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.
Download for Android https://play.google.com/store/...
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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!
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
Danville Community College's 2023 literacy project, sponsored a children's book titled 'Ace the Mighty Conquers Knight School', which delivers a message of grit, perseverance, and determination to children . Faith O'Neil, Director of Public Relations and Marketing for DCC and DCC President Dr. Jerry Wallace, authored the book and came to showcase this book on February 12th. They challenged students at Meadville Elementary to complete a coloring contest featuring the main character of the book. Emma Gentry, 2nd grade student in Mrs. Williams' class, won this contest!! She and her classmates enjoyed a pizza party on May 20, 2024, provided by DCC. Way to go Emma!
Kindergarteners and first graders at Meadville Elementary watched the changes that a ladybug and butterfly go through. They observed them in the classroom, and then released their bugs this week. This was done with a minigrant from the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation.
Fifth-grade girls from Meadville Elementary School successfully finished the Girls Who Code program. Throughout their time in the club, they explored the Girls Who Code tech and computer science curriculum, honing their coding skills through Scratch and various plugged and unplugged activities. Alongside their coding adventures, they explored the book "Learn to Code and Change the World." Susan Elliott, Elementary ITRT and program facilitator, proudly awarded the girls certificates to mark the culmination of their year-long journey.
