Due to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Friday, December 5, 2025, for students and staff.
This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.
With the uncertainty of morning conditions, the district feels this is the safest option for students, staff, and the families we serve. Thank you, and please stay safe!
#SCSUpdates | REMINDER: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025! ⏰
#SCSUpdates | Due to the forecasted potential for incoming early morning inclement weather and to allow additional time for daylight, Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
#SCSGivesThanks | We would like to wish our students, their families, and all district employees a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃
#SCSCelebrates | Today is the 67th day of school. Yes, we said it! 6-7! (if you know you know).
As we celebrate #AmericanEducationWeek, it’s the perfect moment to recognize the educators and staff who make every day count, including all 67 days and every day after. Thank you for your dedication to our SCS students. 💛
As we celebrate #AmericanEducationWeek, it’s the perfect moment to recognize the educators and staff who make every day count, including all 67 days and every day after. Thank you for your dedication to our SCS students. 💛
#SCSUpdates | We’re excited to cheer on our Surry County Schools runners at the GROW Strong Race this Friday! 🎉 The race begins promptly at 9:30 AM, so please plan to arrive early to find parking and get settled.
Here are a few reminders to help keep the event safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone:
🔹 Parking: Parking areas are marked yellow on the map. These lots are paved and handicap accessible.
🔹 Spectator Areas: Recommended viewing spots are marked pink on the map. You’re welcome to cheer from other safe areas, but these are great places to show your school spirit!
🔹 Bring your signs and support! We encourage families to cheer for their runners and schools.
🔹 Please do not block the race course. Keep a safe distance from the course so runners have plenty of room. Any obstacle, especially near the finish line, can affect our runners’ safety and performance. This also keeps spectators safe as well.
🔹 Finish Line Reminder: Avoid gathering at the finish line. After your student finishes, meet them and then step to the side to keep the area clear for other finishers.
🔹 Restrooms: Restroom locations are marked teal on the map.
🔹 Safety: Surry County EMS will be on-site for the duration of the event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and fun race day for all our students. We can’t wait to see you there!
Here are a few reminders to help keep the event safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone:
🔹 Parking: Parking areas are marked yellow on the map. These lots are paved and handicap accessible.
🔹 Spectator Areas: Recommended viewing spots are marked pink on the map. You’re welcome to cheer from other safe areas, but these are great places to show your school spirit!
🔹 Bring your signs and support! We encourage families to cheer for their runners and schools.
🔹 Please do not block the race course. Keep a safe distance from the course so runners have plenty of room. Any obstacle, especially near the finish line, can affect our runners’ safety and performance. This also keeps spectators safe as well.
🔹 Finish Line Reminder: Avoid gathering at the finish line. After your student finishes, meet them and then step to the side to keep the area clear for other finishers.
🔹 Restrooms: Restroom locations are marked teal on the map.
🔹 Safety: Surry County EMS will be on-site for the duration of the event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and fun race day for all our students. We can’t wait to see you there!
#SCSUpdates | Reminder: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, November 7, 2025! ⏰
#SCSCelebrates | It’s National School Psychology Week! 💙📚
This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists, Megan Roberson, Michael Wietecha, and Marissa Casper, for the vital role they play in supporting the success and well-being of our students.
School psychologists help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. Their work lights the way for brighter futures across Surry County Schools. Thank you, Megan, Michael, and Marissa, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students!
This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists, Megan Roberson, Michael Wietecha, and Marissa Casper, for the vital role they play in supporting the success and well-being of our students.
School psychologists help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. Their work lights the way for brighter futures across Surry County Schools. Thank you, Megan, Michael, and Marissa, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools Title I is preparing for its district-level Parent Advisory Council for SY25-26. Meetings are usually held virtually, and during lunch hours between 12:00-1:00. The Title I PAC is welcome to change the meetings and times.
Why is the Title I PAC important? This district-level Parent Advisory Council builds capacity for engagement. Your participation will provide advice on all matters related to parental engagement in programs supported under Title I. Your voice will guide the representation of the needs of our parents, families, and communities for the purposes of developing, revising, and reviewing the District's parent and family engagement policy. Please join us for an overview of what to expect for the Title I PAC.
Why is the Title I PAC important? This district-level Parent Advisory Council builds capacity for engagement. Your participation will provide advice on all matters related to parental engagement in programs supported under Title I. Your voice will guide the representation of the needs of our parents, families, and communities for the purposes of developing, revising, and reviewing the District's parent and family engagement policy. Please join us for an overview of what to expect for the Title I PAC.
#SCSCelebrates | Almost everybody has a favorite teacher, someone who went above and beyond to encourage you because they could see your potential. On October 5, take time to celebrate World Teachers’ Day!
To our amazing Surry County Schools teachers, thank you for inspiring and shaping futures. Your dedication is changing lives every day! 🏫💙 #WorldTeachersDay
To our amazing Surry County Schools teachers, thank you for inspiring and shaping futures. Your dedication is changing lives every day! 🏫💙 #WorldTeachersDay
#SCSCelebrates | Happy National School Custodian’s Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate and express our deepest gratitude to the unsung heroes who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly—our custodians! Let’s take a moment to recognize their dedication and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all. Thank you for all you do. We'd be a mess without you!
Today, we celebrate and express our deepest gratitude to the unsung heroes who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly—our custodians! Let’s take a moment to recognize their dedication and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all. Thank you for all you do. We'd be a mess without you!
#SCSCelebrates | October is National Principals Month! 🌟
Join us in celebrating the 20 outstanding principals of Surry County Schools who work tirelessly to lead, inspire, and support our students, staff, and communities. From creating a positive school culture to guiding academic success, our principals are at the heart of it all. We are grateful for their dedication, passion, and leadership each and every day. #ThankAPrincipal
Join us in celebrating the 20 outstanding principals of Surry County Schools who work tirelessly to lead, inspire, and support our students, staff, and communities. From creating a positive school culture to guiding academic success, our principals are at the heart of it all. We are grateful for their dedication, passion, and leadership each and every day. #ThankAPrincipal
Good afternoon. This is Hollie Lyons, Chief Communications Officer for Surry County Schools, with an important message.
This morning on Highway 89 near Hardy’s Custom Golf, deputies were involved in a brief incident on the roadway. The situation was quickly contained, and law enforcement has secured the area.
This situation unfolded very quickly and did not involve our schools or our students. All students are safe. Families may notice an increased law enforcement presence in the area as this remains a law enforcement matter.
Highway 89 is currently closed from Toast Road to Sparger Road. We do not know how long the road will remain closed. This closure will impact afternoon dismissal and will cause delays. Bus riders for Meadowview Magnet Middle School and Gentry Middle School will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. in order to reach North Surry High School by 3:00 p.m. School will be dismissed at regular time. Again, please plan for delays during dismissal this afternoon.
We appreciate our partnership with local law enforcement and their quick response to ensure the safety of our community.
This morning on Highway 89 near Hardy’s Custom Golf, deputies were involved in a brief incident on the roadway. The situation was quickly contained, and law enforcement has secured the area.
This situation unfolded very quickly and did not involve our schools or our students. All students are safe. Families may notice an increased law enforcement presence in the area as this remains a law enforcement matter.
Highway 89 is currently closed from Toast Road to Sparger Road. We do not know how long the road will remain closed. This closure will impact afternoon dismissal and will cause delays. Bus riders for Meadowview Magnet Middle School and Gentry Middle School will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. in order to reach North Surry High School by 3:00 p.m. School will be dismissed at regular time. Again, please plan for delays during dismissal this afternoon.
We appreciate our partnership with local law enforcement and their quick response to ensure the safety of our community.
#SCSUpdates | 3rd Grade BOG-3 Results Are Now Available! 🎉
Starting this school year, all state-mandated test results will be available through Infinite Campus on both the student and parent portals. Parents and guardians can view these results under the Assessments tab in Infinite Campus.
If you have questions about accessing the portal or understanding the results, please contact your child’s school.
Starting this school year, all state-mandated test results will be available through Infinite Campus on both the student and parent portals. Parents and guardians can view these results under the Assessments tab in Infinite Campus.
If you have questions about accessing the portal or understanding the results, please contact your child’s school.
#SCSCelebrates | Happy National Teaching Assistants Day! Teacher assistants are the backbone of our classrooms helping teachers make sure each and every student has the support they need for their lessons. Today we celebrate their hard work and the lasting contribution they make to student learning!
Episode 12 of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is LIVE! 🎙️
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we sit down with Caleb Whitaker, Health and PE teacher at Meadowview Magnet Middle School. A Surry County Schools graduate himself, Caleb has come full circle—returning to the district where he once attended Franklin, Meadowview, and North Surry.
Caleb shares his journey from student-athlete to teacher, including his time at Surry Community College, Appalachian State University, and his path through the Teachers of Tomorrow program. We’ll hear how his experiences in the classroom, on the field, and in the community have shaped his approach to education and coaching.
Outside of school, Caleb is deeply involved in his community through Mount Airy Parks and Recreation and his church, where he mentors young people and supports families. In this conversation, he reflects on the importance of building relationships, creating positive learning environments, and giving back to the community that raised him.
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, we sit down with Caleb Whitaker, Health and PE teacher at Meadowview Magnet Middle School. A Surry County Schools graduate himself, Caleb has come full circle—returning to the district where he once attended Franklin, Meadowview, and North Surry.
Caleb shares his journey from student-athlete to teacher, including his time at Surry Community College, Appalachian State University, and his path through the Teachers of Tomorrow program. We’ll hear how his experiences in the classroom, on the field, and in the community have shaped his approach to education and coaching.
Outside of school, Caleb is deeply involved in his community through Mount Airy Parks and Recreation and his church, where he mentors young people and supports families. In this conversation, he reflects on the importance of building relationships, creating positive learning environments, and giving back to the community that raised him.
#SCSUpdates | A test of the Surry County Schools Notification System was conducted this afternoon. If you did not receive a call or email, please alert the main office at your respective school so staff can update your contact information accordingly.
This is a test of the SCS Mass Notification System. In the event of weather-related closures or an emergency, Surry County Schools will use this system to notify you of matters impacting our campuses. This is only a test. Thank you!
Esta es una prueba del Sistema de Notificación Masiva de SCS. En caso de cierres por mal tiempo o una emergencia, las Escuelas del Condado de Surry usarán este sistema para notificarle sobre cualquier asunto que afecte a nuestros campus. Esto es solo una prueba.
#SCSCelebrates | Today we celebrate #NationalITProfessionalsDay! We are fortunate to have the best of the best here in Surry County Schools! 💻
This team completes a lot of visible and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that students and staff can efficiently use technology during the school day. They are ready to jump in and help however they can whenever technical difficulties arise.
Technology constantly changes, and our IT professionals stay informed of trends and tools to serve our students, staff, and families well!
Happy IT Professionals Day to Tim Hippert, John Johnson, Jim Harvish, Jackson Lindsay, Michael Pinckney, Sebrena O’Dell, Chet Luffman, Jeremy Stoker, and Melissa Spurlin! 🎉
We would also like to give a shoutout to Director of Technology Lucas Gillispie for all of his hard work and dedication to our district’s technology oversight and implementation.
Thank you all for all that you do for Surry County Schools! 💙
This team completes a lot of visible and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that students and staff can efficiently use technology during the school day. They are ready to jump in and help however they can whenever technical difficulties arise.
Technology constantly changes, and our IT professionals stay informed of trends and tools to serve our students, staff, and families well!
Happy IT Professionals Day to Tim Hippert, John Johnson, Jim Harvish, Jackson Lindsay, Michael Pinckney, Sebrena O’Dell, Chet Luffman, Jeremy Stoker, and Melissa Spurlin! 🎉
We would also like to give a shoutout to Director of Technology Lucas Gillispie for all of his hard work and dedication to our district’s technology oversight and implementation.
Thank you all for all that you do for Surry County Schools! 💙
#SCSUpdates | A big thank you to the 80% of families who have already completed the Infinite Campus Annual Update!
It’s not too late! If you haven’t done so yet, set up your Parent Portal account to track grades, attendance, and receive important school messages. 👉Get started here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update.
This page will guide you through setting up your account and completing the Annual Update. Need help? Contact your child’s school. Once you’re logged in, complete your child’s Annual Update (contact info, emergency contacts, agreements, etc.).
⏰ Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025
If this process isn’t complete by then, your child’s access to important classroom tools like YouTube and other third-party services may be restricted.
It’s not too late! If you haven’t done so yet, set up your Parent Portal account to track grades, attendance, and receive important school messages. 👉Get started here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update.
This page will guide you through setting up your account and completing the Annual Update. Need help? Contact your child’s school. Once you’re logged in, complete your child’s Annual Update (contact info, emergency contacts, agreements, etc.).
⏰ Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025
If this process isn’t complete by then, your child’s access to important classroom tools like YouTube and other third-party services may be restricted.
