💙 Blue Ribbon Week – April 20–24 💙
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are encouraging students to participate in Blue Ribbon Spirit Week as we promote creating safe, supportive environments for everyone.
Spirit Days:
🦸 Monday – Bystander Power
Dress like your favorite superhero or wear their colors.
👩🏫 Tuesday – Trusted Adults
Students dress like adults, and adults dress like kids!
🚀 Wednesday – Future Me
Dress like your future self.
🌈 Thursday – Speak Up! Be Loud! Be a Voice!
Wear your brightest colors.
💙 Friday – Wear Blue Day
Wear blue to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces for all students! 💙
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are encouraging students to participate in Blue Ribbon Spirit Week as we promote creating safe, supportive environments for everyone.
Spirit Days:
🦸 Monday – Bystander Power
Dress like your favorite superhero or wear their colors.
👩🏫 Tuesday – Trusted Adults
Students dress like adults, and adults dress like kids!
🚀 Wednesday – Future Me
Dress like your future self.
🌈 Thursday – Speak Up! Be Loud! Be a Voice!
Wear your brightest colors.
💙 Friday – Wear Blue Day
Wear blue to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces for all students! 💙
Thank you to Dobson First Baptist Church for the delicious cookies! We appreciate your kindness and support. Your thoughtful gesture truly made our day a little sweeter!
It’s Public School Volunteer Week!
This week recognizes and thanks the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and support to make our schools a better place for students and staff. Your dedication truly makes a difference in our school community!
This week recognizes and thanks the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and support to make our schools a better place for students and staff. Your dedication truly makes a difference in our school community!
💙 Blue Ribbon Week – April 20–24 💙
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are encouraging students to participate in Blue Ribbon Spirit Week as we promote creating safe, supportive environments for everyone.
Spirit Days:
🦸 Monday – Bystander Power
Dress like your favorite superhero or wear their colors.
👩🏫 Tuesday – Trusted Adults
Students dress like adults, and adults dress like kids!
🚀 Wednesday – Future Me
Dress like your future self.
🌈 Thursday – Speak Up! Be Loud! Be a Voice!
Wear your brightest colors.
💙 Friday – Wear Blue Day
Wear blue to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces for all students! 💙
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are encouraging students to participate in Blue Ribbon Spirit Week as we promote creating safe, supportive environments for everyone.
Spirit Days:
🦸 Monday – Bystander Power
Dress like your favorite superhero or wear their colors.
👩🏫 Tuesday – Trusted Adults
Students dress like adults, and adults dress like kids!
🚀 Wednesday – Future Me
Dress like your future self.
🌈 Thursday – Speak Up! Be Loud! Be a Voice!
Wear your brightest colors.
💙 Friday – Wear Blue Day
Wear blue to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces for all students! 💙
National Library Week, April 1-25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the amazing contributions of libraries and librarians in our communities!
This week highlights the role libraries play in fostering learning, literacy, and imagination for students of all ages. It’s a perfect time to thank our librarians for inspiring a love of reading and supporting education every day.
This week highlights the role libraries play in fostering learning, literacy, and imagination for students of all ages. It’s a perfect time to thank our librarians for inspiring a love of reading and supporting education every day.
This week, our school is going to join together with the remainder of the county to recognize the importance of Blue Ribbon Week. On Friday, April 17th, our county held a ceremony to "Ring the Bell" in order to educate our youth on creating safe environments, along with honoring those who have experienced a lack of safety in their lives. Blue Ribbon Week is a week in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Below you will find our spirit week that we are encouraging our students to participate in to show their support for always creating safe environments!💙
Angie Flippen had this to say about Elia Martinez for the April Silver Apple Award.
The person I chose holds one title but serves in many roles. She is most often the first smile we see when we enter the building and the first good morning. She is a gentle voice of comfort to a sad, hurt, or sick child. She is a nurse when needed, an encourager when you are down, and a person who will pray for you. She will soon hold the title of teacher, and what a wonderful one she will be! She is willing to help you with questions concerning pay or will get those answers for you. She keeps us on track with getting our paperwork in so we get paid. In all of the roles she serves, I think her biggest one is friend Elia Martinez. I am so glad you are mine, and your service doesn’t go unnoticed.
The person I chose holds one title but serves in many roles. She is most often the first smile we see when we enter the building and the first good morning. She is a gentle voice of comfort to a sad, hurt, or sick child. She is a nurse when needed, an encourager when you are down, and a person who will pray for you. She will soon hold the title of teacher, and what a wonderful one she will be! She is willing to help you with questions concerning pay or will get those answers for you. She keeps us on track with getting our paperwork in so we get paid. In all of the roles she serves, I think her biggest one is friend Elia Martinez. I am so glad you are mine, and your service doesn’t go unnoticed.
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
Congratulations on achieving Perfect Attendance 5 times!
Students who have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Students who have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Congratulations on achieving Perfect Attendance 5 times!
Students who have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Students who have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Students at Rockford Elementary recently had the chance to showcase their artistic talents by submitting artwork to the Superintendent’s Art Contest. Under the guidance of art teacher Mrs. Melissa Simpson, artwork was selected and showcased on Thursday, April 2nd.
Students honored for their exceptional artwork include…
Adaleigh Cockerham
Skylee Freeman
Adlen Gentry
Dulce Zamudio Tapia
Jocelyn Rivera-Estudillo
Mia Gomez-Estudillo
Alexya Mendoza
Nancy Colindres
Ally Leonides
Antonio Gonzalez
Jocelyn Landeverde Chavez
Carter Pruitt
Iker Morales
Jonah Luddeke
Arabella Noonkester
Austin Zamudio
Lydia Bradley
Three students who placed in the art show are as follows:
4-5 Two-Dimensional
1st Place
Carter Pruitt
“Mr. Spiral”
4-5 Three-Dimensional
3rd Place
Arabella Noonkester
“Flower Dream”
4-5 Three-Dimensional
Honorable Mention
Ally Leonides
“Berry Time”
We are so proud of all who participated.#SCSArts | Last Thursday's Superintendent’s Art Contest was a beautiful celebration of creativity and talent! We were proud to recognize our winning student artists during the awards ceremony. A huge shoutout to all of the students who participated and had their art showcased — your work was truly inspiring.
Thank you to our incredible visual arts teachers, the team at Cross Creek Country Club for hosting us, and everyone who helped make this special event possible.
Students honored for their exceptional artwork include…
Adaleigh Cockerham
Skylee Freeman
Adlen Gentry
Dulce Zamudio Tapia
Jocelyn Rivera-Estudillo
Mia Gomez-Estudillo
Alexya Mendoza
Nancy Colindres
Ally Leonides
Antonio Gonzalez
Jocelyn Landeverde Chavez
Carter Pruitt
Iker Morales
Jonah Luddeke
Arabella Noonkester
Austin Zamudio
Lydia Bradley
Three students who placed in the art show are as follows:
4-5 Two-Dimensional
1st Place
Carter Pruitt
“Mr. Spiral”
4-5 Three-Dimensional
3rd Place
Arabella Noonkester
“Flower Dream”
4-5 Three-Dimensional
Honorable Mention
Ally Leonides
“Berry Time”
We are so proud of all who participated.#SCSArts | Last Thursday's Superintendent’s Art Contest was a beautiful celebration of creativity and talent! We were proud to recognize our winning student artists during the awards ceremony. A huge shoutout to all of the students who participated and had their art showcased — your work was truly inspiring.
Thank you to our incredible visual arts teachers, the team at Cross Creek Country Club for hosting us, and everyone who helped make this special event possible.
📚 Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! 📚
We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rockford Elementary! Even better, this is a Buy One, Get One FREE event. For every book purchased, students can choose another book for FREE! This is a wonderful opportunity for our eager readers to take home extra books and grow their love for reading.
Choosing their own books helps empower students and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. ❤️📖
Book Fair Dates:
📅 Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24
Hours:
⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
☀️ Tuesday Morning Family Event
Starts at 7:15 AM
⏰ Friday
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
We hope to see our students and families there!
We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rockford Elementary! Even better, this is a Buy One, Get One FREE event. For every book purchased, students can choose another book for FREE! This is a wonderful opportunity for our eager readers to take home extra books and grow their love for reading.
Choosing their own books helps empower students and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. ❤️📖
Book Fair Dates:
📅 Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24
Hours:
⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
☀️ Tuesday Morning Family Event
Starts at 7:15 AM
⏰ Friday
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
We hope to see our students and families there!
This week, our 3rd-grade members of SAVE Promise taught our school the meaning of Respect. This month, our students will learn more about what it means to be Respectful. Respect is our leadership trait of the month! Way to go, Gators!
Congratulations on achieving Perfect Attendance 5 times! 🎉
Students have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Students have earned Perfect Attendance for the 5th time will be rewarded with extra recess to celebrate their dedication to being at school and ready to learn each day.
We are proud of their commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Congratulations on achieving perfect attendance!
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!
Happy Assistant Principals Week to Mrs. Ashley Queen!
Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to making Rockford Elementary a great place for students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do!
Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to making Rockford Elementary a great place for students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do!
Happy Easter to all of the students, staff, and families at Rockford Elementary! 🐰🌷
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with joy, family, and fun. 🌼
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday filled with joy, family, and fun. 🌼
This week is National Robotics Week! 🤖✨
It’s a time to celebrate innovation, technology, and the exciting world of robotics. Students and educators explore how robots are designed, built, and used, inspiring curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a love for STEM learning.
It’s a time to celebrate innovation, technology, and the exciting world of robotics. Students and educators explore how robots are designed, built, and used, inspiring curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a love for STEM learning.
Today we celebrate National School Librarian Day and recognize Mrs. Amy Edwards for all that she does! 📚💜
Thank you, Mrs. Edwards, for inspiring a love of reading, supporting learning, and making our school library
Thank you, Mrs. Edwards, for inspiring a love of reading, supporting learning, and making our school library
We are proud to recognize the students selected from each class as leaders for demonstrating ways to be considerate of others. These students are always being thoughtful of others and how their words and actions can affect others. These students add kindness and compassion to everything they do. Thank you for leading our school with heart and thoughtfulness. Keep CHOMPING Gators!
