HCPS is aware that spam messages continue to surface. None of them are credible at this time. Please DO NOT repost the messages. Report them to school officials and law enforcement.
Interim reports for the first nine weeks are available for viewing on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report, please contact your child's school.
To celebrate Dot Day, students in Mr. James Conner's art classes at Scottsburg Elementary were creative using dots. In fifth grade, students learned how to stipple to design various drawings of their choice using dots while kindergarten students made ladybugs with dots. The second grade students completed a beautiful landscaped creation inspired by George Seurat's Pointillism Art using small, distinct dots of color to form an image. Dot Day is a day to celebrate creativity, courage, and collaboration. It is celebrated to commemorate the publication of the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
HCPS Families and Staff,
As you are aware from previous communications this week, HCPS has been investigating rumors of threats and social media posts that look like threats of violence to our schools. Together with law enforcement, we have looked into each of these accounts. Our investigations have revealed that none of these threats have been targeting schools in Halifax.
We received an email from the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) addressing the mass distribution of a SnapChat image combined with an added on-screen text being distributed across North America via TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. Analysis of this image and the mass reproduction indicates this is a spam Snapchat image and is not specific to any school or division.
These are obviously frightening messages and are designed to cause panic and disruption in communities.
So, what should you do if you see something concerning like this?
1. Immediately contact law enforcement and/or school officials to share what you have seen. We will investigate EVERYTHING that comes to us and we want people to share concerning messages so they can be investigated fully.
2. Report, don't Repost- Reposting these images instead of reporting them directly to officials is delaying our investigation and response to the concern. Reposting is causing panic and disrupting our schools and community before the legitimacy of the concern can be determined. If it is reported to us and is determined to be a legitimate threat, we will take immediate action and you will be informed about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Halifax County Public Schools and the Halifax County Sheriff's Department are diligently working to investigate every concern in an effort to keep our students and staff safe from any threat of violence. We need your help in these efforts. Please continue to communicate with us directly when you see or hear concerns.
Thank you.
Amy D. Huskin, Superintendent
Please save the date for the second annual CTE Showcase on Thursday, October 17, 2024. This event provides an opportunity for all students and families, including elementary to learn more about Career and Technical Education in Halifax County. Participants will be able to tour lab spaces and participate in live demonstrations. The first 100 attendees will receive a voucher to one of the on-site food trucks. Doors open at 5:15 PM, and the kickoff is at 5:30 PM. For more details and to register, please visit the Halifax County Public Schools website and Facebook page. View more details and register online at https://www.svhec.org/showcasecte/.
Scottsburg Elementary Families: Come enjoy fire trucks, race cars, hotdogs, tattoos, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, hand painting, outdoor games, and the school playgrounds this Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All activities will be located in the back of the school. Please park in the front or side of the school. School t-shirts will be available for purchase or order (cash only). Bring a chair and let’s celebrate getting back to school! In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for the following week. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather Thursday!
Thank you Scottsburg Elementary families for helping make this year's fall mum fundraiser a huge success. We appreciate your continued support of our school. A special thank you also to Robert and Paige Fallen for delivering and providing the beautiful mums for this year's fundraiser event and our great staff and dedicated volunteers for helping organize and distribute the mum orders.
Scottsburg Elementary Families make plans now to attend the Back to School Bash to be held at Scottsburg Elementary School on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you during this exciting event!
Lexia® is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state’s ALL In Tutoring priority! We are excited to announce we are now offering information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. Click on the link below to learn more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIhLUlBU1XY4-nLs0Vq1XOaCII4jgQDb/view?usp=sharing
What is a literacy screener? Have you heard about VALLSS? Click on the link below for an informational sheet for families.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJjA4ir1O-Ydg5SOuiqWKfEnf3spzMTI/view?usp=sharing
Register now for the upcoming YMCA Sea Serpent Swim Clinic to be held at the South Boston YMCA starting September 10, 2024.
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.
