As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
Due to the high heat index for today and the safety of our students, all outdoor activities are cancelled for this afternoon.
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.
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
Please keep this in mind as our buses will be back on the roads in the morning!
Please click on the link for more information about CoverVa,
https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/coverage-for-children/back-to-school/?utm_campaign=b2s2024&utm_content=2advocates3eng2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Campus Portal is a communication tool that provides you with secure access to your child’s school information. It gives you access to your child’s attendance, schedule, grades, assignments, student to-do list, and behavior.
Staff will be available to help you set up your Campus Portal during Open House.
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HCMS Open House
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
We welcome all students and their families!
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
Halifax County Middle School
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley is an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child
advocate, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope
Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of
character for their students. She practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
in Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz serves on multiple civic boards, commissions and tasks forces throughout
Alabama and the country. She regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S.,
often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir titled
More Than A Bird.
Liz earned her law degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Law where
she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received
her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where she is now a member of
the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Liz and her husband Tony live in Alabama and have three children.
You are invited to sign the last piece of steel prior to the Topping Out Ceremony in front of the current high school. The steel will be available for signing from August 6-16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please click on the link below to view a message from Superintendent Dr. Amy Huskin and Frank Lane from Howard Shockey & Sons Construction.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsxzB2VKdo1VoSakTeANSxp227k_IxSy/view?usp=sharing
HCPS bus drivers participated in professional development for the new GPS system this week.
Leading up to the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we are spotlighting our administrators who are serving in new roles. Learn more about them as a leader and person. Stay tuned for more spotlights!
SAVE THE DATES!
The Open House for Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Students at South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
Halifax County Middle School does NOT collect all student Chromebooks and chargers at the end of the school year. However, students are asked to return devices if:
1. They will NOT be attending Halifax County Middle School or Halifax County High School for the next school year; OR
2. The student or parent wants to store the device over the summer break.
Students needing to turn in devices should do so on or before their last day of attendance. Again, Halifax County Middle School does NOT collect all student Chromebooks and chargers at the end of the school year.
Everyone who remembers his own education remembers a teacher. Our teachers and staff are the heart of our educational team. You go the extra everyday – and your sacrifices are not unnoticed. Today, we salute the HCMS teachers, paraprofessionals and other school staff for being a part of our HCMS team. Thanks for all you do.
Students in Mrs. Witcher’s class finished up the unit on biomes by making a human food web.
We have a new business at HCMS!
Pictured are students in Make It Your Business preparing and selling their delicious “Lionade”! Lionade was sold at our home soccer, softball, and baseball games on Wednesday, May 1st. Students in Make It Your Business are learning entrepreneurship skills such as tracking expenses and revenue. More sales are coming… so be on the lookout for more Lionade!
