Hey Meadville students! Are there any aspiring chefs out there? Well, you can showcase your
skills by participating in the upcoming Future Chefs culinary competition! Fill out an entry form with your
recipe showcasing “PASSPORT TO FLAVOR,” and you’ll be in the running to compete in a live
competition at Halifax County High School on March 10, 2026. One student grades 1-5 will be chosen
from each school. Check in the cafeteria or ask your teacher for entry forms and more details.
As an added bonus, the winner of this event will have their recipe entered into a National Competition,
with the chance to win even more great prizes!
Good luck!
skills by participating in the upcoming Future Chefs culinary competition! Fill out an entry form with your
recipe showcasing “PASSPORT TO FLAVOR,” and you’ll be in the running to compete in a live
competition at Halifax County High School on March 10, 2026. One student grades 1-5 will be chosen
from each school. Check in the cafeteria or ask your teacher for entry forms and more details.
As an added bonus, the winner of this event will have their recipe entered into a National Competition,
with the chance to win even more great prizes!
Good luck!
Referrals for the Halifax County Public Schools’ Elementary Gifted Program in grades K-4 for the 2026-2027 school year are being accepted now through January 28th. Teachers, other school officials, and parents may refer students. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher to initiate the referral process. The deadline for referrals is January 28, 2026. Students that currently receive gifted services will NOT need to go through the referral process.
Students in Coach Martin and Coach Coles PE class use technology and QR codes to track their mileage! Students will have challenges to see which class can run the most laps and run the furthest distances using the iPad and QR codes. The iPad was purchased with funds the school raised during their Panther Fun Run last spring.
Ms. McKinney’s 5th grade students had fun creating an edible model of the Earth’s layers! Students were able to identify the inner core, outer core, mantle and crust.
🌟 Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.! 🌟
Ms. Hollis's students explored our nation’s capital using ClassVR goggles after reading Monument City 📚✨. They took an immersive virtual tour of Washington, D.C., visiting iconic landmarks including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, the National Mall, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and several war memorials🏛️.
This engaging experience brought history to life and deepened students’ understanding of our country’s landmarks and their significance.
👏 The lesson was facilitated by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager.
Ms. Hollis's students explored our nation’s capital using ClassVR goggles after reading Monument City 📚✨. They took an immersive virtual tour of Washington, D.C., visiting iconic landmarks including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, the National Mall, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and several war memorials🏛️.
This engaging experience brought history to life and deepened students’ understanding of our country’s landmarks and their significance.
👏 The lesson was facilitated by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager.
Students of the Month for the month of November were: Delilah McBride, Si’Mya Smith, James Terry, Madison Clayton, Kallie McFail, Darrell Brodgon, Olivia Powell, Jagger Ferguson, Beckett Armitage, Avery Powell, Isiah Newcomb, Cassidy Carter, and McKenlee Spencer.
Students of the Month for the month of October were: Xy’Lia Reed, Noah Armitage, Nathaniel Wotring, Dian Lopez, Owen Conner, Malakai Cook, Gregory Hackney, Kayona Fleming, Colton Smith, Emma Gentry, Breelan Rose, Wes Adams, and Brantley Moseley.
Report cards 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.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County High School. Please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate in the fair.
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
REMINDER:
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Curl Up with a Good (Digital) Book
Tip:
Start the new year by exploring safe, free reading websites with your child. Reading online can be a fun way to practice literacy skills and build a love of books—even on cold winter days.
Helpful Websites:
Epic! – www.getepic.com (free during school hours) Perfect for Inclement Weather days!
Storyline Online – www.storylineonline.net (celebrities read children’s books out loud)
Meadville Elementary received a minigrant from Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation to create ornaments for Christmas. Students were measured with ribbon and placed it in the ornament. They enjoyed making this ornament and were able to take it home and compare it to last year's ribbon ornament.
Cheer Camp Sign-ups!
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 19, 2025. 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, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Science meets art in the most festive way! 🎨🍬 Our students started by dissolving peppermints in warm water, observing the beautiful, swirling colors as the candies dissolved. Then, inspired by the colorful patterns, they used pattern blocks to create gorgeous Christmas pictures! These fun and festive activities were led by Mrs. Elliott, ITRT and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager!
Huge thanks to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for funding this creative learning experience through the Christmas and Winter STEM mini-grant awarded to our incredible ITRT, Mrs. Susan Elliott! Your support makes these memorable lessons possible. ❤️
#HolidaySTEM #PeppermintScience #PatternBlocks #ArtIntegration #HCEF #MrsElliott #HalifaxCountySchools
Huge thanks to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for funding this creative learning experience through the Christmas and Winter STEM mini-grant awarded to our incredible ITRT, Mrs. Susan Elliott! Your support makes these memorable lessons possible. ❤️
#HolidaySTEM #PeppermintScience #PatternBlocks #ArtIntegration #HCEF #MrsElliott #HalifaxCountySchools
✨🎄 Santa's Magic Milk! 🥛 Mrs. Elliott, ITRT and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager helped our students mix a little science with holiday cheer this week, making colors dance in their bowls! This "Magic Milk" activity is a super fun way to explore surface tension and chemical reactions.
A massive thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation! This exciting experiment was made possible by the mini-grant awarded to Mrs. Susan Elliott, ITRT, for her fantastic Christmas and Winter STEM project!
#MagicMilk #HolidayScience #STEM #HCEF #ChemicalReaction #MrsElliott #HalifaxCountySchools
A massive thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation! This exciting experiment was made possible by the mini-grant awarded to Mrs. Susan Elliott, ITRT, for her fantastic Christmas and Winter STEM project!
#MagicMilk #HolidayScience #STEM #HCEF #ChemicalReaction #MrsElliott #HalifaxCountySchools
🧑🔬💚 Science grew the Grinch's heart three sizes! 💚🧑🔬
Our young scientists were thrilled to participate in a fun, festive STEM challenge where they made a balloon inflate—simulating the "growth" of the Grinch's heart—using a classic reaction: baking soda and vinegar! It was an unforgettable way to learn about chemical change and gas production.
We extend a huge thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for providing the essential materials through the generous Christmas and Winter STEM mini grant, awarded to Mrs. Susan Elliott, ITRT. Your support fuels hands-on learning! Also, Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Waller (LAN Manager) and Mrs. Elliott (ITRT) for facilitating this fun, hands-on lesson!
#STEMEducation #HolidayFun #ChemicalReaction #Grinch #HCEFGrant #MrsElliott #ScienceInSchools #HalifaxProud
Our young scientists were thrilled to participate in a fun, festive STEM challenge where they made a balloon inflate—simulating the "growth" of the Grinch's heart—using a classic reaction: baking soda and vinegar! It was an unforgettable way to learn about chemical change and gas production.
We extend a huge thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for providing the essential materials through the generous Christmas and Winter STEM mini grant, awarded to Mrs. Susan Elliott, ITRT. Your support fuels hands-on learning! Also, Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Waller (LAN Manager) and Mrs. Elliott (ITRT) for facilitating this fun, hands-on lesson!
#STEMEducation #HolidayFun #ChemicalReaction #Grinch #HCEFGrant #MrsElliott #ScienceInSchools #HalifaxProud
💡🎄 Engineers in Training! Mrs. Fallen's 5th grade brought the holiday sparkle to life by creating light-up Salt Christmas Tree Circuits! They successfully built a functioning circuit using glue, salt, batteries, and LEDs, learning essential concepts about electricity and conductivity.
A huge thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for the mini-grant supporting the Glow Salt Circuits STEM activity. Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Waller (LAN Manager) and Mrs. Elliott (ITRT) for facilitating this fantastic, hands-on circuitry lesson!
#STEM #Circuits #Conductivity #SaltCircuits #HCEF #ITRT #LANManager #HalifaxCountySchools
A huge thank you to the Halifax County Educational Foundation for the mini-grant supporting the Glow Salt Circuits STEM activity. Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Waller (LAN Manager) and Mrs. Elliott (ITRT) for facilitating this fantastic, hands-on circuitry lesson!
#STEM #Circuits #Conductivity #SaltCircuits #HCEF #ITRT #LANManager #HalifaxCountySchools
UPDATE: Due to snow and sleet in parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.
