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ENews: Friday, January 30, 2026
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Friday, February 6:
Courtwarming
Saturday, February 7:
Hallsville PTO Trivia Night
Friday, February 13:
Elementary Valentine's Day Parties
Wednesday, February 18:
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, February 23:
Intermediate Family Science Night
Thursday, February 26:
Golden Tribe Dinner & Basketball Game
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Registration Still Open!
Registration is now open for PTO's 10th Annual Trivia Night at the Bob Lemone building on Saturday, February 7. Tables of 8 are available for $160. All money raised goes back to the schools through field trips, outdoor equipment, scholarships, and more. Registration forms can be mailed to Hallsville Schools or dropped off in any of the front offices.
Save the date, come out for a great night, and support the Hallsville PTO!
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Hallsville PTO 10th Annual Trivia Night.pdf
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Save the Date for Summer School 2026! Registration will open in March 2026.
1st-12th Grade Summer School
Summer school is offered Tuesday through Friday for students entering 1 - 12 grade, June 2, 2026, through June 26, 2026, observing Juneteenth (6/19), from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with doors opening at 8:05 a.m. each day. Doors open at 8:05 a.m.
Kindergarten Jumpstart
Kindergarten Jumpstart is a half-day morning program for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026. There are two sessions for families to enroll in. For each session, the class will be from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. Doors open at 8:05 a.m.
Session I: Wednesday, June 3 through Friday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Will follow the traditional Tuesday through Friday schedule, with school starting on Wednesday, June 3.
Session II: Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Will follow the traditional Tuesday through Friday schedule, with no school on Friday, June 19.
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Join the Hallsville Indians for Courtwarming Week, February 3rd through 6th! HHS Student Council’s theme is “Once an Indian, Always an Indian." On Friday, February 6, the Hallsville Indians will take on the Eldon Mustangs, with freshman boys games starting at 5:00 p.m. in the west gym. JV starts around 6:15 p.m. in the west, and the Varsity game will start around 7:30 p.m. The King and Queen Coronation Ceremony will follow the Boys Varsity game.
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King and Queen Candidates:
Dietrich Pralle and Josie Ross, Braxton Greer and Sophia Macias, Bryce Greening and Lydia Jouret, and Drake Schnell and Alexis James
Junior Royalty:
Jack Wooden and Sophie Spires
Sophomore Royalty:
Ethen Wright and Maleah Kilpack
Freshman Royalty:
Grady Power and Olivia Hassler
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Tuesday 2/3:Get Your Head in the Game: Jersey Day Wednesday 2/4: Music Icon: Dress as your favorite singer or band
Thursday 2/5: Resting Up Before the Big Show: Pajamas!
Friday 2/6: We're all in this Together: Courtwarming or Purple & Gold
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At the January Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a resolution authorizing $12.95 million in General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds. This total includes a combination of new bond funding and the refinancing of approximately $7 million from the District’s 2018 bond series. A portion of the proceeds will be used to pay off an outstanding district lease, freeing up approximately $150,000 per year in operating funds. After the lease payoff, the district will still have more than $5.4 million available for voter-approved Prop 2 facility improvements across the district. In addition, refinancing the 2018 bonds is expected to generate more than $750,000 in cash-flow savings. The bond sale was well received, resulting in favorable interest rates and long-term savings, without increasing the voter-approved tax rate. These funds support ongoing facility improvements while maintaining the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. |
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SM Wilson also presented GMP Amendment 01 for board approval, which includes recommended bids, alternates, construction timelines, and the overall price. The scope of Bid Package #1 includes surveying, concrete, masonry, rough carpentry, sporting equipment, bleachers, electrical, site demo/earthwork/site utilities, asphalt, athletic surfaces, and fences & gates for the new all-purpose field and parking lot. A project scorecard was also presented for Board review.
The Board approved the GMP Amendment 01 along with the following alternates: 1B, 2, VE4B, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. An updated agreement and project scorecard will be provided to the Board at a later date.
Timeline:
Design & bidding completed: Fall 2025 Bids received: December 16, 2025 GMP approved by Board: January 21, 2026 Construction start: Late February 2026 Major work occurs: Spring–Summer 2026 Substantial completion: August 28, 2026
Classroom addition and secure entrance bids will be sent in February.
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We are excited to continue to grow our Hallsville Golden Tribe, a new program open to Hallsville community members aged 60 and older! This group was created to strengthen connections and to offer members the opportunity to stay informed, engaged, and involved in the achievements and programs of the Hallsville School District. The Golden Tribe aims to enhance community ties while celebrating the accomplishments that contribute to the success of our students, teachers, and district programs.
On Thursday, February 26, at 5:00 p.m., the district will host a Hallsville Golden Tribe community event and dinner in the secondary cafeteria. Those in attendance can also stay for the final home regular-season basketball game against Tolton. The Golden Tribe is open to community members aged 60 and older who would like to learn more about the Hallsville School District. Please RSVP by using the link below or emailing communications@hallsville.org
Community Event & Dinner
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Hallsville High School
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With winter and spring weather, there will be game delays and cancellations. Families and community members are encouraged to join the Athletics & Activities community group on ParentSquare. By joining, you’ll stay up to date on event announcements, athletic schedule changes, weather alerts, cancellations, and other time-sensitive updates, as these updates will not always be shared on the district's Athletics & Activities Facebook page.
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Hallsville Schools recommends that all children (birth through entering kindergarten) receive yearly developmental screenings, which provide insight into each child's health and progress, helping parents better understand their child’s development and identify strengths, abilities, and potential areas of concern. Additionally, the district can connect families with valuable community resources, ensuring they have access to the support they need. Screenings are completed by our Parents As Educators teacher or Early Childhood Coordinator. |
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Below are highlights of items discussed during the open session of the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Full highlights are available online as well as the full agenda. The full agenda with document links is available on the district website. The next regular session meeting is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria.
PROGRAM EVALUATIONS
The Board approved the evaluations of the School Counseling, Library Media Services, and District Finances programs. Each review includes program goals, evidence of change, concerns, and future recommendations.
CSIP GOAL 1: STUDENT LEARNING
Hallsville Primary School: Primary continues to focus on data-informed instruction, particularly in math, through structured data review cycles in partnership with the Regional Professional Development Center. Teachers completed mid-year assessments and shared second-quarter progress reports with families, while also identifying a need for greater consistency in K–5 progress reporting aligned with the Missouri Priority Standards and Essential Learning Outcomes.
Hallsville Intermediate School: Intermediate staff are using mid-year district assessment data and updated Reading Success Plans to guide tiered interventions and support student growth. In preparation for spring MAP testing, teachers are beginning to review test-taking strategies, familiarize students with online tools, and practice question formats to build confidence and reduce testing anxiety ahead of the May testing window.
Hallsville Middle School: Middle school attendance remains strong at approximately 96% across grade levels. Emily Laskowski, middle school counselor, began in January. She will work part-time this year, Thursdays and Fridays, and she will go full-time next year. She will provide student support services through individual counseling focused on anxiety, grief, and self-esteem, as well as small-group supports, including “lunch bunches” and targeted groups for students new to the district, navigating family changes, or building social skills.
State Assessments: Most state-required assessments are administered in the spring, with the first two scheduled assessments being ACCESS for English Learners and MAP-Alternate (MAP-A). ACCESS is administered to all Kindergarten through 12th-grade students identified as English learners (49 students) and takes place in January and early February. MAP-Alternate is designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who meet eligibility criteria established by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and is taken in place of the MAP or EOC assessments. MAP-A assessments in English Language Arts and math occur in both the fall and spring, while science is assessed in the spring only.
CSIP GOAL 2: EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
District-Wide PBIS: PBIS implementation continues across all buildings with a focus on reinforcing positive behavior and a positive school culture. Primary’s monthly character focus is integrity, while the Intermediate School is emphasizing tolerance and reviewing PBIS expectations with all students following winter break. Hallsville Middle School will host a PBIS carnival at the end of the month for students who met behavioral expectations. At the high school, approximately 20% of students earned Purple Cards and nearly 30% earned Gold Cards during the second quarter. Through the Purple and Gold Card system, students may earn incentives, participate in prize drawings, or receive special recognition, with the primary goal of reinforcing positive behaviors and habits that support academic success.
CSIP GOAL 3: QUALITY GOVERNANCE
Policy Updates: This is the second reading of policy updates related to federal regulations and state legislation, as well as corrections to policies from the August updates. The Superintendent Letter from Missouri Consultants for Education provides an overview of each policy. Board policies go into effect after the second reading.
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Youth Events
Twisters Hockey
Hallsville Twisters Hockey Learn to Play Clinics are coming in February! These clinics are free and open to students 5 through 18. Twisters Hockey League provides value-based inline hockey instruction and games to mid-Missouri youth while encouraging the values of teamwork, leadership, and community involvement.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Free Throw Championship on Sunday, February 1. To participate, students must be between 9 and 14 years old.
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Community Events
Hallsville PTO Trivia Night
Registration is now open for PTO's 10th Annual Trivia Night at the Bob Lemone building on Saturday, February 7. Tables of 8 are available for $160. All money raised goes back to the schools through field trips, outdoor equipment, scholarships, and more. Registration forms can be mailed to Hallsville Schools or dropped off in any of the front offices.
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Hallsville School District
www.hallsville.org
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