PACE Academy

Parents/Guardians,

We’re excited to invite you to participate in a new initiative that will help us improve communication and gather important feedback about HCPS. We are launching a new tool called Possip (short for "Positive Gossip") to better understand your experiences, concerns, and ideas.

What is Possip?

Possip is a feedback platform designed to help us listen to what matters most to you—whether it’s positive experiences, challenges, or suggestions for improvement. It’s an easy and effective way to ensure your voice is heard and helps us make informed decisions.

How Does It Work?

You will receive a quick 1–2 minute survey (also called a Pulse Check) via text or email. These Pulse Checks will give you the opportunity to:
• Share what’s going well.
• Raise any concerns or challenges.
• Offer suggestions for how we can improve.

How we're handling confidentiality

When you take the Pulse Check®, you will be offered anonymity and can answer if you want to share your name or not. If you choose not to share your name, we won't see who submitted the comment.

Why Are We Doing This?

This program is designed to explore how we can better connect with you and hear your insights. Our goal is to build a transparent and open line of communication that supports both our growth and your needs.

When Does It Start?

The first Pulse Check will be sent out on September 25, 2025. It only takes a few minutes to complete, but your input will have a lasting impact. Every response helps us improve and grow.

We value your time and feedback, and we look forward to hearing from you through Possip. Thank you for helping us make this initiative a success!

Interim reports for the first 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.

Click on the following links to learn more about SNAP.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPAc3fShyTFhm7VV8B-JLGf2Qchv1tgk/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/165gMOCXZGeRDthemP_JtO1bdtCS05-k-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116037041618802440657&rtpof=true&sd=true

Interested in joining the HCPS Transportation Department?

https://youtu.be/V1-_XhQq0VQ

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

The investigation has been completed, and the soft lockdown has been lifted.

Halifax County Public Schools is holding an online surplus auction on GovDeals.com. The auction is expected to begin on or shortly after September 1, 2025. Items from the old high school including furniture, equipment, and more are up for bid. Everything is sold as-is with no guarantees, and all sales are online only. Twenty-five items will be posted at a time, and the auction for each item will be open for 14 days. The money from the auction will be put back into the maintenance budget for schools.

There will be three open inspection dates and an appointment is not necessary. Come to the old school during the inspection dates and times, and you will be able to view the items. The address is Halifax High School (old school) 1 High School Circle South Boston, VA 24592
The open inspection dates/times are:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Halifax County School employees cannot assist with packaging or loading your item(s). The winning buyer should bring a suitable vehicle that can safely transport the item(s), and also bring materials, tools, and loading assistance as necessary.

To set up an account with GovDeals, complete the following steps:

1. Go to www.govdeals.com
2. In the upper right-hand corner, click the "Register" tab.
3. Fill in the information and scroll to the bottom of the page and agree to the user agreement.
4. No credit card is required to sign up.

Someone will be at the old high school lobby on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM to assist individuals with setting up an account with GovDeals.

There are many more items that will be auctioned in the coming weeks so check back frequently!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 is the first day of school for all PreK, elementary, and HCMS students. HCHS students will return on Monday, August 18, 2025.


Parents, thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your most precious gifts, your children. We are so excited to welcome all of the smiling faces back to school!

Please click on the link below to view the Student Code of Conduct.

https://v3.boardpolicyonline.com/b/halifaxcounty/s/562290

Here is the direct link to the August breakfast and lunch menus for each school.

https://halifaxk12va.nutrislice.com/menu

Halifax County Public Schools has Campus Portal so that parents can be active participants in their child’s academic progress. The Campus Portal is a communication tool that provides you with secure access to your child’s school information. It gives you access to your child’s attendance, schedule, grades, assignments, student to-do list, and behavior.

Staff will be available to help you set up your Campus Portal during Open House.

Download for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infinitecampus.parent.campusportalhybrid&pli=1

Download for iPhone
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campus-parent/id1384542785

Please click on the link to view the updated attendance expectations.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxof0DW6dJmbcJNHvBaQ8pvrGDHi6S1N/view?usp=sharing

New SUN Bucks cards are on the way for automatically enrolled households! Please note that your benefits will not become available on SUN Bucks or SNAP EBT cards until July 18, even if you receive a SUN Bucks card in the mail before that date. Benefits will continue to be issued on a rolling basis, so households can expect to receive their SUN Bucks cards at different times.

Please click on the link below to view the 25-26 HCPS calendar. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3536/HCPS/5105021/25-26_Calendar_REVISED_May.pdf

🥦 2025 🆓 Summer Meals start Thursday, July 3, 2025! 🌽 This will be our first weekly Summer Bulk Meal Pickup!! Please read all the details below ⬇️ to get the info you! Please share and participate to support our program! Option 1️⃣ Cluster Spring Elementary School Option 2️⃣ South Boston Elementary School Option 3️⃣ Sydnor Jennings Elementary School 📆 July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 ⏰ Curbside times: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 🍏 These Bulk Meals include 7 days of Breakfast and Lunch meals to include Entrees, Fruit/Veggies and Milk for the week. 🍕 Children are only permitted to receive one bulk meal bag per week. 🍊 ANY child age 1-18 years of age is eligible to receive meals. 🥨 There is no income verification needed to qualify or participate in this program. 🍔 Children do not need to live in Halifax County or attend Halifax County Schools to participate in this program. See you then!! Click on the link for more information about summer meals https://drive.google.com/file/d/12u9WAva7t4MAKdoA0JBDzjrQeBoOrbyK/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawK2vB9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnQ1F1OUs3WUt0MngxRTU0AR7sXpKRHkxMzMdudJ0NSRa2cYm5QhjpfmvARpZ7Z7AC6uInH7jEzsSb0abd1w_aem_TkqOd5HnsaZmhJF7ueH-PA

School is out, summer meals are in! Halifax County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals. Halifax Middle May 28 - May 30, June 2 – June 12 Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Lunch 11:00 - 1:00 Middle and High school students will both attend the Middle School Cluster Springs Elem. May 28 – May 30, June 2-June 12 Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Lunch 11:00 - 1:00 Scottsburg Elem. May 28 - May 30, June 2-June 12 Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Lunch 11:00-1:00 South Boston Elem. May 28-May 30, June 2-June 12 Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Lunch 11:00-1:00 Sydnor Jennings Elem. May 28 - May 30, June 2-June 12 Breakfast 8:00-8:45 Lunch 11:00-1:00 For the time period after summer school, July 3-July 31, meals will be provided by curbside pickup on Thursday, 11:00 -1:00 Meal kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows: Cluster Springs Elem. July 3-July 31 - 11:00 - 1:00 pick-up South Boston Elem. July 3 - July 31 -11:00 - 1:00 pick-up Sydnor Jennings Elem. July 3-July 31-11:00 - 1:00 pick-up

The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 22, 2025. Students will be dismissed at the normal dismissal time. We hope you have a wonderful, safe summer!

All after school and evening activities have been cancelled for today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025.