Due to the forecast for inclement weather this week, all elementary students will receive take-home learning packets and secondary students will complete work as assigned by their teachers. This work is to be completed over the days that school will not be in session. These assignments will come home with them Tuesday. In addition, the food services department has prepared food that students can eat at home during this time. If your child is absent on Tuesday, please call the school and make arrangements to pick up the learning packets and food. In the event we do not receive inclement weather and are able to attend school in-person, assignments do not need to be completed. Assignments will be collected and reviewed upon the first return to school. If you have questions during these remote learning days, please contact your child’s teacher.
All schools and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
To ensure safe travel, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 14, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
After the weather team reevaluated conditions this morning, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
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Halifax County Public Schools is planning to operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Our weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning to see if power has been restored to all of the schools and road conditions are safe. If needed, another alert will be sent in the morning.
Due to the Winter Storm Warning remaining in effect through tomorrow and the forecast of freezing rain, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Hitachi donated STEM kits to each elementary school , providing hands-on learning opportunities that will inspire young minds in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Due to the impending weather, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
A Region 8 Transition Fair will be held on March 13, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Students and families can engage with community agencies, service providers, and more. This event is open to all families and students with special needs. Please see below for more details.
Halifax County Public Schools' Elementary Gifted Program is currently accepting referrals for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will be assessed using ability tests, a student created portfolio, grades, and work habit characteristics. If you feel your child needs additional enrichment instruction beyond the classroom academic requirements, please contact your child’s teacher to initiate the gifted referral process. The deadline for referrals is February 17, 2025. Students that are currently in the elementary gifted program do not need to reapply. If you have any questions, please contact your school's gifted specialist. Those found eligible to participate in the Elementary Gifted Program will begin gifted services the following school year.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Blueprints for Dreams: Building Our Future Together event, drawings for door prizes took place. If you received a ticket, please review your tickets carefully. Pictured are the winning tickets. If you have a winning ticket, please call 434-476-2171. If prizes aren’t claimed by Tuesday, February 11, 2025, we will draw more tickets.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on February 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at HCMS. Please click on the link below to register for the 2025 HCPS Job Fair.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB88J8Jwp8bN8K6aVgccIyum6B4a6MqtUxlD8-bOgVuw6z_A/viewform
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 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 HCMS 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!
Please park in the bus parking lot. 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!
Looking for the next future chef!
If you are in grades 1-5 and interested in cooking, please submit your favorite recipe by January 31, 2025 for a chance to be the next future chef!
Students at South Boston Elementary enjoyed a delightful and engaging performance by the Rainbow Puppets. Known for their captivating productions, Rainbow Puppet Productions combines original music, puppetry, and dance to create shows that inspire, entertain, and educate audiences of all ages.
HCPS will open on time, tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.
The Special Education Advisory Council meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be February 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Special Education Department's side of PACE
Due to the road conditions in parts of the county, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
Due to the road conditions and the Cold Weather Advisory, HCPS will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
Due to the Cold Weather Advisory and the very cold wind chills in the single digits, HCPS will open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
