The five pillars of Strive For Five are Ready, Respect, Resilient, Triumphant, and Proficient! In recent weeks, there have been many reminders of the significance of these attributes:

 

 

These are just some examples of excellence that exist within our students and are cultivated by our staff. In each of these settings; work ethic, time and effort, and overcoming obstacles are part of the journey to success. Continue to Strive For Five as we finish out this school year strong! I am proud of all of the great things happening in Halifax County Schools!

 

It is hard to believe that April is already here. The last two months of school are traditionally the busiest, and I do not anticipate this year will be different. Please check our website or social media frequently for updates. We are already in the planning phase for the next school year. Additionally, we are closing the 21-22 fiscal year budget and reviewing the 22-23 school year calendar. I will begin the End of Year walkthroughs soon. The team and I have high expectations for classroom engagement, board configurations, implementation of the "I do, we do, you do" model, and overall practical usage of instructional minutes. These components are significant in ensuring that we can close the achievement gap.

 

Spring break is around the corner. I hope that you can take the time to reflect, relax, and be with family and friends. Once we return, we will be in the home stretch, making that final push to the end of the school year while guiding students daily for them to be successful global residents.

 

On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to thank you for your continued support and dedication to Halifax County Schools. We are better and stronger because of you! We work hard and effortlessly, making us unique as individuals and strengthening us collectively. It's what makes us the Lighthouse District! 

 

#HalifaxRise #StriveForFive

 

The Halifax County Board of Education will meet virtually on Monday, April 4, 2022. The board will convene in an open session at 4:00 p.m. Shortly thereafter, the board will go into a closed session. At the conclusion of the closed session, the board will return to the open session for the regular business meeting. Members of the public will have access to view all public portions of the meeting at:

 

ZOOM INFORMATION

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83290531810...

Meeting ID: 832 9053 1810

Passcode: 792555

Tel: 301 715 8592

World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year to raise awareness about individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order and create an environment where students can learn every day of the year.

National Assistant Principals week recognizes the significant role Assistant Principals play in students' overall academic achievement. 

Wednesday, April 6, is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, a national day when we celebrate and highlight the contributions of paraprofessionals to their students and schools.

Halifax County Schools will be closed, Friday, April 15, 2022.

National Administrative Professionals’ Day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.

Breakfast W/ Dr. C

Senior Trip- SCPA

Beta Club- WRDMSA

Mathematics Bootcamp -HCS

HCC Local AA Hero- Dr. Battle

Dr. McCollum's Gala- Board of Education

Mathematics Competition- ASIGL

New Sign-PELA

Teen Court- SCPA

OSHA 10 Certification -SCPA

EOTM: Rhonda Arrington- SNELA

SOTM: Zanae Dewar- HELA

Pre-K Registration -SNELA

Beta Club Service- EMSA

School Social Work Week

World Down Syndrome Day- NCTA

Art Contest- Empowerment Zone

Read Across America Day-IESA

St. Patricks Day-HELA

Donors Choose-EESA

Academic Breakfast-NCTA

Communications and Messaging 

 

Halifax County Schools will use effective, diverse, innovative methods of communication to increase internal and external stakeholder awareness and engagement in the educational process from the classroom to the community.

Darian Pressley, PIO