#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.
EARLY DISMISSAL AND REMOTE LEARNING DAY - HURRICANE HELENE
Due to heavy rain and potential flooding, Surry County Schools will dismiss students at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, September 26, 2024. All after-school events and activities are canceled and there will be no after-school childcare this afternoon.
Due to the hazardous weather outlook for tomorrow, which could impact student drivers, bus routes, and overall safety, Friday, September 27, will be a remote learning day for students and staff. Students should check their learning management system for assignments and instructions from their teachers.
Safety is the top priority for Surry County Schools, and we believe this decision to be in the best interest of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe over the next few days during this severe weather event.
#SCSCelebrates | Today we celebrate #NationalITProfessionalsDay! We are fortunate to have the best of the best here in Surry County County Schools! 💻
This team completes a lot of visible and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that students and staff can efficiently use technology during the school day. They are ready to jump in and help however they can whenever technical difficulties arise. Technology constantly changes, and our IT professionals stay informed of trends and tools to serve our students, staff, and families well!
Happy IT Professionals Day to Tim Hippert, Jeremy Stoker, Jim Harvish, Jackson Lindsay, Michael Pinckney, Sebrena O'Dell, Chet Luffman, Anthony Casey, and Melissa Spurlin!🎉
We also would like to give a shoutout and well-deserved recognition to Chief Technology Officer Lucas Gillispie for all of his hard work and dedication to our district’s technology oversight and implementation.
Thank you for all that you do for Surry County Schools! It is so appreciated! 💙
Fall Picture Day is right around the corner! Don't forget to mark your calendars for October 1st!
This year Strawbridge has asked parents to sign up to receive updates (using the link below) via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals, and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/westfield-elementary-school/fall-pictures-10-1-2024-51/optIn
Wildcats Save the Date for our Art Family Night!
On Tuesday, September 24th we will host our FREE Art Family Night from 5:00-7:00. Just in time for our Art By Me fundraiser, there will be an evening of art making. You may bring your child/children to create a piece of original art that will be submitted to Art by Me. If you wish to purchase an item(s) from Art by Me these will be for sale at a later date.
If you have any questions please contact Courtney Willard at willardc@surry.k12.nc.us.
#SCSCelebrates | 🎨✨ Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 📚🎭
Whether it's through music, visual arts, or theater, the arts enrich our lives and foster innovation. Let's recognize the power of creativity, imagination, and expression in shaping young minds. 🎉💡
Our Little Caesars Fundraiser is off to a great start!
Parents, please continue supporting our school by helping students sell kits and win fun prizes.
Don't forget our Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser from August 20th - September 25th.
Mr. Boyle's Class flew paper airplanes today with his fun hands-on math lesson. Students worked together to measure the distance and graph their findings.
#SCSNowHiring | Come join our SCS family as a Teacher Assistant at Franklin Elementary! Apply here: https://bit.ly/SCSjobs
#SCSBackToSchool | 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 | Please see the School Nutrition CEP / Meal Payment Update for 24-25. For more information, please visit surryschoolmeals.com. 🍎🥦
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools would like to remind you that we will review the Home Language Surveys of newly enrolled and kindergarten students to see if language testing for Multilingual Learner services is needed. We have 30 days from the date of enrollment to conduct a parent interview, record review, complete a WIDA Screener test, and notify parents of the testing results & ML Services.
Our initial Screener testing window for newly enrolled kindergarten and other new students (grades 1-12) is August 08, 2024 through September 19, 2024.
#SCSBackToSchool | Welcome back, Surry County Schools teachers and staff! 🍎 ✏
We're excited to kick off another amazing school year filled with new opportunities, growth, and success.
If your child attends a school where all students get free meals, also known as Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, your student may be eligible for a new summer food assistance program called SUN Bucks. Visit www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks-schoolsearch and search your child’s school to see if it is a CEP school.
Starting this summer, families with qualifying children can expect to receive $120 per eligible child in grocery-buying benefits. Visit the SUN Bucks webpage at www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to learn more.
Questions about SUN Bucks? Speak with a SUN Bucks customer service representative by dialing 1-866-719-0141 and pressing option 2.
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Si tu niño asiste a una escuela donde todos los estudiantes reciben comidas gratuitas, también conocidas como escuelas de provisión de elegibilidad comunitaria (CEP), tu niño puede ser elegible para un nuevo programa de asistencia alimentaria de verano llamado SUN Bucks. Visita el sitio web: www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks-schoolsearch y busca por la escuela de tu niño para ver si es una escuela CEP.
A partir de este verano, las familias con niños elegibles pueden esperar recibir $120 por niño elegible en beneficios de compra de comestibles. Visita la página web de SUN Bucks en www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks para obtener más información.
¿Tienes preguntas sobre SUN Bucks? Habla con un representante de servicio al cliente de SUN Bucks marcando el 1-866-719-0141 y oprimiendo la opción 2.
Starting May 28-31, then June 3rd - 20th, SCS will be offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 and under! All meals must be consumed on-site! 🥦🍎
Located at Rockford Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Westfield Elementary!
Breakfast: 8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, visit surryschoolmeals.com!
Starting May 28-31, then June 3rd - 20th, SCS will be offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 and under! All meals must be consumed on-site! 🥦🍎
Located at Rockford Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and Westfield Elementary!
Breakfast: 8:00AM - 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For more information, visit surryschoolmeals.com!
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the June Leader of the Month, Karen Lewis! Karen is a bus driver at Franklin Elementary School. Fun Fact: She has been driving a bus for Surry County Schools since 1973! ❤️
Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors: Accurate Insurance Solutions, Scenic Ford Lincoln, Crouse's Auto Detailing, Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services, and SignGypsies Dobson.
🎉 Celebrating the Last Day of School with our amazing SCS Transportation team! 🌭
Today, our dedicated bus drivers returned their buses for the summer and enjoyed a well-deserved Hot Dog Celebration at the Bus Garage. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to relax, enjoy lunch, and socialize before heading off for summer break. Thank you to all our bus drivers for keeping our students safe and on the move throughout the school year. Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall! 🚌💛 #ThriveSCS
Elementary teachers in Surry County have worked for the past two years to complete professional development in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) This week, Westfield Elementary teachers were able to have a end-of-LETRS celebration. Great work, Wildcats! #ThriveSCS
