Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026. The normal bus routes will be followed. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
ALERT: NEW DATE!
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!
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!
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for all staff.
Phone calls are not being sent tonight because of the time. They will be sent in the morning.
Phone calls are not being sent tonight because of the time. They will be sent in the morning.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students. All employees report two hours late.
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.
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.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Twelve-month employees should follow Code 2, report two hours late.
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.
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.
Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th, 2026. These days will be remote learning days for students and work from home days for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff should report both days at 10:00 AM to clear snow. Food will be available for pick up on Friday, January 30th for all Halifax County Public Schools students from 1:00PM to 3:30PM. Pick up locations will be Sydnor Jennings Elementary, South Boston Elementary, and Cluster Springs Elementary.
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to clear snow.
Due to the road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff. Maintenance and custodial staff report at 10:00 AM to begin clearing snow.
Please stay safe and warm.
Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the winter storm, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for all staff.
Please stay safe and warm.
Please stay safe and warm.
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
On Thursday, February 5, 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!
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!
Report cards 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.
Halifax County Public Schools will hold a job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the lobby of Halifax County High School. Please complete the registration form below if you would like to participate in the fair.
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
https://forms.gle/jXVm3abf2dWNCShq7
REMINDER:
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Students return to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
As a reminder, students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 19, 2025. 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, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
Winter break for students will be December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. January 5, 2026 is a professional development day, and January 6, 2026 is a teacher workday. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
We hope that you have a very happy and safe holiday season.
UPDATE: Due to snow and sleet in parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 0, do not report to work. This is a remote learning day for students and a work from home day for staff.
Due to the forecast for snow during the early morning hours in some parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
Since there is a potential for more winter weather in the forecast, preparations are being made in case a remote learning day is needed. Food is being sent home today for students so please check students' bookbags for refrigerated items. In addition, packets are being sent for elementary students and assignments are being made available in Canvas for secondary students.
This is being done as a precaution and as of now, school is open tomorrow. If conditions change, another message will be sent.
This is being done as a precaution and as of now, school is open tomorrow. If conditions change, another message will be sent.