All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Please see the opportunities from the YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County.
🚲 Balance Screens with Outdoor Fun 🚲
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to step away from screens and head outdoors! Encourage your child to find a healthy balance between technology and real-world play. Too much screen time can lead to tired eyes, restlessness, and less creativity—while fresh air, sunshine, and movement recharge both body and mind.
✨ Tech Tip:
Set a simple family rule: for every 30 minutes on a device, spend 30 minutes outside or doing a hands-on activity. Whether it’s riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing catch, or building something creative, this balance helps kids stay active and prevents technology from taking over their free time.
💡 Pro Tip:
Make it fun with a Family Balance Challenge! Track screen time and outdoor/creative time together. Celebrate when you hit your weekly goals with a special treat—like an ice cream night, picnic, or evening bike ride.
🌳 Remember:
Technology is a great tool, but real life happens off the screen. Finding time to unplug helps kids refocus, recharge, and make lasting memories outdoors! 🌞
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to step away from screens and head outdoors! Encourage your child to find a healthy balance between technology and real-world play. Too much screen time can lead to tired eyes, restlessness, and less creativity—while fresh air, sunshine, and movement recharge both body and mind.
✨ Tech Tip:
Set a simple family rule: for every 30 minutes on a device, spend 30 minutes outside or doing a hands-on activity. Whether it’s riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing catch, or building something creative, this balance helps kids stay active and prevents technology from taking over their free time.
💡 Pro Tip:
Make it fun with a Family Balance Challenge! Track screen time and outdoor/creative time together. Celebrate when you hit your weekly goals with a special treat—like an ice cream night, picnic, or evening bike ride.
🌳 Remember:
Technology is a great tool, but real life happens off the screen. Finding time to unplug helps kids refocus, recharge, and make lasting memories outdoors! 🌞
Interim reports for the fourth 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.
Summer Success is being planned for any student that has completed grades PK- 5 this school year. If you want your child to participate in the summer program, please complete the electronic form at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OUsz9MJx-6pxDsNKro9V9_noOohgZqnZN4g5pqdtcZc/preview
If you need a paper copy of the form, please contact the main office at your child's school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OUsz9MJx-6pxDsNKro9V9_noOohgZqnZN4g5pqdtcZc/preview
If you need a paper copy of the form, please contact the main office at your child's school.
Students in Ms. Crowder’s first grade class put their skills to work as they practiced cardinal directions by programming an Ozobot to find its way to the treasure chest! Thanks to Mrs. Heid Ward for facilitating this fun activity!
FeedMore Tomorrow!
Tropical Day date change!
Preschool Enrollment Event
Scoop Up For Success is a special event for South Boston Elementary School students in grades 3–5. This event is designed to inform parents and students about ways to support children both academically and emotionally. Families will gain helpful reading strategies and learn about available support opportunities to help every student succeed. We hope to see you there!
Purple Up For Military Kids Day, April 15th!
Reminder!
🌸 Spring Clean Your Screens & Check-In Online 🌸
Spring is the perfect time to tidy up your child’s digital world! Just like cleaning a room keeps it healthy and fun, checking in on their online spaces keeps them safe and balanced.
✨ Tech Tip:
Take a few minutes each week to review your child’s apps, websites, and online conversations. Ask who they interact with and which apps they enjoy most. These quick check-ins help you spot issues early and encourage open, positive talk about responsible tech use.
🧹 Family Challenge:
Pick one day this month to “spring clean” together—delete unused apps, update passwords, and refresh privacy settings.
💻 Remember:
A little digital cleaning now helps your child’s online world stay safe, organized, and positive all year long! 🌼
Spring is the perfect time to tidy up your child’s digital world! Just like cleaning a room keeps it healthy and fun, checking in on their online spaces keeps them safe and balanced.
✨ Tech Tip:
Take a few minutes each week to review your child’s apps, websites, and online conversations. Ask who they interact with and which apps they enjoy most. These quick check-ins help you spot issues early and encourage open, positive talk about responsible tech use.
🧹 Family Challenge:
Pick one day this month to “spring clean” together—delete unused apps, update passwords, and refresh privacy settings.
💻 Remember:
A little digital cleaning now helps your child’s online world stay safe, organized, and positive all year long! 🌼
Schools will be closed beginning Monday, April 6, 2026 through Friday, April 10, 2026 for Spring Break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2026.
We hope that you have a wonderful, safe break.
We hope that you have a wonderful, safe break.
As a reminder, Friday, April 3, 2026 is a full instructional day for students.
Students in Miss Cabaniss’ class had fun retelling The Very Hungry Caterpillar by coding the Bee-Bot to match the story. Thank you to Mrs. Heidi Ward, ITRT, for facilitating this activity and helping students connect literacy and technology.
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, fifth-grade students from each of our elementary schools and members of the Halifax County Middle School chorus joined together to present the Halifax County Public Schools Music Showcase at the high school. Our talented students performed several selections to show how we are “United Through Music” for Music in Our Schools Month. This was possible due to the collaboration of our elementary, middle, and high school music teachers.
#MIOSM#UnitedThroughMusic
#MIOSM#UnitedThroughMusic
🍩 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! 🍩
Support the SBES PTO by ordering some delicious doughnuts! Order some from your favorite student today! Order forms will be sent home this week.
✨ Center Time Fun in Mrs. Crowder’s Class! ✨
Students had a great time rotating through centers while building, creating and sharing their ideas! 🎨🔬
They practiced:
🔹 Using models to show their thinking
🔹 Sharing ideas through pictures, graphs, and conversation
🔹 Listening, taking turns, and working together
🔹 Asking questions and speaking in complete sentences
Lots of learning, teamwork, and fun all in one! 💡
Students had a great time rotating through centers while building, creating and sharing their ideas! 🎨🔬
They practiced:
🔹 Using models to show their thinking
🔹 Sharing ideas through pictures, graphs, and conversation
🔹 Listening, taking turns, and working together
🔹 Asking questions and speaking in complete sentences
Lots of learning, teamwork, and fun all in one! 💡
Students in Mrs. Crutchfield’s 5th grade class recently visited Mrs. Heidi Ward’s STEM Lab, where they used LEGO SPIKE Kits to build and code. LEGO SPIKE combines hands-on building with simple coding using motors, sensors, and a programmable hub, allowing students to design, test, and bring their creations to life. Through this experience, students explored real-world engineering and problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way. Thanks to Mrs. Ward for this fun and engaging activity!
