PACE Academy

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.

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.

Due to potential black ice, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow Code 2, report two hours late.

Due to road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.

Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Twelve-month employees report to work by 10:00 AM.

Due to the impending weather, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 0, do not report to work.

Due to the impending weather, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025. Twelve-month employees follow code 0, do not report to work.

Due to forecasted freezing rain in parts of the county, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The weather team will reevaluate conditions in the morning. If needed, another alert will be sent. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.

As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day.

On Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, there will be a presentation at HCHS called Hidden In Plain Sight. Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. This presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.

Join local parents and other caring adults for an immersive experience designed to give you the skills needed to recognize risky behaviors in young people. Refreshments provided. Presentation is for adults only.

SNAP

Families across Halifax County are invited to the 3rd Annual Career & Technical Education (CTE) Showcase at the NEW Halifax County High School on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Doors open at 5:15 PM and the kickoff session begins at 5:30 PM.

What to Expect:

An interactive tour of classrooms and CTE labs

A chance to hear directly from Kaylie Lewis (senior), Christie Lewis (parent), and Comfort Systems USA about Career & Technical Education and Work Based Learning

Valuable information to help your child make future academic and career decisions - elementary students are especially encouraged to attend!

Special Perks:

Free meal from D&D Skins for a limited number of early arrivals

A chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize - an Xbox!


Details & Registration:
Check out the flyer for more information and register today at:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IIGU8eJ1Gki-5-bd33k668s2bTjM6UlBktXj4Wqo7oVURUFHTklFNlk4VFhUMlJRQVpKMzQ2QklMSS4u&origin

We can't wait to welcome you to this exciting event and show you how CTE can shape your child's future!

Report cards 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.

As a reminder, schools in Halifax County will have early dismissal Tuesday, October 21, 2025. South Boston Elementary School and South Boston Early Learning Center will dismiss at 12:30 PM. All other schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM.

Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 1:30 PM- 6:00 PM.

As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.