1st Grade - 12th Grade:

• Tuesday through Friday

• June 11 - June 28, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Jumpstart:

• Tuesday through Friday

• June 18 - June 28, AM Class 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

• June 18 - June 28, PM Class 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  
  

More information will be released to families in March!

Five Hallsville High School juniors, including Jacob Athon, Grant Pemberton, Hunter Scott, Harrison Yeagy, Keatyn Hough, and Kylie Stewart, have been chosen to attend American Legion Missouri Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State this summer. Over the course of eight days in June at Lindenwood University, they will engage in an immersive experience focused on understanding government operations and promoting democracy. Successful completion of the program grants attendees the eligibility to apply for scholarship funds.

 

Interestingly, several of this year's participants are continuing a familial tradition, following in the footsteps of their parents who also attended Boys or Girls State during their high school years. Kylie Stewart shared her motivation, stating, “I initially looked into Girls State because my father went to Boys State, and he wanted me to have the same opportunity as he did. After looking into it, I realized this opportunity could help me become a better person and leader.”

 

Jacob Athon expressed his excitement about the program, highlighting the unique chance to forge connections with peers from across the state and actively participate in government and social activities. He sees it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

 

Thank you to the Hallsville Optimist Club, Hallsville PTO, and Hallsville Community Teacher Association for sponsoring these students and covering the financial commitment required to attend these programs.

SMWilson provided the ninth monthly progress report for review at the January Board of Education meeting.

Athletic Complex: Track striping and installation of the barrier fence are the remaining items to wrap up the athletic complex. The striping crew was scheduled for the week of December 18, but had to reschedule because of rain in the forecast. SMWilson is communicating with Byrne & Jones to make sure the striping crew is scheduled as soon as the next break in weather happens. The barrier fence installation has been held off due to a section of the sidewalk that had a deficiency report issued by the materials testing contractor.

Track & Field Current Activities:

• Striping - Completed 2/3
• Barrier Fence: Will be scheduled once the track surface is completed.

Middle School: The roof topping slab on the storm shelter was poured in 3 sections, starting on December 19 and finishing on December 22. The carpentry crew was back onsite after the New Year Holiday to strip roof slab forms and handrails. They are currently working on the demo of the eave at the intermediate building in preparation for steel to be set at the Mechanical Room and corridor 117. The ironworkers are installing interior perimeter angles that tie the precast panels to the CMU walls. They will then shift to set the steel framing for the mechanical room and corridor as soon as the weather allows.

 

HMS Current Activities:

• Concrete Roof Slab Topping Pours - Started 12/19 and Completed 12/22
• Demo & new work at intermediate building eaves: Completed 1/12/24
• Installation of Steel Perimeter Angles: Completed 1/23/24
• Set Steel at Mech Room & Corridor: Will be completed 2/9
• MEP Overhead Rough: Ongoing
• New MS Eave Framing: Ongoing
• MS Roof: Will begin week of 2/20

Every year in the fall, Daniel Boone Regional Library’s Outreach Department sponsors a contest for first through sixth graders, challenging them to design new covers for their favorite books. Congratulations to 3rd grader Oley Pezley, who won with his interpretation of Wings of Fire, and 6th grader Elijah Brake, who won with his interpretation of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide. Both students received a $20 gift card to Barnes & Noble, and both art pieces are on display on the DBRL website.

The district is looking for the right candidate to fill in on an as-needed basis in our front offices. We are thankful for the support Cassie Kauffman, Jessica Cobb, Bertha Brekke, and Sally Culwell provide to our students and buildings, and they are looking to train the right person to fill in as needed when they are out of the office. Responsibilities include answering phones, updating student absences, administrative support, and more.

 

For more information, please contact HMS Principal Ty Sides at [email protected], or 573-696-5512 ext. 1010.

Table registrations are still being taken for the Hallsville PTO's 8th annual Trivia Night at the Bob Lemone building on Saturday, February 10. Tables of 8 are available for $160. All money raised goes back to the schools through field trips, technology, scholarships, and more. Registration forms are now available and can be sent directly back to the school. Email [email protected] with any questions.

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the primary school cafeteria. All are invited to attend to work on Trivia Night details!

The Hallsville summer dead period will be Saturday, August 3 through Sunday, August 11. This is one week later this year as the MSHSAA calendar is set for a scheduled roll-back for SY 2024-25. The first allowable date for HS fall practices is Monday, August 12. The first allowable date for MS fall practices is Monday, August 19.

 

 

To view game cancellations, schedule changes, and department information, sign up for the district's Athletic & Activity Community Group.

The Board of Education held its January meeting on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria. You can view highlights from the meeting here. Items of interest on the agenda included:

 

• Staff Recognitions
• Evaluation of School Climate Results
• State & District Assessments
• School Safety

 

The February Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria.

HMS Cheerleading Tryouts:

Hallsville Middle School will hold cheerleading tryouts for current 6th and 7th graders in March. There is a mandatory meeting for students and families on Wednesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the intermediate commons for those interested in trying out. Additional information can be found by clicking the link above.

 

Hallsville Little League

Registration is now open for Hallsville Summer Youth Baseball and Softball. All registration must be completed online. The deadline to register is March 24, 2024. The league is currently open to incoming kindergarten students through current 8th grade students.

 

Hallsville Cub Scouts

Hallsville Pack 12 is inviting all kindergarten through 4th grade students to join their pack! They offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities and community service projects. Registration is currently discounted by 50% for new members who join before February 29.