Surry County Schools, in partnership with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, is pleased to welcome three new School Resource Officers, one of which is the addition of a School Resource Officer (SRO) position to support all 11 elementary schools and a new position,
Surry County Schools’ teachers and students were actively pursuing their STEM passions during the summer months of June and July participating in a variety of summer camps and enrichment opportunities. Mr. Jeff Edwards, Science/STEM Coordinator for the Surry County Schools Science Insitute shared, “During the summer STEM camp programs, 47 elementary students learned about the engineering design process, while 40 middle school students took part in a Jr. Camp Med and Agriculture Camp. Another 27 middle schoolers attended LEGO Robotics Camp for a total of 114 summer camp participants.”
The Surry County School System held its annual Convocation to kick off the 2019-2020 school year with an official launch of the 2019-2023 strategic plan and the new leadership framework the district has been developing with the Center for Creative Leadership. The theme of Convocation 2019 was Designing Dreams. Growing Leaders. #Promise4ALL (Achievement, Leadership, Life). Superintendent, Dr. Travis L. Reeves and Associate Superintendent, Dr. Jill Y. Reinhardt co-hosted the event of approximately 1,200 students, educators, parents, business partners, media, and elected officials. Special guests included four of
Surry County Schools welcomed a new group of educators to the Surry County Schools family, many of whom were beginning the teaching profession for the first time. The district held New Teacher Orientation for beginning teachers (BTs) and teachers new to Surry County Schools in preparation for a successful 2019-2020 school year.
Families may apply online for their children to receive free or reduced price school meals. Online applications will be sent form a secure website directly to SCS School Nutrition. No need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced. The on-line application is easy, secure and convenient! Families that receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS or Food Stamps) benefits are directly certified.
To kickoff the 2019-2020 school year, Dr. Jill Reinhardt, talks about the new strategic plan and leadership.
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