South Boston Early Learning Center

The students in Mrs. Young's class discussed the letter C. The students were tasked with learning to recognize the letter Cc and associate it with objects that start with that letter and letter sound. In this activity, the students are using their fine motor skills to color the letter Cc. After coloring and cutting out all of their pieces, the students glued the C pattern and pieces onto construction paper to create a cow.

The students in Mrs. Ford's class completed a name craft using fine motor skills to glue pieces and letters onto their name clouds.

While studying farm animals, the students in Ms. Hackney's class used animal lacing cards to work on their concentration skills and improve their hand-eye coordination. Lacing cards encourages problem-solving by figuring out how to get the lace out of the cards once they have finished lacing them, helps the students pay attention to detail by allowing them to choose the animal and color lace they would like to use, and promotes conversations and giggles during the whole lacing adventure.

The students in Ms. Lee's class utilized fine motor skills to create patterns and the letter Hh and utilized writing skills to trace over letters in their name while recognizing the beginning sounds and letters.

The students in Mrs. Crews' class are enhancing their letter recognition and writing skills while enjoying the outdoors.

SAVE THE DATE! Kindergarten registration will be held at all elementary schools on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

PreK screening for the 4 -year-old program is underway. Please call the school in your attendance zone to schedule an appointment.

PreK screening for the 3 -year-old program is underway. Please call 434-476-2171 to schedule an appointment.

Due to the conditions of secondary roads, HCPS will be closed on Friday, February 21, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for ten-month employees. Twelve-month employees are to follow code 2, report two hours late.

All schools and buildings will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.

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. -------------- 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.

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.

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.

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 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

'Rev Your Bev' Water Campaign - We are excited to participate in the Rev Your Bev Water Campaign at South Boston Early Learning Center. The students and faculty/staff have access to a water station in the cafeteria and water dispensers in the hallway. Let’s make healthy choices and stay hydrated!