
The Halifax Cat Classic Softball Tournament scheduled for 4/22 will begin at 8:30am with Halifax taking on the Rockets of James Buchanan. Biglerville vs Tri-Valley will start immediately afterwards.


Area superintendents had meaningful conversations with our local legislators to bring attentions to the issue of Cyber Charter School Funding Reform. This issue impacts every HASD taxpayer. Have a "Closer Look" at https://www.psba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cyber-Charter-School-Funding-FINAL-2-3-23.pdf


Come out tonight to support the MS/HS Jazz Band at the Colonnade in Millersburg!
Show starts at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for kids.
Please share to get the word out, and to help support these students!


We are accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
Visit https://www.hasd.us/page/teaching-positions
Call or email Dr. Hatfield with questions.
hatfieldd@hasd.us or 717.896.3416 x 108


Congratulations to Halifax Varsity wrestler, Teegan Carroll, for being the April 2023 Student of the Month at DCTS! Teegan is pictured with Halifax School Board members Scott Corsnitz and Brad Harker, the Halifax Board Reps for DCTS! Way to shine on and off the mat!


Let's give a round of applause to HFX Cheerleader & DCTS Student, Katie Dam.
Katie is a regional winner in the SkillsUSA Program. She is competing at the state level this week. Good luck Katie!.


We appreciate feedback from our students, families, and staff. Have a look at the survey data! Have feedback or concerns? Email: superintendent@hasd.us


Help Halifax Education Association raise funds for student scholarships by eating at Max's April 27 5-8PM. 10% of purchases goes to scholarship fund.


As an alternative to our Measuring School Success Report we will engage our stakeholders through a series of posts to our newly revamped web page and on social media.


As an alternative to our Measuring School Success Report we will engage our stakeholders through a series of posts to our newly revamped web page.
These posts will consist of many elements of a typical annual report, including: student demographics, financial information, but it will also paint a picture of our achievements, our focus, and our values.
We continue to prepare all students for success in a changing world where they have a role i improving our world as Iron Sharpens Iron.


HASD is not receiving incoming phone calls. We can be reached on our cell phones.
District Office 717.648.6905
Transportation 717.773.3298
Elementary School Office 717.648.6895
Middle School Office 717.648.6893
High School Office 717.648.6891
Dr. Hatfield 717.443.2232


Save the Date!
Halifax Wildcat Foundation Golf Outing - August 7 @ Manada.
More details to follow at https://www.hweffoundation.org/events-1
Also. Winery Event - February 3, 2024.


Annie!


Thanks GIANT shoppers for "rounding-up' at the register. HASD received $1719 to prevent food insecurity in our community.


Expect more "Friday Facts" in weeks to come. Surveys of our stakeholders are one way that we MEASURE SCHOOL SUCCESS!


Job Opening with TruNorth for School-Based Therapist- Halifax & Upper Dauphin School Districts.
Details at: https://truenorthwellness.e3applicants.com/careers/SchoolBased-Therapist-Halifax-Upper-Dauphin-School-District.-660-510


What are PA taxpayers getting for their $1 billion investment in cyber charter schools? Graduation rates and assessment proficiency significantly lower than traditional school districts. Check out the impact on HASD by visiting www.hasd.us


PA public school districts spend an estimated $3 billion in taxpayer money on mandatory tuition payments to cyber charter schools, which are often inflated and pay charter schools more than their actual cost of educating a student.
Learn more at PACharterChange.org


Check out the first episode of the student created podcast: "The Scoreboard".
The Scoreboard is the best, and only, Halifax High School sports podcast.
It is hosted by students, Ben & Reece, who write, recorded , and edit the podcast.
Ben and Reece recap the various HS sports games and scores from the week, interview guests, and talk about national sports.
The first episode features an interview with Judah Miller about HS Boy's Basketball and their upcoming playoff run.
If you have 10 minutes, feel free to check it out!
https://www.hasd.us/page/the-scoreboard
New episodes are slated to be releasee weekly on Mondays.


BINGO, Friday March 24 at DCTS.
An evening filled with bingo, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.
Doors open at 5pm. Pre-Sale cost is $25 and $30 at the door.
Additional cards will be available.
Delicious food will be on hand for purchase!
Proceeds benefit Dauphin County Technical School Career & Technical Education Student Organizations at Dauphin County Technical School!
Call Shelley at 717-652-1320 to register!
