#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!
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
4/26/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! This week we will recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month! Each day students are asked to advocate for the safety of all children through school spirit activities. Monday is dress like your favorite superhero! This week our students will take their end of year reading assessment. Thank you for having your child here on time each day, ready to work hard! Our PTO will meet after school on Tuesday. Friday is School Lunch Hero Day! Our ladies in the cafeteria are amazing! They do a spectacular job of feeding our students and staff daily. We appreciate them! School will dismiss at 1:00 on Friday. There IS after school daycare. Please let your child’s teacher know how they will be getting home. On Tuesday, chorus will meet. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. We still have PTO cookbooks for sale! Cookbooks are $15! Send your money in to get your cookbook today! As we countdown to the end of school, our 3rd-5th grade students are working hard to be resilient and accountable in their learning. We have fun activities planned each week to end the school year strong. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
4/26/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! This week we will recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month! Each day students are asked to advocate for the safety of all children through school spirit activities. Monday is dress like your favorite superhero! This week our students will take their end of year reading assessment. Thank you for having your child here on time each day, ready to work hard! Our PTO will meet after school on Tuesday. Friday is School Lunch Hero Day! Our ladies in the cafeteria are amazing! They do a spectacular job of feeding our students and staff daily. We appreciate them! School will dismiss at 1:00 on Friday. There IS after school daycare. Please let your child’s teacher know how they will be getting home. On Tuesday, chorus will meet. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. We still have PTO cookbooks for sale! Cookbooks are $15! Send your money in to get your cookbook today! As we countdown to the end of school, our 3rd-5th grade students are working hard to be resilient and accountable in their learning. We have fun activities planned each week to end the school year strong. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
It is hard to believe that we are already sharing this information regarding EOY Awards here at DES for the 2025-2026 school year! Check it out . . .
May 20th: Pre-K Parent Lunch & Awards at 11:00
May 21st: Kindergarten at 8:30, 1st Grade at 9:30, 2nd Grade at 10:30, 3rd Grade at 12:30, and 4th Grade at 1:30
May 22nd: 5th Grade Graduation at 8:30
We hope to see you there to celebrate your tiger(s)! ⭐️🐯
May 20th: Pre-K Parent Lunch & Awards at 11:00
May 21st: Kindergarten at 8:30, 1st Grade at 9:30, 2nd Grade at 10:30, 3rd Grade at 12:30, and 4th Grade at 1:30
May 22nd: 5th Grade Graduation at 8:30
We hope to see you there to celebrate your tiger(s)! ⭐️🐯
4/21/26- Fire Alarm
Good afternoon families. This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with information regarding today’s unplanned emergency drill. Today at approximately 2:45 pm, the school fire alarm went off. Students and staff evacuated quickly and safely. Once all students were accounted for, school dismissed as normal. When fire alarms go off unexpectedly, students and staff are unable to re-enter the building until it has been secured by emergency personnel. Due to the time of day, students were unable to return to the building to get their belongings. A basketball in the gymnasium, unintentionally, hit one of the fire pull stations and caused the fire alarm. Student safety is the highest priority for Surry County Schools. We would like to thank our local fire departments for their quick and thorough response. We appreciate your help and support.
Good afternoon families. This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with information regarding today’s unplanned emergency drill. Today at approximately 2:45 pm, the school fire alarm went off. Students and staff evacuated quickly and safely. Once all students were accounted for, school dismissed as normal. When fire alarms go off unexpectedly, students and staff are unable to re-enter the building until it has been secured by emergency personnel. Due to the time of day, students were unable to return to the building to get their belongings. A basketball in the gymnasium, unintentionally, hit one of the fire pull stations and caused the fire alarm. Student safety is the highest priority for Surry County Schools. We would like to thank our local fire departments for their quick and thorough response. We appreciate your help and support.
Official Advertisement: Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Surry County Schools | Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Surry County Schools is formally soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from highly qualified firms to provide professional Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for preconstruction and construction phase services.
Project Overview
Project Site: Meadowview Magnet Middle School
Address: 1282 McKinney Road, Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
Scope of Work:
o Addition of approximately 9,000 – 11,000 square feet.
o Addition and renovation of existing classrooms and kitchen/cafeteria
facilities.
o Development of a proposed traffic loop.
Estimated Budget: $3,500,000.00 – $4,800,000.00 (Inclusive of site work,
construction, fees, FF&E, and contingencies).
Projected Timeline: Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026 or early 2027.
Selection Process
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31, firms will be evaluated and selected through a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process. Selection criteria will focus on professional competence, past performance on similar educational facilities, and the ability to meet project schedules and budgetary requirements. RFQ Access & Inquiries
Interested firms may obtain a copy of the official RFQ document through the following channels:
Website: Surry County Schools RFQ Documents (https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/documents/requests-for-qualifications/528581)
Contact: Doug Dixon, Director of Maintenance
Email: dixond@surry.k12.nc.us
Surry County Schools | Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Surry County Schools is formally soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from highly qualified firms to provide professional Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for preconstruction and construction phase services.
Project Overview
Project Site: Meadowview Magnet Middle School
Address: 1282 McKinney Road, Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
Scope of Work:
o Addition of approximately 9,000 – 11,000 square feet.
o Addition and renovation of existing classrooms and kitchen/cafeteria
facilities.
o Development of a proposed traffic loop.
Estimated Budget: $3,500,000.00 – $4,800,000.00 (Inclusive of site work,
construction, fees, FF&E, and contingencies).
Projected Timeline: Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2026 or early 2027.
Selection Process
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-64.31, firms will be evaluated and selected through a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process. Selection criteria will focus on professional competence, past performance on similar educational facilities, and the ability to meet project schedules and budgetary requirements. RFQ Access & Inquiries
Interested firms may obtain a copy of the official RFQ document through the following channels:
Website: Surry County Schools RFQ Documents (https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/documents/requests-for-qualifications/528581)
Contact: Doug Dixon, Director of Maintenance
Email: dixond@surry.k12.nc.us
#SCSUpdates | Due to the forecast of severe weather tomorrow, Monday, March 16, Surry County Schools will be closed for students, with an optional teacher workday for staff.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest and most widespread threat will be strong, damaging winds, with the potential for wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour in our region. Winds are expected to begin increasing around 9:00 a.m., with the strongest conditions developing late morning and around midday, and continuing into the afternoon.
Because these wind speeds exceed what we consider safe for operating school buses, we do not feel comfortable having buses on the road during these conditions.
Again, Surry County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, with an optional teacher workday for staff.
Thank you, and please stay safe.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest and most widespread threat will be strong, damaging winds, with the potential for wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour in our region. Winds are expected to begin increasing around 9:00 a.m., with the strongest conditions developing late morning and around midday, and continuing into the afternoon.
Because these wind speeds exceed what we consider safe for operating school buses, we do not feel comfortable having buses on the road during these conditions.
Again, Surry County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, with an optional teacher workday for staff.
Thank you, and please stay safe.
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
3/15/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! On Monday, our PTO will meet after school. We invite any parent interested in joining to attend. Tuesday is the end of the grading period. Encourage your child to start strong, end strong. Tuesday night is Beginner’s Night for our rising kindergarten students. We are excited to meet our future tigers. Our School Improvement Team will meet on Wednesday. We are excited to host our School Board on Thursday. 4th grade will take a field trip on Thursday and 5th grade will take a field trip on Friday. Please send your child’s permission form if they plan to attend. On Monday, running club will meet. Good News and art club will meet on Tuesday. Gardening club and Technology Club will meet on Thursday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Pre-K applications are now available for the 2026-2027 school year! Come by our front office and pick up your application today! We hope your family had a wonderful spring break! We are excited to see our tigers tomorrow! Good night!
3/15/26
Good evening Tiger Families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood with Tiger News! On Monday, our PTO will meet after school. We invite any parent interested in joining to attend. Tuesday is the end of the grading period. Encourage your child to start strong, end strong. Tuesday night is Beginner’s Night for our rising kindergarten students. We are excited to meet our future tigers. Our School Improvement Team will meet on Wednesday. We are excited to host our School Board on Thursday. 4th grade will take a field trip on Thursday and 5th grade will take a field trip on Friday. Please send your child’s permission form if they plan to attend. On Monday, running club will meet. Good News and art club will meet on Tuesday. Gardening club and Technology Club will meet on Thursday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Pre-K applications are now available for the 2026-2027 school year! Come by our front office and pick up your application today! We hope your family had a wonderful spring break! We are excited to see our tigers tomorrow! Good night!
Pre-K Enrollment is NOW OPEN!
We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year for Pre-K students! Applications can be picked up in the front office here at Dobson Elementary School.
We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year for Pre-K students! Applications can be picked up in the front office here at Dobson Elementary School.
Tiger News for the Month of March!🍀🐯
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Episode 18 of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is LIVE! 🎙️
In this episode, we sit down with Weatherly Reeves, a North Surry High School alum whose path from student intern to Marketing & Talent Manager with the Surry County Economic Development Partnership reflects the power of creativity and community connection.
Weatherly shares how her experiences in design, entrepreneurship, and storytelling led her back home to Surry County, and how she’s now helping elevate opportunities for others while pursuing her own creative passions as an author/ illustrator and business owner.
Her story is a reminder that students' experiences today can shape the communities they serve tomorrow!
In this episode, we sit down with Weatherly Reeves, a North Surry High School alum whose path from student intern to Marketing & Talent Manager with the Surry County Economic Development Partnership reflects the power of creativity and community connection.
Weatherly shares how her experiences in design, entrepreneurship, and storytelling led her back home to Surry County, and how she’s now helping elevate opportunities for others while pursuing her own creative passions as an author/ illustrator and business owner.
Her story is a reminder that students' experiences today can shape the communities they serve tomorrow!
We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on March 23-25, 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
#SCSUpdates | The Inclement Weather Team has checked roads this morning and found areas where black ice has formed overnight. Due to black ice, Surry County Schools will transition to a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Thank you, and please stay safe this morning.
#SCSUpdates | The SCS Inclement Weather Team has been out early this morning, checking road conditions, and found widespread areas of black ice that formed overnight. Due to these hazardous conditions, Surry County Schools will transition to a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Thank you, and please stay safe this morning.
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026. This delay will allow for improved visibility for our bus drivers and provide additional time for temperatures to rise, especially in areas where dark bus turnarounds and overnight ice runoff could create hazardous conditions in the morning. Thank you, have a good evening, and please stay safe tomorrow.
