Due to the conditions of secondary roads, HCPS will be closed on Friday, February 21, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for ten-month employees. Twelve-month employees are to follow code 2, report two hours late.
All schools and buildings will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.
Due to the forecast for inclement weather this week, all elementary students will receive take-home learning packets and secondary students will complete work as assigned by their teachers. This work is to be completed over the days that school will not be in session. These assignments will come home with them Tuesday. In addition, the food services department has prepared food that students can eat at home during this time. If your child is absent on Tuesday, please call the school and make arrangements to pick up the learning packets and food. In the event we do not receive inclement weather and are able to attend school in-person, assignments do not need to be completed. Assignments will be collected and reviewed upon the first return to school. If you have questions during these remote learning days, please contact your child’s teacher.
All schools and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.
Meadville is excited to announce our Teacher of the Year and Excellence in Service Award recipients! Our 2025 Teacher of the Year was awarded to Kathy Payne and the 2025 Excellence in Service Award was earned by Monica Lacks. They are both integral members of our Meadville family and we are very thankful for their continued support each day! Congratulations ladies on a job well done!
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
To ensure safe travel, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 14, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
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Halifax County Public Schools is planning to operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Our weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning to see if power has been restored to all of the schools and road conditions are safe. If needed, another alert will be sent in the morning.
UPDATE:
After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to the Winter Storm Warning remaining in effect through tomorrow and the forecast of freezing rain, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Hitachi donated STEM kits to each elementary school , providing hands-on learning opportunities that will inspire young minds in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Due to the impending weather, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
A Region 8 Transition Fair will be held on March 13, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Students and families can engage with community agencies, service providers, and more. This event is open to all families and students with special needs. Please see below for more details.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together event, drawings for door prizes took place. If you received a ticket, please review your tickets carefully. Pictured are the winning tickets. If you have a winning ticket, please call 434-476-2171. If prizes aren’t claimed by Tuesday, February 11, 2025, we will draw more tickets.
🏰✨ Mrs. Adams's 1st & 2nd grade EGP students took a virtual journey back in time! Using class VR goggles, they explored a Medieval Castle in France, a Middle Age Castle, and even witnessed a castle under siege! From towering portcullises to deep moats, grand inner courtyards, and fortified walls, they got an up-close look at the incredible features that made these castles so fascinating. History came to life in a whole new way! ⚔️👀 #VRinEducation #MedievalAdventure #HistoryComesAlive #EdTech
These students completed Finn’s Mission during our wellness week
Halifax County Public Schools' Elementary Gifted Program is currently accepting referrals for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will be assessed using ability tests, a student created portfolio, grades, and work habit characteristics. If you feel your child needs additional enrichment instruction beyond the classroom academic requirements, please contact your child’s teacher to initiate the gifted referral process. The deadline for referrals is February 17, 2025. Students that are currently in the elementary gifted program do not need to reapply. If you have any questions, please contact your school's gifted specialist. Those found eligible to participate in the Elementary Gifted Program will begin gifted services the following school year.
Ms. Martin's 5th graders estimated and measured various items using metric units: length (millimeters, centimeters, and meters), mass (grams and kilograms), and liquid volume (milliliters and liters).
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at HCMS. Please click on the link below to register for the 2025 HCPS Job Fair.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB88J8Jwp8bN8K6aVgccIyum6B4a6MqtUxlD8-bOgVuw6z_A/viewform
Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McGhee’s PreK class has been learning numbers 0-10. This week they practiced writing numbers on whiteboards using dry erase markers. They really enjoyed this activity!
This week in STEAM, kindergarten students at Meadville Elementary dove into hands-on learning by exploring shadows! 🌟 With the help of Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager, and Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, students experimented, created, and discovered the science behind light and shadows in a fun and interactive way. 🌞✨ #STEAMLearning #HandsOnLearning #CuriousMinds
