We will be collecting fresh water (gallon jugs, cases, bottles, etc.) this
week to send to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Donations will
be delivered to God’s Pit Crew on Friday to be dispersed to those in
need. Every drop counts! Please help us help them!
Due to impending weather conditions, all schools and offices will be closed, tomorrow, Friday, September 27, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report.
Please see flyer for details on Meadville Elementary's Fall Festival!
A tree fell on a power line causing the alarm to go off at the high school. We were trying to avoid drills and alarms until the Snapchat threats are calmed. Fire and police responded. All students and staff are safe and back inside. The superintendent, school administration, and top law enforcement officials are meeting today to generate solutions around this. Please report, do not repost any threats you may see. There is no credible threat at this time.
Interim reports for the first 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.
Ms. Martin's 5th graders made 3D flower models after learning about the parts of a flowering plant. Then they presented their models to the class.
HCPS is aware that spam messages continue to surface. None of them are credible at this time. Please DO NOT repost the messages. Report them to school officials and law enforcement.
HCPS Families and Staff,
As you are aware from previous communications this week, HCPS has been investigating rumors of threats and social media posts that look like threats of violence to our schools. Together with law enforcement, we have looked into each of these accounts. Our investigations have revealed that none of these threats have been targeting schools in Halifax.
We received an email from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) addressing the mass distribution of a SnapChat image combined with an added on-screen text being distributed across North America via TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. Analysis of this image and the mass reproduction indicates this is a spam Snapchat image and is not specific to any school or division.
These are obviously frightening messages and are designed to cause panic and disruption in communities.
So, what should you do if you see something concerning like this?
1. Immediately contact law enforcement and/or school officials to share what you have seen. We will investigate EVERYTHING that comes to us and we want people to share concerning messages so they can be investigated fully.
2. Report, don't Repost- Reposting these images instead of reporting them directly to officials is delaying our investigation and response to the concern. Reposting is causing panic and disrupting our schools and community before the legitimacy of the concern can be determined. If it is reported to us and is determined to be a legitimate threat, we will take immediate action and you will be informed about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Halifax County Public Schools and the Halifax County Sheriff's Department are diligently working to investigate every concern in an effort to keep our students and staff safe from any threat of violence. We need your help in these efforts. Please continue to communicate with us directly when you see or hear concerns.
Thank you.
Amy D. Huskin, Superintendent
Please save the date for the second annual CTE Showcase on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This event provides an opportunity for all students and families, including elementary to learn more about Career and Technical Education in Halifax County. Participants will be able to tour lab spaces and participate in live demonstrations. The first 100 attendees will receive a voucher to one of the on-site food trucks. Doors open at 5:15 PM, and the kickoff is at 5:30 PM. For more details and to register, please visit the Halifax County Public Schools website and Facebook page. View more details and register online at https://www.svhec.org/showcasecte/.
Mrs. Hupp's kindergarten class at Meadville Elementary programmed the BeeBot to match letters with their beginning sounds. Mrs. Elliott, ITRT, facilitated the lesson.
5th graders in Ms. Martin and Mrs. Jones' class performed their first scientific investigation of the school year with color changing flowers! The students observed the process of transpiration over three days and tested various hypotheses about which flowers or colors would change the fastest.
Mrs. Martin’s PreK class has been loving their learning centers so far! This week they are doing several fine motor centers. They are using playdoh to create letters of the alphabet, using scissors to cut straight and curvy lines, and using problem solving skills to assemble various puzzles.
Lexia® is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state’s ALL In Tutoring priority! We are excited to announce we are now offering information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. Click on the link below to learn more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIhLUlBU1XY4-nLs0Vq1XOaCII4jgQDb/view?usp=sharing
What is a literacy screener? Have you heard about VALLSS? Click on the link below for an informational sheet for families.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJjA4ir1O-Ydg5SOuiqWKfEnf3spzMTI/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Martin’s class has started learning centers and they have been talking about the 5 senses. The sense they have focused on this week is taste. Students worked in small groups with Mrs. Martin and have had the chance to taste sour, sweet, and salty foods. They then shared their favorite with the group. Needless to say they LOVED this center! Other centers this week included: stringing letter/shape beads, puzzles, alphabet building, and coloring.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
The YMCA of South Boston/Halifax is offering a swim clinic during the month of September.
The clinic is a fantastic opportunity to swim in a team environment and participate in the camaraderie, challenge, and excitement that comes with being part of a team. Swimming is not only a skill that stays with you for life but also promotes physical fitness, builds endurance, and boosts confidence.
To end their geometry unit, students in first grade went out on a shape hunt. Many shapes were noticed and recorded on campus.
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!
