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We're getting closer, Halley Families!

Dear Halley Families,

We hope you are enjoying the final days of summer! The start of the 2026–2027 school year is just around the corner, and we are excited to welcome our students and families back to Halley Elementary for another wonderful year of learning, growth, and connection.

As you prepare for the new school year, please keep these important dates and reminders in mind:

• School Supply Lists: Available on the Halley Elementary School website

• Open House: Friday, August 21 at 3:00 PM — We look forward to welcoming families into the building, meeting our teachers, and getting ready for a great year!

• First Day of School: Monday, August 24 — We can’t wait to see our students back in the halls and classrooms!

Our Halley staff has been working hard to prepare for a fantastic year, and we are looking forward to reconnecting with our returning families and welcoming those who are new to our community.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer, and get ready for an exciting year ahead. 

Please scroll down to read the remaining portions of the newsletter to learn other important information related to the opening of the school year.

One more note...we are super excited to announce that Halley is now on Instagram!!

Stay connected with everything happening in the hive by following the Halley Elementary Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HalleyHornets) and our brand-new Instagram account, @halleyelem! We’ll be sharing important school updates, exciting event information, and fun reels to keep our parents and community in the loop all year long. Be sure to like and follow both pages so you never miss a beat—we can't wait to connect with you online!

Sincerely, Mrs. Paula Johnson-Tyler, Principal Mrs. Kayleigh Merritt, Assistant Principal Dr. Hanna Langstein, Assistant Principal

Back to School Events

August 2026

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Buzz Before the Bell:

Open House at Halley Elementary

The excitement is building at Halley Elementary, and we can't wait to welcome our Hornets back for the 2026–2027 school year! Join us for our Buzz Before the Bell Open House on Friday, August 21st to meet your child's teacher, locate classrooms, and kick off an amazing school year.

Open House Schedule

• Pre-K Open House: 2:00–2:30 p.m.
• Military-Connected Family Meet & Greet: 2:30–3:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten–6th Grade Open House: 3:00–4:00 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to become familiar with the school, ask questions, and begin the year feeling confident and connected. We look forward to welcoming our Halley families and kicking off another incredible school year together.

We can't wait to see you back in the Hive!

School Supplies

Before you head out to shop, be sure to visit the Halley Elementary School website to find your child's grade-level school supply list.

Our website has the most up-to-date supply lists to help ensure your child has everything they need for a successful start to the school year.

Parents: We highly encourage each family to bring their child's school supplies to our Open House event on August 21st at 3:00 PM for grades K-6.  Preschool open house begins at 2:00 PM.

Thank you for helping our Hornets arrive on the first day of school prepared and ready to learn.

Important Family Information