White Hall School District

What are interim assessments?

You may hear your student or their teachers talk about interim assessments, but what are they?

Interim assessments are check-ins given during the school year. Students in K–2 take one interim, and students in grades 3–10 take two interims. These assessments help teachers see how students are doing in a subject. They are not used to determine grades. Interim assessments are designed to look at the whole picture of a subject. You may hear the word “blueprint” used when talking about assessments. A blueprint is simply a roadmap of everything students are expected to learn in a subject during the year. Instead of focusing on just one lesson or unit, interim assessments include questions from across the subject to show how students are doing overall.

After interim assessments are complete, teachers review the results to better understand student progress and next steps. Teachers use this information to:

• See which skills students are already comfortable with

• Spot areas where students may need extra support

• Plan small groups, review activities, or enrichment

Interim assessments help schools respond during the school year, instead of waiting until the end. They give teachers and families useful information so we can work together to support student growth.

Want to learn more about assessments used in our district? Visit the Learning and Assessment Center here:
https://www.whitehallsd.org/page/learning

The White Hall Baseball League is accepting registrations for the 2026 season for players ages 4–16. Divisions are available from T-Ball through Senior League.

Players from White Hall, Redfield, or Sheridan Schools are eligible to register. Students outside these districts may also participate with a waiver from their home league (select the “home” option during registration).

Registration fees are $100 per child for T-Ball and $125 per child for all other divisions. An early registration discount of $25 is available.

Registration is available online at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1219390

For questions, email whitehallarbaseballleague@gmail.com

Second Grade Parents: If you were unable to attend last night’s informational meeting, you can click here to view the information shared at each campus. This explains the new LEARNS Act requirements related to third-grade promotion that begin this school year and how our schools are supporting student success.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your campus principal. Additionally, if you need more information about ATLAS testing, the Parent Portal, learning targets, or how you can help at home, visit our Learning and Assessment Center here. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to help every student thrive.

11th grade students will take the ACT during the school day on February 24. The test will begin as soon as possible after the first bell.

The ACT measures skills students have been building in English, math, reading, and science. Recent updates to the ACT include a slightly shorter test, more time per question, and fewer answer choices in math, helping students work at a comfortable pace while still showing what they know.

Students can find helpful information about test day expectations, practice questions, and preparation tips on the Information for Examinees page. Information for Examinees Page

This free, school-day ACT gives students an opportunity to gain experience and earn a college-reportable score in a familiar setting. Questions? Contact Mrs. Powell at powellt@whitehallsd.org

How can I view my student’s ATLAS results?

Families can view ATLAS score reports through the Parent Portal. Once logged in, you’ll be able to see your student’s assessment results and check their progress throughout the year and from year to year. A short video tutorial is available to help you log in, along with a quick guide that explains how to read your student’s scores. Both can be found in the Learning and Assessment Center section of our website. If you need your Parent Portal access code, have trouble logging in, or have questions about reports, your student’s school counselor will be happy to help.

Want to learn more about the ATLAS assessment? Visit our Learning and Assessment Center here: https://www.whitehallsd.org/page/learning

Due to recent inclement weather, the White Hall School District missed six instructional days. In accordance with our academic calendar (available here), the following dates will be used as make-up days:

• February 16, 2026 (President's Day)
• April 3, 2026 (Good Friday)

Other make up days will be announced at a later time. Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to ensure students receive all required instructional time.

The White Hall Baseball League is accepting registrations for the 2026 season for players ages 4–16. Divisions are available from T-Ball through Senior League.

Players from White Hall, Redfield, or Sheridan Schools are eligible to register. Students outside these districts may also participate with a waiver from their home league (select the “home” option during registration).

Registration fees are $100 per child for T-Ball and $125 per child for all other divisions. An early registration discount of $25 is available through February 14.

Registration is available online at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1219390

For questions, email whitehallbaseballleague@gmail.com

White Hall was well represented by four spellers at the Jefferson County Spelling Bee on February 5, 2026: Geoffrey Gallinero, Anna Vy, Wes Branch, and Melody McLeod. Anna earned 3rd place, and Geoffrey took home 1st place! Our students competed alongside spellers from Friendship Academy, Watson Chapel, and Pine Bluff. Geoffrey will now advance to represent White Hall at the Arkansas State Spelling Bee in March.