The Wildcat Wellness Committee is still in search of a head coach and an assistant coach or two for our elementary Girls on the Run program. The program is for any girl in third and fourth grade. “Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Coaches will facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team competes in a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.” The program would run after school every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm for ten weeks. The season would begin the week of February 27th. Registration has begun!!!! If your daughter is interested in being a part of the program, please see the attached flyer (there is also a paper copy being sent home with your daughter) for more information. You can also visit their website https://www.gotrmidstatepa.org/ to sign up. If you are interested in joining our coaching staff in any capacity or have any questions, please email Brooke Yeager at yeagerb@hasd.us.

January is School Director Recognition Month! Please join us in celebrating Halifax Area School District school directors who volunteer their time to serve our students, schools, and communities; Kenneth Bugda, Scott Corsnitz, Brad Harker, Dean Hile, Emily Hoffman, Edwin Reiner, Micah Reynolds, Steven Roe, and Nathan Wilbert. Thank you!

Save the Date for Day of Caring and Community Day!

The Halifax Elementary Chorus will be performing during the 7th inning stretch of the Harrisburg Senators baseball game on May 18. Tickets may be purchased online: https://fevogm.com/event/HalifaxChorus We hope to see you there!

Thursday's (1/5) Girls Basketball home games vs Upper Dauphin will start a half hour later. JV will start at 6:30pm and Varsity at 8:00pm. Go Wildcats!

HASD is excited to a benefactor from the Giant Feed School Kids Round Up Program. From now to the end of February customers can round up at the register to support district's efforts to address food instability. Just round up at the register to help fight hunger with HASD!

HASD Remote Day on Thursday, December 22.

HASD will not have in-person classes on Thursday 12/22. Families will receive information from building level principals regarding attendance procedures, schedules, academic support, and due dates. Please check School Closings Info | Halifax Area School District (hasd.us) for more information.

CBS 21 Coverage https://local21news.com/news/local/staffing-shortages-impacting-mental-health-resources-for-students-across-state

ABC27 PA Health Officials Highlight Mental Heath in Schools https://www.abc27.com/local-news/pennsylvania-health-officials-highlight-mental-health-in-schools/

Halifax Midget Baseball and Teeners free clinics at Camp Hebron begin this month.

HASD will not have in-person classes on Thursday, December 15. For more info, please check https://www.hasd.us/page/school-closings-info

We have 2 open positions at HASD! Secondary English Teacher and Elementary Instructional Aide. Check out https://www.hasd.us/page/non-teaching-positions or call 717-896-3416 x 108

Congratulations to Toni and Natalie on earning the Presidential Volunteer Service Award while attending the PA SADD Conference.

HASD Cafeteria Staff help to celebrate National Pickle Day! Thanks to the Spiroffs, McGuires, and Marsdens for contributing homemade pickles. Students rated Pumpkin Spice, Garlic, and Sweet Hot as their favorites.

OPEN COACHING POSITIONS: Varsity Football Head Coach | Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach | Strength Coaches | Details and deadlines are under the employment page - https://www.hasd.us/page/coaching-positions | GO WILDCATS!!

Students attend PA Student Council Conference!

Halifax High School had 122 students in extra curriculars this Fall for a 40% participation rate! Being involved in extracurriculars improves attendance, academic success, and future community engagement. With winter activities beginning, head to the HS office to get connected today! Go WILDCATS!

Congratulations to Coach Jeff Kerstetter on your retirement. Countless athletes, students, and staff have benefitted from your your coaching, teaching, mentorship, and friendship!

Thanks to our neighbor, Fern & Petal for the fall arrangements and CTC for the annual planter box placements!