Pre-K Application Night
Join us to learn more about our 5-star Pre-K programs and to receive assistance in completing the application! If you have a child who will be 4 on or before 8/31/26, please make plans to join us.
March 24th
6-7 pm: White Plains Elementary School
March 31st
6-7 pm: Rockford Elementary School
April 7th
6-7 pm: Franklin Elementary School
April 14 th
6-7 pm: Flat Rock Elementary School
Join us to learn more about our 5-star Pre-K programs and to receive assistance in completing the application! If you have a child who will be 4 on or before 8/31/26, please make plans to join us.
March 24th
6-7 pm: White Plains Elementary School
March 31st
6-7 pm: Rockford Elementary School
April 7th
6-7 pm: Franklin Elementary School
April 14 th
6-7 pm: Flat Rock Elementary School
Baker was chosen for consistently making responsible choices and setting a positive example for his peers. He shows respect, stays focused on his goals, and takes ownership of his actions both inside and outside the classroom. Baker is always CHOMPING, showing school spirit, enthusiasm, and a commitment to doing his best each day. His positive attitude and strong character make a meaningful difference in our school community. Congratulations, Baker, keep CHOMPING!
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Wishing everyone a day filled with luck, laughter, and lots of green!
Wishing everyone a day filled with luck, laughter, and lots of green!
#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.
Happy Pi Day! 🥧➗
Celebrated on March 14 (3.14), Pi Day honors the mathematical constant π and the fun of math and learning. It’s a great day to explore numbers, problem-solving—and enjoy a little pie, too!
What is Pi Day? -Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), observed on March 14 (3/14) because the date's numbers match pi's first digits (3.14). It's a day for math enthusiasts to enjoy activities like eating pie (or pizza), reciting pi digits, and learning about its importance in math, science, and engineering, with official recognition by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009 and UNESCO in 2019.
What is Pi (π)?
A mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, always approximately 3.14159.
An irrational number, meaning its decimal representation goes on infinitely without repeating.
Why March 14?
In the U.S. date format (Month/Day), March 14 is written as 3/14, reflecting the first three digits of pi (3.14).
Who Started It?
Physicist Larry Shaw at the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco in 1988.
How is it Celebrated?
Eating: The most popular tradition is eating pies (sweet, savory, or pizza).
Math Activities: Reciting pi digits, solving math problems (like those from NASA), and learning about its applications.
Einstein Connection: It's also Albert Einstein's birthday, adding to the festivities.
Official Recognition:
In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting Pi Day.
In 2019, UNESCO declared it the International Day of Mathematics.
Celebrated on March 14 (3.14), Pi Day honors the mathematical constant π and the fun of math and learning. It’s a great day to explore numbers, problem-solving—and enjoy a little pie, too!
What is Pi Day? -Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), observed on March 14 (3/14) because the date's numbers match pi's first digits (3.14). It's a day for math enthusiasts to enjoy activities like eating pie (or pizza), reciting pi digits, and learning about its importance in math, science, and engineering, with official recognition by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009 and UNESCO in 2019.
What is Pi (π)?
A mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, always approximately 3.14159.
An irrational number, meaning its decimal representation goes on infinitely without repeating.
Why March 14?
In the U.S. date format (Month/Day), March 14 is written as 3/14, reflecting the first three digits of pi (3.14).
Who Started It?
Physicist Larry Shaw at the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco in 1988.
How is it Celebrated?
Eating: The most popular tradition is eating pies (sweet, savory, or pizza).
Math Activities: Reciting pi digits, solving math problems (like those from NASA), and learning about its applications.
Einstein Connection: It's also Albert Einstein's birthday, adding to the festivities.
Official Recognition:
In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting Pi Day.
In 2019, UNESCO declared it the International Day of Mathematics.
⏰ Spring Forward! ⏰
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time begins—hello, longer days! 🌷
Daylight Saving Time in 2026 begins on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks are set forward one hour to 3:00 a.m.. Known as "springing forward," this shift brings more daylight to the evening hours. It ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
🌍✨ International Women’s Day 2026 ✨🌍
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to the women who inspire, lead, teach, nurture, and make a difference every day.
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to the women who inspire, lead, teach, nurture, and make a difference every day.
🌸 Spring Break Notice 🌸
School will be closed Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13 for Spring Break.
We will return to school on Monday, March 16.
Enjoy a safe, relaxing break—we’ll see everyone soon! 🌞📚
School will be closed Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13 for Spring Break.
We will return to school on Monday, March 16.
Enjoy a safe, relaxing break—we’ll see everyone soon! 🌞📚
🍎 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🍎
We are so thankful for our amazing staff who support, inspire, and care for our students each day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do!
We are so thankful for our amazing staff who support, inspire, and care for our students each day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do!
🔧💙 Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day 💙🔧
We are so thankful for our amazing maintenance team! From early mornings to last-minute fixes, you help make our school a great place to learn and work. Thank you for all you do!
We are so thankful for our amazing maintenance team! From early mornings to last-minute fixes, you help make our school a great place to learn and work. Thank you for all you do!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.
🗓 NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026.
Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible! 🥣🍎
🗓 NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026.
Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible! 🥣🍎
March is National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍎
This month encourages healthy eating habits and making informed food choices. It’s a great time to learn how balanced nutrition helps our bodies grow strong, stay energized, and support overall health.
National Nutrition Month in 2026 will be celebrated throughout March (March 1-31) and its theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition!," focusing on how food helps individuals and communities thrive, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign encourages informed food choices and healthy habits with resources, events, and messaging highlighting nutrition's impact on vitality and well-being, often emphasizing MyPlate guidelines.
This month encourages healthy eating habits and making informed food choices. It’s a great time to learn how balanced nutrition helps our bodies grow strong, stay energized, and support overall health.
National Nutrition Month in 2026 will be celebrated throughout March (March 1-31) and its theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition!," focusing on how food helps individuals and communities thrive, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign encourages informed food choices and healthy habits with resources, events, and messaging highlighting nutrition's impact on vitality and well-being, often emphasizing MyPlate guidelines.
March is Women’s History Month! 💜
This month, we celebrate and honor the contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout history and today. It’s a time to recognize the women who have shaped our communities, inspired change, and paved the way for future generations.
This month, we celebrate and honor the contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout history and today. It’s a time to recognize the women who have shaped our communities, inspired change, and paved the way for future generations.
"Happy School Social Worker Week to Paris Green! We are so grateful for your passion, support, hard work, and advocacy that you provide to our students and families each and every day. School Social Worker week is a time to recognize the vital role that Paris plays within our school and community to assure our student success, well-being, and growth. We are so glad to have you as part of the Gator Family. Thank you for your non-stop dedication, heart, and impact. "
March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶
This month celebrates the importance of music education and the many ways it enriches students’ lives. Music helps build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
This month celebrates the importance of music education and the many ways it enriches students’ lives. Music helps build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
National Reading Month is celebrated in March! During this time, people—especially children—are encouraged to read more and develop a love for books. Reading is one of the best habits a child can develop. It strengthens the mind, improves comprehension and analytical skills, sparks imagination, and boosts memory. These skills continue to pay off well into the future. 📚✨
March is Youth Art Month! 🎨
This month celebrates the creativity, imagination, and talent of young artists. Youth Art Month highlights the importance of art education and encourages students to express themselves through drawing, painting, and other artistic creations.
This month celebrates the creativity, imagination, and talent of young artists. Youth Art Month highlights the importance of art education and encourages students to express themselves through drawing, painting, and other artistic creations.
Happy National Science Day! 🔬✨
Today we celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the power of science to help us understand and explore the world around us!
Today we celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the power of science to help us understand and explore the world around us!
Thank you to all of the students, parents, and teachers who helped make our Book Fair a wonderful success! 📚✨
Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference, and we appreciate everyone who came out to support reading at our school.
Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference, and we appreciate everyone who came out to support reading at our school.
Congratulations to Mrs.Porterfield's Kindergarten Class!
They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!
Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!
Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
