Wednesday, September 30:

Indian Pride Marching Band Community Event

Community Flu Clinic

Tuesday, October 6:

Hallsville PTO Meeting

Friday, October 16:

End of 1st Quarter

Tuesday, October 20:

Second Quarter Begins

Wednesday, October 21:

Hallsville Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Hallsville Primary School

Thursday, October 22:

Picture Retake Day

Friday, October 23:

HMS School Dance

Sunday, October 25:

Light of My Life Dance (K-5 Girls) hosted by HHS Cheer

Monday, October 26:

Parent Teacher Conferences

Picture retake day is Thursday, October 22, in the morning at all four buildings.

Retakes: For families that have already ordered a photo package.

If your child would like to have their picture retaken, you'll need to send the complete original picture package back to school with your child. New packages will be sent to the school in a few weeks.

Retakes: For families who would like their child’s picture retaken and to order a package.

If you'd like your child's picture retaken so you can order a photo package for the first time, please order online at www.inter-state.com/order. Please use the codes below for ordering.

Primary School (PreK-2nd Grade): 0510WZ
Intermediate School (3rd-5th Grade): 0514YZ
Middle School (6th-8th Grade): 0512DP
High School (9th-12th Grade): 0512GZ

Make-Up Pictures: For families whose child was absent on picture day or is new to the school district.

All students who were absent on picture day or are new to the school district after picture day will need to have their photo taken for our yearbook and student ID badges. You can order photo packages online at www.inter-state.com/order. Please use the codes below to place your order.

Primary School (PreK-2nd Grade): 0510WZ
Intermediate School (3rd-5th Grade): 0514YZ
Middle School (6th-8th Grade): 0512DP
High School (9th-12th Grade): 0512GZ

Earlier this month, SM Wilson provided the seventh monthly construction update on Proposition 2 construction projects. With the weather finally cooperating, construction is progressing along quickly!

All Purpose Field & Parking Lot: Concrete work for the backstop, dugouts, and bleachers is complete, field light poles are installed, and final preparations are underway for turf installation. Grading, stormwater work, lighting, and concrete curbs have also progressed for the new parking lot and drive lane.

Classroom Addition: Exterior and interior framing is complete, roofing and brickwork are underway, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work continues.

Secured Entry Doors: Punch list corrections are also underway at the new secure entrances.

Updated timelines for project completion have been amended:

Drive lane and parking lot completion: Mid-October
All Purpose Field: End of October
Classroom Additions: End of December
Secure Entrance: Cameras installed 9/14

Congratulations to our Primary and Intermediate Schools on once again earning the Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) Tier 3 Award of Excellence!

Congratulations also go to our High School for earning the Tier 1 Award of Excellence for the first time! These awards are a true testament to the dedication of our teachers and Building-level PBIS teams, who work tirelessly to build strong systems that benefit every student. This recognition not only celebrates their hard work, but also reinforces our commitment to data-driven decision-making and continuous professional development.

Join today!

Hallsville Athletic Boosters are excited to gear up for another successful year! Hallsville Athletic Boosters financially supports the athletic programs at Hallsville Schools. Membership dues, as well as funds raised through sponsorships and fundraisers, will support special projects that enhance the Hallsville Middle School and High School athletic programs.

Thanks to their members and sponsors, they have funded several large projects benefiting multiple athletic programs, including wrestling, track, basketball, golf, softball, MS cheer, baseball, volleyball, and football.

In addition to the large projects, HAB has pledged the following annual support for all Hallsville sports programs:

$2500 annual scholarship (Male & Female)
Senior banners
Creation and printing of programs
Athletic program shirts beyond districts

The Hallsville School District hosted its first safety meeting of the year last week. The group reviewed the district's CSIP Goal of Excellent Schools, specifically Improvement Objective 2.1.2: Schools provide a safe environment where students can focus on academic learning. The group also reviewed the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol.

The Standard Response Protocol is based on an all-hazards approach to incidents that can happen in schools. This protocol provides common, easy-to-understand language while allowing for flexibility in how school administrators and first responders respond. The premise is simple; there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident or emergency: HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE and SHELTER.

Students and staff will train and practice the response protocols throughout the school year.

The Hallsville PTO strives to be active in our schools and looks forward to another successful year of events and supporting Hallsville Schools. The PTO holds multiple events throughout the year, including its annual Trivia Night in February. These annual events help support activities and scholarships and allow the PTO to purchase large and small-scale items for students, teachers, and buildings.

Please join the Hallsville PTO on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria. They will be discussing the fall fundraiser and fall activities.

The Hallsville Board of Education will hold its next regular session meeting on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria. An agenda for the meeting can be found here when available.

September Board Highlights include:

Update on District-Wide Literacy Plan & Reading Success Plans
DESE Update on 2028 Budget and A-F Grading
Policy Updates: Policies were adopted after the first reading due to new Missouri statutory provisions that became effective on August 28, 2026.
Levy Transfer Discussion
Bond Construction Update #7

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 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.

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 work you can feel good about within our own community.

Youth Events

Light of My Life Dance: Hallsville girls in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring an adult who is a special light in their life. Guests may include a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor, or another important adult.

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: North Gym
Admission: $5 per person.

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 for the season! Come to an informational trial on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm to see a live demonstration & answer questions (not required but recommended for new kids). You can also register on our website www.hkcwrestling.com by November 9.