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ENews: August 1, 2024: Job Fair, Free & Reduced Meal Application, Back to School Information!

Posted Date: 8/01/24 (3:39 PM)

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ENews: Thursday, August 1, 2024


Saturday, August 3 - Sunday, August 11:

Athletics & Activities Summer Dead Period


Saturday, August 3: Back to School Bash: FREE School Supplies & More!


Wednesday, August 14: 

HMS New Wing Ribbon Cutting & Community Tours

Sixth Grade Orientation


Thursday, August 15: 

Meet the Teacher Night 

Athletics Department Meetings


Tuesday, August 20:

First day of school for 1st-12th grade


Wednesday, August 21:

Board of Education Meeting


Thursday, August 22: 

First day of school for kindergarten and preschool students


Thursday, September 5:

PreK-12 School Picture Day


You can view the district calendar online here or subscribe to the calendar here.


You can subscribe to the District and Athletics & Activities events and calendar here.


Join the Inter-Church Council this Saturday for the Back to School Bash and to receive free school supplies! 

The Hallsville Inter-Church Council is hosting its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Hallsville Fairgrounds. This is a free event open to all Hallsville students and families. Students in attendance can receive free school supplies and enter to win door prizes. If students cannot attend, families may pick up supplies beginning at 2:30 p.m.


Please join the Hallsville School District on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for the ribbon cutting of the new Hallsville Middle School wing. After the ribbon cutting, tours of the new middle school wing will also be offered.

Free and Reduced Meal Forms are now available for the 2024-25 school year. Families can apply online through Infinite Campus or print off and return the form below. 


While families are not required to complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application, we encourage all families to apply. In addition to qualifying for free meals, participation rates directly impact our district’s eligibility to receive valuable federal and state funding for staff, equipment, and supplies. Qualified students are also provided with a wide range of benefits, such as discounted or reduced national testing fees, discounted fees on applying for college, and qualifying for scholarships and financial aid.


Free and Reduced Meal Form 2024-2025

Go to Infinite Campus. Select more. Select Meal Benefits. Complete the application.

Are you looking for a job that fits your schedule? Whether you want full-time work or just a few hours, join Hallsville Schools!


 Hallsville School District Job Fair

📅 Monday, August 5

📍 Intermediate School Commons

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our amazing school community!


SMWilson provided their monthly update at the July Board of Education Meeting. 


Progress Report #15: July Monthly Update


Middle School: The interior finishes are wrapping up. We have installed the ceilings and completed the painting. Metal lockers, casework, and countertops have been installed. Mechanical equipment is being started up, so conditioned air is now operational. The MEP/FP trades are on site for finish trim and Test & Balance. The flooring is almost complete, and the Final Clean is up next.


HMS Current Activities: Teachers are already moving into their new classrooms! 

  • MEP Overhead Rough: Complete 

  • MEP Equipment Set: Complete 

  • Interior MEP In-wall Rough: Complete 

  • Drywall Finishing: Complete 

  • Painting: Complete 

  • Lockers: Complete 

  • Bathroom Partitions: Complete 

  • Ceilings: Complete 

  • Casework: Complete 

  • Flooring: Complete


Athletic Complex: Work at the athletic complex is complete.



Save the date for 6th Grade Orientation! Additional information will be released to sixth grade families as the date nears. 


6th Grade Orientation

Wednesday, August 14

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 


All incoming sixth grade students and families should plan on attending.  You will pick up your child’s class schedule, find out where the classes are, meet the teachers, and put supplies in your locker. When you arrive, go to the cafeteria to pick up schedules and other pertinent information. Students must be fully registered with the district to receive their schedule. 


Meet the Teacher Night is scheduled for Thursday, August 15! Students and families can meet their teachers, tour their building, drop off school supplies, and more.


Thursday, August 15

HPS: Primary School Meet the Teacher 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

HIS: Intermediate School Meet the Teacher 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

HMS: Seventh and Eighth Grade Meet the Teacher 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

HHS: High School Meet the Teacher 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


The Athletics Department will also hold a Parent & Athlete Meeting for all students participating in MSHSAA athletics during the 2024-2025 school year.


7th & 8th Grade Meeting:

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: West Gym


9th-12th Grade Meeting: 

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: West Gym


The 2024-2025 District Calendar can be found online here. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for incoming 1st-12th grade students and Thursday, August 22, for incoming kindergarten and preschool students. 


Main Campus

  • Doors Open 7:35 a.m.
  • Intermediate Starts 7:55 a.m.
  • Middle School Starts 7:50 a.m.
  • High School Starts 7:50 a.m.
  • Dismissal 3:35 p.m.


Primary School

  • Doors Open 7:40 a.m.
  • Class Starts 8:00 a.m.
  • Dismissal 3:40 p.m.

The Hallsville School District is excited to offer their second year of full-day preschool and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) preschool for children who qualify.


The full-day preschool program is designed to serve children who will be at least 4 by July 31 and will be entering kindergarten within the following year. Children must qualify for the program based on a screening and evaluation process and meeting Free and Reduced Lunch Guidelines.


The Early Childhood Special Education Program is a federal program designed to serve children ages 3-5 with significant developmental delays in at least one of the following areas: health, motor (fine and/or gross), social/emotional/behavioral, communication (speech and/or language), cognitive, and adaptive. Children must qualify for the program based on a screening and evaluation process.


Please complete the Hallsville Early Childhood Interest Form to apply for the full-day or early childhood special education program.


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