Wednesday, January 15:

Board of Education Meeting

Monday, January 27: 

School In Session | Weather Make-Up Day

Monday, February 3:

School In Session | Weather Make-Up Day

Saturday, February 8:

Hallsville PTO's 9th Annual Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 19: 

Board of Education Meeting

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.

Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Hallsville PTO Trivia Night at the Bob Lemone building on Saturday, February 8. Tables of 8 are available for $160. All money raised goes back to the schools through field trips, technology, scholarships, and more. 

Email hallsvillepto@gmail.com with any questions. Save the date, come out for a great night, and support the Hallsville PTO!

Due to inclement weather, the Hallsville School District will be in session on the following dates:

• Monday, January 27
• Monday, February 3

If winter weather persists, the following Mondays will be used as inclement weather make-up days:

• Monday, March 3

• Monday, March 10

• Monday, April 7

You can read more on the district's inclement weather can be found on the district's website.

Congratulations to Hallsville High School seniors Abigail Gunter and Ava Gill for being named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2025 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). 

As scholarship season kicks off, we’re seeking community support to help our graduating seniors succeed! Local scholarships make a huge impact, and we’d love your help in celebrating the Hallsville High School Class of 2025. Families, businesses, or organizations can sponsor a scholarship starting at $250 and your tailored criteria. 

If you are interested in sponsoring a local scholarship, please contact Rachel Sides at rsides@hallsville.org or complete the form below. Thank you for helping us support our seniors and their bright futures!

At the December Board of the Education meeting, the Board approved its decision to place a $6.5 million no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 8, 2025, ballot to support the district’s next major construction projects, which include the following:

• Parking and traffic flow improvements

• Construction of additional classrooms

• A multipurpose sports field with an artificial surface

• Installation of security doors 

• Refinancing outstanding lease obligations

Gilmore and Bell, our bond underwriting firm, has worked with the district to prepare a resolution that includes ballot language for the April 2025 election. The language has been crafted to address the priority needs outlined in our Board-approved Facility Master Plan while also permitting flexibility to include projects to address other needs.

PROPOSITION 2 

Shall the Board of Education of the Hallsville R-IV School District of Boone County, Missouri, borrow money in the amount of $6,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating, equipping and furnishing sites, buildings and related facilities for school purposes, including parking and traffic flow improvements, construction of additional classrooms and a multipurpose sports field with an artificial surface, installation of security doors and refinancing outstanding lease obligations; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the school district is anticipated to remain at the current levy of $1.11 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

Congratulations to HHS senior Kaden Thompson, who was selected as the district nominee for the John T. Belcher Scholarship by the Hallsville Board of Education. The Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) and Future Builders established this statewide scholarship program in memory of Mr. Belcher, who was instrumental in developing innovative financing programs for Missouri school districts.

As the District nominee, Thompson has the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student in each of MSBA’s 17 regions. Following the selection of regional winners, a statewide winner is chosen and will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. Applicants are judged based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and the quality of an essay.

Upon graduation, Kaden plans to attend the University of Missouri and major in electrical engineering. 

PROGRAM EVALUATIONS

The Board approved the School Counseling, Library Media Services, and District Finances program evaluations. Each evaluation includes program goals, evidence of change, concerns, and future recommendations. 

BOND RESOLUTION LANGUAGE

The Board approved its decision to place a $6.5 million no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 8, 2025, ballot.

LOCKER ROOM PROJECT

SM Wilson has notified winning bidders for the Locker Room project, and work is expected to begin next week. The first phase of this work will be to lay the foundation and erect the steel frame for the locker room, pave the concourse and ADA parking, install visitors’ bleachers, and construct javelin, discus, and shot put throwing areas. This first phase is expected to be complete by April 1, 2025.

HHS EMBEDDED MATH CREDIT PILOT PROGRAM

Policy 2525: This was the second reading of an update to Policy 2525 that added language allowing students to earn embedded math credits. Policies go into effect after a second reading and approval by the Board of Education. 

POLICY UPDATES

The Board of Education held its first reading of November policy and regulation updates. 

5th & 6th Grade Youth Volleyball:

HHS Volleyball is hosting its annual 5th & 6th-grade girls' volleyball league this winter/early spring! The goal is to instill a love for the game, teach teamwork and cooperation, and improve volleyball and individual athleticism. Practices begin in February, and games will be held on Saturdays in March. Registration and payment must be submitted to the intermediate or middle school front offices by February 1.

K-6th Grade Cheer Clinic

Hallsville High School Varsity Cheerleaders will host their annual cheer clinic on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the west gym. Registration and payment is due by Friday, January 24. 

Community Pancake Breakfast

Join the Hallsville Go-Getters 4-H Club for their community pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 1, from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Bob Lemone building. Proceeds will be used within the community to help those in need.