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                                                                                HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS
                                                                                • In 2016, Halifax County Schools
                                                                                  welcomed a new superintendent, Dr.
                                                                                  Eric L. Cunningham.
                                                                                • In 2016, Halifax County School
                                                                                  District was recommended for district-
                                                                                  wide accreditation by AdvancED (SACS).
                                                                                • Halifax County Schools educate
                                                                                  approximately 2,900 students in
                                                                                  10 schools: 6 elementary, 2 middle
                                                                                  and 2 high schools.
                                                                                  9525 Highway 301 South / PO Box 468
                                                                                  Halifax, NC 27839
                                                                                  252-583-5111

                                                                                SCHOOLS
                                                                               • Aurelian Springs Elementary
         The Columns, Chowan University                                           10536 Highway 48, Littleton, NC 27850  R
                                                                                  252-586-4944
                                                                               • Dawson @ Scotland Neck           o
                      ROANOKE VALLEY                                             Primary School                   an
        TEACHING & LEARNING                                                         901 Junior High School Road   o
                                                                                 Scotland Neck, NC 27874
                                                                                  252-826-4413
                                                                               • Everetts Elementary
              Residents of Roanoke Valley value education as a mind, body,          4391 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870  ke Valle
                                                                                 252-537-5484
              and soul experience, from preK through the higher education      • Hollister Elementary
                         opportunities available in the valley.                   37432 Highway 561, Hollister, NC 27844
                                                                                 • Inborden Elementary            y
                                                                                 252-586-4344
       T      o create well-rounded individuals   Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program,         • Pittman Elementary
                                                                                 13587 Highway 481, Enfield, NC 27823
              ready to contribute to society,
                                          which promotes physical activity programs
                                                                                 252-445-5455
              school systems in Halifax and
                                          in the workplace. Both Northampton and
              Northampton counties and higher
      education institutions strive to enhance each   Weldon schools boast of incredible athlet-         25041 Highway 561, Enfield, NC 27823
                                                                                 252-445-5268
                                          ic departments and champion basketball
      students’ mind and character with challeng-                              • Enfield Middle
                                          teams. And Roanoke Rapids City Schools
      ing curricula, supportive environments, and   take pride in participating in community        13723 Highway 481, Enfield, NC 27823
      community projects.                 service projects, including acting as host for        252-445-5455
         Four public school systems – Halifax                                  • William R. Davie Middle
      County Schools, Northampton County   the 2016 Special Olympics for three school        4391 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
      Schools, Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools,   systems in the area. Several private schools        252-519-0300
                                          also provide top-notch education in more
      and Weldon City Schools – serve Roanoke                                  • Northwest Halifax High
      Valley residents. Each district provides oppor-  intimate settings.                8492 Highway 48, Littleton, NC 27850
      tunities to excel in and out of the classroom      Higher education opportunities are        252-586-4125
      and grow in all areas of life. Halifax County   also available in the valley through Halifax     • Southeast Halifax High
      Schools were recently recognized as a Gold   Community College, Chowan University, and        16683 Highway 125, Halifax, NC 27839
      recipient of the American Heart Association’s   Eastern Carolina Christian College.        252-445-2027
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