Reminder: There will be no school from December 23rd through January 3rd for Christmas and winter break. 🎄❄️ We hope everyone enjoys this special time with family and friends. See you back at school on Monday, January 6th
Friday, December 20: Spirit of the Season – Wear red and green to celebrate the grand finale of our holiday countdown! ❤️💚
Let’s end the countdown with festive cheer and holiday joy! 🌟🎅🎁
Thank you to our amazing PTO for providing a delicious lunch for the staff at Rockford Elementary today! We are so grateful for your support and generosity!
A special person donated pizza for first grade today as a Christmas gift! Thank you so much! They really enjoyed this!
🎅📖 A Magical Visit from Mrs. Claus!
Today, Mrs. Claus stopped by Rockford Elementary to read to our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students! The children had a wonderful time asking her questions and singing Christmas songs. Thank you, Mrs. Claus, for bringing holiday cheer and creating such special memories! 🎄✨
📖✨ Special Guest Reader!
On Tuesday, Dr. Mauzy visited our Kindergarten classes and read the delightful story, Zee Grows A Tree! The students enjoyed the experience and loved hearing the story come to life. Thank you, Dr. Mauzy, for sharing your time and love of reading with us! 🌳📚
Thursday, December 19: The Polar Express – All aboard! Wear your Christmas PJs and join us for a day of cozy holiday fun! 🚂🎄
Let’s keep the magic of the season alive! 🌟❄️
#SCSUpdates | 2025-2026 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now!
The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2025-2026 school year. Potential start dates include August 7, 2024, August 11, 2024, August 13, 2024, and August 25, 2024.
These calendars are available for public comment for the next 30 days, 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/SmDZFXuERciKZjun6
TUES. December 17
Tree Topper: Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband!
First grade learned about the history of a Gingerbread House and then created a 2D gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing, and candies!
📖✨ Special Guest Reader!
Today, Dr. Mauzy visited our second grade and read the delightful story, Zee Grows A Tree! The students enjoyed the experience and loved hearing the story come to life. Thank you, Dr. Mauzy, for sharing your time and love of reading with us! 🌳📚
Important Details for the Christmas Program TONIGHT December 17th.
Arrival Time: Please have students arrive 15 minutes before showtime at 5:45 PM.
Drop-Off Location: Students will sit in the cafeteria, while parents head to the gym to be seated.
What to Wear: Students are encouraged to wear Christmas colors and hats (if they have them).
Thank you for helping us make this event festive and organized! 🎅🎶
Mr. Edwards from the SCS Science Institute visited fourth-grade students on Monday to learn about and explore fossils.
Congratulations to Ms.Hick's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but twice—for 16 days each time! 🎉👏 Your dedication to being present every day is impressive. Keep up the great work, and let's aim for even more perfect attendance streaks.
Congratulations to Mrs.Hendrix's class at Rockford Elementary for achieving perfect attendance not just once, but twice—for 16 days each time!
🎉👏 Your dedication to being present every day is impressive. Keep up the great work, and let's aim for even more perfect attendance streaks.
MON. December 16
Jingle Bell Rock: Wear bells!
Wednesday, December 18: Comfort and Joy – Dress for comfort (and JOY!) with jogging pants or loungewear! 🛋️🎅
Stay cozy and festive as we continue our holiday celebrations! ❄️✨
🎶🎄 Christmas Concert Fun!
SCHS visited Rockford Elementary today to perform a special Christmas concert! Students and staff had a wonderful time enjoying the holiday spirit through music and celebrating the season together. Thank you, SCHS, for sharing your talent and spreading Christmas cheer! 🎅✨
Mrs Freeman’s second grade went Christmas Caroling around school today. We brought our vocabulary word carols and caroling to life by singing carols to everyone!
🎅📬 Special Delivery to the North Pole!
Our 1st-grade students wrote and mailed their letters to Santa last week! Filled with holiday wishes and cheer, these letters are on their way to the North Pole. We hope Santa enjoys reading each and every one of them! 🎄✨
