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School Calendar
Dates to Remember
Friday, February 4: No School, Faculty PLC Day
Wednesday, February 16: Board of Education meeting
Monday, February 21: Inclement Weather Day
*Please note, as of February 3, a decision regarding using Monday, February 21 as an inclement weather make-up day has not been made. Communication will be sent out soon regarding make-up days.
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Kindergarten Registration
Opens February 28
Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open on Monday, February 28! Online enrollment and registration will open on Monday, February 28, 2022, at noon for all children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2022, and will be entering kindergarten in August 2022. All registration and verification documents must be completed online and submitted by Thursday, April 7, 2022.
More information on documents needed to complete online registration can be found below and online here.
Documents needed to complete online registration:
- Copy of Child’s birth certificate
- Copy of Immunization records
- Copy of State-issued ID of the parent on the birth certificate. If unavailable, a parenting plan or other legal document must be supplied to the school.
- Acceptable Residency Verification Documents:
- Two (2) current and different utility bills (gas, water, or electric) showing the parent/guardian’s printed name and address. Bills must be dated within the last 30 days. Final or disconnect notices will not be accepted. OR
- A current rental agreement or closing settlement statement less than 60 days old.
All documents will need to be uploaded in PDF or .jpeg format to the Parent Portal, SISK12, at the time of registration.
Online registration must be completed using a computer and can not be completed on a smartphone device. For families that need access to a computer, on-campus registration is available. Please call our district registrar, Michelle Threlkeld, at 573-696-5512 ext. 1440 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment.
Hallsville Primary School will also be hosting three in-person registration events. Staff will be available to assist families with setting up a Parent Portal account and uploading required documents.
- Tuesday, March 8: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Hallsville Primary Gymnasium
- Friday, March 11: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Hallsville Primary Cafeteria
- Tuesday, April 5: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Hallsville Primary Gymnasium
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Reserve Your Yearbook
On sale now!
Yearbooks are now on sale! Elementary books (PreK-8th grade) are $15 and High School yearbooks are $40. Order form links are below, which also include information on how to order online. Orders for elementary books must be ordered online or a check submitted to the school by Friday, February 25. Orders for high school yearbooks must be completed by Friday, March 25.
The elementary book (PreK-8) will be delivered in May before school is out for the summer. The high school book will be available during registration in the first week of August 2022. Seniors or senior parents will be able to pick up books during registration or in the high school office. The later delivery date on the high school book is due to coverage of spring sports and events, such as Prom and Graduation.
Hallsville High School yearbook students are looking for local businesses that would like to purchase a yearbook ad! Business ads are a crucial part of our yearbook program, as they help offset the cost for our students.
If your business is interested in purchasing a yearbook ad, please reach out to our yearbook advisor, Heidi Lenon, at [email protected], or print off the Yearbook Business Ad Form. Ads can be purchased in sizes ranging from business card size up to a full-page ad!
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Board of Education Meeting
January Highlights
Below are highlights of items discussed during the open session of the Wednesday, January 19 Board of Education meeting. The full agenda with document links is available on the district website, or you can view the full highlights here.
The next regular session meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria. When available, an agenda can be found here.
RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Downs opened recognitions by focusing on the district’s faculty and staff. He implored the audience to show appreciation and support for all that the teachers and staff are doing during this time. The last few weeks have been especially difficult with student and staff illnesses, in-seat learning, and learning from home. In addition, the lack of substitute teachers and staff has resulted in bus drivers driving multiple routes, maintenance working past their scheduled hours to clean, teachers covering multiple classes on their plan time, and principals teaching classes.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Katie Stockamp, Sam Sudbrock, Leigh Pemberton, and Vanessa Plummer spoke in regard to a four-day school week. Yuliya Manad spoke in regard to COVID-19 measures.
SCHOOL CLIMATE
The district administers perceptual surveys on school climate to students at specific grade levels, their parents, faculty, and staff each year. Summary results are available here and the full summary results are available under item E here. Climate survey data are analyzed on an annual basis and used by administrators and faculty teams to set building and district improvement goals.
FAMILY DEVICE PROTECTION
At their December meeting, the Board of Education elected to offer a device protection option for interested families for when the district moves to one-to-one for student devices. This month, the board approved the compensation agreement with Gallagher. Information regarding device protection for families can be found here.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
Hallsville High School is hosting several student teachers this semester in social studies, fine arts, business, science, and P.E. classrooms. Hallsville Primary School is also hosting two student teachers in first grade, and one student teacher in kindergarten. Hallsville Middle and Intermediate Schools are also hosting student teachers this semester. The support our teachers can provide will help the student teachers develop the skills they need as future educators. Mrs. Thompson is also exploring creating a Future Teachers of America chapter at Hallsville to support students interested in teaching and encourage others to explore this profession.
GROW YOUR OWN GRANT
As a component of the district's efforts to recruit teachers, a Grow Your Own program is being established. The updated activities stipends include a stipend for the spring semester of 2022, as the program is beginning now. For next year, the stipend will double and will be for the entire school year. The district intends to fund the new program, including sponsor stipend, supplies, and travel costs with federal funds received through the state of Missouri's Recruitment (Grow Your Own) Grant. The district's allocation for this grant through the 2023-24 school year is $10,000 in total.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 5, 2022 BALLOT AND NOTICE OF ELECTION
The board approved the ballot and Notice of Election as presented. On April 5, 2022, qualified voters of the Hallsville R-IV School District will vote for two candidates, each running for a three-year term, to the Hallsville Board of Education. The candidates are Shaunna Turner, Bryan Joseph Wildenhain, Lori Wheeler, and Benjamin S. Dawson.
CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
In December, staff was asked for feedback on three draft calendars for the 2022-2023 school year. Draft calendars A, B, and C can be found here. Calendar A follows the district’s traditional five-day school week approach and calendars B and C were presented as four-day school week options. Mr. Downs presented the staff feedback from these three drafts, in addition to two alternative four-day versions, F and G, based on board feedback of the original drafts. In addition, Mr. Downs provided a link to the district’s research from 2019 when a study group was formed to explore a four-day school week. The board held a discussion on the possibility of moving toward a four-day school week calendar. A vote on the issue was tabled until the February 16, 2022 meeting.
SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES PLAN
A revised Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan was presented and approved by the Board. The approved changes include:
- Removal of the criteria for exclusion from school and activities for students and staff prior to December 23, 2021
- Changes to the criteria for returning to school for staff members who were positive for COVID
- Addition of criteria used by nurses to determine if students or staff will be sent home for demonstrating COVID-related symptoms
- Removal of language regarding required face coverings for students and staff if more than 2% of a building’s population are positive with COVID at any single point in time.
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District Calendar 2022-2023
Share your feedback
At its regular meeting on January 19, 2022, the Board of Education held a discussion on the 2022-2023 school calendar. Under consideration is if the district should continue to use a five-day school week calendar or adopt a four-day school week calendar. The principal reason for considering this change is to improve our district’s ability to attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff.
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An example five-day school week calendar can be reviewed here.
- This draft is similar to our current calendar, with the same length of school day and the last day of school on May 25.
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An example four-day school week calendar can be reviewed here.
- This draft extends the length of the school day by 15 minutes with the last day of school on June 2.
The district has developed this survey to collect an additional data point that will inform the Board of Education’s discussion and decision-making process. Please take a few moments to share your input on these calendar options. The survey will close at the end of the day on Monday, February 7. You can take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hallsvillecalendar
The Board of Education will continue their discussion of draft calendars and approve a 2022-2023 school calendar at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria.
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Share the Love
Send a digital card!
We are happy to re-launch the “Share the Love” program from last year as a way to show appreciation and support for district teachers and staff. You can “Share the Love” by sending a staff member who has made a difference in your life or the life of your child a Hallsville digital card. We encourage everyone to take a few moments to send a word of thanks and encouragement. Here’s how:
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If you do not know the email of the Hallsville School District employee, you want to thank, find it here.
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Click an ePostcard here or below and include your own personal message.
- Click submit!
You can send as many cards as you want throughout the month. Also, to make it even easier, you can send an e-card through the district app - just look for the Share the Love icon!
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School Counselor Week
School Counseling: Better Together
National School Counseling Week 2022 is February 7 -11 and recognizes the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
We are thankful for our school counselors and how they are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents. By working in partnership with families, community resources, mental health professionals, faculty, administrators, and the community, they are able to make positive impacts on our student's academic, career, and social/emotional development. Their training and experience make them an integral part of our school community.
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Spring Sports
Begin February 28
Spring sports officially kick off on Monday, February 28! The district offers the following sports during MSHSAA spring sports season: HMS track, HHS baseball, HHS track, and HHS boys golf. Students interested in playing will need to have a current physical on file and proof of insurance, in addition to being academically eligible. If you have questions, please contact any of the coaches below!
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Summer School
Save the date
Save the date for summer school!
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1st Grade - 12th Grade:
- June 6 - June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Kindergarten Jumpstart:
- June 13 - June 24, AM Class 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- June 13 - June 24, PM Class 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
More information will be released to families in March!
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School & Community Events |
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Be Involved!
Hallsville Youth Opportunities & Events
Please click the links below for more information on each program. All flyers can be found on Peachjar via the Hallsville App or website.
Attention all Hallsville 5th and 6th-grade girls! Are you interested in playing volleyball?
Practices start February 1 and will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School gymnasium. Games will be played on three consecutive Saturdays beginning February 26. Registration is not required. There is no cost to participate! Students wishing to participate should wear a t-shirt, shorts, socks, and athletic shoes. For more information, please click the flyer above or email Coach Melton at [email protected].
Try-outs for HMS cheerleading are February 21-25 and are open to 6th and 7th graders. There is a mandatory meeting for students trying out and their families on Wednesday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the intermediate commons. Students must have a current physical on file before the first day of clinics. More information can be found by clicking the link above or emailing Coach Jeffries at [email protected].
Join the Hallsville Twisters Hockey League for their learn-to-play hockey clinics in March! For more information, please click the flyer link above.
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Upcoming Events
Community Events & Resources
University of Missouri’s ParentLink is hosting a free diaper drive-thru event on Saturday, February 26 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the intermediate school parking lot. Families can pick up free diapers, pull ups, and wipes. ParentLink’s mission is to effectively engage families to promote optimal development by reducing adverse childhood experiences. They connect families to the support and resources you need to succeed and thrive as a family. More information can be found by clicking the link above.
Hallsville FFA Alumni are hosting their annual chicken dinner on Saturday, March 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Hallsville Fairgrounds. All proceeds go to support the Hallsville FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund. More information can be found by clicking the link above.
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Hallsville School District
421 East Highway 124
Hallsville, MO 65255
Phone: 573-696-5512
Fax: 573-696-1605
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