The Hallsville R-IV School District is currently in the final stages of revising our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The CSIP serves as the guiding document for our improvement efforts. The finished CSIP will be approved by the Board of Education and used by administration, faculty, and staff as we continually strive to provide the best educational experience for our students.

We are eager to receive stakeholder feedback on our draft CSIP document. Comments on the last draft must be submitted on or before June 3, 2013. To review the draft CSIP and provide your feedback, please click here to visit the page on the Hallsville Public Schools web site. The CSIP comment period ends June 3, 2013.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Hallsville High School will have a signing ceremony for six student athletes who will be signing letters of intent to play sports for colleges and universities.  This brings the total to seven athletes signed this year to higher education institutions.  Five young men will be signing for football, one young woman will be signing to play soccer. It is unique that we are signing a soccer player as we do not currently offer soccer as a school sport.

Athletic Director for Hallsville, Mr. Brad Blakemore stated, "These student athletes are a testimony to the educational and athletic facilities here at Hallsville. They have the academic and athletic skills to be successful at the collegiate level and we are excited to see how their futures develop. "

In the six year history of football at Hallsville, only one previous student signed with a collegiate team.  On Wednesday, five of the six signing letters of intent are from the football program coached by Mr. Devin Johnson, who is in his first year as head football coach at Hallsville.  Johnson is pleased with his athletes, "This is a testament to our Hallsville students and how talented they are.  As senior athletes, they are incredibly dedicated to improvement and that was evident throughout the year.  The foundation that they have set for this football program is monumental.  These universities are getting not only good football players, but great young men.  Our school and community should be extremely proud of these athletes."

The signing ceremony will take place in the lobby of the West Gym at Hallsville High School.

The Hallsville Optimist Club will be hosting the 2nd Annual Heritage Days 5K Run this year on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the North Entrance of Hallsville High School.  This was a very successful fundraising event last year in support of the Hallsville Buddy Pack Program. 

This is an event that the entire family can enjoy, and we invite you to participate with family and friends. Entry fees are $25 for the 5K, $15.00 for those 18 and under.   In addition to our 5K Run/Walk, we have added a 1M Fun Run for kids for a $10 registration fee.  Medals will be given to the top finishers in all age groups in the 5K, t-shirts to all early registrants, and participation ribbons for the Fun Run participants will be awarded.  A free pancake breakfast is included in the admission fee.

The registration form and information about the Buddy Pack program can be found by clicking here.

Outstanding Athletes Awarded

The  "Most Outstanding Athletes" award for the 2012-2013 school year have been selected.  This award is sponsored by the Hallsville Athletic Booster Club, and voted on by the head coaches of all the athletic programs.  

 

To be eligible, the award winners must meet the minimum requirements:

•  participate in one or more sports
•  have an accumulated GPA of at least 2.75, and
•  display outstanding citizenship and leadership

 The female recipient is junior, Jordan Dinyer.  Jordan excelled in two sports, and received All-Conference & All-District honors in both volleyball and basketball.

   

The male recipient is Senior, Brendan Beatty.   Brendan is a two sport athlete, and has received numerous post season honors in both baseball and basketball during his career.  This season he scored his 1000th point for his basketball career.  He is currently considering offers to play both sports at the collegiate level next year.

A Retirement Reception to honor Rosalind Adkins, Don Lewis, and Bob Plourde who are retiring from the Hallsville School will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. The reception will be in High School Lobby and everyone is invited to come.

The Intermediate School is having a Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair. It will be held during the school day for classes to visit and shop from May 13 to May 22. The book fair will also be open for parents and the public to visit on Tuesday, May 14 from 3:30 to 7:30 and on Monday, May 20, from 3:30 to 7:30. The book fair is being held in the Intermediate library and is the last one this school year.

Registration is now open for our summer camps scheduled for Hallsville R-IV Schools.  Click here for the packet.

You can now pay for your student's meals  with online payments using a MasterCard or VISA in addition to our usual method of payment via check to your building secretary. There is a fee of $1.95 associated with the service at the time. The convenience fee is charged by the online vender and not the school. It will be added to your transaction before you check out. 

You can add multiple people to your payment account and can designate certain amounts to the different people in your list.  The fee is based on the transaction and NOT on each "split" of money. 

You can still pay for school meals as you have in the past by sending payment in to your building secretary with your student. The online feature is merely an additional option added for convenience and we hope that you like it. We are using a company called, "My School Bucks."  To try this service, click here, or see the link under "Parent Resources."

The 10th Annual 3rd Grade Dance-Off is Wednesday, May 15 from 12:30-2:30 PM  in the Intermediate Gym. Come watch these amazing 3rd graders showing off their moves from the classic 1950's. 

We are at 794 and counting!  Have you "liked" us on Facebook  yet? If not, take a moment and click here to like our Facebook page.  We use our social media page to get information out quickly to the public. We also post many of our pictures there and notices of special events. We would like to break the 1,000 milestone before school is out.

Primary students will participate in the annual Fun Run on Thursday, May 16 beginning at 1:15 p.m. This is the culminating event for the year that gives our students the opportunity to demonstrate the endurance and strength they have developed this year. Parents are welcome to attend and are asked to meet us at the track.

Stacy Fick, Principal

We are still continuing our MAP testing this week, so make sure your student gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast before leaving for school.  Lots of activities are scheduled as we get ready to close the school year.   8th grade recognition will be Tuesday May 21st at 7pm in the West Gym. Cake and punch will be served in the secondary cafeteria immediately following the recognition.

Following the 8th Grade Recognition there will be a dance for all 8th grade students. It will take place in the Intermediate commons. There will be food, drinks and a DJ, this is a FREE event. It will end at 10:30 pm. Our 6th and 7th Grade awards activities are as follows:

 

Questions? Comments? 

 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact rbrallie@hallsville.org. You may also call 573-696-5512, Ext 329.

 

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