Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.
“Today is National School Backpack Awareness Day! 🎒
A reminder to always wear your backpack the safe way — with both straps and not too heavy! Keeping our students safe and healthy is always a top priority at Rockford.”
Each September, AOTA’s Backpack Awareness Day raises national awareness about the risks associated with heavy and improperly worn backpacks. This important campaign, led by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), highlights how overloaded backpacks can contribute to pain, poor posture, and long-term musculoskeletal problems in students of all ages.
Occupational therapists, educators, and families join forces on this day to educate children and caregivers about how to choose, pack, and wear backpacks safely. The focus is not just on reducing injury—it’s about building healthy habits that support physical well-being throughout the school year.
A reminder to always wear your backpack the safe way — with both straps and not too heavy! Keeping our students safe and healthy is always a top priority at Rockford.”
Each September, AOTA’s Backpack Awareness Day raises national awareness about the risks associated with heavy and improperly worn backpacks. This important campaign, led by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), highlights how overloaded backpacks can contribute to pain, poor posture, and long-term musculoskeletal problems in students of all ages.
Occupational therapists, educators, and families join forces on this day to educate children and caregivers about how to choose, pack, and wear backpacks safely. The focus is not just on reducing injury—it’s about building healthy habits that support physical well-being throughout the school year.
Reminder.......Fall pictures will be taken tomorrow Wednesday September 17 th.
🌟 Start with Hello Spirit Week! 🌟
We’re excited to continue spreading kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
👯♀️ Tuesday: Find Your Twin!
Because no Gator stands alone — show your school spirit by twinning with a friend!
We’re excited to continue spreading kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
👯♀️ Tuesday: Find Your Twin!
Because no Gator stands alone — show your school spirit by twinning with a friend!
On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students had a visit from our local librarian, Ms. Salina Zagurski. She talked about how the Dobson Community Library helps us check out books and further our learning!
#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! 💙
🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Freeman’s 2nd-grade class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson's 3rd-grade class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
🎉👏 Congratulations to Ms. Voigt’s 1st-grade class on achieving perfect attendance! 🏆📚
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
Every student has been present for 16 days in a row—way to go! 🎯🙌 The class will be rewarded with some sweet candy treats 🍬 for showing up and showing out! 💚🐊
“IT Professionals Day is September 16! 💻📱 A big thank you to Sebrena Odell for everything she does for us at Rockford. We appreciate your hard work and dedication in keeping our technology running smoothly!”
#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.
🌟 Start with Hello Spirit Week! 🌟
We’re excited to kick off a week full of kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
📅 Monday’s Theme:
Rock those neon colors! ⚡️
Let’s shine bright with kindness and start the week with positivity and smiles!
We’re excited to kick off a week full of kindness and connection at Rockford Elementary! 💚
📅 Monday’s Theme:
Rock those neon colors! ⚡️
Let’s shine bright with kindness and start the week with positivity and smiles!
💛 Grandparents Day Celebration 💛
Our Kindergarten students had a very special morning celebrating Grandparents Day with a delicious breakfast shared with their grandparents. 🥞☕✨
It was a wonderful way to honor the love, wisdom, and support grandparents bring to our Gator family. 🐊💛
Our Kindergarten students had a very special morning celebrating Grandparents Day with a delicious breakfast shared with their grandparents. 🥞☕✨
It was a wonderful way to honor the love, wisdom, and support grandparents bring to our Gator family. 🐊💛
This week is community helpers week for our Kindergarten classes. On Monday, our school nurse, Mrs. Creed visited our Kindergarten students. She taught them healthy habits to keep them and their families safe.
They also had a visit from a local small business owner, Mrs. Stephanie Holder. She is the owner of Grounded Coffee. She taught our students about how small businesses provide not only goods, but services too.
They also had a visit from a local small business owner, Mrs. Stephanie Holder. She is the owner of Grounded Coffee. She taught our students about how small businesses provide not only goods, but services too.
#SCSUpdates | ATTENTION: In an effort to ensure we have the most current contact information possible for our families and staff members, Surry County Schools will be conducting a test of our mass notification system on Friday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m. The test message is being sent via phone, text, email, push notification, and social media. This will be a test only, and no action is needed.
Most commonly, this system is used to announce school closures due to weather, but we also use it to contact families in the event of a school-hours emergency. Please check with your child's school to confirm the correct contact information is on file for your student(s).
Haven't downloaded the app yet? Download the Surry County Schools, NC app from the App Store and Google Play today and make sure to select "Allow Notifications" for the district and your child's school! ⬇️
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surry-county-schools-nc/id6452801607
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.surrync&pli=1
Most commonly, this system is used to announce school closures due to weather, but we also use it to contact families in the event of a school-hours emergency. Please check with your child's school to confirm the correct contact information is on file for your student(s).
Haven't downloaded the app yet? Download the Surry County Schools, NC app from the App Store and Google Play today and make sure to select "Allow Notifications" for the district and your child's school! ⬇️
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surry-county-schools-nc/id6452801607
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.surrync&pli=1
🌟 Get ready for an amazing Start with Hello spirit week! We're spreading kindness and smiles throughout our school community. 💚
Spirit Week Theme Days:
Monday: Rock those neon colors! ⚡️ Let's shine bright with kindness.
Tuesday: Find your twin! 👯♂️👯♀️ Because no Gator stands alone.
Wednesday: Dress to impress! 👔✨ Kindness is always in style.
Thursday: Go green! 💚 Uniting together in Sandy Hook's color.
Spirit Week Theme Days:
Monday: Rock those neon colors! ⚡️ Let's shine bright with kindness.
Tuesday: Find your twin! 👯♂️👯♀️ Because no Gator stands alone.
Wednesday: Dress to impress! 👔✨ Kindness is always in style.
Thursday: Go green! 💚 Uniting together in Sandy Hook's color.
Every year in the United States, we celebrate and acknowledge the cultural impact and influence of Hispanic culture in our country from September 15 to October 15.
International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.
https://youtu.be/OPek3VK7lac
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
Each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.
https://youtu.be/OPek3VK7lac
NC Arts in Education Week
September 14-20, 2025
In 2010, Congress passed House Resolution 275, designating the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate about the impact and transformative power of the arts in education.
September 14-20, 2025
In 2010, Congress passed House Resolution 275, designating the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to advocate, educate, and celebrate about the impact and transformative power of the arts in education.
Our Pre-K Gators are having a blast on the playground! 🐊☀️
Lots of smiles, laughter, and fun as they enjoy their playtime together. 💛
Lots of smiles, laughter, and fun as they enjoy their playtime together. 💛
