Wednesday, August 19:

6th Grade Orientation

Thursday, August 20:

Meet the Teacher Night

Athletics Department Meetings

Tuesday, August 25:

First day of school for 1st-12th grade

Wednesday, August 26: 

Homecoming apparel orders due.

Thursday, August 27:

First day of school for kindergarten and preschool students

Thursday, September 10: 

PreK-12 School Picture Day

Sunday, September 13: 

Homecoming Parade

Homecoming Dress Up Days

Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 18

Football Game & Coronation

Friday, Sept. 18 • 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Dance (HHS Students Only)

Saturday, Sept. 19 • 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Dear Hallsville Community,

Welcome back to Hallsville Schools for another great school year. I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the school doors being open once again. The 2025-26 school year was a great one here at Hallsville, and we anticipate another amazing year as the District continues to focus on student learning, high-quality teacher recruitment and retention, a positive school climate, and supporting our students through responsible and transparent operations. I am eager to continue leading the Hallsville School District as we focus on these initiatives in order to help our students achieve success.

As our faculty and staff gear up for another school year, we look forward to the new and familiar faces we will see as students enter our buildings when school resumes. I strongly encourage all of our students to try a club, activity, or sport that interests them this school year. The benefits of being involved in an extracurricular activity will help all students to be well-rounded young men and women and will prepare students for success after graduation. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or in any competitive arena, remember that consistent effort, resilience, and self-belief are essential for personal growth and achievement. Please know that you have encouragement and support every step of the way as you work toward your goals this school year.

Hallsville Schools wants to thank all of our families and community members for their continued support. The Hallsville community plays a major role in the strength and success of our school district. The Hallsville School District is very proud of the educational opportunities offered to our students and appreciates the community in helping to make it all possible.

Summer rains have delayed our construction projects but we anticipate completion of these projects throughout our fall semester. To date, we anticipate secure entry project completion in mid-August, parking lot completion in late September, multi-purpose field completion in early November, and Primary classroom additions in late December.

Please enjoy your last bit of summer and start gearing up for another successful school year here at Hallsville. I look forward to seeing all of you back on campus once again.

Go Indians!

Tyler Walker

Superintendent of Schools

Hallsville School District

The first day of school signs are now available for students entering preschool through 12th grade! You can find signs for each grade level, in addition to a sign for our future Indians! 

Download the signs and share the first day of school on social media with #WeAreHallsville. 

Please visit the district website for back to school information!

• Enrollment & Registration
• School Supply Lists
• Meet the Teacher & Back to School Meetings
• 2026-2027 District Calendar
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus
• Meal Payments
• Free & Reduced Meal Application

We know navigating arrival and dismissal at our campuses can be challenging for families, especially at the beginning of the year. As a reminder, the main campus front lot is closed daily from 7:25 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for bus arrival. The front lot is closed in the afternoon from 3:20 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. for dismissal.

Primary families can enter from Highway 124 or North Street. All families dropping students off or picking up students should enter at the purple circle on the map and snake around to the main entrance. To ensure student safety and have a streamlined process for arrival time, please utilize the entire sidewalk (from Preschool doors past the gym near the end of the parking lot) to unload car riders every morning.

When leaving HPS, vehicles may use North Street or Highway 124. Please be mindful of bus traffic as you turn out of the main parking lot.

Doors open at 7:35 a.m., and class begins at 8:00 a.m. HPS dismisses at 3:40 p.m.

Intermediate families dropping off or picking up students must enter from North Street heading east and turn right into the intermediate parking lot. There is no left turn into the intermediate lot. Please note that there is no stopping, standing, or parking on North Street or Wesley Ave.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and class begins at 7:55 a.m. HIS dismisses at 3:35 p.m.  

We kindly ask families not to line up or come to campus until doors open for arrival and dismissal. 

For those picking up students and traveling west on Highway 124, if there is no space to turn into the school parking lot, please proceed past the primary school and turn right onto Route U. From there, turn right onto North Street to access the rear entrance of the high school parking lot. Families should not use the primary school lot as a pass-through. 

We understand the congestion after school and appreciate everyone's efforts to ensure a safe dismissal. Your cooperation is greatly valued.

AG PARKING LOT: Students must enter from North Street heading east and turn right into the Ag/Intermediate parking lot. There is no left turn into the Ag/Intermediate lot. Please see the HIS map above.

We are excited to welcome the Hallsville Historical Society for the annual ringing of the Hallsville Grade School bell during the first week of school! The Hallsville Historical Society will be on main campus on the morning of August 25 beginning at 7:30 a.m. and will visit Hallsville Primary School on Thursday morning.

The Hallsville Grade School bell was forged in 1886 and installed when the first public school in Hallsville was erected on land donated by Dr. Ben Austene in 1888, on the site where the community center now stands. Teachers rang the bell, calling students to the Grade School to start another day of education. Countless Hallsville youth began their education by hearing the bell call. This bell resided in the belfry from when the school was built in 1888 until the school building was demolished in 1964. Today, the bell resides in the new Mercantile Building and is overseen by the Hallsville Historical Society

If you have not received a message regarding your child's bus assignment by Friday afternoon, please email transportation@hallsville.org.

Main Campus to Hallsville Primary School: The shuttle bus will pick students up in the morning at 7:30 a.m. in front of Hallsville Middle School and take them to Hallsville Primary School. At the end of the school day, the shuttle bus will leave Hallsville Middle School and drop students off at the back of Hallsville Primary School. 

Hallsville Primary School to Main Campus: The shuttle bus will pick students up at 7:30 a.m. at the back of Hallsville Primary School and take them to main campus. At the end of the school day, the shuttle bus will leave Hallsville Primary School and drop students off at the Hallsville Middle School Main entrance. 

Parents and students in secondary schools are encouraged to download the free Infinite Campus app. The app provides easy access to for families to view: 

• Student Grades
• Schedules
• Attendance & Absences
• Assignments
• Lunch Balances & Meal Payments 

Parents and students in secondary schools are encouraged to download the ParentSquare app. The app provides easy access to district, building, and classroom information. Within the app, you can also change your notification settings to best fit how and when you receive communication from the school.

There are three ways that you can receive notifications: Email, Text, & App. Within each notification, you can also select off, instant, or digest.

Off: no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent.

Instant: you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.

Digest: you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day. This occurs at 6:00 p.m.

6th Grade Orientation

Wednesday, August 19

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 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 20! Students and families can meet their teachers, tour their building, drop off school supplies, and more.

Thursday, August 20

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 2026-27 school year.

7th & 8th Grade Meeting:

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

Location: West Gym

9th-12th Grade Meeting:

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

Location: West Gym

Hallsville High School will also hold meetings for students participating in the FLEX program and MATC.

MATC Meeting: 

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

Location: North Gym

This meeting is required for all student attending MATC during the 2026-27 school year.

FLEX Meeting: 

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: North Gym

This is a required meeting for all students participating in FLEX during the 2026-27 school year.

Surrounding roads around the Hallsville School District have officially been designated as “School Zones” from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , when school is in session. 

This was part of a collaborative effort to improve safety for our students and all community members traveling near school property during peak hours. Traffic moving violations during posted school zone times will incur a double fine. 

The following roads are included in the “School Zone,” with a 15 mph speed limit. 

• Wesley Ave: From Highway 124 to North Street

• Bertie Ave: From Highway 124 to North Street

• Elaine Ave: From Highway 124 to North Street

• North Street/Ricketts Road: From Bertie Ave to Route U

• Hudson Ave: From Highway 124 to State Road B

The following road is included in the “School Zone,” with the speed limit being the same as posted.

• Highway 124 from Elaine Avenue to Hallsville Primary School driveway. 

A map illustrating these designated areas is included for easy reference.

Families are encouraged to monitor their student's lunch balance through Infinite Campus. Payments can be made directly in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by sending cash or a check to the school.

You can also set up recurring payments based on frequency or low balance in Infinite Campus.

Lunch balance notifications are sent on Monday evenings to students with a negative balance. 

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

• Substitute Crossing Guard: We are seeking individuals that would like to be a substitute crossing guard in the morning and afternoons. If you are interested, please email Ada Tharp at atharp@hallsville.org. Times are 7:15 a.m - 7:55 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Special Education Paraeducator: This is a 10-month position with benefits. Qualified applicants will need to have 60 college credit hours OR be willing and able to take the Praxis test.

• Full-Time & Part-Time Substitute Teacher: Consider substitute teaching in Hallsville School District! Kelly Education—our partner for substitute talent—offers free training and steady work or flexible schedule options. This is an opportunity to do flexible work you can feel good about within our own community.

• Parents As Teachers Educator: The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Educator is responsible for providing home-based visits and group activities that promote early childhood development and strengthen families. If you have questions about the position, please contact Rachael Nichols at 573-696-5512 ext. 6020 or rnichols@hallsville.org.

Hallsville Homecoming Week is Sept. 13-19, 2026, and students, staff, families, alumni, and community members can get ready to celebrate by ordering official “Once Upon a Homecoming” apparel now.

This year’s collection includes t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and crewneck sweatshirts. Whether you’re dressing for Homecoming Week, cheering at the parade, or filling the stands Friday night, be sure to order before the store closes!

HOMECOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:

Apparel Order Deadline

Wed., Aug. 26

Homecoming Parade

Sun., Sept. 13 • 2:00 p.m.

Dress Up Days

Tues., Sept. 15 - Fri., Sept. 18

Football Game & Coronation

Fri., Sept. 18 • 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Dance (HHS Students Only)

Sat., Sept. 19 • 7:30-9:30 p.m.