Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events at Scottsburg Elementary.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
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.
Support Scottsburg Elementary during our annual fall mum fundraiser. To start your fall decorating, a variety of beautiful colors are available including yellow, orange, purple, red, and white. The cost of the mums are $8.00 each. All order forms and money are due by Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Order forms will be sent home with students and are also available in the office. We appreciate your continued support of our school.
Thank you to Southern Piedmont Land and Lake Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee for the donation of school supplies.
It was great to see so many smiling faces as students arrived at Scottsburg Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. Students arrived by bus, car, and even by a big semi-truck. The faculty and staff at Scottsburg Elementary welcomed everyone and looks forward to another amazing school year.
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
Due to the tornado watch, we are ending elementary open house at this time. Please be safe.
The staff of Scottsburg Elementary would like to thank Scottsburg Baptist Church and Piney Grove Baptist Church for the delicious "Welcome Back" luncheon provided for them on Wednesday, August 7. The delicious food, wonderful fellowship, and support was much appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Scottsburg Elementary faculty and staff would like to give a huge thank you to Presto Products of South Boston for the donation of goodie bags of Presto products presented to each staff member upon their return for the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Angie Nester of Presto delivered the bags to school staff as an appreciation for all their hard work getting the school year started. Pictured are Stephanie Scott, ECSE teacher, Cecile Watts, Kindergarten teacher, Angie Nester of Presto Products, Beth Epperson, Pre-K teacher and Wanda Overby, school Computer LAN Manager.
UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!
The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Download for Android https://play.google.com/store/...
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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.
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!
Scottsburg Elementary held its fifth grade promotion ceremony on Thursday, May 23. The fifth graders sung two beautiful selections, "You Can Count On Me" and "The Climb" under the direction of Dr. Tim Duncan. A special congratulations to Alex Fears for having the highest GPA.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
