A reminder that school is in session Monday, December 18. There is no school on Friday, December 22.

• Monday, December 18: School in Session
• Tuesday, December 19: School in Session
• Wednesday, December 20: School in Session
• Thursday, December 21: School in Session
• Friday, December 22: No School, Winter Break Begins

Students will return from break on Tuesday, January 2. You can view the district calendar here.

As we gear up for the new year, we are actively seeking parents and community members interested in becoming substitute teachers within our district. Substitutes play a vital role in ensuring continuity when teachers are unable to be in the classroom due to various reasons.

Here's why being a substitute teacher with us is a great opportunity:

• Flexibility: Choose the building(s) you want to work in and decide how many days a week fit your schedule.
• Support: Receive clear, well-planned lessons, and enjoy support from our dedicated team throughout the day.
• Direct Impact: Work directly with students, helping them grow and learn in a positive educational environment.

Education Requirements:

• Completed 60 hours of college credit OR
• Finished 20 hours of online training

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires all substitutes to apply for their own substitute certificates through the department's website, https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers

Please join us for a Holiday Spirit Dress-Up week Monday, December 18th through Thursday, December 21st!

Reading is fun, but with others it can be an adventure.

5th grade families were recently invited to join a family book club, where students, teachers, and their families could connect over the love of books and reading! Fifth grade teachers, Mrs. Bartlett, Ms. Cook, and Mrs. Eads, selected three books families could read together, and each book was introduced through "Book Ads," highlighting the story's genre, characters, and theme. Parents and students then chose which book they wanted to read together at home. The goal was to offer a unique and interactive way to encourage families to connect and engage with the school community by finding a love for books and reading!

As they read, they interacted with the teachers and other families through Family Book Club blog posts. The book club wrapped up with a fun celebration that included games, discussions, snacks, and poster creations related to the books they read. Students and families had such a positive experience, including spending time reading and talking together and off of electronics, that they requested another book club in January!

Thank you Mrs. Bartlett, Ms. Cook and Mrs. Eads for hosting this book club adventure!

We invite all interested community members to attend the School Board Candidate Workshop on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School conference room.

Representatives from the Missouri School Boards’ Association will be in attendance. They will give a presentation on running for the school board and the roles and responsibilities of being a board member. The workshop also will provide information and insight from current school board members.

There are two positions available with three-year terms. Additional information can be found online here.

Missouri School Boards' Association Resources:

• What does a school board member do?

• Foundational Principles of Effective Governance

• Board Candidate Video Series

  These short videos cover school board basics, candidate requirements and school laws.

• Candidate’s Legal Guide to Running for the School Board

  This in-depth and detailed document will help guide you to running in the next election.

The Hallsville Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Primary School cafeteria. When available, an agenda for the meeting can be found here.

The Hallsville School District has immediate support staff openings in our Transportation Department. Please reach out to our Director of Operations Billy Roberts at wroberts@hallsville.org or call 573-696-5512 ext. 7001.

IMMEDIATE NEED: FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER

• Pay begins at $43.75 per route.
• Paid training is available, and the district provides 100% paid medical and life insurance and offers retirement matching. Staff members are also offered paid time off and paid holidays.

IMMEDIATE NEED: FULL-TIME SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

• Pay begins at $43.75 per route.
• Paid training is available, and the district provides 100% paid medical and life insurance and offers retirement matching. Staff members are also offered paid time off and paid holidays

IMMEDIATE NEED: 4-5 SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

• Pay begins at $43.75 per route.
  

Free Online Homework Help From the Library

Daniel Boone Regional Library offers many free homework help resources for students, including live one-on-one support and tutoring sessions from 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and the ability for students to submit papers to their Writing Lab.

City of Hallsville Christmas Donation Drive

The City of Hallsville is hosting their Annual Christmas Donation Drive! The City annually collects donations to purchase clothing and toys for families that have signed up for assistance at Christmas. Come by or call City Hall to donate, or email cityhall@hallsvillemo.org to adopt an angel.

To give the elves enough time to shop and wrap, donations need to be made by December 8th!

Holiday Food Drive

The annual food drive at City Hall will be Saturday, December 16. Please call City Hall to be placed on the list to pick up food or to have it delivered.