As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Students in Mrs. Newbill’s 2nd grade class recently had the opportunity to turn in their book tokens for a brand-new book. Students earned tickets and Dojo points by demonstrating good behavior, turning in graded folders, working hard, staying on task, and completing their homework. They also received tickets for participating in class and showing positive behavior in the hallway. Hard work pays off!
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, there will be an event titled Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together. Students in grades 5-11 and their parents are invited to attend the event at HCHS from 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM. The presenters 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.
The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes!
Doors will open at 5:15 PM.
If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don't want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The first one hundred attendees will receive a free BBQ meal with sides, a dessert, and drink. There will also be drawings for door prizes!
Doors will open at 5:15 PM.
If you are a student in grades 5-11 or a parent of a student in grades 5-11, you don't want to miss this event! It will be very informative and exciting for all!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Referrals for the Halifax County Public Schools’ Elementary Gifted Program in grades K-4 for the 2026-2027 school year are being accepted now through January 28th. Teachers, other school officials, and parents may refer students. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher to initiate the referral process. The deadline for referrals is January 28, 2026. Students that currently receive gifted services will NOT need to go through the referral process.
We are proud to recognize our Students of the Month at South Boston Elementary School! These students were selected for demonstrating outstanding character, positive behavior, and a strong commitment to learning.
Third grade students in Ms. Farrar’s class read a nonfiction passage about the water cycle and then programmed the Root Robot to move to the vocabulary words in the correct order.
This engaging lesson reinforced reading comprehension, science vocabulary, and coding skills. The activity was facilitated by Heidi Ward, ITRT, at South Boston Elementary School.
This engaging lesson reinforced reading comprehension, science vocabulary, and coding skills. The activity was facilitated by Heidi Ward, ITRT, at South Boston Elementary School.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Weaver-Ware’s class practiced early math and coding skills by counting apples and programming the Bee-Bot to move to the correct number. Hands-on learning made numbers come to life while students built problem-solving and sequencing skills! This activity was facilitated by Heidi Ward, ITRT for South Boston Elementary.
Fourth grade students at South Boston Elementary School are having fun learning how to represent fractions as division problems through hands-on card sorting games and engaging classroom activities!
January Feedmore!
Report cards for the second 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.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County High School. Please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate in the fair.
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
Ms. Snead’s class turned their literacy lesson into a high-tech adventure today. Using the Sphero indi robots, students practiced their beginning sounds by "driving" their robots using logic and color codes.
When the sound and the code matched, indi was off to the races! It’s amazing to see how our students use technology to strengthen their reading skills.
When the sound and the code matched, indi was off to the races! It’s amazing to see how our students use technology to strengthen their reading skills.
REMINDER:
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Curl Up with a Good (Digital) Book
Tip:
Start the new year by exploring safe, free reading websites with your child. Reading online can be a fun way to practice literacy skills and build a love of books—even on cold winter days.
Helpful Websites:
Epic! – www.getepic.com (free during school hours) Perfect for Inclement Weather days!
Storyline Online – www.storylineonline.net (celebrities read children’s books out loud)
South Boston Elementary 5th graders recently celebrated **Grinchmas** by dressing up as their favorite characters from *How the Grinch Stole Christmas*! 🎄💚 Not to be outdone, the 5th grade teachers joined in on the fun too!
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 19, 2025. Students from South Boston Early Learning Center and South Boston Elementary School will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Third grade students at South Boston Elementary had fun practicing multiplication and division on Magic Erase Boards donated by Bruce Slagle. Thank you for supporting our students’ learning!
Pictured are students in grades K–5 from South Boston Elementary School who were named Students of the Month for the month of November.
Students are awarded this honor for demonstrating outstanding behavior, positive attitudes, academic effort, and for being respectful and responsible.
Students are awarded this honor for demonstrating outstanding behavior, positive attitudes, academic effort, and for being respectful and responsible.
FeedMore Reminder!
