South Boston Elementary

Exciting times in Ms. Libby Redd's Kindergarten class! Students are having a blast using Play Dough to create letters of the alphabet. Learning has never been so much fun!

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🎉✨ Spirit Day Fun! ✨🎉
Today, our amazing students transformed into their favorite teachers for "Dress Like a Teacher" Day! They rocked the looks and even practiced their teaching skills! 📚✏️ So proud of their creativity and spirit!

🌟 This week in Ms. Terry's Social Studies class, we're focusing on R-E-S-P-E-C-T! We show our respect for our country by saying the Pledge of Allegiance and creating our own American flags

🍁September Tech-Tip🍁

🍁Like leaves need sunlight, kids need real-world experiences to grow!🍁


Tip:

Too much screen time can slow problem-solving skills and creativity. Encourage at least one hour of screen-free outdoor play each day to boost brain power.


Free Idea: Create a digital scavenger hunt

Children take photos of different fall items: red leaf, pumpkin, acorn, etc.

To celebrate International Dot Day, inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, students in Mrs. Colin’s ELL class let their creativity shine! ✨

They created beautiful, unique dot-themed artwork while practicing their English language skills — blending learning and creativity in the best way.

The students had a fantastic time, and we’re so proud of their hard work.

After reading “The Dot”, Mrs. Crutchfield’s 5th graders described its plot and identified the story’s theme. Students enjoyed using their creativity to turn a dot into a masterpiece.

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🌟 Exciting Learning in Ms. Redd's Kindergarten Class! Our little learners have been exploring their five senses and recently enjoyed a fun lemon and lime taste test! 🍋🍈 Their adorable reactions were priceless!

Exciting news from Ms. Redd's kindergarten class! The students have just begun their journey into exploring the five senses. Recently, they enjoyed a fun hands-on activity focused on the sense of taste!

Feed More is today! Please see flyer for more information!

In Ms. Chandler's kindergarten class, we celebrated Labor Day by exploring different careers! The students had a blast showcasing their career outfits and sharing why they chose those professions. We had a veterinarian, a librarian, and a football player among us!

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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

The investigation has been completed, and the soft lockdown has been lifted.

Halifax County Public Schools is holding an online surplus auction on GovDeals.com. The auction is expected to begin on or shortly after September 1, 2025. Items from the old high school including furniture, equipment, and more are up for bid. Everything is sold as-is with no guarantees, and all sales are online only. Twenty-five items will be posted at a time, and the auction for each item will be open for 14 days. The money from the auction will be put back into the maintenance budget for schools.

There will be three open inspection dates and an appointment is not necessary. Come to the old school during the inspection dates and times, and you will be able to view the items. The address is Halifax High School (old school) 1 High School Circle South Boston, VA 24592
The open inspection dates/times are:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Halifax County School employees cannot assist with packaging or loading your item(s). The winning buyer should bring a suitable vehicle that can safely transport the item(s), and also bring materials, tools, and loading assistance as necessary.

To set up an account with GovDeals, complete the following steps:

1. Go to www.govdeals.com
2. In the upper right-hand corner, click the "Register" tab.
3. Fill in the information and scroll to the bottom of the page and agree to the user agreement.
4. No credit card is required to sign up.

Someone will be at the old high school lobby on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM to assist individuals with setting up an account with GovDeals.

There are many more items that will be auctioned in the coming weeks so check back frequently!