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.
Due to the forecast for snow during the early morning hours in some parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
Since there is a potential for more winter weather in the forecast, preparations are being made in case a remote learning day is needed. Food is being sent home today for students so please check students' bookbags for refrigerated items. In addition, packets are being sent for elementary students and assignments are being made available in Canvas for secondary students.
This is being done as a precaution and as of now, school is open tomorrow. If conditions change, another message will be sent.
This is being done as a precaution and as of now, school is open tomorrow. If conditions change, another message will be sent.
Due to potential black ice, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Twelve-month employees report to work by 10:00 AM.
Due to the impending weather, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 0, do not report to work.
Due to the impending weather, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 0, do not report to work.
In November, the Meadville Elementary School Student Council Association sponsored a canned food drive. Meadville students collected canned food, cake mix, icing, and many other non-perishable items to fill the emergency food pantries at the local farmers' markets. Pictured are SCA officers with the collected goods. Thank you to all of the students and parents for supporting our first community service project of the school year.
🎄December🎄 Tech Tip
🎄The Gift of Digital Balance🎄
Tip:
If your child is getting a new device this holiday season, set it up before wrapping it. Turn on parental controls, install updates, and adjust privacy settings together.
🎄Remind children not to share sensitive information online, like their full name, address, or holiday travel plans. A little preparation now helps keep the season merry and safe.
Helpful Website/App:
Family Link by Google – families.google.com/familylink
Free tool for setting screen time limits and managing app use on kids’ devices.
🎄The Gift of Digital Balance🎄
Tip:
If your child is getting a new device this holiday season, set it up before wrapping it. Turn on parental controls, install updates, and adjust privacy settings together.
🎄Remind children not to share sensitive information online, like their full name, address, or holiday travel plans. A little preparation now helps keep the season merry and safe.
Helpful Website/App:
Family Link by Google – families.google.com/familylink
Free tool for setting screen time limits and managing app use on kids’ devices.
Due to forecasted freezing rain in parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning. If needed, another alert will be sent. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Operation Christmas Gifts for Seniors
The calendar and lunch menus will be sent home on Monday, but here is a little preview!
Mrs. Hupp's Kindergarteners had an exciting day using VR goggles to explore the letters S and K! They discovered objects, places, and animals that start with each letter—all in immersive 360° scenes.
A big thank you to Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager, for facilitating this interactive and engaging lesson! 🌟📚✨
A big thank you to Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, and Mrs. Waller, LAN Manager, for facilitating this interactive and engaging lesson! 🌟📚✨
