This week in Mrs. Hupp’s class center time included ‘Write the Room,’ where students had to find pictures and write the words to match. Students also made letters with unifix cubes, where they had to write the matching letters.
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🌟⭐️💫 Lots of fun is happening in Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McGhee’s PreK class!! This week they learned the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. They colored a picture of Humpty and then glued him back together. This sweet group is also enjoying their weekly play centers and doing great with sharing with one another. 🥚🖍️🤗
1 day ago, MES
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Parents/Guardians,

We’re excited to invite you to participate in a new initiative that will help us improve communication and gather important feedback about HCPS. We are launching a new tool called Possip (short for "Positive Gossip") to better understand your experiences, concerns, and ideas.

What is Possip?

Possip is a feedback platform designed to help us listen to what matters most to you—whether it’s positive experiences, challenges, or suggestions for improvement. It’s an easy and effective way to ensure your voice is heard and helps us make informed decisions.

How Does It Work?

You will receive a quick 1–2 minute survey (also called a Pulse Check) via text or email. These Pulse Checks will give you the opportunity to:
• Share what’s going well.
• Raise any concerns or challenges.
• Offer suggestions for how we can improve.

How we're handling confidentiality

When you take the Pulse Check®, you will be offered anonymity and can answer if you want to share your name or not. If you choose not to share your name, we won't see who submitted the comment.

Why Are We Doing This?

This program is designed to explore how we can better connect with you and hear your insights. Our goal is to build a transparent and open line of communication that supports both our growth and your needs.

When Does It Start?

The first Pulse Check will be sent out on September 25, 2025. It only takes a few minutes to complete, but your input will have a lasting impact. Every response helps us improve and grow.

We value your time and feedback, and we look forward to hearing from you through Possip. Thank you for helping us make this initiative a success!
10 days ago, HCPS
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Mini Comet Cheer Camp!
14 days ago, MES
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Interim reports for the first 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.
15 days ago, HCPS
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“We celebrated International Dot Day with creativity, collaboration, and fun! Students enjoyed special guest readers, took on dot-themed STEM challenges, and worked together on vibrant art projects. It was a wonderful day of making our mark and seeing where it could take us!”
16 days ago, MES
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🍁September Tech-Tip🍁

🍁Like leaves need sunlight, kids need real-world experiences to grow!🍁


Tip:

Too much screen time can slow problem-solving skills and creativity. Encourage at least one hour of screen-free outdoor play each day to boost brain power.


Free Idea: Create a digital scavenger hunt

Children take photos of different fall items: red leaf, pumpkin, acorn, etc.

16 days ago, HCPS
Tech Tip Tuesday
In Mrs. McKinney’s 5th grade class, science came alive through a Harry Potter–inspired lesson. Students created a “Love for Science Potion” while exploring mixtures, solutions, and chemical reactions—a creative way to ignite curiosity and a passion for learning.
17 days ago, MES
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🚀📚 Meadville students took inspiration from If I Built a School and put their creativity to the test! Using Legos, they designed and built their very own dream schools—complete with imaginative features and innovative ideas. 🏫✨

This STEAM lesson blended literacy, engineering, and design thinking, giving students the chance to turn big ideas into hands-on creations. The results were nothing short of amazing! 🌟🧱

#STEAM #IfIBuiltASchool #LegoLearning #CreativeMinds #FutureBuilders

20 days ago, MES
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see? We see ECSE learning about colors, story order, and puzzles. That's what we see!
20 days ago, MES
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📣 Register Now for the 3rd Annual CTE Showcase!

Families across Halifax County are invited to the 3rd Annual Career & Technical Education (CTE) Showcase at the NEW Halifax County High School on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Doors open at 5:15pm and the kickoff session begins at 5:30 PM.

🔹 What to Expect:

An interactive tour of classrooms and CTE labs

A chance to hear directly from Kaylie Lewis (senior), Christie Lewis (parent), and Comfort Systems USA about Career & Technical Education and Work Based Learning

Valuable information to help your child make future academic and career decisions — elementary students are especially encouraged to attend!

🎉 Special Perks:

Free meal from D&D Skins for a limited number of early arrivals

A chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize – an Xbox!

📄 Details & Registration:
Check out the flyer for more information and register today at:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IIGU8eJ1Gki-5-bd33k668s2bTjM6UlBktXj4Wqo7oVURUFHTklFNlk4VFhUMlJRQVpKMzQ2QklMSS4u&origin

We can’t wait to welcome you to this exciting event and show you how CTE can shape your child’s future!

22 days ago, HCPS
CTE Showcase
Mrs. Hupp's class had fun making different letters with shapes during center time.
22 days ago, MES
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Mrs. Hupps class has been using Playdoh to make their first and last names. Learning centers and sharing is a great way to start the new school year!
22 days ago, MES
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This week in ECSE we read the book "Our Class is a Family" and talked about how we can treat each other like a family. We made bracelets and decorated a heart.
23 days ago, MES
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💫🌟 Learning centers are rocking and rolling in PreK this week! Students in Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McGhee’s class are working hard on cutting, learning how to write the first letter of their name, and using fine motor skills to create various lines and shapes. The students are thoroughly enjoying these centers and look forward to what they will do the next day!! ✂️🍏✏️
23 days ago, MES
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Mrs Hupp’s class went hands-on and learned all about numbers 1-5. They wrote and made the number, and then used their Playdoh to make that many raindrops for each cloud.
23 days ago, MES
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