On Friday, February 13, 2026, students and staff at Scottsburg Elementary wore red and pink to celebrate Valentine's Day and show their sweet and caring spirits.
At Scottsburg Elementary, Mrs. Khaela Powell, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT), guided third grade students on an immersive virtual field trip to Ancient Egypt and Ancient China. Students enjoyed using technology to "visit" these countries and learn more about the history, geography, and culture without leaving the classroom.
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Students at Scottsburg Elementary recently learned the basics of hockey in PE with Mr. Keith Beadles and Mrs. Sherrey Deel. After reviewing the rules and techniques, students split up in teams and put their new skills in action. Everyone had an exciting time playing the game. It was a fun and active way for students to build coordination, sportsmanship, and confidence.
Scottsburg Elementary Book Fair Week is February 23rd - 27th!
To Prepare:
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/scottsburgelementaryschool1
The Halifax County School Board voted last night to make the originally scheduled early release dates of March 19, 2026 and April 3, 2026 full instructional days.
Building Clean Out
♥️ Show Love and Kindness Online ♥️
This Valentine’s season, remind your child that what they share online lasts longer than candy hearts! Even if something is deleted, unkind words or images can stay online and continue to hurt others.
✨ Tech Tip:
Encourage your child to spread kindness online by sending a positive message or compliment to a friend, classmate, or family member.
Remind them that small, kind actions online can brighten someone’s day—just like a real-life Valentine!
🌐 Helpful Website:
Canva for Kids – www.canva.com
Your child can create and send free digital valentines to friends and family while learning how to share love and creativity responsibly online.
💖 Remember:
Digital footprints last forever, but so does kindness. Let’s fill our feeds with encouragement, positivity, and love this month!
This Valentine’s season, remind your child that what they share online lasts longer than candy hearts! Even if something is deleted, unkind words or images can stay online and continue to hurt others.
✨ Tech Tip:
Encourage your child to spread kindness online by sending a positive message or compliment to a friend, classmate, or family member.
Remind them that small, kind actions online can brighten someone’s day—just like a real-life Valentine!
🌐 Helpful Website:
Canva for Kids – www.canva.com
Your child can create and send free digital valentines to friends and family while learning how to share love and creativity responsibly online.
💖 Remember:
Digital footprints last forever, but so does kindness. Let’s fill our feeds with encouragement, positivity, and love this month!
Students in Ms. Freeman’s second grade class at Scottsburg Elementary celebrated making it through 100 days of school with lots of learning and creativity. Students participated in instructional activities centered around the number 100 and got creative by decorating 100 day sunglasses. The students had a great time wearing their glasses in hopes of sunnier days ahead and maybe a little less snow!
Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Twelve -month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
All after school and evening activities are cancelled for today, Friday, February 6, 2026.
Parents and Guardians,
The deadline for shirt order forms and payment has been extended until Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Make plans now to purchase the latest Scottsburg Elementary shirts so your Scottie can show off that Scottie Pride during our upcoming Spirit Days. As always, we appreciate your continued support of our school.
Music Program Showcase
Scottsburg Elementary has some exciting news. Our library has a Facebook page. Go to Facebook and find the page Library Scottsburg Elementary HCPS Virginia. Be sure to like and follow to see all the great things happening in our school library.
Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026. The normal bus routes will be followed. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
Check out the upcoming events happening in the month of February at Scottsburg Elementary!
ALERT: NEW DATE!
On Thursday, February 12, 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!
On Thursday, February 12, 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!
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for all staff.
Phone calls are not being sent tonight because of the time. They will be sent in the morning.
Phone calls are not being sent tonight because of the time. They will be sent in the morning.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students. All employees report two hours late.
To make a safe attempt at reopening schools, Halifax County Public Schools will implement emergency bus routes beginning Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Please click on the link below to view a video from Dr. Amy Huskin, Superintendent of Halifax County Public Schools.
https://youtu.be/OnuI4HxYZ6w
The emergency bus routes have been identified in each area of the county based on current road conditions. Families will need to bring students to designated pick-up locations. Please click on the link in your email or visit the Halifax County Public Schools website or Facebook page to view the routes.
Morning Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaeIKaF_1YTU6ppx1BPmlfUatIwsogH9xXmeywEeN9Q/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWvWhpLAQ4qBN8cUIzWlVrIGF26ny96cdbcN1ZDqkv8/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bT81H_-jXlq6-tBWb67zwepD63wBG1XtY_TVAa7Zu8/edit?usp=sharing
At this time, Halifax County Public Schools will be on a two-hour day delay for students on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and Friday, February 6, 2026. Employees are to report on time. If a change is needed, another call will be made.
Thank you for your continued support of Halifax County Public Schools.
To make a safe attempt at reopening schools, Halifax County Public Schools will implement emergency bus routes beginning Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Please click on the link below to view a video from Dr. Amy Huskin, Superintendent of Halifax County Public Schools.
https://youtu.be/OnuI4HxYZ6w
The emergency bus routes have been identified in each area of the county based on current road conditions. Families will need to bring students to designated pick-up locations. Please click on the link in your email or visit the Halifax County Public Schools website or Facebook page to view the routes.
Morning Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaeIKaF_1YTU6ppx1BPmlfUatIwsogH9xXmeywEeN9Q/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWvWhpLAQ4qBN8cUIzWlVrIGF26ny96cdbcN1ZDqkv8/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bT81H_-jXlq6-tBWb67zwepD63wBG1XtY_TVAa7Zu8/edit?usp=sharing
At this time, Halifax County Public Schools will be on a two-hour day delay for students on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and Friday, February 6, 2026. Employees are to report on time. If a change is needed, another call will be made.
Thank you for your continued support of Halifax County Public Schools.
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