Hallsville High School

Schedule:

8-10 a.m. – Last Names A-G will be scheduled.

10-12 a.m. – Last Names H-N will be scheduled.

12-1 p.m. – Last Names O-Z will be scheduled.

This is a one-day only event in the HHS Cafeteria. Please contact Mr. Dimmitt at mdimmit@hisd.com for more information.

The SAT School Day Test is scheduled for March 25, 2026, with a cost of $41. Registration for this test is from December 1-19, 2025.

• Space is limited.
• 1^st time taking the ACT or SAT during the school day is free. After that, you must pay the fee.
• Since rate is discounted, fee waivers do not apply.
• Check with coaches, sponsors, and professors for any potential conflicts.

JUNIORS: Sign up in your Google classroom; look for the Testing Tab.

Senate Bill 1191 is a new state law that allows the Texas Commissioner of Education to create a standardized way to calculate high school grade point averages (GPAs) across the state. The goal is to ensure fairness and consistency, especially when it comes to giving extra weight to more rigorous courses like advanced placement courses, honors courses and dual credit courses. 

Under SB 1191, these courses will receive additional GPA weight. Importantly, the law says that AP and dual credit courses (that are not part of the Workforce Education Course Manual) must be weighted equally.

What This Means for Hallsville High School Students: 

At this time, the Commissioner of Education has not yet finalized the new GPA calculation method. Until those guidelines are officially put in place, Hallsville ISD will continue using its current GPA calculation policies as outlined in the course guide.

We will keep parents and students informed about any changes once the Commissioner provides a clear plan. Our goal remains the same to ensure all students are treated fairly and have their hard work recognized, especially in rigorous academic courses.

The Texas Legislature has enacted a new law banning the use of cell phones and personal communication devices in Texas schools. In alignment with House Bill 1481, Hallsville ISD will enforce these regulations regarding the use of personal communication devices during the instructional day.

Guidelines

Prohibited Use:

• Students may not use personal cell phones or school-issued devices for personal communication.

• House Bill 1481 prohibits the use of personal communication devices anywhere on campus during the instructional day — including hallways, restrooms, and common areas. The instructional day is defined from the first bell to the last bell, including all scheduled class periods, meals, and transitions.

• Devices must remain powered off, out of sight, or stored in a teacher-provided location.

Electronic Communication:

• Students are not permitted to use personal or school-issued devices to call, text, message, or engage in online chats.

• This includes the use of apps and services for texting, messaging, or calling.

Emergency Contact Procedures:

• Parents and guardians who need to contact their child during the school day must call the campus front office. Staff will ensure that messages are delivered promptly.

Prohibited Personal Communication Devices Include:
Cell phones, smart watches, tablets, pagers, handheld gaming devices, wireless headphones/Ear Buds.

What Parents Can Do:

• Speak to your child about this new policy.

• Encourage appropriate cell phone use.

• Promote the importance of student focus during instructional time.

Disciplinary actions for violating this policy will follow the Hallsville ISD Code of Conduct.

Hallsville High School will not allow any food service deliveries for students. There are no exceptions to this policy.

If needed, parents may personally drop off their student’s lunch; however, all professional food service deliveries will be turned away immediately.

Due to our updated phone policies, please make any necessary arrangements with your student before they leave for school if you plan to drop off food for them during the day. Thank you for your cooperation.