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ENews: Thursday, November 4, 2026
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Tuesday, November 10:
Hallsville PTO Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Hallsville Primary School
Wednesday, November 11:
Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly
Sunday, November 15:
Hallsville PTO Kids BINGO Night
Hallsville Primary School, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18:
Hallsville Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Hallsville Primary School
Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21:
HHS Fine Arts Presents "Elf! The Musical"'
Monday, November 23:
School in Session
Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27:
Thanksgiving Break
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Congratulations to Hallsville Middle School 7th grade math teacher Mrs. Katy Crane on being named the 2026 Hallsville Educator of the Year! Each year, the Hallsville Chamber of Commerce recognizes an outstanding educator for their dedication and contributions to the Hallsville School District.
Mrs. Crane joined the Hallsville School District in 2019 as a middle school math teacher, bringing three years of prior teaching experience at Gentry Middle School. Her colleague and fellow educator, David Nugent, shared:
"I have co-taught 7th grade math with Mrs. Crane for nearly a decade and I believe that she is the epitome of what a professional educator should look like. I often admire Mrs. Crane’s professional skills, because she makes teaching and classroom management look effortless and easy. Mrs. Crane is able to engage students from all ability levels and backgrounds in math. I have seen students who traditionally may struggle academically or have a dislike of math, become engaged and active participants in Mrs. Crane’s math class. She incorporates a wide range of creative activities and real world applications in order to promote classroom participation."
Through her dedication to inspiring students, building confidence, creating a positive learning environment, and supporting her colleagues, Mrs. Crane brings our district’s vision of improving lives through learning to life every day.
Mrs. Crane will be formally recognized at the Hallsville Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Annual Awards Banquet on Monday, December 7.
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The Hallsville School District would like to invite all Veterans to our Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11.
Hallsville Primary School Breakfast
- Doors Open 8:15 a.m.
- Breakfast Served 8:15 a.m.
- Elementary Program 8:35 a.m.
Veterans and their guests are invited to a complimentary breakfast and Veterans Day program at Hallsville Primary School. No RSVP is required. Transportation to the high school is provided.
Hallsville High School District-Wide Assembly
- Program begins 9:30 a.m.
- Recognition of Veterans
- Guest Speaker
Veterans and their guests are invited to a District-Wide Assembly at Hallsville High School. Veterans will be recognized.
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Know a Veteran or Active-Duty Alumni?
We would also like to include our Veterans and active-duty alumni in art projects around campus. Please send a picture, name, and any additional information to communications@hallsville.org. Please pass along information about this special day to any Veteran you may know. |
Hallsville Veterans Memorial
Immediately following the district-wide assembly, Veterans and their families are invited to attend the Hallsville Veterans Memorial unveiling at Tribble Park. Lunch will be served following the ceremony in the Farmers Market Pavilion and the Hallsville Historical Society's Mercantile Building. Transportation to the park will be available for those needing a ride after the Hallsville School District program. |
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Hallsville High School proudly presents Elf The Musical, a heartwarming holiday comedy filled with laughter, music, and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Based on the beloved holiday movie, the story follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who discovers he doesn't quite fit in. Determined to find his true identity, Buddy travels to New York City in search of his father and sets out to spread Christmas spirit along the way. But in a world filled with busy schedules and holiday stress, Buddy quickly learns that not everyone shares his enthusiasm for Christmas!
Packed with catchy songs, lively dance numbers, hilarious moments, and plenty of holiday magic, this festive musical reminds us of the importance of family, friendship, and believing in the spirit of Christmas. Get ready for a joyful adventure that will have audiences laughing, smiling, and spreading Christmas cheer!
Showtimes:
· Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 PM
· Friday, November 20th at 6:00 PM
· Saturday, November 21st at 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM
Location: Hallsville Baptist Church / 115 Elizabeth St
Cost:
· Students ages 3 to 18: $5.00
· Adults: $10.00
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A reminder that school is in session Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 25. Students will return from break on Tuesday, December 1. The district calendar is available online.
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We’re excited to continue the Hallsville Alumni Spotlight in our ENews! This feature highlights Hallsville High School graduates who have made a difference in our community or excelled in their fields. Each month, we’ll share inspiring stories that showcase the Hallsville spirit.
Know an alum who deserves to be recognized? Let us know—we’d love to share their story! Please email communications@hallsvile.org to nominate an alum for the ENews!
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Kayci Fadler McGuire, HHS Class of 2010
Kayci Fadler McGuire attended Hallsville Schools from kindergarten through senior year. She is the daughter of Scott and Penny Fadler. At age three, Kayci came down with meningococcal septicemia, which resulted in the amputation of her right leg at the knee and her right arm above the elbow. She lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her husband and newborn son.
What education or training did you complete after high school, and what are you doing now?
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Marine Biology and currently work in the Interactive Animals Program Department as a Wild Kingdom Pavilion Keeper at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
How did Hallsville School prepare you for life? Hallsville Schools prepared me for life through the academic knowledge I gained, the social connections I made, and the personal growth I experienced. Hallsville Schools prepared me for future education, career paths, and the life skills needed to build a successful future.
What lessons from Hallsville Schools did you take with you?
I will never forget the quadratic formula that I learned from Mrs. Haes, sung to the tune of the Gilligan's Island theme song.
What is a favorite memory from school at Hallsville?
I can’t narrow it down to just one memory!
- I was a teacher’s kid and spent a lot of time making memories with all the other teacher’s kids and teachers after school.
- I really enjoyed attending all the basketball games and cheering on the team as well as socializing with all my friends.
- Homecoming Lip Sync was another highlight. My class kicked butt at this every year, even as freshmen.
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The Hallsville Board of Education approved the 2027-2028 district calendar at its October meeting. This calendar includes the same number of instructional hours as the 2026-2027 calendar, and the length of the instructional day will remain the same. Based on how Winter Break falls next year, the district has the flexibility to maintain 1,070 instructional hours. The calendar also includes a full week of spring break, with the school year ending before Memorial Day. |
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SM Wilson has provided the eighth monthly construction update on Proposition 2 construction projects.
All Purpose Field & Parking Lot: At the all-purpose field, turf installation is underway, masonry and bleacher installation are complete, and work continues on fencing, dugout roofing, and concrete sidewalks. The new parking lot is nearing completion, with asphalt paving, striping, parking blocks, ADA signage, and much of the concrete work finished.
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Classroom Addition: Exterior brickwork and drywall installation are complete, with interior finishing and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work ongoing.
Secured Entry Doors: Punch list corrections continue at the secure entrances, with security film installation awaiting materials.
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Below are highlights from the open session of the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The full agenda with document links is available on the district website. The next regular session meeting is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the primary cafeteria.
CSIP GOAL 3: QUALITY GOVERNANCE
Demo and Parking Project: The Board received two quotes to finish the demolition and install a gravel parking lot at the property the District purchased in June 2025, located immediately east of the Intermediate School. The Board approved Gingerich Excavating LLC's quote for $36,500.
District Assessment Plan: In accordance with board policy, this annually reviewed plan outlines the district’s implementation framework for student testing, test security protocols, and data dissemination to ensure systematic instructional oversight across the district.
A resolution authorizing the defeasance of a portion of the District’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022*: As the District’s Debt Service balance is nearing its capacity, it is recommended to make a defeasance (prepayment) of $350,000 towards outstanding debt in relation to Series 2022 General Obligation Bonds. This defeasance would allow the district to maintain its current voter-approved debt service levy. The Board approved the Bond Defeasance as presented.
A-F Report Card: Earlier this year, Governor Mike Kehoe issued an executive order directing the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop a statewide accountability system that assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D or F to public schools and school districts. The A–F Grade Card is intended to provide families with a simple, transparent, and easy-to-understand report of school performance and academic growth. We expect the A–F School and District Grade Card reports to be released publicly following the December meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education.
The new framework evaluates schools using measures of student academic achievement and growth, with additional indicators for high schools, including graduation rates and college- and career-readiness.
The initial grade cards are based on data from the 2024–2025 school year and represent the first year of this new system. The system is currently in its pilot phase, with additional measures expected to be incorporated in future years.
It is important to understand that the new A–F Grade Card system will not replace Missouri's existing Annual Performance Report (APR), which is used to evaluate school and district performance and determine accreditation status. The two accountability systems will operate separately and use different measures to evaluate school performance.
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CSIP GOAL AREA 2: EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
State Assessment Results: Over the next several months, DESE will release several important reports. The district received assessment results earlier this fall; APR data is expected in November, and the state continues to update its plan to implement an A-F report card to meet Executive Order 26-01 and establish a transparent, annual A-F grading framework for Missouri public and charter schools. This month, the Board reviewed preliminary 2026 assessment data.
Overall results:
- In 2026, Hallsville students statistically met or slightly exceeded the Missouri average in both percent proficient and advanced and/or in the MAP Performance Index (MPI) calculation for most assessed areas.
- Longitudinal results demonstrate that Hallsville students consistently meet or exceed the state in nearly all content areas and grade levels.
- Because Hallsville cohort sizes change from year to year but are typically around 100 students, each student accounts for nearly 1% of the total students at each achievement level. This small cohort size means Hallsville's annual results will naturally fluctuate more than the state's broader averages.
Changes in Testing and Reporting: Beginning in 2023, state assessment requirements changed, impacting how some results can be compared:
- 8th Grade Math & Algebra I: The 2023 scores reflect a different student group than prior years and cannot be directly compared.
- Algebra I EOC (2023 Outlier): Results were inflated due to two 8th-grade cohorts taking the test that year. The 2024 results reflect the new, ongoing testing structure.
- 8th Grade Dip (2023 Onward): 8th-grade scores now exclude students who took the Algebra I EOC.
Because of these shifts, the most reliable way to interpret assessment data is to compare Hallsville’s performance trends alongside Missouri’s overall results rather than focusing on a single year’s data point.
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Understanding Our 90/90 Attendance Goal
As part of the Hallsville School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), one of our goals is to improve student attendance. Regular attendance is important to student learning and academic success.
Our district uses a measure called 90/90 attendance, which means our goal is for at least 90% of students to attend school at least 90% of the time. This helps us track how consistently students attend school and identify areas for improvement.
At the end of the first quarter, all four buildings were meeting our 90/90 attendance goal!
Hallsville High School: 92.5% Hallsville Middle School: 91.3% Hallsville Intermediate School: 90.6% Hallsville Primary School: 92.3% District Average: 91.5%
We will continue sharing attendance updates throughout the school year as we work together to support student success.
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Are you looking for a job that fits your schedule? Whether you want full-time work or just a few hours, join Hallsville Schools!
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Substitute Crossing Guard: We are seeking individuals who would like to be a substitute crossing guard in the mornings 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.
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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
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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 work you can feel good about within our own community.
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Youth Events & Opportunities
Hallsville PTO Kids BINGO Night: Hallsville PTO is hosting a Kids BINGO Night on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Hallsville Primary School. This fun-filled event is free for all students and families. We hope to see you there!
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hallsville Primary School
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Hallsville Kids Club Youth Wrestling: Hallsville Kids Club is a youth nonprofit wrestling club founded in 2010 and dedicated to advancing the sport. Registration is now open online at www.hkcwrestling.com through November 9.
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Hallsville School District
www.hallsville.org
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