Lighting Pathways to Global Success
Surry County Schools announced the expansion of the Surry Virtual Academy to the Surry Virtual Academy Magnet School. Through relationships with all students, families, and communities, we are committed to empowering our youth to grow as citizen leaders and to achieve their dreams. This is the mission of the Surry County Schools. The Surry County School System strives to provide a high-quality education to all of our students within a flexible environment customized to each student’s learning preferences and needs. The first pillar of the vision of the Surry County Board of Education 2019-2023 Strategic Plan pertains to Achievement. The goal is to maximize individual
The Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation annually awards scholarships to deserving students graduating from each of the Surry County high schools. Scholarships are awarded to students who will be attending four-year colleges and universities or Surry Community College, and to students at Surry Community College who will be transferring to a four-year school to complete their undergraduate degree. This year’s award recipients were honored with a virtual scholarship recipient reception on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
All elementary schools in the Surry County School System are accepting pre-kindergarten applications for children who are 4 years old on or before August 31, 2020. Please call your elementary school between 10:00-2:00 for more information or complete the interest form https://forms.gle/QXGNLe9HaD9yYqk37 We would love for you to be a part of our 5 star programs!
Monday afternoon at the Surry County Board of Education meeting, Dr. Matthew White was approved as the new principal of Rockford Elementary School. Dr. White had been serving as the interim principal at Rockford Elementary since January 2020. Dr. White obtained a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies and History from Appalachian State University in 2009. He received a Master of School Administration from Western Carolina University in 2014. In 2017, White obtained the Doctor of Educational Leadership from High Point University. Prior to his interim role at Rockford Elementary, he was a Social Studies and Exceptional Children’s Teacher for grades 6-8 at Central Middle School.
Cheltsea Golding, a second-year teacher at Franklin Elementary School was named the first-ever Surry County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year today in a virtual called faculty meeting. Golding was surrounded virtually by her principals, colleagues, and family members this morning as Superintendent, Dr. Travis L. Reeves, made the historic announcement. Members of the Surry County Board of Education, including the Chairman, Dr. Terri E. Mosley, and Mrs. Mamie M. Sutphin were on the virtual meeting to offer congratulations and support, along with other district administrators and members of the Beginning Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.
The Surry County School System is pleased to announce all eleven elementary schools will host virtual Beginners’ Day for rising kindergarteners on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm. All elementary schools in the Surry County School System are accepting kindergarten registration for children who are 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020.
All elementary schools in the Surry County School System are accepting kindergarten registration for children who are 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020. Children who are 4 years old on or before August 31, 2020, may be eligible for Pre-K. If you have any questions, please contact DeAnne Danley @ 336/386-8211.
