Know an SCS employee making an impact in the lives of students and staff? Nominate them for Leader of the Month today! Complete the nomination form: http://ow.ly/NieM50KuEzA
It's #WhatDidYouLearnWednesday! 📝✨
We're continuing to showcase the incredible knowledge and skills our students are gaining in classrooms across Surry County Schools! Stay tuned for more inspiring insights every Wednesday! 🌟🔍 #ThriveSCS
https://youtu.be/OKra55uKP14
It's #WhatDidYouLearnWednesday! 📝✨
https://youtu.be/mzqZDCVbjOg
We're continuing to showcase the incredible knowledge and skills our students are gaining in classrooms across Surry County Schools! We're starting September with a glimpse into the captivating lessons our students are diving into! Stay tuned for more inspiring insights every Wednesday! 🌟🔍 #ThriveSCS
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program occurred July 21-28, 2023. The internship program is held in the Congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. congressional office and consists of learning activities, including an introduction to the legislative process; tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and area museums; briefings with House committee staff; and attending hearings, mark-ups and floor debates. This program is an opportunity offered to public and private school educators in North Carolina’s 5th District who teach grades nine through twelve. One of this year’s attendees was Stephen Young, Social Studies Teacher at Surry Central High School.
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) issued the following statement on the conclusion of this year's program: “It was my pleasure to welcome Stephen Young and Samuel Tarleton – two exceptional educators in the 5th District – to Washington, D.C. for my 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program. From attending committee hearings to watching floor debates, touring the U.S. Capitol to attending briefings, Stephen and Samuel had a first-hand look into Congress’ rich history and how it operates. It is my hope that this experience was as rewarding as it was insightful for them both.”
Nghi Le, a junior at Surry Central High School, was recently nominated and recognized
for her work with District C in Raleigh as an NC Chamber Workforce Readiness Scholar.
District C is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prepare the next generation of diverse talent for modern work. Students in District C’s Teamship program work together to solve real-world problems for actual businesses and organizations. District C.
To be nominated, she had to be a rising junior or senior and had to have the following qualities: be a team player, an on-going learner, and an innovator. As a team player, she showed evidence of investment in working and learning from others. As a learner, she has shown growth outside of the core academic subjects that prepare her for the future. Lastly, Nghi showed evidence of creative and entrepreneurial thinking that drives improvement, problem-solving, and innovation. Nghi was recognized on the stage at the Education and Workforce Conference on August 8th. Along with recognition, she received a Marketing toolkit as well as other gifts for this honor. #ThriveSCS
Congratulations to Surry Early College Senior, Yuridia Gallegos, and Surry Central High Senior, Eli Scott on their serving in two different programs in Raleigh, NC - the NC Governor’s Page Program and North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly. #ThriveSCS
The Governor's School of North Carolina is a 4-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.
Each year Surry County is allowed to nominate a select (minimal- based on ADM - usually only 6 for Academic disciplines plus Arts that are also limited per discipline) number of students from our high schools to a committee in Raleigh to be considered for selection to attend.
Surry County Schools is proud to announce the students who were selected and attended the Governor’s School 2023 session:
🎉 Willow Lawson (SECHS) (Not Pictured)
🎉 Christopher Hernandez-Carrillo (SECHS)
🎉 Gwendyline Aguiar (NSHS)
CONGRATS to September 2023 Leader of the Month, Janie Sechrist of Franklin Elementary! Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors:
🎉Accurate Insurance Solutions
🎉Scenic Ford Lincoln
🎉Crouse's Auto Detailing
🎉Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services
🎉SignGypsies Dobson
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the September Leader of the Month, Janie Sechrist! Mrs. Sechrist is a part of the School Nutrition Team at Franklin Elementary School! 🎉 #ThriveSCS
Kindergartener Willow Wilmoth asked during my visit to White Plains Elementary, "What exactly do you do in your office?" These moments showcase the power of open dialogue and the boundless potential when young minds and leaders unite. #ThriveSCS #SnapWithTheSuperintendent
Great day visiting White Plains Elementary with the SCS BOE for the first Board visit of the year. Loved witnessing firsthand the dedication of our educators and the enthusiasm of our students in this vibrant learning community! #ThriveSCS
It's #WhatDidYouLearnWednesday! 📝✨
We're continuing to showcase the incredible knowledge and skills our students are gaining in classrooms across Surry County Schools! Stay tuned for more inspiring insights every Wednesday! 🌟🔍 #ThriveSCS
https://youtu.be/ULNJ_-P0QjU
Surry County Schools will be dismissing at 2:00 p.m, today, Monday, August 28, 2023 due to potential flooding. All evening activities are canceled and after school childcare will close at 5:00 p.m.
Surry County Schools has worked with the National Weather Service and Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor weather conditions throughout the morning. Last night, areas of Surry County received 3-6 inches of rain. As a result, there was localized flooding in northern Surry County this morning.
More rainfall is expected this afternoon, which could create additional flooding issues across many areas of Surry County. Therefore, Surry County Schools will be dismissing at 2:00 p.m. to ensure students return home ahead of additional projected rainfall.
Thank you for your continued support of Surry County Schools and please use caution as you travel this evening.
Flat Rock Elementary School will be dismissing today, Monday, August 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. due to power outage. All students will be sent home with bagged lunches. This outage is currently affecting over 1,233 Duke Energy customers and a crew has been assigned to restore power. The estimated time of restoration is 5:00 p.m.
At Surry County Schools, safety is our top priority. Given the unknowns of the situation as well as the potential flexibility of the estimated time of restoration, we feel it is in the best interest of families for Flat Rock Elementary to dismiss early. Surry County Emergency Services has informed the district that Pine Street will be open shortly after being closed temporarily this morning due to flooding.
At this time, Flat Rock Elementary School is the only school impacted, all other schools are on normal schedule today. The district is continuing to closely monitor weather conditions due to reports of heavy rain and flooding in areas of Surry County. The district is working with Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor conditions throughout the day.
Surry County Schools is closely monitoring weather conditions today due to reports of heavy rain and flooding in areas of Surry County. The district is working with Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor conditions throughout the day.
At this time, a power outage has been reported at Flat Rock Elementary School. The district is working with Duke Energy on this issue. Duke Energy is estimating power to be restored to the school by 9:15 a.m. We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program occurred July 21-28, 2023. The internship program is held in the Congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. congressional office and consists of learning activities, including an introduction to the legislative process; tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and area museums; briefings with House committee staff; and attending hearings, mark-ups and floor debates. This program is an opportunity offered to public and private school educators in North Carolina’s 5th District who teach grades nine through twelve. One of this year’s attendees was Stephen Young, Social Studies Teacher at Surry Central High School.
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) issued the following statement on the conclusion of this year's program: “It was my pleasure to welcome Stephen Young and Samuel Tarleton – two exceptional educators in the 5th District – to Washington, D.C. for my 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program. From attending committee hearings to watching floor debates, touring the U.S. Capitol to attending briefings, Stephen and Samuel had a first-hand look into Congress’ rich history and how it operates. It is my hope that this experience was as rewarding as it was insightful for them both.”
Making friends in kindergarten at Pilot Mountain Elementary School! 🖍️ #ThriveSCS
This week, the team from White’s International led a day and a half training for our Transportation Department mechanics! Thank you Carlos and Tim for your investment in our mechanics’ professional growth as we work to keep our school buses running safely every day!🚌#ThriveSCS
Productive meeting with @foxxforcongress at @AltecInc today! We discussed the importance of workforce development, and how student internships + registered apprenticeships can bridge the gap between education and industry. Exciting opportunities ahead for our students! #ThriveSCS
The Flat Rock Elementary gym renovation is in full swing, and we're thrilled with the progress! Check out the transformation happening right before our eyes through these photos! 🚧📸 #ThriveSCS
