"Getting wild for a great cause! 🌀💛 Our scholars showed their silly side with crazy hair, mismatched clothes, and wacky socks to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week. #CrazyForKindness #SpreadJoy"
Shining a Light on Learning! 🔦✨
Our Kindergarten scientists explored light and shadows by using blocks and flashlights to investigate how shadows are made. They discovered how changing the position of the light or the object can make shadows bigger, smaller, or even change shape. Hands-on learning + bright minds = a glowing science lesson! 🌟
Our Kindergarten scientists explored light and shadows by using blocks and flashlights to investigate how shadows are made. They discovered how changing the position of the light or the object can make shadows bigger, smaller, or even change shape. Hands-on learning + bright minds = a glowing science lesson! 🌟
Kindness is Our Superpower! 💥🦸♀️🦸♂️
Our staff and scholars showed up in heroic style for Random Acts of Kindness Week! From capes to masks, everyone reminded us that you don’t need special powers to make a difference — just a kind heart. Together, we’re saving the day one act of kindness at a time! 💙✨
Our staff and scholars showed up in heroic style for Random Acts of Kindness Week! From capes to masks, everyone reminded us that you don’t need special powers to make a difference — just a kind heart. Together, we’re saving the day one act of kindness at a time! 💙✨
Little hands, big love 💕
Our Pre-K scholars created the sweetest Valentine’s Day craft—torn paper hearts with a special message: “I love you to pieces!” We love seeing their creativity, fine-motor skills, and hearts shine all at once 🧡✂️
Our Pre-K scholars created the sweetest Valentine’s Day craft—torn paper hearts with a special message: “I love you to pieces!” We love seeing their creativity, fine-motor skills, and hearts shine all at once 🧡✂️
Our scholars showed up and showed kindness! 💙🏈⚽
For Random Acts of Kindness Week, they teamed up for kindness by rocking their favorite team jerseys and colors. When we work together, kindness wins every time! 💪✨
For Random Acts of Kindness Week, they teamed up for kindness by rocking their favorite team jerseys and colors. When we work together, kindness wins every time! 💪✨
Congratulations to our January Scholars of the Month!
❄️ PAC Meeting Invitation ❄️
Sydnor Jennings Elementary families are invited to join us for our upcoming PAC Meeting on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00–5:45 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to connect, share input, and stay informed about what’s happening at our school.
📌 Please note: This meeting will take place before Cozy Up to Reading Literacy Night and is not related to that event.
We hope you can join us—your voice matters! 💙
Sydnor Jennings Elementary families are invited to join us for our upcoming PAC Meeting on Thursday, February 12, from 5:00–5:45 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to connect, share input, and stay informed about what’s happening at our school.
📌 Please note: This meeting will take place before Cozy Up to Reading Literacy Night and is not related to that event.
We hope you can join us—your voice matters! 💙
❄️📚 Cozy Up to Reading! 📚❄️
We’re excited to invite our Sydnor Jennings families to Family Literacy Night on Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of hands-on, engaging reading activities led by our amazing teachers—all designed to help families support reading at home.
✨ Dinner will be provided, and each scholar will take home a reading kit valued at $30!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun together as a family.
We hope to see you there—let’s cozy up and celebrate reading together! 💙📖
We’re excited to invite our Sydnor Jennings families to Family Literacy Night on Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of hands-on, engaging reading activities led by our amazing teachers—all designed to help families support reading at home.
✨ Dinner will be provided, and each scholar will take home a reading kit valued at $30!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun together as a family.
We hope to see you there—let’s cozy up and celebrate reading together! 💙📖
The Halifax County School Board voted last night to make the originally scheduled early release dates of March 19, 2026 and April 3, 2026 full instructional days.
Building Clean Out
♥️ Show Love and Kindness Online ♥️
This Valentine’s season, remind your child that what they share online lasts longer than candy hearts! Even if something is deleted, unkind words or images can stay online and continue to hurt others.
✨ Tech Tip:
Encourage your child to spread kindness online by sending a positive message or compliment to a friend, classmate, or family member.
Remind them that small, kind actions online can brighten someone’s day—just like a real-life Valentine!
🌐 Helpful Website:
Canva for Kids – www.canva.com
Your child can create and send free digital valentines to friends and family while learning how to share love and creativity responsibly online.
💖 Remember:
Digital footprints last forever, but so does kindness. Let’s fill our feeds with encouragement, positivity, and love this month!
This Valentine’s season, remind your child that what they share online lasts longer than candy hearts! Even if something is deleted, unkind words or images can stay online and continue to hurt others.
✨ Tech Tip:
Encourage your child to spread kindness online by sending a positive message or compliment to a friend, classmate, or family member.
Remind them that small, kind actions online can brighten someone’s day—just like a real-life Valentine!
🌐 Helpful Website:
Canva for Kids – www.canva.com
Your child can create and send free digital valentines to friends and family while learning how to share love and creativity responsibly online.
💖 Remember:
Digital footprints last forever, but so does kindness. Let’s fill our feeds with encouragement, positivity, and love this month!
Halifax County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Twelve -month employees follow code 2, report two hours late.
Greetings,
Due to incoming snow, the Valentine’s Dance has been canceled. All ticket sales will be refunded on Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we would like to act with an abundance of caution. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to incoming snow, the Valentine’s Dance has been canceled. All ticket sales will be refunded on Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we would like to act with an abundance of caution. Thank you for your understanding.
All after school and evening activities are cancelled for today, Friday, February 6, 2026.
Music Program Showcase
💖 Valentine’s Dance is ON! 💖
We’re excited to share that the Sydnor Jennings Elementary Valentine’s Dance is still taking place as scheduled on February 6th! Please note that there is a $5 admission fee per person, which includes all students and any family members attending. We can’t wait to see our scholars and their families for a fun evening of dancing, music, and memories! Payments will be accepted at the door. Please bring exact change if possible.
We’re excited to share that the Sydnor Jennings Elementary Valentine’s Dance is still taking place as scheduled on February 6th! Please note that there is a $5 admission fee per person, which includes all students and any family members attending. We can’t wait to see our scholars and their families for a fun evening of dancing, music, and memories! Payments will be accepted at the door. Please bring exact change if possible.
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.
Greetings,
We look forward to welcoming our scholars back on campus. Here are some upcoming event reminders:
The 21st Century after-school program will resume next week.
Our Valentine's Dance will be held this Friday evening. If your child would like to purchase a ticket for $5.00, please send the money to school tomorrow, or they may bring cash to purchase a ticket at the door on Friday evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Movie Night for the Polar Plunge will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, right after school. Tickets for the Polar Plunge Movie Night are $5.00.
Cozy Up to Reading Night will be held on February 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner that evening. Each scholar will receive a reading kit, and parents will be provided with practical tools and strategies to support reading at home.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you soon.
