LAST CALL FOR ANY ASPIRING CHEFS! You can showcase your skills by participating in the upcoming Future Chefs culinary competition! This year’s theme is Passport to Flavor - Take your taste buds on a global adventure! We’re inviting all Future Chefs to create a recipe inspired by a country or culture from anywhere in the world - from spicy tacos to tasty noodles or sweet treats - the possibilities are endless!
This year, we’re accepting entries grade 1 through 5. Plus, eating healthy should be fun!
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
• Originality
• Kid Friendly
• Ease of Preparation
• Healthy Attributes
• Plate Presentation
• Taste
• Student Chef Presentation to Judges 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!
This year, we’re accepting entries grade 1 through 5. Plus, eating healthy should be fun!
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
• Originality
• Kid Friendly
• Ease of Preparation
• Healthy Attributes
• Plate Presentation
• Taste
• Student Chef Presentation to Judges 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!
✏️ Mrs. Martin and Mrs. McGhee’s PreK class has been working with the letter U this week. Students learned the letter name, the letter sound, and became familiar with some things that begin with the letter U. Today they put their fine motor skills to use and completed a q-tip painting. Learning letters in PreK is so much fun! 🍎🏫🎨
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
📚⭐️ Mrs. Martin’s Prek class read the book ‘The Snowy Day’ by Ezra Jack Keats. This book is about a young boy, named Peter, who experienced all of the magic of his first snowfall. After listening to the story the students used a mixture of shaving cream and glue to create a snowy scene for Peter. Students had SNOW much fun with this hands-on activity!! ❄️🛷⛄️
Meadville Elementary is proud to announce Laura Larkins as our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. Laura works each day to ensure the success of all her students and brings fun to learning daily.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, there will be an event titled Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together. Students in grades 5-11 and their parents are invited to attend the event at HCHS from 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM. The presenters will provide a lot of valuable information for students and parents about secondary education. A general session will be offered that includes information about courses, diploma types, graduation requirements, certifications, and much more! Tables will be set up for guests to visit for content areas and electives. Staff including teachers, school counselors, and administrators will be available to answer specific questions about courses, career pathways, etc. Selected students will also be in attendance to share course highlights and other information they feel is valuable for other students.
The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes!
Doors will open at 5:15 PM.
If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don't want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes!
Doors will open at 5:15 PM.
If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don't want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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!
