HCPS will open on time, tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.
The Special Education Advisory Council meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Special Education Department's side of PACE
Due to the road conditions in parts of the county, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
Due to the road conditions and the Cold Weather Advisory, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
Due to the Cold Weather Advisory and the very cold wind chills in the single digits, HCPS will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Due to remaining black ice on roads, HCPS will be on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Twelve-month employees are to follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to the inclement weather and school closings, the deadline to purchase tickets for the Scottsburg Elementary Sneaker Ball has been extended to Tuesday, January 21, 2024.
Due to road conditions, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Twelve-month employees are to follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to road conditions, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees are to follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Mark this date on your calendars. The presenters at this event 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. This night is going to be very informative and exciting for all!
Due to the forecasted weather and the Winter Storm Warning, Halifax County Public Schools will dismiss early tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025. South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 12:30 PM. All other schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM.
Second nine weeks report cards are available for viewing on the parent portal. If you need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your child's school.
Make plans now to attend the Scottsburg Elementary School Sneaker Ball to be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Additional information and ticket ordering forms will be sent home soon.
Due to bitter cold temperatures and remaining black ice, HCPS will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to black ice on roads, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Twelve-month employees are to report at 11:00 AM.
Due to inclement weather conditions, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. Employees follow code 0, do not report to work.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at HCMS. Please click on the link below to register for the 2025 HCPS Job Fair.
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Students at Scottsburg Elementary had a special visitor appear while arriving at school on Friday, December 20. Santa Claus took time from his busy schedule to make a quick stop to see the students. He also met with the Ms. Cowan, the principal, to finalize his "Nice and Naughty List". Later that day, students were also greeted by The Grinch as he was trying to catch up with Santa to collect all the toys and gifts before Christmas. Some students were glad to see The Grinch, while others ran away from him. It was an exciting day! The faculty and staff at Scottsburg Elementary hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Scottsburg Elementary hosted a successful Family Literacy Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, bringing together students, parents, and teachers to celebrate the joy of reading and emphasize its critical role in academic success. Conducted by the dedicated teachers of Scottsburg Elementary, the event aimed to empower families with strategies to support their children’s literacy development.
The evening began with an engaging introduction to the importance of early literacy. Families learned that children who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma. Teachers highlighted statistics from The Children’s Reading Foundation, which reveal that only one in three students read proficiently by the third grade. Attendees were reminded that more than 85% of the curriculum beyond third grade relies on reading proficiency, making literacy a vital foundation for future success. Governor Youngkin’s Virginia Literacy Act was also discussed as a critical step toward addressing this issue statewide.
Participants explored the new Houghton Mifflin "Into Reading" program, with teachers leading two interactive sessions on its key expectations and strategies. These sessions, held from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and 6:35 to 7:05 p.m., provided parents with hands-on tools to foster their children’s reading skills at home. The activities inspired parents to embark on an exciting reading adventure with their children, reinforcing the message that literacy is a shared journey.
The event concluded with a community dinner, fostering connections among families and staff.
