As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Due to flooded roads, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Due to flooded roads, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
UPDATE:
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work.
Due to road conditions and power outages, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, January 10, 2024. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
The weather team will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if needed in the morning by 7:00 AM.
Due to forecasted high winds and inclement weather conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All twelve-month employees are to follow Code 0, do not report to work.
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, December 21, 2023. 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, 2023 - December 29, 2023. The New Year's holiday is January 1, 2024. January 2, 2024 and January 3, 2024 are professional development/teacher workdays. Students return to school on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Due to light snow and the potential for black ice in some areas of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay today, Monday, December 11, 2023. Twelve month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.
Interim reports 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.
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 through Friday, November 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
World Kindness Day is a day to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender, and location.
All schools and offices will be closed Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day.
Snow White and her many dwarfs visited elementary schools today. Central office administration and staff distributed candy to students as they visited the schools. Fun was had by all! Click below to see more photos.
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Report cards for the first nine weeks may be viewed on the Campus Portal. If you need assistance with the portal or need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your child's school.
Today, October 10, 2023 is World Mental Health Day. This is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Virginia Farm to School Week will occur October 2-6, 2023.
The Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth increases awareness of Virginia farm to school programs. To celebrate the event, our schools in Halifax County as well as many others across Virginia will simultaneously take a bite out of a Virginia grown apple. Together, we will make some noise for farm to school programs! The “Crunch” is held during Virginia Farm to School Week each year. The Crunch will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Too many absences can keep students from succeeding in school. If students miss 10% of the school year, they are considered chronically absent.
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
Thank you to the employees of Presto for the generous donation of school supplies. Presto also donated products to our schools. We appreciate the donation so much!
