If your child attends a school where all students get free meals, also known as Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, your student may be eligible for a new summer food assistance program called SUN Bucks. Visit www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks-schoolsearch and search your child’s school to see if it is a CEP school.
Starting this summer, families with qualifying children can expect to receive $120 per eligible child in grocery-buying benefits. Visit the SUN Bucks webpage at www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to learn more.
Questions about SUN Bucks? Speak with a SUN Bucks customer service representative by dialing 1-866-719-0141 and pressing option 2.
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Si tu niño asiste a una escuela donde todos los estudiantes reciben comidas gratuitas, también conocidas como escuelas de provisión de elegibilidad comunitaria (CEP), tu niño puede ser elegible para un nuevo programa de asistencia alimentaria de verano llamado SUN Bucks. Visita el sitio web: www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks-schoolsearch y busca por la escuela de tu niño para ver si es una escuela CEP.
A partir de este verano, las familias con niños elegibles pueden esperar recibir $120 por niño elegible en beneficios de compra de comestibles. Visita la página web de SUN Bucks en www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks para obtener más información.
¿Tienes preguntas sobre SUN Bucks? Habla con un representante de servicio al cliente de SUN Bucks marcando el 1-866-719-0141 y oprimiendo la opción 2.
Starting May 28-31, then June 3rd - 20th, SCS will be offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 and under! All meals must be consumed on-site! 🥦🍎
Located at Rockford Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Westfield Elementary!
Breakfast: 8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, visit surryschoolmeals.com!
Starting May 28-31, then June 3rd - 20th, SCS will be offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 and under! All meals must be consumed on-site! 🥦🍎
Located at Rockford Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Westfield Elementary!
Breakfast: 8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, visit surryschoolmeals.com!
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the June Leader of the Month, Karen Lewis! Karen is a bus driver at Franklin Elementary School. Fun Fact: She has been driving a bus for Surry County Schools since 1973! ❤️
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, and SignGypsies Dobson.
🎉 Celebrating the Last Day of School with our amazing SCS Transportation team! 🌭
Today, our dedicated bus drivers returned their buses for the summer and enjoyed a well-deserved Hot Dog Celebration at the Bus Garage. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to relax, enjoy lunch, and socialize before heading off for summer break. Thank you to all our bus drivers for keeping our students safe and on the move throughout the school year. Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall! 🚌💛 #ThriveSCS
Summer Athletic Camp registration is happening now! Please see the attached flyer for camp dates and grade spans. 🏀🏈🎾
Please contact each school to enroll in a sports camp.
Last night, Meadowview Magnet Middle hosted its Spring Concert for middle school band students. 🎼🎷🥁
The event featured performances from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students led by their band director, Ms. Laiken Reece. The solos and selections allowed audience members to see all of the skills and talents that students cultivated this school year. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! #ThriveSCS
North Surry High School seniors are making their mark! 🌟 🎓
Today, seniors completed their senior walk, visiting all of our elementary and middle schools in the North District. They were greeted with cheers, high-fives, and smiles as they walked the halls where their educational journey began. It's a beautiful reminder of how far they've come and the bright futures ahead. Congratulations, seniors! We're so proud of you! 🎉 #ClassOf2024 #SeniorSpotlight
On Wednesday, winners of the Superintendent's Art Contest in March were treated to a field trip reward for all of their hard work! The day consisted of African Drum lessons provided by Living Rhythms, a tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Museum, and an art workshop! 🪘🎨🎭
Thank you to the Surry Arts Council for providing our students with an AWESOME day! #ThriveSCS
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, SCS will use this system to notify you of matters impacting our campuses. This is only a TEST. Thank you!
Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification. These teachers have participated in a rigorous process that helps them advance the quality of teaching and learning in their discipline and with the students they serve at different developmental levels:
▪️Sarah Johnson, Rockford Elementary School (not pictured)
▪️Susan Cromer, East Surry High School
▪️April Payne, Westfield Elementary School
An extra congratulations also goes out to 4 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal. To retain NBCT status, teachers must complete a periodic demonstration of their knowledge and skills by submitting a Profile of Professional Growth (PPG) demonstrating how their practice continues to align with the Five Core Propositions in their certificate area.
Congratulations to:
▪️Kristy Cox, Meadowview Magnet Middle School
▪️Courtney Page, Surry Central High School
▪️Wendy Sawyers, Central Middle School
▪️Ashley Talbott, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Congratulations to all! 🎉
Due to widespread black ice throughout the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day today, Friday, January 19, for students and staff. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.
Please see https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/remote-learning for additional information on Remote Learning Days.
Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow time for temperatures to increase.
All evening events and activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher workday tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect until 7:00 AM Tuesday morning. There are snow-covered roads in the northern parts of Surry County, so please exercise caution if planning to travel.
Due to heavy rain and potential flooding, Surry County Schools will dismiss students at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All after-school events and activities are canceled, and there will be no after-school childcare this afternoon. We will continue to monitor weather conditions overnight.
All after-school events and activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. After-school childcare will close at 5:00 p.m.
2024-2025 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now!
The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2024-2025 school year. This period is open for the next 30 days. Start dates include August 8, 2024, August 12, 2024, and August 26, 2024. At this time, only one of these calendars meets the requirements put forth by the NC General Assembly, which means August 8 and August 12 may not be an option under current guidelines. These calendars are available for public comment, and those who wish to contribute feedback are encouraged to fill out the attached Google form or contact the Surry County Schools Administrative Offices at (336)386-8211.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/BQeiY8Y9bW7JFTk7A
2024-2025 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now!
The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2024-2025 school year. This period is open for the next 30 days. Start dates include August 8, 2024, August 12, 2024, and August 26, 2024. At this time, only one of these calendars meets the requirements put forth by the NC General Assembly, which means August 8 and August 12 may not be an option under current guidelines. These calendars are available for public comment, and those who wish to contribute feedback are encouraged to fill out the attached Google form or contact the Surry County Schools Administrative Offices at (336)386-8211.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/BQeiY8Y9bW7JFTk7A
