Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley is an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child
advocate, author and lecturer. Liz is the President and Co-Founder of the Hope
Institute which is an organization in Alabama that helps schools build a culture of
character for their students. She practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC
in Birmingham, Alabama.
Liz serves on multiple civic boards, commissions and tasks forces throughout
Alabama and the country. She regularly speaks to groups throughout the U.S.,
often referencing her own journey as described in her published memoir titled
More Than A Bird.
Liz earned her law degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Law where
she now serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received
her undergraduate degree from Auburn University, where she is now a member of
the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Liz and her husband Tony live in Alabama and have three children.
You are invited to sign the last piece of steel prior to the Topping Out Ceremony in front of the current high school. The steel will be available for signing from August 6-16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please click on the link below to view a message from Superintendent Dr. Amy Huskin and Frank Lane from Howard Shockey & Sons Construction.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsxzB2VKdo1VoSakTeANSxp227k_IxSy/view?usp=sharing
HCPS bus drivers participated in professional development for the new GPS system this week.
SAVE THE DATES!
The Open House for Halifax County Middle School and Halifax County High School will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 12:30 PM-6:30 PM. The Open House for all elementary schools will be Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Students at South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00 AM. All other students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.
We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
Student of the Month - Students that attend South Boston Early Learning Center received Student of the Month awards for the month of May.
Student of the Month - Students that attend South Boston Early Learning Center received Student of the Month awards for the month of April.
Donation – Tony Cooper, Randstad Inhouse Services Site Manager II, presented the faculty/staff with a donation of $100 in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Priscilla Price, principal of South Boston Early Learning Center, accepted the donation on behalf of the faculty/staff.
Student of the Month - Students that attend South Boston Early Learning Center received Student of the Month awards for the month of March.
Teacher Cadets - The faculty/staff and students from South Boston Early Learning Center would like to thank Rebecca Saunders, Matilda Martin and the Teacher Cadets from Halifax County High School. These high school students gained valuable experience by working with our students once a week. They were positive and willing to help as needed. We appreciate them.
South Boston ELC - April PTO Craft Day – Students enjoyed creating a spring craft that was sponsored by South Boston Early Learning Center’s PTO. We would like to thank all the volunteers and PTO Board Members for making this activity a huge success. Over 20 volunteers helped the students with this craft activity.
South Boston ELC - Recycling and Earth Day – The students in Ms. Stoner’s and Mrs. Carr’s class at South Boston Early Learning Center discussed Earth Day. They also discussed recycling and were able to recycle various items.
South Boston ELC - Mini-Grant Activity - Students in Ms. Shelton's class, at South Boston Early Learning Center, participated in fairy tale STEM activities. The pictures show the students experimenting on how to build a house for the 3 Little Pigs that cannot be blown down by the wolf. The fairy tale STEM activity kits were made possible through a grant provided by Halifax County Education Association.
South Boston ELC - Professional Development - Occupational therapy staff provided education on sensory integration and the benefits for multisensory learning for some of the faculty/staff at South Boston Early Learning Center. OT staff educated on the eight sensory system functions, identification of individualized sensory needs for students and proactive strategies to support sensory regulation in the classroom. The faculty/staff were provided education on sensory strategies including the use of sensory bins with various textures, play based proprioceptive movement exercises, examples of classroom modifications, pediatric yoga poses, and various breathing techniques that could be implemented in the school environment.
South Boston ELC - Teacher of the Year – Congratulations to Kayla Edmunds. She is being recognized as South Boston Early Learning Center’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.
South Boston ELC - Excellence in Service Award – Congratulations to Roxanna Martin. She is being recognized as South Boston Early Learning Center’s 2023-2024 Excellence in Service Award Nominee.
South Boston ELC - Grandparent Breakfast and Book Fair – The students at South Boston Early Learning Center enjoyed breakfast with their families at the center. They were able to shop at the Book Fair with their families also. We would like to thank Food Services for accommodating over 130 adults.
South Boston ELC - Cybersecurity Professional Development – The faculty/staff at the South Boston Early Learning Center recently engaged in a Cybersecurity Professional Development Session. This training equipped them with the skills to safeguard against identity theft, recognize phishing emails, and secure their IOT devices. The invaluable knowledge gained will not only enhance their safety
within the school environment but also fortify their online security at home. Heidi Ward, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT), conducted the session.
South Boston E.L.C. - Perfect Attendance – The students at South Boston Early Learning Center were recognized for having perfect attendance during the 3rd nine weeks.
