We are a bit late to posting, but it's never too late to celebrate HUGE achievements!
The 2025-2026 North Carolina Public Schools Testing results were released and we learned that our school met growth AND earned a "B" School Performance Grade, which has been one of our goals for the last few years! That is the highest school performance our school has had since 2019 - WOW!
This is something that we are all incredibly proud of, and I think it is safe to say that DES has some of the best students and staff. It is evident that our tigers, both cubs and adults, work hard and are determined to grow as learners and leaders each and every day!
The 2025-2026 North Carolina Public Schools Testing results were released and we learned that our school met growth AND earned a "B" School Performance Grade, which has been one of our goals for the last few years! That is the highest school performance our school has had since 2019 - WOW!
This is something that we are all incredibly proud of, and I think it is safe to say that DES has some of the best students and staff. It is evident that our tigers, both cubs and adults, work hard and are determined to grow as learners and leaders each and every day!
Don't forget that TOMORROW is our Grounded Coffee Spirit Day! Be sure to visit our favorite local coffee shop and let them know that you are there to support DES -- a portion of sales will go towards our school! ☕🐯
#SCSCelebrates | Woo-hoo! We are so proud of the Dobson Elementary School Nutrition Staff for their perfect sanitation score of 100! 🍎🥦🥪
Way to go, ladies!
Way to go, ladies!
#SCSSchoolNutrition | SCS cafeterias are serving up nutritious, delicious options every day, and we want our students to make the most of them! 🥗🍓🥕
Parents, encourage your student to try something new at lunch. Grab the pizza, sure…but don’t forget to add some fresh fruit, vegetables, or a salad to the plate, too!
A balanced lunch helps fuel students for learning, growing, and making the most of their school day. So, next time you’re in the lunch line, look beyond the usual choice and give something new a try!
Parents, encourage your student to try something new at lunch. Grab the pizza, sure…but don’t forget to add some fresh fruit, vegetables, or a salad to the plate, too!
A balanced lunch helps fuel students for learning, growing, and making the most of their school day. So, next time you’re in the lunch line, look beyond the usual choice and give something new a try!
The FIRST Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood for the 2026-2027 School Year:
8/9/26
Good evening, tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Our staff are excited to see our tigers Monday night at orientation! Come between 5-7 to meet your child’s teacher and complete necessary paperwork. No sign-up is needed! Come at a time that works best for you! We will have before and after school childcare sign-ups in the office. Daycare starts on Monday, August 17th. Any families that need assistance with school supplies may visit Mr. King during open house. Annual Enrollment in Infinite Campus is open now! Save time at orientation and complete this now! If you are unable to attend orientation, enrollment must be completed before your child returns to school. If you need assistance, please contact our front office. We are excited to kick off the school year on Wednesday, August 12th, for the first day of school. We are excited to have free breakfast AND lunch this school year. Our doors open at 7:35 each morning. Parents are welcome to walk their child to class the first full week of school. Please communicate with your child’s teacher on how they will be getting home each day. School dismisses at 3:00 in the afternoon. When in the car rider line, please pull all the way up to spot #1. This helps with the flow of traffic. During afternoon dismissal, walk-ups may stand at the flagpole or behind the orange lines. We do not dismiss walkers on rainy days. All car riders must be dismissed to a vehicle in our car rider line on rainy days. This is to ensure the safety of all students. Please be patient with us these first few weeks as we learn your vehicles. As a reminder, kindergarteners will have staggered start which means half of our kindergarteners' first day will be on August 12th and the second half on August 13th. The entire kindergarten grade will return for their second day of school on August 14th. Families should have received a letter listing their child’s first day of school. PreK students will start August 26th and 27th. They will also have a staggered start. Mrs. Rodgers will communicate to parents what your child’s first day of school is. Weekly school communication will primarily be through email this school year. Please ensure we have your email on file and you are receiving our weekly Sunday night message. We want our students to learn respect, organization, have a great attitude, and responsibility this school year. Thank you for working together to help your child learn and grow! See you Monday night at orientation. Good night!
8/9/26
Good evening, tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Our staff are excited to see our tigers Monday night at orientation! Come between 5-7 to meet your child’s teacher and complete necessary paperwork. No sign-up is needed! Come at a time that works best for you! We will have before and after school childcare sign-ups in the office. Daycare starts on Monday, August 17th. Any families that need assistance with school supplies may visit Mr. King during open house. Annual Enrollment in Infinite Campus is open now! Save time at orientation and complete this now! If you are unable to attend orientation, enrollment must be completed before your child returns to school. If you need assistance, please contact our front office. We are excited to kick off the school year on Wednesday, August 12th, for the first day of school. We are excited to have free breakfast AND lunch this school year. Our doors open at 7:35 each morning. Parents are welcome to walk their child to class the first full week of school. Please communicate with your child’s teacher on how they will be getting home each day. School dismisses at 3:00 in the afternoon. When in the car rider line, please pull all the way up to spot #1. This helps with the flow of traffic. During afternoon dismissal, walk-ups may stand at the flagpole or behind the orange lines. We do not dismiss walkers on rainy days. All car riders must be dismissed to a vehicle in our car rider line on rainy days. This is to ensure the safety of all students. Please be patient with us these first few weeks as we learn your vehicles. As a reminder, kindergarteners will have staggered start which means half of our kindergarteners' first day will be on August 12th and the second half on August 13th. The entire kindergarten grade will return for their second day of school on August 14th. Families should have received a letter listing their child’s first day of school. PreK students will start August 26th and 27th. They will also have a staggered start. Mrs. Rodgers will communicate to parents what your child’s first day of school is. Weekly school communication will primarily be through email this school year. Please ensure we have your email on file and you are receiving our weekly Sunday night message. We want our students to learn respect, organization, have a great attitude, and responsibility this school year. Thank you for working together to help your child learn and grow! See you Monday night at orientation. Good night!
Join us in our School Supply Drive on Orientation night - August 10th from 5:00-7:00! Do not forget that PTO will also be there selling shirts, blankets, and cookbooks!
Shared from our PTO:
🎉 We are beyond excited to finally share some amazing news! 🎉
Back in February, Dobson Elementary PTO nominated Dobson Elementary School for the Subaru Loves Learning initiative through Scenic Subaru of Mount Airy, and we are thrilled to announce that DES was selected as this year's recipient! 💙📚
Keeping this a secret has definitely been the hardest part, but it's been so worth the wait! As part of this incredible partnership, our teachers will receive a special goody box along with the opportunity to purchase much-needed classroom supplies and educational materials to help support their students. Even better, the amazing team at Scenic Subaru will be showering our staff with fun surprises throughout the school year!
Their first surprise? They stocked our teachers' lounge with delicious snacks to help kick off an incredible school year! 🍿🍪🥤
We are so grateful to Scenic Subaru for investing in our teachers and students. Partnerships like these make a lasting difference in our school, and we can't wait to share all of the exciting surprises still to come!
💙 Thank you, Scenic Subaru, for showing Dobson Elementary so much love and support! Here's to a fantastic school year! 🍎✨
🎉 We are beyond excited to finally share some amazing news! 🎉
Back in February, Dobson Elementary PTO nominated Dobson Elementary School for the Subaru Loves Learning initiative through Scenic Subaru of Mount Airy, and we are thrilled to announce that DES was selected as this year's recipient! 💙📚
Keeping this a secret has definitely been the hardest part, but it's been so worth the wait! As part of this incredible partnership, our teachers will receive a special goody box along with the opportunity to purchase much-needed classroom supplies and educational materials to help support their students. Even better, the amazing team at Scenic Subaru will be showering our staff with fun surprises throughout the school year!
Their first surprise? They stocked our teachers' lounge with delicious snacks to help kick off an incredible school year! 🍿🍪🥤
We are so grateful to Scenic Subaru for investing in our teachers and students. Partnerships like these make a lasting difference in our school, and we can't wait to share all of the exciting surprises still to come!
💙 Thank you, Scenic Subaru, for showing Dobson Elementary so much love and support! Here's to a fantastic school year! 🍎✨
#SCSUpdates | The first day of school is almost here! 🎒✏️
Before Open House, take a few minutes to complete your Infinite Campus Annual Update. It's the quickest way to verify your family's information and helps you skip the paperwork when you arrive at school.
During the Annual Update, you'll:
✅ Verify your contact information
✅ Update emergency contacts
✅ Complete required annual district forms
Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is also the best place to:
📚 Check grades
🚌 Monitor attendance
📲 Receive important updates from your child's school throughout the year
Get started today by visiting: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update
New to Surry County Schools? The page includes step-by-step instructions for setting up your Parent Portal account. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school.
Before Open House, take a few minutes to complete your Infinite Campus Annual Update. It's the quickest way to verify your family's information and helps you skip the paperwork when you arrive at school.
During the Annual Update, you'll:
✅ Verify your contact information
✅ Update emergency contacts
✅ Complete required annual district forms
Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is also the best place to:
📚 Check grades
🚌 Monitor attendance
📲 Receive important updates from your child's school throughout the year
Get started today by visiting: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update
New to Surry County Schools? The page includes step-by-step instructions for setting up your Parent Portal account. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school.
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools families can track their child's school bus in real time with the Here Comes the Bus app.
With the app, you can:
✅ See your child's bus location in real time
📲 Receive alerts when the bus is approaching or if the schedule changes
🏫 Know when your child arrives safely at school or back home
Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Here Comes the Bus® app (or visit herecomesthebus.com)
2️⃣ Sign up using District Code: 75997
3️⃣ Add your student using their last name and Student ID number
Questions? Contact your child's school or the Surry County Schools Transportation Department.
With the app, you can:
✅ See your child's bus location in real time
📲 Receive alerts when the bus is approaching or if the schedule changes
🏫 Know when your child arrives safely at school or back home
Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Here Comes the Bus® app (or visit herecomesthebus.com)
2️⃣ Sign up using District Code: 75997
3️⃣ Add your student using their last name and Student ID number
Questions? Contact your child's school or the Surry County Schools Transportation Department.
#SCSUpdates | Quick Reminder, Surry County Schools families!
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on September 14-16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚌
For Information:
Contact: Jason Llewellyn 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
For Information:
Contact: Jason Llewellyn 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
#SCSNowHiring | Surry County School Nutrition Services is hiring substitutes and part-time & full-time team members!
- Family-friendly daytime schedule that aligns with the school calendar
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Positive work environment
- Paid leave & holidays (permanent positions)
- Help serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe environment!
Apply online at surryschoolmeals.com! Call 336-386-8866 for more information.
Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
- Family-friendly daytime schedule that aligns with the school calendar
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Positive work environment
- Paid leave & holidays (permanent positions)
- Help serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe environment!
Apply online at surryschoolmeals.com! Call 336-386-8866 for more information.
Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
#SCSNowHiring | Join Surry County Schools as a Substitute Teacher!
The district will offer face-to-face training at Meadowview Magnet Middle School on August 18, 2026, from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. To register, please complete the Google form at https://bit.ly/F2FSub or call 336-386-8211.
The district will offer face-to-face training at Meadowview Magnet Middle School on August 18, 2026, from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. To register, please complete the Google form at https://bit.ly/F2FSub or call 336-386-8211.
#SCSSchoolNutrition | Free Summer Meals are back in Surry County! 🍎
Surry County School Nutrition will once again provide free healthy meals for kids and teens 18 & younger at Dobson Elementary this summer.
📍 Dobson Elementary
(Cafeteria entrance on W. Atkins St. beside Dobson Square Park/Splashpad)
🗓 June 1–25, 2026
📅 Monday–Thursday
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
No ID needed. No cost. Meals are served and eaten on-site.
We are proud to help ensure children in our community continue to have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. ❤️
Surry County School Nutrition will once again provide free healthy meals for kids and teens 18 & younger at Dobson Elementary this summer.
📍 Dobson Elementary
(Cafeteria entrance on W. Atkins St. beside Dobson Square Park/Splashpad)
🗓 June 1–25, 2026
📅 Monday–Thursday
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
No ID needed. No cost. Meals are served and eaten on-site.
We are proud to help ensure children in our community continue to have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. ❤️
The Federal Program department for Surry County Schools would love for our Migrant Families to join the Remind messaging app. Please use the following link to sign up. Also, we will have our Migrant Education day camps this summer on July 11th, July 18th and July 25th. On July 25th we will end with a cookout. The camp location is to be determined. There are fun prizes to win if you attend and students will get resources and books to take home. Please consider coming and please sign up for the messaging app. Thank you for your cooperation. We would love to support and connect with our migrant families this summer. Link to join Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
5/10/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week our 3rd-5th grade students will take their Reading, Math, and 5th science EOG. Our students have worked hard all year and it is time to show what they know! Students need to go to bed early and arrive at school on time. We will have free breakfast each day! Encourage your child to do their best. We want to ensure all students and families are aware of NC Testing policies and procedures. Schools are required to ensure that wireless devices are not permitted in the testing sessions. MP3 players, cameras, cell phones, personal learning devices, personal computers, smartpens, smartwatches, smart glasses, or any other electronic device are prohibited during the administration of any test. We will be on a different lunch schedule on EOG test days. Library books are due to our media center. Thank you for checking under your beds and in your car for library books. Yearbooks have arrived! We have a few available for purchase in the office. It is first come, first serve. The cost is $32. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for End of Year Awards on May 20th-22nd. Please see Dojo or our Facebook page for specific grade level times and days. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
5/10/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week our 3rd-5th grade students will take their Reading, Math, and 5th science EOG. Our students have worked hard all year and it is time to show what they know! Students need to go to bed early and arrive at school on time. We will have free breakfast each day! Encourage your child to do their best. We want to ensure all students and families are aware of NC Testing policies and procedures. Schools are required to ensure that wireless devices are not permitted in the testing sessions. MP3 players, cameras, cell phones, personal learning devices, personal computers, smartpens, smartwatches, smart glasses, or any other electronic device are prohibited during the administration of any test. We will be on a different lunch schedule on EOG test days. Library books are due to our media center. Thank you for checking under your beds and in your car for library books. Yearbooks have arrived! We have a few available for purchase in the office. It is first come, first serve. The cost is $32. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for End of Year Awards on May 20th-22nd. Please see Dojo or our Facebook page for specific grade level times and days. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
#SCSUpdates | Good afternoon, Surry County Schools families. Surry County Schools wants to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the learning management system used by school districts and organizations across the country.
Canvas has informed districts that a criminal threat actor gained unauthorized access to certain account-related data associated with some organizations using the platform. At this time, Canvas has indicated there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, or government identification numbers were involved.
Canvas reports that the unauthorized access was identified and removed, the vulnerability has been addressed, and additional security protections have been implemented. The company is continuing to work with outside forensic experts, federal law enforcement, and cybersecurity agencies as the investigation continues.
At this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for when Canvas access will be restored. Our staff is working closely with state officials, Canvas, and technology partners to monitor the situation and determine any potential impact to Surry County Schools.
Schools and teachers will communicate alternative methods for assignments and classroom communication as needed while Canvas access remains unavailable.
We understand the importance of protecting student and staff information and will continue to provide updates as more verified information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and support.
Attention Families -
The Federal Program department for Surry County Schools would love for our Migrant Families to join the Remind messaging app. Please use the following link to sign up. Also, we will have our Migrant Education day camps this summer on July 11th, July 18th and July 25th. On July 25th we will end with a cookout. The camp location is to be determined. There are fun prizes to win if you attend and students will get resources and books to take home. Please consider coming and please sign up for the messaging app. Thank you for your cooperation. We would love to support and connect with our migrant families this summer. Link to join Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
The Federal Program department for Surry County Schools would love for our Migrant Families to join the Remind messaging app. Please use the following link to sign up. Also, we will have our Migrant Education day camps this summer on July 11th, July 18th and July 25th. On July 25th we will end with a cookout. The camp location is to be determined. There are fun prizes to win if you attend and students will get resources and books to take home. Please consider coming and please sign up for the messaging app. Thank you for your cooperation. We would love to support and connect with our migrant families this summer. Link to join Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
Check out the TIGER NEWS for the month of May!
We Want Your Feedback!
Surry County Schools invites parents, families, and community members to share feedback on our federal programs and how they support student success across our district. Your input helps us improve services and better meet the needs of our students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
Thank you for your partnership and support of SCS!
¡Queremos su opinión!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invitan a los padres, familias y miembros de la comunidad a compartir sus comentarios sobre nuestros programas federales y cómo apoyan el éxito de los estudiantes en todo el distrito. Su opinión nos ayuda a mejorar los servicios y a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes.
Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar la encuesta:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo a SCS!
Surry County Schools invites parents, families, and community members to share feedback on our federal programs and how they support student success across our district. Your input helps us improve services and better meet the needs of our students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
Thank you for your partnership and support of SCS!
¡Queremos su opinión!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invitan a los padres, familias y miembros de la comunidad a compartir sus comentarios sobre nuestros programas federales y cómo apoyan el éxito de los estudiantes en todo el distrito. Su opinión nos ayuda a mejorar los servicios y a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes.
Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar la encuesta:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo a SCS!