Welcome to the Hallsville School District
The Hallsville School District is a four-day school district located just 10 miles north of Columbia. We offer a small school district and community feel, while at the same time having the conveniences the city of Columbia has to offer. The district is dedicated to providing the best education for all students so they can reach their potential. The Hallsville School District is committed to our vision of improving lives through learning.
Our District
Our district serves over 1,500 students and employs more than 200 faculty, staff, and administrators. The district includes our Primary School (grades PreK-2), Intermediate School (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (9-12). There are six sections in each level K-6, and our average student to teacher ratio in each building is 20:1. Specials classes are offered to all students K-5 in music, art, counseling, P.E., health, and library. Middle school students are offered a range of exploratory classes, and our high school offers dual credit college courses and AP classes.
Hallsville Primary School
Hallsville Primary School serves our youngest learners in our Early Childhood classrooms through second grade. Students receive daily instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, as well as regular instruction in music, art, P.E., health, library, and guidance activities. Each student is issued an age-appropriate device to enhance their academic experience. HPS recently underwent construction with the addition of a performance gymnasium, storm shelter, and an additional classroom wing.
Hallsville Intermediate School
Students in grades 3 through 5 are offered daily instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, as well as regular instruction in music, art, P.E., health, library, and guidance activities. Students are assigned a Chromebook that is used daily to support curricular objecting by providing students and teachers with resources to improve academic success. HIS uses PBIS as a framework for improving student learning and has a strong partnership with the University of Missouri to provide continuing professional development to faculty and staff.
Hallsville Middle School
At Hallsville Middle School (6-8), the transition begins from the dependent learner in a homeroom to an independent learner working with several teachers. Middle school students are offered a ran of exploratory classes and opportunities to join band and choir. 8th grade students complete four year plans for a course of study during their 9-12 years. HMS has multiple extra-curricular clubs and athletic teams for students to enjoy. HMS will undergo the first of a multi-phased approach in the Spring of 2023 with the addition of an 8 classroom wing and storm shelter set to open in July 2024.
Hallsville High School
Hallsville High School is a traditional academic school with eight periods per day and operates on a semester schedule. There are many opportunities for students to dual enroll with area universities to earn college credit while in high school, or complete AP classes. HHS prides itself on meeting the needs of all students, whether they are college, military, or workforce bound. The school offers an outstanding co-curricular program to include competitive activities, clubs, and organizations. HHS is a designated A+ school.
Professional Learning Community
The Hallsville School District takes pride in being a Professional Learning Community (PLC). Our school calendar allows for faculty PLC collaboration each month. Collaboration teams include grade levels, vertical and content areas. Teachers, specialists, and interventionists spend time reviewing and identifying essential learning outcomes, analyzing student work, and determining instructional strategies that best fit the needs of all our learners. not only between grade levels but also through vertical content areas. Teachers, specialists, and interventionists spend time reviewing and identifying essential learning outcomes, analyzing student work, and determining instructional strategies that best fit the needs of all our learners.