Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are so proud of the leaders you are becoming. Keep up the amazing work — the future is bright at SBE!







Excitement filled the classroom as students created a variety of 100th Day crafts and participated in engaging math activities. Working together, they completed a special 100th Day sign for their class and used cups, cotton balls, and Fruit Loops to design their creative masterpieces.
It was a fantastic day of teamwork, hands-on learning, and fun as these students celebrated being 100 days smarter! #100DaysSmarter #RoadrunnerPride










Students had a blast making 100th Day hats, completing fun and engaging 100th Day math activities, and dressing up to celebrate being 100 days smarter. It was a day full of learning, creativity, and smiles!
What a wonderful way to celebrate this exciting milestone in the school year! #100DaysSmarter #RoadrunnerPride









This Valentine’s season, remind your child that what they share online lasts longer than candy hearts! Even if something is deleted, unkind words or images can stay online and continue to hurt others.
✨ Tech Tip:
Encourage your child to spread kindness online by sending a positive message or compliment to a friend, classmate, or family member.
Remind them that small, kind actions online can brighten someone’s day—just like a real-life Valentine!
🌐 Helpful Website:
Canva for Kids – www.canva.com
Your child can create and send free digital valentines to friends and family while learning how to share love and creativity responsibly online.
💖 Remember:
Digital footprints last forever, but so does kindness. Let’s fill our feeds with encouragement, positivity, and love this month!

Kindergarten students at South Boston Elementary recently celebrated the 100th Day of School! 🎉
Dressed to look 100 years old, our young learners fully embraced the spirit of the day with creative crafts, laughter, and plenty of smiles. Students also enjoyed listening to their teachers read special 100th Day of School stories, making the milestone both fun and meaningful.
Here’s to 100 days of learning, growing, and making memories — and many more to come! #100DaysSmarter #RoadrunnerPride














On Thursday, February 12, 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!

Phone calls are not being sent tonight because of the time. They will be sent in the morning.

🍭❤️ Valentine Lollipop Gram Sales Begin Tomorrow! ❤️🍭
Lollipop Valentine Gram sales will begin tomorrow when students return to school. Lollipops will be sold until next Wednesday, February 11th.
Please ensure that all money is turned in by 8:30 AM on the 11th. Thank you for helping make this sweet event a success!
To make a safe attempt at reopening schools, Halifax County Public Schools will implement emergency bus routes beginning Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Please click on the link below to view a video from Dr. Amy Huskin, Superintendent of Halifax County Public Schools.
https://youtu.be/OnuI4HxYZ6w
The emergency bus routes have been identified in each area of the county based on current road conditions. Families will need to bring students to designated pick-up locations. Please click on the link in your email or visit the Halifax County Public Schools website or Facebook page to view the routes.
Morning Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaeIKaF_1YTU6ppx1BPmlfUatIwsogH9xXmeywEeN9Q/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWvWhpLAQ4qBN8cUIzWlVrIGF26ny96cdbcN1ZDqkv8/edit?usp=sharing
Secondary Afternoon Routes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bT81H_-jXlq6-tBWb67zwepD63wBG1XtY_TVAa7Zu8/edit?usp=sharing
At this time, Halifax County Public Schools will be on a two-hour day delay for students on Thursday, February 5, 2026 and Friday, February 6, 2026. Employees are to report on time. If a change is needed, another call will be made.
Thank you for your continued support of Halifax County Public Schools.


Food will be available for pick up tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for all Halifax County Public Schools students. Food will be available at the following sites from 1:00PM to 3:30PM – Cluster Springs Elementary, Scottsburg Elementary, Sinai Elementary, South Boston Elementary, and Sydnor Jennings Elementary. Packets will also be available for elementary students. Students from Clays Mill Elementary should pick up packets at Scottsburg Elementary, and students from Meadville Elementary should pick up packets at Sydnor Jennings Elementary.






UPDATE: Food and packets for Meadville Elementary will be picked up at Sydnor Jennings Elementary.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Twelve-month employees should follow Code 2, report two hours late.
If a closure is necessary on Tuesday, food will be available for pick up for all Halifax County Public Schools students on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Learning packets will also be available on Tuesday at the elementary schools. Students from Clays Mill Elementary will pick up from Scottsburg Elementary.
