#SCSSchoolNutrition | SCS cafeterias are serving up nutritious, delicious options every day, and we want our students to make the most of them! 🥗🍓🥕
Parents, encourage your student to try something new at lunch. Grab the pizza, sure…but don’t forget to add some fresh fruit, vegetables, or a salad to the plate, too!
A balanced lunch helps fuel students for learning, growing, and making the most of their school day. So, next time you’re in the lunch line, look beyond the usual choice and give something new a try!
Parents, encourage your student to try something new at lunch. Grab the pizza, sure…but don’t forget to add some fresh fruit, vegetables, or a salad to the plate, too!
A balanced lunch helps fuel students for learning, growing, and making the most of their school day. So, next time you’re in the lunch line, look beyond the usual choice and give something new a try!
What a great way to start off a new week, souvlaki, homemade tzatziki sauce, Greek salad and homemade loaves of bread. A big thank you to our new custodian, Mr. John for a delicious lunch! We are truly blessed with the best!
#SCSUpdates | The first day of school is almost here! 🎒✏️
Before Open House, take a few minutes to complete your Infinite Campus Annual Update. It's the quickest way to verify your family's information and helps you skip the paperwork when you arrive at school.
During the Annual Update, you'll:
✅ Verify your contact information
✅ Update emergency contacts
✅ Complete required annual district forms
Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is also the best place to:
📚 Check grades
🚌 Monitor attendance
📲 Receive important updates from your child's school throughout the year
Get started today by visiting: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update
New to Surry County Schools? The page includes step-by-step instructions for setting up your Parent Portal account. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school.
Before Open House, take a few minutes to complete your Infinite Campus Annual Update. It's the quickest way to verify your family's information and helps you skip the paperwork when you arrive at school.
During the Annual Update, you'll:
✅ Verify your contact information
✅ Update emergency contacts
✅ Complete required annual district forms
Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal is also the best place to:
📚 Check grades
🚌 Monitor attendance
📲 Receive important updates from your child's school throughout the year
Get started today by visiting: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/annual-update
New to Surry County Schools? The page includes step-by-step instructions for setting up your Parent Portal account. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school.
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools families can track their child's school bus in real time with the Here Comes the Bus app.
With the app, you can:
✅ See your child's bus location in real time
📲 Receive alerts when the bus is approaching or if the schedule changes
🏫 Know when your child arrives safely at school or back home
Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Here Comes the Bus® app (or visit herecomesthebus.com)
2️⃣ Sign up using District Code: 75997
3️⃣ Add your student using their last name and Student ID number
Questions? Contact your child's school or the Surry County Schools Transportation Department.
With the app, you can:
✅ See your child's bus location in real time
📲 Receive alerts when the bus is approaching or if the schedule changes
🏫 Know when your child arrives safely at school or back home
Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Here Comes the Bus® app (or visit herecomesthebus.com)
2️⃣ Sign up using District Code: 75997
3️⃣ Add your student using their last name and Student ID number
Questions? Contact your child's school or the Surry County Schools Transportation Department.
#SCSUpdates | Quick Reminder, Surry County Schools families!
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
We use Peachjar to share school-approved flyers, events, and important announcements. It’s your go-to spot for staying connected with what’s happening in our schools.
🔗 Find your school and sign up here: https://ms.peachjar.com/schoolfinder
Community organizations interested in sharing flyers can review our Guidelines and Approval Process here: https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/request-for-flyer-distributionpeachjar
Thank you for staying connected with Surry County Schools! 💙
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on September 14-16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚌
For Information:
Contact: Jason Llewellyn 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
For Information:
Contact: Jason Llewellyn 336-386-8762
To Register:
Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
#SCSNowHiring | Surry County School Nutrition Services is hiring substitutes and part-time & full-time team members!
- Family-friendly daytime schedule that aligns with the school calendar
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Positive work environment
- Paid leave & holidays (permanent positions)
- Help serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe environment!
Apply online at surryschoolmeals.com! Call 336-386-8866 for more information.
Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
- Family-friendly daytime schedule that aligns with the school calendar
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Positive work environment
- Paid leave & holidays (permanent positions)
- Help serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe environment!
Apply online at surryschoolmeals.com! Call 336-386-8866 for more information.
Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
#SCSNowHiring | Join Surry County Schools as a Substitute Teacher!
The district will offer face-to-face training at Meadowview Magnet Middle School on August 18, 2026, from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. To register, please complete the Google form at https://bit.ly/F2FSub or call 336-386-8211.
The district will offer face-to-face training at Meadowview Magnet Middle School on August 18, 2026, from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. To register, please complete the Google form at https://bit.ly/F2FSub or call 336-386-8211.
Congratulations to our May student leaders of the month!
This month's leadership attribute was "Communicative."
These students have shown that they are open, eager, and highly capable of expressing their thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others.
Great job Mountaineers! Way to Lead the Climb!
BR: Jameson Lawson, Remi Baker, Adam Gabr, Jericha Marshall, Ellie Kate Short, Tanzy Spurrier, and Madeline Cranston
FR: Emerson Chattin, Aria Scerbo, Tylon Robertson, Alora Cox, Tessa Howlett, Sutton Lucas
This month's leadership attribute was "Communicative."
These students have shown that they are open, eager, and highly capable of expressing their thoughts, feelings, and ideas with others.
Great job Mountaineers! Way to Lead the Climb!
BR: Jameson Lawson, Remi Baker, Adam Gabr, Jericha Marshall, Ellie Kate Short, Tanzy Spurrier, and Madeline Cranston
FR: Emerson Chattin, Aria Scerbo, Tylon Robertson, Alora Cox, Tessa Howlett, Sutton Lucas
#SCSSchoolNutrition | Free Summer Meals are back in Surry County! 🍎
Surry County School Nutrition will once again provide free healthy meals for kids and teens 18 & younger at Dobson Elementary this summer.
📍 Dobson Elementary
(Cafeteria entrance on W. Atkins St. beside Dobson Square Park/Splashpad)
🗓 June 1–25, 2026
📅 Monday–Thursday
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
No ID needed. No cost. Meals are served and eaten on-site.
We are proud to help ensure children in our community continue to have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. ❤️
Surry County School Nutrition will once again provide free healthy meals for kids and teens 18 & younger at Dobson Elementary this summer.
📍 Dobson Elementary
(Cafeteria entrance on W. Atkins St. beside Dobson Square Park/Splashpad)
🗓 June 1–25, 2026
📅 Monday–Thursday
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
No ID needed. No cost. Meals are served and eaten on-site.
We are proud to help ensure children in our community continue to have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. ❤️
The Federal Program department for Surry County Schools would love for our Migrant Families to join the Remind messaging app. Please use the following link to sign up. Also, we will have our Migrant Education day camps this summer on July 11th, July 18th and July 25th. On July 25th we will end with a cookout. The camp location is to be determined. There are fun prizes to win if you attend and students will get resources and books to take home. Please consider coming and please sign up for the messaging app. Thank you for your cooperation. We would love to support and connect with our migrant families this summer. Link to join Remind- https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
El Departamento de Programas Federales de las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invita a nuestras familias migrantes a unirse a la aplicación de mensajes Remind. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para registrarse. También tendremos nuestros campamentos educativos para estudiantes migrantes este verano los días 11, 18 y 25 de julio. El 25 de julio terminaremos con una convivencia y comida. La ubicación del campamento está por determinarse. ¡Habrá premios divertidos para quienes asistan y los estudiantes recibirán recursos y libros para llevar a casa! Por favor considere asistir y registrarse en la aplicación de mensajes. Gracias por su cooperación. Nos encantaría apoyar y conectarnos con nuestras familias migrantes este verano. Enlace para unirse a Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/eac8bg
#SCSUpdates | Good afternoon, Surry County Schools families. Surry County Schools wants to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the learning management system used by school districts and organizations across the country.
Canvas has informed districts that a criminal threat actor gained unauthorized access to certain account-related data associated with some organizations using the platform. At this time, Canvas has indicated there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, or government identification numbers were involved.
Canvas reports that the unauthorized access was identified and removed, the vulnerability has been addressed, and additional security protections have been implemented. The company is continuing to work with outside forensic experts, federal law enforcement, and cybersecurity agencies as the investigation continues.
At this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for when Canvas access will be restored. Our staff is working closely with state officials, Canvas, and technology partners to monitor the situation and determine any potential impact to Surry County Schools.
Schools and teachers will communicate alternative methods for assignments and classroom communication as needed while Canvas access remains unavailable.
We understand the importance of protecting student and staff information and will continue to provide updates as more verified information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and support.
Congratulations to our very own Mr. Hank Whitaker!
Mr. Whitaker was recently awarded the 3A/4A baseball Coach of Year at Surry Central High School!
We are thankful and proud to have you as part of our Mountaineer family!
Mr. Whitaker was recently awarded the 3A/4A baseball Coach of Year at Surry Central High School!
We are thankful and proud to have you as part of our Mountaineer family!
Congratulations to our April Leaders of the Month!
Our leadership attribute for April was Collaborative. We are so proud of these students for showing that they can work with others, share ideas, and create positive results together. Way to Lead the Climb, Mountaineers.
Br: Aiden Royall, Juff Daulo, Peyton Bowman, Case Creed, Mia Chamberlain, Lillie Fitzgerald, George Kreeger, Hannah Bedsaul
FR: Eden Motsinger, Ava Thomas, Beverly Wendorf, Layna Crotts
Not Pictured: Asher Bullington
Our leadership attribute for April was Collaborative. We are so proud of these students for showing that they can work with others, share ideas, and create positive results together. Way to Lead the Climb, Mountaineers.
Br: Aiden Royall, Juff Daulo, Peyton Bowman, Case Creed, Mia Chamberlain, Lillie Fitzgerald, George Kreeger, Hannah Bedsaul
FR: Eden Motsinger, Ava Thomas, Beverly Wendorf, Layna Crotts
Not Pictured: Asher Bullington
We Want Your Feedback!
Surry County Schools invites parents, families, and community members to share feedback on our federal programs and how they support student success across our district. Your input helps us improve services and better meet the needs of our students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
Thank you for your partnership and support of SCS!
¡Queremos su opinión!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invitan a los padres, familias y miembros de la comunidad a compartir sus comentarios sobre nuestros programas federales y cómo apoyan el éxito de los estudiantes en todo el distrito. Su opinión nos ayuda a mejorar los servicios y a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes.
Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar la encuesta:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo a SCS!
Surry County Schools invites parents, families, and community members to share feedback on our federal programs and how they support student success across our district. Your input helps us improve services and better meet the needs of our students.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
Thank you for your partnership and support of SCS!
¡Queremos su opinión!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Surry invitan a los padres, familias y miembros de la comunidad a compartir sus comentarios sobre nuestros programas federales y cómo apoyan el éxito de los estudiantes en todo el distrito. Su opinión nos ayuda a mejorar los servicios y a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes.
Por favor, tómese unos minutos para completar la encuesta:
👉 https://forms.gle/2tib9ccER6vapPdP8
¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo a SCS!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Bus Driver of the Year, Mr. Mark Hojnowski!
Thank you Mr. Hojnowski for your love and dedication to our students and making sure they arrive at school and home everyday safely! We celebrate you today and everyday!
Thank you Mr. Hojnowski for your love and dedication to our students and making sure they arrive at school and home everyday safely! We celebrate you today and everyday!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Irvin, our 2025-2026 Volunteer of the Year!!
Thank you Mrs. Irvin for all you do for the students, staff and community here at Shoals! We hope you feel celebrated and appreciated today and everyday!🩷
Thank you Mrs. Irvin for all you do for the students, staff and community here at Shoals! We hope you feel celebrated and appreciated today and everyday!🩷
Recently our 5th grade students attended 6th grade transition day at Pilot Mountain Middle School. Students were able to tour the school with student council representatives and teachers to learn more about what classes are offered next year. This trip allowed them to get a feel for the schedule they would follow and where classes are located.
They also got to enjoy a production of Shrek! The cast included members of the Theater Club from Pilot Mountain Middle and East Surry High School.
They also got to enjoy a production of Shrek! The cast included members of the Theater Club from Pilot Mountain Middle and East Surry High School.
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 to our March Leaders of the Month! 🥳
Our Leadership attribute for March was "Accepting." We are so proud of these students for being great leaders in their classroom and around the school.
Lead the Climb, Mountaineers!
BR: Bentley Rickmon, Frannie Vitulli, Lillyahna Wray, Adi Tilley, Anna Venable, Riley MacCollum
FR: Caleb Best, Myles Robertson, Nora Kate Benge, Archie Easter, Cadence Acord, Madeline Buie
Not pictured: Lane Lawson
Our Leadership attribute for March was "Accepting." We are so proud of these students for being great leaders in their classroom and around the school.
Lead the Climb, Mountaineers!
BR: Bentley Rickmon, Frannie Vitulli, Lillyahna Wray, Adi Tilley, Anna Venable, Riley MacCollum
FR: Caleb Best, Myles Robertson, Nora Kate Benge, Archie Easter, Cadence Acord, Madeline Buie
Not pictured: Lane Lawson
