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Halifax, VA 24558
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EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Halifax County Public Schools. PACE Academy follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | End first nine weeks interimDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Finance Committee Meeting-Middle School, Fine Arts Building-4:00pmDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and details. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | School Board Meeting-Halifax County High School Auditorium-6:00PMDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | College Awareness & FSA ID Night by TRIODistrict-wide College Awareness & FSA ID Night @ HCHS Auditorium: Wednesday, September 16th @ 6:00pm Students should bring their Chromebooks |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Interims issuedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | LEAD Southside MeetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Joint Facilities Meeting-Halifax County Facilities Committee & Building and Grounds CommitteeDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Hidden in Plain SightDistrict-wide We are partnering with Southside Behavioral Health and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to bring Jermaine Galloway (Tall Cop Says Stop) to Halifax County for an important presentation focused on substance misuse prevention and recognizing warning signs.We will also be hosting a community resource fair and would love for our local partners to participate and share resources with families. |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | ⛳HCMS vs JRPD - GolfDistrict-wide HCMS vs JRPD - Golf - Away - 4:30pm |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | ⚙️Gear Up WeekDistrict-wide Gear Up Week |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | 🏐HCMS vs O.T. Bonner Middle School - Volleyball District-wide HCMS vs O.T. Bonner Middle School - Volleyball - Home - 5:30pm |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | 🏫Eighth - Grade Visitation to Liberty UniversityDistrict-wide Eighth - Grade Visitation to Liberty University |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 🏈HCMS vs Laurel Park - Football District-wide HCMS vs Laurel Park - Football - Home - 6:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 👟HCMS Cross Country District-wide HCMS Cross Country - P.D. - Edmunds Park - 4:30pm |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Senior PortraitsDistrict-wide 🎓📸 SENIORS: THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PICTURES AT HCHS! 📸🎓Cady Studios will be at Halifax County High School ONE FINAL TIME for Senior Pictures!📅 Thursday, September 24⏰ 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM📍 Halifax County High SchoolThis session includes ALL of your senior picture needs:🎓 Cap & Gown🤍 Drape & Tux📸 Casual Senior PortraitsThere will NOT be separate dates for these pictures. This September 24 session is the FINAL opportunity to have your senior pictures taken at the high s |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 🏐HCMS vs Fieldale Collinsville - Volleyball District-wide HCMS vs Fieldale Collinsville - Volleyball - Away - 5:30pm |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | The Chrostopher King Foundation presentation to Fall Drivers Ed students.District-wide The Christopher King Foundation is committed to spreading awareness about the importance of safe driving practices and the significance of buckling up. We believe in the power of personal stories to inspire positive change, and we are honored to share Christopher's story with schools and events. The CKF team is led by Christy King, Christopher’s mom, along with Alvin Costa and Fred Hannah—both close friends of Christopher’s. Fred is also a survivor of the tragic crash on July 4, 2020, that |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | ⛳HCMS vs. JRPD - Golf District-wide HCMS vs. JRPD - Golf - 4:30pm - Greens Folly |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | 📜Seventh - Grade Preamble Assembly District-wide Seventh - Grade Preamble Assembly - 9:15am |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 🏐HCMS vs. Dan River Middle School - Volleyball District-wide HCMS vs. Dan River Middle School - Away - Volleyball - 5:30pm |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Special Olympics Soccer/Bocce Competition-Randolph Henry HS (Rain date Oct.1)District-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 👟HCMS vs. MS CC vs PD - Cross Country District-wide HCMS vs. MS CC vs PD - Cross Country - 4:30pm |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 🏈HCMS vs. Martinsville Middle School - Football District-wide HCMS vs. Martinsville Middle School - Football - Away - 5:30pm |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Underclassmen Picture DayDistrict-wide Picture Day for all underclassmen, faculty, and staff. |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Finance Committee Meeting-Middle School, Fine Arts Building-4:00pmDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and details. |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | SAT TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing notice for registration deadlines and exam details. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Night of InnovationDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | ✨Night of InnovationDistrict-wide Come support our students for an evening of hands on exploration and fun! Food trucks will be on site for attendees to purchase food. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Presentations begin at 6:00 PM. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | School Board Meeting-Halifax County High School Auditorium-6:00PMDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School)District-wide |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | End first nine weeksDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | LEAD Southside Monthly MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Report Cards issuedDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:30-6:00PMDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PSAT and SAT school day testingDistrict-wide The PSAT and SAT will be offered the school day October 20th. Students interested should register with Mrs. Elliott in Guidance. The cost for the tests are PSAT-$18 and the SAT-$33. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Virginia College Application Week TRIO visit District-wide Virginia College Application Week provides a fantastic opportunity for students in under-resourced Virginia high schools to receive support and guidance as they apply to at least one postsecondary institution. We want to make sure that all students have the chance to pursue higher education. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 2027-28 FAFSA Workshop by TRIODistrict-wide 2027-28 FAFSA Workshop @ HCHS Cafeteria: Wednesday October 21st @ 6:00pm Students should bring their Chromebooks |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Virginia College Apllication Week event by TRIODistrict-wide Virginia College Application Week provides a fantastic opportunity for students in under-resourced Virginia high schools to receive support and guidance as they apply to at least one postsecondary institution. We want to make sure that all students have the chance to pursue higher education. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | HCHS - Fall EOC Writing - Multiple Choice SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | HCHS - Fall EOC Writing - Short Paper SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Finance Committee Meeting-Middle School, Fine Arts Building-4:00pmDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and details. |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Special Olympics Soccer/Bocce & Bowling (adults) State Competition-VA BeachDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | School Board Meeting-Halifax County High School Auditorium-6:00PMDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day (No School)District-wide |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | End second nine weeks interimDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | LEAD Southside MeetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Interims issuedDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Special Olympics Swimming Competition-YMCA South BostonDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | Finance Committee Meeting-Middle School, Fine Arts Building-4:00pmDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and details. |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | School Board Meeting-Halifax County High School Auditorium-6:00PMDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | LEAD Southside MeetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End second nine weeks/End first semesterDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Early release day for studentsDistrict-wide Review the calendar for early dismissal time and any related information. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Dec. 21-Jan. 1, 2027District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | First day third nine weeks/Second Semester Begins/Report Cards issuedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | Finance Committee Meeting-Middle School, Fine Arts Building-4:00pmDistrict-wide Check the meeting notice for agenda and details. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | School Board Meeting-Halifax County High School Auditorium-6:00PMDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | LEAD Southside MeetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Special Olympics Basketball-Randolph Henry HS & Central MS Snow date Jan.28)District-wide |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | End third nine week interimDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Interims issuedDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day (No School)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | LEAD Southside MeetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Special Olympics Basketball State Competition-RichmondDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | End third nine weeksDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Report Cards issuedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | LEAD Southside monthly meetingDistrict-wide LEAD Southside is an outreach, community advocacy, and leadership branch of Team 977 (the Cometbots), a competitive FIRST Robotics (FRC) team. |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conference Day (District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | Special Olympics Bowling (singles) World of SportsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Early Release dayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | National Honor Society Induction CeremonyDistrict-wide Check the ceremony notice for date and participation details. |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | End fourth nine week interimDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Special Olympics Track-Mecklenburg Co. HS 9:45-1:30 (Rain date April 27)District-wide |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Interims issuedDistrict-wide |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | 5th Grade Reading SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 | 4th Grade Reading SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | 3rd Grade Reading SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | 5th Grade Science SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | 4th Grade Virginia Studies SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | 5th Grade Math SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | 4th Grade Math SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | 3rd Grade Math SOL TestDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | End fourth nine weeks/Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Early ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 | HCHS GraduationDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Special Olympics Swimming, Bowling and Track State Competition-RichmondDistrict-wide |
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PACE Academy has a total enrollment of 0 students and serves grades K-12. The school is part of the local school district in Halifax, VA.