
#184DaysofBrave: Day 85
Motivational Speaker Coach Jim Stroker had an incredible speech today for our entire Halsted Community based on Events + Response = Outcome! Jim will be back a few times over the rest of the year to meet with scholars and staff to share his incredible insight!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 84
We are so excited to celebrate our December Students of the Month:
8th grade: Eva Denna
7th grade: Meljhon Peralta
6th Grade: Daniel Quick-Presher (not pictured)
5th Grade: Macie Hoffman


#184DaysofBrave: Day 83
On Thursday, the HMS Ski Club bared the cold and embarked on their first trip to Mountain Creek!









#184DaysofBrave: Day 82
Last week our wonderful Director of Community Schools Mr. DeBarros provided the staff with tons of delicious popcorn! Have you ever seen a bag so big??


#184DaysofBrave: Day 82
On Friday January 17th Student Council invites all scholars to come in their coziest pajamas for our Pajama Day Spirit Day!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 81
The main office is now offering digital gift cards to winners of our PBIS Rewards raffles! Scholars who exemplify our Halsted 5 receive tickets that then get input into our raffle lottery system. See new offerings below:


#184DaysofBrave: Day 80
Over Winter Break, our awesome custodial team led by Mr. Kays helped to clean and beautify our school before staff and scholars returned. Amongst some of the work that was done, some awesome new photos were put up around school of our scholars!



#184DaysofBrave: Day 79
In December, C2C hosted a very successful Pancake Palooza! Students and adults enjoyed flipping some flapjacks!






#184DaysofBrave: Day 78 Before break, scholars and staff participated in a Winter themed door decorating contest! Our winner was Mrs. Dutkowski's 5th grade class!







Halsted is currently looking for a Part Time Middle School Security guard. This is a ten month (school year) position. See below for details:


#184DaysofBrave: Day 77
On our first day back, staff were treated to a Welcome Back breakfast from Dr. Castro and Mrs. Dunbar!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 76
Right before break, 7th and 8th graders who received our attendance initiative for Tri-mester 1 were treated to an ice cream truck run by Tommy Scoops!



#184DaysofBrave: Day 75
🎄✨ Wishing our amazing Halsted community a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, rest, and lots of fun! 🌟 We hope everyone enjoys time with family and friends, and takes a well-deserved break. Here's to a fresh start and a fantastic New Year ahead! 🎉 Let's make 2025 even brighter together! 🌟 #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025


#184DaysofBrave: Day 74
On Monday, the Choir and Band program from the High School traveled down to Halsted to play pieces from their Holiday concert for our students!



#184DaysofBrave: Day 73
Scholars and staff were all decked out in Red today to continue celebrating our Holiday Spirit Week! Staff were also treated to a delicious lunch provided by Dr. Castro and Mrs. Dunbar!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 72 Today scholars and staff wore Christmas Green and ugly sweaters as part of our Holiday Spirit Week!



#184DaysofBrave: Day 71
Scholars and staff kicked off our Holiday Spirit week by wearing Hanukkah blue today!



Congratulations to Kathy Weaver who won our Halsted Class of 2025 Wreath Fundraiser!! Thank you to all who supported this great cause!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 70
As we count down the days until Winter Break, we are inviting all Halsted Staff and Scholars to participate in our Holiday Spirit Week next week!


#184DaysofBrave: Day 69
We would like to congratulate our incredible Social Worker Mrs. Trott on winning the Halsted ESP of the Year Award!
