After studying scientific inquiry, forming hypotheses, and investigation design, our class put their science skills to the test! Students completed a hands-on lab to determine **which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water**. 🧪💧
They made predictions, conducted their investigations, collected and compared data, and used their results to draw conclusions. It was a fun way to see the **scientific method in action** while building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills! 🔬📊
They made predictions, conducted their investigations, collected and compared data, and used their results to draw conclusions. It was a fun way to see the **scientific method in action** while building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills! 🔬📊
💡📚 A Little “Light” Reading in Third Grade! 📚💡
Students in Mrs. Newcomb’s third-grade classes recently spent some time doing a little *light reading*—literally!
Using flashlights to illuminate their books, students enjoyed a fun twist on independent reading. Light reading is a creative activity where students read by flashlight or another small light source, making reading feel like a special adventure while encouraging them to relax, focus, and enjoy a good book.
What a bright way to build a love of reading! ✨📚
Students in Mrs. Newcomb’s third-grade classes recently spent some time doing a little *light reading*—literally!
Using flashlights to illuminate their books, students enjoyed a fun twist on independent reading. Light reading is a creative activity where students read by flashlight or another small light source, making reading feel like a special adventure while encouraging them to relax, focus, and enjoy a good book.
What a bright way to build a love of reading! ✨📚
Imagine a future where every career choice lights the way to purpose and prosperity. On Thursday, August 27th at 5:30 PM, join us at Halifax County High School for an exclusive screening of MULTIPLE CHOICE - a powerful film exploring the impact of career-based learning.
This isn’t just a movie night. It’s a chance to engage in a dynamic community discussion that could shape the future of career-connected education and workforce preparation in Halifax County and the greater region.
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-purpose-and-prosperity-tickets-1993851743237?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55724631&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVu2vch0CnIuRAGzaTdG0WjgHKyPBvc5PPZUpEf1XwfowFcoBseJeLyYe-YbfdSjX3-lMbbIelgsGmTa83ZScCYtVPpAjfMQEvYJZQSR-ywruSIdLazwCxeQ9bR2crflNRna3WMrURGCruPUMKDtfK8ZjTIMxU5KQxFyHn2zi-oSYjOMna66jGji0fvheo5pAijD8bzjMyugOKOOvgARJdzyNwYfNspqzO1e3iVroQv9ziZfQn91_VlTRMImQxGE979zKKcMePbt5Vg-NNBajueDIDytsw&fbclid=IwY2xjawTxlp9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThsalZjTHo1VGpTb05uM0pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqAwlLZymFkx9BkalsgbGTmPxvirn1BzLDpg05HKqW0K5QyEljXWe8-YSvAY_aem_gEoZ-bl1jlKMoEuJWDc8Gw
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, and feel free to share this invitation with others who are invested in the success of students and economic development in Southern Virginia. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward unlocking new pathways for our youth.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by HCHS culinary arts students.
Watch the trailer below for a sneak preview!
https://youtu.be/wroL0kvYJLs
This isn’t just a movie night. It’s a chance to engage in a dynamic community discussion that could shape the future of career-connected education and workforce preparation in Halifax County and the greater region.
This event is FREE, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-purpose-and-prosperity-tickets-1993851743237?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=55724631&utm_term=ctabutton&mipa=ABIdvVu2vch0CnIuRAGzaTdG0WjgHKyPBvc5PPZUpEf1XwfowFcoBseJeLyYe-YbfdSjX3-lMbbIelgsGmTa83ZScCYtVPpAjfMQEvYJZQSR-ywruSIdLazwCxeQ9bR2crflNRna3WMrURGCruPUMKDtfK8ZjTIMxU5KQxFyHn2zi-oSYjOMna66jGji0fvheo5pAijD8bzjMyugOKOOvgARJdzyNwYfNspqzO1e3iVroQv9ziZfQn91_VlTRMImQxGE979zKKcMePbt5Vg-NNBajueDIDytsw&fbclid=IwY2xjawTxlp9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThsalZjTHo1VGpTb05uM0pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqAwlLZymFkx9BkalsgbGTmPxvirn1BzLDpg05HKqW0K5QyEljXWe8-YSvAY_aem_gEoZ-bl1jlKMoEuJWDc8Gw
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation, and feel free to share this invitation with others who are invested in the success of students and economic development in Southern Virginia. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward unlocking new pathways for our youth.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages prepared by HCHS culinary arts students.
Watch the trailer below for a sneak preview!
https://youtu.be/wroL0kvYJLs
We are excited to announce a new, easy way for families to report student absences using the Infinite Campus parent portal.
Parents and guardians can use the Absence Request tool to submit a request that informs the office in advance when their student is not going to be in school. After the request is processed, Campus creates an attendance record for the student.
1. On the Campus Portal, click on the main menu icon (3 lines)
2. Click on More and then Absence Request
3. Mark the student for whom you are submitting the absence request.
4. Select the reason the student will be absent from the Excuse dropdown list.
5. Select the Absence Type.
6. Enter the date(s) for the absence.
7. Upload any optional/required documents. Only one document is allowed per request and it will be attached to every student in the request.
8. Enter Comments about the absence reason.
Click on the link for directions with screenshots
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vgJE_yjPCvXLnldZ2X4CajNEpRYsBdc4/view?usp=sharing
Parents and guardians can use the Absence Request tool to submit a request that informs the office in advance when their student is not going to be in school. After the request is processed, Campus creates an attendance record for the student.
1. On the Campus Portal, click on the main menu icon (3 lines)
2. Click on More and then Absence Request
3. Mark the student for whom you are submitting the absence request.
4. Select the reason the student will be absent from the Excuse dropdown list.
5. Select the Absence Type.
6. Enter the date(s) for the absence.
7. Upload any optional/required documents. Only one document is allowed per request and it will be attached to every student in the request.
8. Enter Comments about the absence reason.
Click on the link for directions with screenshots
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vgJE_yjPCvXLnldZ2X4CajNEpRYsBdc4/view?usp=sharing
🚌 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY ALERT 🚌
School will be back in session on Wednesday! With more buses, walking students, and excited drivers on Halifax County roads, let’s all do our part to keep our kids and community safe.
Here are a few quick safety reminders for your morning and afternoon commute:
🛑 Stop for school buses
Yellow lights flashing: Slow down and prepare to stop.
Red lights & stop arm extended: Traffic in BOTH directions must come to a complete stop until the arm is retracted.
Railroad crossings: Buses are required by law to stop at all railroad tracks—give them plenty of room!
🚗 Watch for new teen drivers: High school routes will have newly licensed student drivers on the road. Be patient, avoid tailgating, and allow extra space around school entrances.
🚸 Slow down in school zones: Obey posted speed limits, watch for crossing guards, and NEVER pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
📱 Put the phone away: Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Keep your eyes on the road, especially around neighborhoods and bus stops.
⏰ Plan ahead: Add 10–15 extra minutes to your morning drive to account for bus routes and school traffic.
Let’s keep Halifax County safe this school year!
School will be back in session on Wednesday! With more buses, walking students, and excited drivers on Halifax County roads, let’s all do our part to keep our kids and community safe.
Here are a few quick safety reminders for your morning and afternoon commute:
🛑 Stop for school buses
Yellow lights flashing: Slow down and prepare to stop.
Red lights & stop arm extended: Traffic in BOTH directions must come to a complete stop until the arm is retracted.
Railroad crossings: Buses are required by law to stop at all railroad tracks—give them plenty of room!
🚗 Watch for new teen drivers: High school routes will have newly licensed student drivers on the road. Be patient, avoid tailgating, and allow extra space around school entrances.
🚸 Slow down in school zones: Obey posted speed limits, watch for crossing guards, and NEVER pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
📱 Put the phone away: Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Keep your eyes on the road, especially around neighborhoods and bus stops.
⏰ Plan ahead: Add 10–15 extra minutes to your morning drive to account for bus routes and school traffic.
Let’s keep Halifax County safe this school year!
🍎 August 🍎
Back to School
Set Up for Success
Tip:
🍎Before school starts, set clear screen time limits and create a simple daily routine: homework first, then limited screen use. Keep devices in shared spaces during school nights and avoid screens during meals and before bed.
Why it matters:
🍎Too much unstructured screen time can impact focus, behavior, and learning habits—especially at the start of the school year when routines are forming. Excessive screen use can also lead to decreased attention span, difficulty transitioning to tasks, and disrupted sleep.
Pro Tip:
🍎Start small and stay consistent. Even simple routines like “no screens before school” or “devices off 1 hour before bed” can make a big difference in your child’s focus and mood.
Try This at Home:
🍎Create a simple family tech routine chart (morning, after school, bedtime) and post it on the fridge so expectations are clear and consistent.
Back to School
Set Up for Success
Tip:
🍎Before school starts, set clear screen time limits and create a simple daily routine: homework first, then limited screen use. Keep devices in shared spaces during school nights and avoid screens during meals and before bed.
Why it matters:
🍎Too much unstructured screen time can impact focus, behavior, and learning habits—especially at the start of the school year when routines are forming. Excessive screen use can also lead to decreased attention span, difficulty transitioning to tasks, and disrupted sleep.
Pro Tip:
🍎Start small and stay consistent. Even simple routines like “no screens before school” or “devices off 1 hour before bed” can make a big difference in your child’s focus and mood.
Try This at Home:
🍎Create a simple family tech routine chart (morning, after school, bedtime) and post it on the fridge so expectations are clear and consistent.
🦅 Building Digital Independence 🦅
Summer is the perfect time for kids to spread their wings — both outdoors and online! Help your child build digital independence by teaching simple, confidence-boosting tech skills they can use safely on their own.
✨ Tech Tip:
Show your child how to handle small tech challenges before asking for help. Practice things like:
Restarting a frozen device or app
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Downloading updates safely
Using search tools to find answers responsibly
These moments empower them to problem-solve and think critically, while you still keep a caring, watchful eye.
💡 Pro Tip:
Praise effort over perfection! When your child figures something out independently — even a small task — celebrate it. Building confidence with technology prepares them for school, work, and life.
🌐 Helpful Website/App:
Code.org – www.code.org
Engage your child in fun, free coding games that strengthen logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
💬 Remember:
Just like learning to ride a bike, digital independence takes practice, patience, and guidance. The goal isn’t to remove support — it’s to raise safe, capable, and confident digital citizens! 🦅
Summer is the perfect time for kids to spread their wings — both outdoors and online! Help your child build digital independence by teaching simple, confidence-boosting tech skills they can use safely on their own.
✨ Tech Tip:
Show your child how to handle small tech challenges before asking for help. Practice things like:
Restarting a frozen device or app
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Downloading updates safely
Using search tools to find answers responsibly
These moments empower them to problem-solve and think critically, while you still keep a caring, watchful eye.
💡 Pro Tip:
Praise effort over perfection! When your child figures something out independently — even a small task — celebrate it. Building confidence with technology prepares them for school, work, and life.
🌐 Helpful Website/App:
Code.org – www.code.org
Engage your child in fun, free coding games that strengthen logic, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
💬 Remember:
Just like learning to ride a bike, digital independence takes practice, patience, and guidance. The goal isn’t to remove support — it’s to raise safe, capable, and confident digital citizens! 🦅
Stop by and pick up a brick from the old high school on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM.
🏖️ June🏖️ Tech-Tip
Shore’ Up Your Security on Vacation!
The Tip:
🌞Your child may ask to connect their phone or tablet to “free Wi-Fi” while traveling—but not all networks are safe. Public Wi-Fi at beaches, hotels, or restaurants can sometimes be fake or unsecured. When possible, use your family’s hotspot or wait until you’re on a trusted network.
Why it matters:
🌞Hackers can use public Wi-Fi to see activity on a device or trick users into joining look-alike networks. This can put personal information, logins, and accounts at risk—especially for kids who may not recognize the warning signs.
Pro Tip:
🌞Turn off “Auto-Join Wi-Fi” so devices don’t automatically connect to unknown networks. Also remind your child not to enter passwords or personal information while on public Wi-Fi.
Parent Connection:
🌞Before traveling, talk through a simple rule: “We only connect to Wi-Fi we trust.” Show your child how to check network names carefully—some fake networks are designed to look like real ones.
Helpful Resource for Families:
👉 https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/using-public-wi-fi-networks-safely
This guide explains how public Wi-Fi works and simple steps families can take to stay safe while traveling.
Try This at Home:
Check your child’s device settings and turn off auto-join Wi-Fi
Practice identifying a “safe” vs. “suspicious” network name
Set up and test your mobile hotspot before your trip
Create a family rule for when and how devices can connect
Conversation Starter:
“If you saw two Wi-Fi networks that looked almost the same, how would you decide which one is safe?”
Shore’ Up Your Security on Vacation!
The Tip:
🌞Your child may ask to connect their phone or tablet to “free Wi-Fi” while traveling—but not all networks are safe. Public Wi-Fi at beaches, hotels, or restaurants can sometimes be fake or unsecured. When possible, use your family’s hotspot or wait until you’re on a trusted network.
Why it matters:
🌞Hackers can use public Wi-Fi to see activity on a device or trick users into joining look-alike networks. This can put personal information, logins, and accounts at risk—especially for kids who may not recognize the warning signs.
Pro Tip:
🌞Turn off “Auto-Join Wi-Fi” so devices don’t automatically connect to unknown networks. Also remind your child not to enter passwords or personal information while on public Wi-Fi.
Parent Connection:
🌞Before traveling, talk through a simple rule: “We only connect to Wi-Fi we trust.” Show your child how to check network names carefully—some fake networks are designed to look like real ones.
Helpful Resource for Families:
👉 https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/using-public-wi-fi-networks-safely
This guide explains how public Wi-Fi works and simple steps families can take to stay safe while traveling.
Try This at Home:
Check your child’s device settings and turn off auto-join Wi-Fi
Practice identifying a “safe” vs. “suspicious” network name
Set up and test your mobile hotspot before your trip
Create a family rule for when and how devices can connect
Conversation Starter:
“If you saw two Wi-Fi networks that looked almost the same, how would you decide which one is safe?”
Please click on the link to view the summer school bus routes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyyp-uias8wsDsI4y1d0Su7jpRBydsXY/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zyyp-uias8wsDsI4y1d0Su7jpRBydsXY/view?usp=sharing
The countdown is almost over! ⏳🎓
Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM, the Class of 2026 officially takes the stage. Share this link with your family, friends, and out-of-town guests so everyone can celebrate this amazing milestone together!
📺 Stream the ceremony live here: > https://youtube.com/live/WTPWIATXK_c?feature=share
The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 28, 2026. 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!
We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!
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!
