Mrs. Martin’s class has started learning centers and they have been talking about the 5 senses. The sense they have focused on this week is taste. Students worked in small groups with Mrs. Martin and have had the chance to taste sour, sweet, and salty foods. They then shared their favorite with the group. Needless to say they LOVED this center! Other centers this week included: stringing letter/shape beads, puzzles, alphabet building, and coloring.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
The YMCA of South Boston/Halifax is offering a swim clinic during the month of September.
The clinic is a fantastic opportunity to swim in a team environment and participate in the camaraderie, challenge, and excitement that comes with being part of a team. Swimming is not only a skill that stays with you for life but also promotes physical fitness, builds endurance, and boosts confidence.
To end their geometry unit, students in first grade went out on a shape hunt. Many shapes were noticed and recorded on campus.
In compliance with Virginia State Law and the Virginia Department of Education’s Frequency of Fire and Lock Down Drill requirements, students in Halifax County Public Schools will participate in required fire and lockdown safety drills during the next two weeks.
Mrs. Martin’s PreK class read Clifford Goes to School. They talked about things they do at school, such as reading, coloring, and playing. Afterwards they showed off their fabulous coloring skills and colored a picture of Clifford. This group certainly did a GREAT job!
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
First Day Fun!
Please keep this in mind as our buses will be back on the roads in the morning!
Please click on the link for more information about CoverVa,
https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/coverage-for-children/back-to-school/?utm_campaign=b2s2024&utm_content=2advocates3eng2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Due to the tornado watch, we are ending elementary open house at this time. Please be safe.
UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!
The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Campus Portal is a communication tool that provides you with secure access to your child’s school information. It gives you access to your child’s attendance, schedule, grades, assignments, student to-do list, and behavior.
Staff will be available to help you set up your Campus Portal during Open House.
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Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley is an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child
advocate, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope
Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of
character for their students. She practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
in Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz serves on multiple civic boards, commissions and tasks forces throughout
Alabama and the country. She regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S.,
often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir titled
More Than A Bird.
Liz earned her law degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Law where
she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received
her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where she is now a member of
the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Liz and her husband Tony live in Alabama and have three children.
You are invited to sign the last piece of steel prior to the Topping Out Ceremony in front of the current high school. The steel will be available for signing from August 6-16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please click on the link below to view a message from Superintendent Dr. Amy Huskin and Frank Lane from Howard Shockey & Sons Construction.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsxzB2VKdo1VoSakTeANSxp227k_IxSy/view?usp=sharing
HCPS bus drivers participated in professional development for the new GPS system this week.
SAVE THE DATES!
The Open House for Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Halifax Softball Stars - Softball Camp
Softball skill camp for girls aged 6-18 to refine skills in hitting, fielding, baserunning, pitching and catching
$40 per player - Register using the following link: https://forms.gle/8mRKUpLm1TXx3XXw6
Contact Sunshine Martin for additional information and questions
(434-579-1495)
Choice of Dates: July 11, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:30pm
July 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Location: Mary Bethune Softball Complex
Put on by players from Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, University of Lynchburg
and Brevard College
30 minute sessions with a Q&A at the end to get to know our local college level players
Big congratulations to our 5th graders! They were recognized for many accomplishments on May 29th! We are so proud of them and wish them continued success at HCMS!
The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Students at South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!
