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School Calendar
Dates to Remember
November 19: Ruthless! The Musical
November 21 & 22: School in Session
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
November 29: School Resumes
December 6: Board Candidate Filing Opens
December 19: School in Session
December 21: Board of Education Meeting
December 22: Last day of school before winter break
December 23: Winter Break begins
December 27: Board Candidate Filing Closes
The school district calendar is available on our website in PDF form. Families can also view the calendar events on ParentSquare.
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Thanksgiving Break
School in Session 11/21 & 11/22
A reminder that school is in session on Monday, 11/21, and Tuesday, 11/22. Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 23. Students will return from break on Tuesday, November 29. You can view the district calendar here.
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Winter Break
School in Session 12/19-12/22
A reminder that school is in session on Monday, December 19. Students will attend school Monday, 12/19, through Thursday, 12/22. Thursday is not an early release day. Winter break begins on Friday, December 23. Students will return to campus after the break on Tuesday, January 3. You can view the district calendar here.
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Congratulations, Mrs. Lloyd
Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Lauren Lloyd for her recent nomination and selection for Hallsville Educator of the Year. Each year, the Hallsville Chamber of Commerce selects an educator to honor for their hard work and dedication to the Hallsville School District.
Sophomore Jay McCain nominated Mrs. Lloyd for this honor. She writes,
“Mrs. Lloyd quickly made a large impact in my life, and it hasn’t even been a whole semester! She is an amazing woman who I can look up to in more ways than one. She is kind, funny, and the best teacher I could ask for. Mrs. Lloyd is always there to make me laugh, even on her harder days. She makes my classroom experience 1000 times better. I hope this award shows her just how amazing she really is!”
Mrs. Lloyd teaches English II at Hallsville High School and has been a part of the district for 12 years. In addition, she is the Assistant Coach for the HHS Varsity Girls Basketball team.
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Future Teachers of America
Grow Your Own
As part of the district's initiative to recruit and retain quality staff, the district was approved for a Grow Your Own grant that helps support partnerships with local universities and education programs, engagement in recruitment and selection of individuals interested in the teaching profession, and providing learning opportunities to support students interested in the teaching profession.
This year, Mrs. Kanvice Thompson is teaching a high school class focused on providing opportunities for students interested in the teaching profession to learn more about curriculum development, classroom management, and the importance of building relationships. Mrs. Thompson is also the sponsor of a new extracurricular club, Future Teachers of America (FTA). The club is open to high school students interested in educational careers and provides opportunities for students to visit college education programs, attend teaching conferences, and teach hands-on lessons across the district to our students.
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FTA recently had the opportunity to attend a college fair and the Future Teachers of America State Meeting hosted by the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) in Columbia. Students heard from 2017 Missouri Teacher of the Year, Darbie Valenti Huff, present on “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Education.” The conference reinforced the idea that great educators can make a difference in the lives of students, and it is a rewarding profession. |
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Grab Your Hallsville Gear!
Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Hallsville Intermediate School and Hallsville Primary School are hosting a Hallsville spirit wear fundraiser! All proceeds will benefit students and staff at both schools. The online store is open from Friday, November 18, through Tuesday, December 6. Items for primary and intermediate students will be delivered to the school the week of December 19 and sent home with students.
Please put your child’s name, grade, and teacher in the comments when checking out online.
Families also have the option to pick up items at Shirtworxs Inc. in town! During checkout, use the “Ship My Order” button, and you will have the option to pick up. All items use the Hallsville logos and are not building-specific. We encourage our students to wear purple and gold on Fridays, and this is a great opportunity to stock up on some spirit wear! Thank you, Shirtworx Ink for this fundraising opportunity!
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School Board Filing
Interested in serving on the Board?
The Hallsville R-IV School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 4, 2023 election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent’s office at 421 E. Highway 124, Hallsville, Missouri. For more information, contact Ada Tharp, Board Secretary, at 573-696-5512 ext. 1350.
Filing will begin on Tuesday, December 6 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Filing will close on Tuesday, December 27 at 5:00 p.m. Filing will be extended on Wednesday, December 21 until 5:30 pm. Filings will not occur on days the school district is closed due to inclement weather. Filings will also not occur on December 24 when the administrative offices are closed.
There are three positions available with three-year terms. Candidates will be listed on the ballot in the order of filing, except for candidates who file a declaration of candidacy before 6:00 p.m. on December 6, 2022; the order will be determined by random drawing. The names of those filing on December 6, 2022, will be listed in ascending order of the numbers drawn and ahead of the candidates filing on later dates.
Qualifications include: A school board member must be a U.S. citizen, a resident taxpayer of the district or voter of the district in urban districts, a resident of Missouri for at least one year and at least 24 years of age. Candidates must also be current on state and local taxes; have not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under Missouri or federal law; are not registered or required to register as a sex offender; and have filed required campaign documents for all previous campaigns, if any.
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Bond Construction Updates
#BuildingOurTribe
On November 3, the Board held a work session to provide input on the stadium complex design concept and provide direction to the architecture and engineering firm Klingner and Associates on specific alternative designs to complete in preparation for project bidding in 2023. At the regular session meeting, Klinger & Associates presented updated stadium site plans. The Board approved the plans as presented. The final design plans will assist SM Wilson with preparing updated cost estimates and project bidding documents.
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Board of Education
November Highlights
The next regular session meeting is Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the primary cafeteria.
RECOGNITIONS
Sherri Briedwell and Chelsea Otten were recognized for organizing the Veterans Day Program and breakfast. Mrs. Briedwell helped organize the breakfast and invited local Veterans. Mrs. Otten helped showcase our youngest learners with performances by our primary students. We appreciate both of them for their work in putting together a wonderful event honoring our Veterans.
Rachel Sides was recognized for her role and work as the high school’s post-secondary advisor. Her role is new this year, made possible through a grant through the rootEd Alliance. She has taken ownership of this new role and makes a positive impact on our high school students every day.
CAPITAL LEASE-PURCHASE OPTIONS
Stifel representatives presented the Board with lease-purchase options to fund capital improvements on campus. Stifel, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr. Downs agree that a 15-year private placement option best meets the district's needs should the Board elect to move forward with the lease-purchase approach. The $1.5 million lease-purchase option would allow the district to expand improvement options at the athletic complex and be repaid from operating funds.
2022-2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT
The first amendment to the FY23 budget was presented and approved by the Board. Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Downs included several major changes to the budget in response to the evolving economy, our enrollment, and district programs. Additional information on revenues and expenditures can be found in Mr. Downs’ Superintendent Update.
SCHOOL SAFETY
Officer Cummings October Board Report can be viewed here. Officer Cummings and Mr. Sides continue to research the app School Guard that immediately communicates with officers in the area and building personnel in the event of an emergency. In addition, it would house the district’s safety plan and can be activated by any staff member anywhere in the building. The state is also exploring purchasing an app for all schools to use for the next school year. When additional information is available from the state, updates will be provided to the board for review.
STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Our current student information system (Tyler SISK-12) has been purchased by Infinite Campus and will no longer be supported. The district obtained quotes from three replacement systems. The administration recommended the purchase of Infinite Campus, and the board approved the purchase. Infinite Campus offers all of the modules that the district is currently using with SISK-12 and has additional features that, once implemented, will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the district. Additional information on the transition will be provided once Infinite Campus can provide the district with a timeline of implementation.
POLICY UPDATES
This is the first reading of policy and regulation updates. Policies go into effect after second reading and approval by the Board of Education.
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School & Community Events |
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Upcoming Events
Community Events & Resources
Hallsville Community Development Association is hosting its 2nd annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Bob Lemone Building.
The City of Hallsville is hosting their Annual Christmas Donation Drive! The City annually collects donations to purchase clothing and toys for families that have signed up for assistance at Christmas. Come by or call City Hall to donate, or email [email protected] to adopt an angel.
To sign up for assistance this Christmas, come into City Hall, call 573-696-3885, or email [email protected]. The deadline is December 9th also!
The annual food drive at City Hall will be Saturday, December 17th! Please call City Hall to be placed on the list to pick up food or to have it delivered.
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Hallsville School District
421 East Highway 124
Hallsville, MO 65255
Phone: 573-696-5512
Fax: 573-696-3606
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