Surry Early College High School

finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award, including Dobson Elementary School's own Sydney McKeaver Coe! This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication and impact as an educator. One finalist will be honored as the 2025 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year after a comprehensive selection process by a panel of judges. As part of this achievement, finalists will attend a professional development week at the Truist Leadership Institute in Greensboro, N.C., from March 24–28, 2025. The winner will be announced during a special ceremony on March 27, 2025, at the Elliott University Center auditorium at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Congratulations, Sydney! 🎉 Read more here: https://www.nccat.org/node/3541

#SCSUpdates | Happy Christmas Break! Reminder: All SCS schools are closed from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th. Students will return on Monday, January 6, 2025!🎄 Everyone, please enjoy a safe and merry Christmas!

#SCSUpdates | The second episode of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is live! 🎉 This week, Dr. Travis Reeves interviews Raleigh Scales, the newly sworn-in Vice Chairperson of the Surry County Schools Board of Education. Hear about his vision, goals, and dedication to supporting our students, staff, and community. Plus, Hollie Lyons is back with important dates and reminders to help you stay informed as students go out on Christmas break. Let us know your thoughts and who you’d like to hear from next! 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cAOCKSQRB8KXI2nIdFb8J 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bell-with-surry-county-schools/id1783794792

#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the January Leader of the Month, Wendy Byrd. Mrs. Byrd is a Custodian at Westfield Elementary School, who has been with Surry County Schools for nearly two decades! Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors: Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Scenic Ford Lincoln, Crouse's Auto Detailing, Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services, and SignGypsies Dobson.

Attention Graduates!

#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

#SCSUpdates | Calling elementary parents who would like to serve on our district-level Title I Parent Advisory Council for Parent & Family Engagement. We would love to have your voice! There will be 4 meetings occurring between December 2024 through November 2025. They will be held virtually and/or in-person, depending on what the Title I PAC chooses to do. Please share your interest by completing the interest survey form, which you can access via the QR code or link. Each elementary school should have a minimum of 2 PAC representatives. We will verify your child attends one of our elementary schools, and you cannot be an employee of Surry County Schools. Thank you for your help! - Llamar a los padres de primaria que deseen formar parte de nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres de Título I para la Participación de Padres y Familias a nivel de distrito. ¡Nos encantaría contar con tu voz! Habrá 4 reuniones entre diciembre de 2024 y noviembre de 2025. Se llevarán a cabo virtualmente y/o en persona, dependiendo de lo que decida hacer el PAC del Título I. Comparta su interés completando el formulario de encuesta de interés, al que puede acceder mediante el código QR o el enlace. Cada escuela primaria debe tener un mínimo de 2 representantes del PAC. Verificaremos que su hijo asista a una de nuestras escuelas primarias y usted no puede ser empleado de las escuelas del condado de Surry. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!

#SCSUpdates | Did you know you can get closings and emergency notifications sent straight to your phone? All you have to do is download the Surry County Schools mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices. Emergencies, closings, and delays will be sent via a “push” notification and delivered to all app users instantly. If you haven't already, please download the Surry County Schools mobile app and never miss a notification! 📱

#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚍 For Information: Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762 To Register: Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211

#SCSUpdates | Due to a light dusting of snow on a number of roadways in the Flat Rock, Slate Mountain, and Westfield communities, Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

#SCSTransportation | Yesterday, Surry County Transportation picked up five of the nine new diesel buses our county will receive this school year, thanks to the NC Bus Replacement Plan! These buses will help ensure safer and more efficient transportation for our students. Now is the perfect time to join our amazing team of bus drivers! 🚦 Register for our next bus driver class, happening December 9th-12th. 📞 Call Amy Samples at (336) 386-8762 to sign up today!

#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚌 For Information: Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762 To Register: Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211

Surry Early College High School of Design application for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN! We will hold a parent information meeting for prospective students on Tuesday, December 10th at 5:00 pm in the A-auditorium in the A building on the campus of Surry Community College. If you can't attend this meeting, call the school to schedule a personal tour! Click Here find out more information and apply!

#SCSCelebrates | It's National School Psychologist Week, and we want to recognize the four dedicated SCS school psychologists who support our students' mental health and well-being! Their expertise helps students succeed academically and add an extra layer of support! THANK YOU for making a positive impact on students' lives at school, at home, and in life! 💙

#SCSUpdates | Reminder: No School Monday, November 11th in Observance of Veterans Day.

Halloween fun was in full swing with our School Nutrition teams this week! 🎃👻 From festive costumes to spooky treats, our teams brought smiles and creativity to every cafeteria. Thank you to our School Nutrition staff for making this season extra special for our students. 🍂🍬

#SCSSchoolNutrition | Happy #FunFoodFactFriday! November's Food of the Month is WINTER SQUASH! 🍂🥗 ✨ Get ready to dive into deliciousness! Join us every Friday this month for your #FunFoodFactFriday and discover all the amazing things about winter squash with your #SCSSchoolNutritionTeam. Let’s squash the ordinary together! 🍽️💚

#SCSUpdates | REMINDER: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 1, 2024!

Out of an abundance of caution, Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow additional time for families to safely commute to school campuses. Students who ride the bus should plan to arrive at their bus stop two hours later than they normally would. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!

#SCSUpdates | Out of an abundance of caution, all Surry County Schools will remain closed for students, Monday, September 30, 2024. Tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday. In addition, Surry County Schools will be opening East Surry, North Surry, and Surry Central High Schools for our families who are without power from 11:00am-1:00pm, on Monday, September 30. Child nutrition staff will be on-site to serve meals. You are welcome to come by for a meal, take a shower, and use the restrooms. Our locker rooms will also be available for your convenience. Thank you, and please stay safe.