As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Virginia Farm to School Week will occur October 2-6, 2023.
The Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth increases awareness of Virginia farm to school programs. To celebrate the event, our schools in Halifax County as well as many others across Virginia will simultaneously take a bite out of a Virginia grown apple. Together, we will make some noise for farm to school programs! The “Crunch” is held during Virginia Farm to School Week each year. The Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
To celebrate National Yearbook week (Oct. 2-6), we will be selling yearbooks in the lobby during each lunch. We will be running a special price for this week of $35. Quantities are limited so make sure to reserve yours!
The HCMS Girls Who Code club is back! There will be coding, data, artificial intelligence, robots, apps, and more. If your child is interested in joining Girls Who Code this year, they can come by the HCMS main office to sign-up & get a permission form. Please contact Mrs. Bowers-Stanley with any questions.
Too many absences can keep students from succeeding in school. If students miss 10% of the school year, they are considered chronically absent.
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies.
Presto also donated products for use in the schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Attendance Matters!
Did you know If a student is absent 10% or more of the school year, it is considered chronic absenteeism? Ten percent is 18 days per school year or an average of two days a month.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day.
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Halifax County Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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Please keep this in mind as our buses will be back on the roads this morning.
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The Halifax County School Board welcomes all students, staff, and families back to school. Have a wonderful year!
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We are thrilled to announce the new app for Halifax County Schools! It's everything
Halifax County Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ZEbfk4
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3ET4aE6
Please click on the link to view the bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year.
https://www.halifax.k12.va.us/page/school-bus-routes
Halifax County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Please click on the link for dates, times, and locations.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YIanXqSRaHCcC2kJxb078fMH1BYNJ5UW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116037041618802440657&rtpof=true&sd=true
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through December 15, 2023. If you have questions concerning this survey, please contact Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via telephone at (804) 225-3898 or via email, at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.
English Version:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W
Spanish Version:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3
Are you a rising 8th, 9th, or 10th grader? Want something to do this summer? Are you interested in the IT field or the Energy/Automation field?
Sign up for one of our summer camps! Go to svhec.org/camps to learn more.
At the Staff Appreciation Celebration, Donna Henderson, Robin Mahan, and Mary Traynham were recognized for 45 years of service with HCPS.
At the Staff Appreciation Celebration, Beatrice Fitzgerald was recognized for 40 years of service with HCPS.
