Sydnor Jennings Elementary

Kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Benson's class are learning how to represent tens and ones with place value blocks

Bus 24 students will be on a substitute bus today. They will arrive home on bus 11.

From tiny seeds to growing dreams! 🌱 Our Pre-K scholars in Mrs. Moser's class had so much fun planting their seeds and learning how things grow. With a little care, patience, and sunshine, we’re already seeing the first sprouts—how exciting! 🌼💚

Feeling lucky and looking sharp! 🍀 Our scholars showed their St. Patrick’s Day spirit by wearing green and spreading smiles all around. A day full of fun, positivity, and a little extra luck! 💚✨

Scholars in Mrs. Benson's class were first given a gummy worm to measure the length with paper clips. Then they got a living worm to measure.

As an introduction to our new science lesson, groups of Kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Cash's class were given various pictures. The group had to problem solve how the pictures would go together and why. Great conversations were heard as they discussed and justified reasons for groupings that were made.

Kindergarten scholars in Mrs. Cash's class culminated their study of living and non-living things by comparing gummy worms and earthworms. Scholars had to observe, measure, and touch both worms and document their data.

Due to widespread power outages and potential road conditions, Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, March 17, 2026. Twelve-month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.

Due to the threat of severe storms and the potential for tornadoes, Halifax County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. Twelve-month employees should follow Code 0, do not report to work.

Due to inclement weather, all after school and evening activities are cancelled for today, Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Reminders

Simple machines, BIG ideas! 💡 3rd grade scholars in Mrs. Waller’s class are "pulling" their weight and "leveraging" their new science skills at today’s learning stations. We love seeing that hands-on curiosity! ⚙️🏫

Science has never tasted so sweet! ☀️🍫 Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Cash’s kindergarten scholars took their learning outside today to harness the power of the sun. Using a solar oven, they turned solar energy into delicious s'mores! We’d say this experiment was a "glowing" success. 😋✨

When the whole school turns into a storybook! 📚✨ From our scholars and staff to our special guest, Superintendent Representative Mrs. Runion, we’re enjoying Read Across America Week. Literacy is a team sport, and today, they came to play! 🎩🎭

"From hats that are tall to characters small, we had a blast celebrating them all! 🎩📚 Our staff and scholars pulled out all the stops for Read Across America Week by dressing as their favorite storybook icons. Can you guess who’s who?"

A massive thank you to our School Board Representative, Mrs. Runion, for stopping by to share a classic with our scholars today! 🎩✨ There’s nothing quite like the magic of The Cat in the Hat to get our students excited about the power of reading.

🐻 Keeping Our Bears Cool!
Our scholars soaked up some knowledge (and a little vitamin D) while exploring the power of the sun! We’ve been investigating how the sun warms the Earth and why finding a spot in the shade makes such a difference on a hot day. ☀️🌡️

To put their learning into action, our engineers worked in teams of three to design and build custom shade shelters for their bear friends. Check out these future architects in action!