On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Surry County Schools was named a School District Cup Winner at
the 2nd Annual North Carolina Showcase, hosted by the North Carolina Association of
Scholastic Activities (NCASA) at the UNC Greensboro Auditorium. This is the sixth time that
Surry County Schools has won the School District Cup since 2013. The showcase featured many
major announcements for the organization, such as the addition of elementary school-level
competitions beginning during the 2023-2024 school year, and included all major year-end
awards for school districts and personnel.
Surry County Schools was named a medium-sized School District Cup winner with 445 points.
Points are awarded to districts based on performance in competitions and events held throughout the school year. These competitions in which Surry County Schools participated include Art Showcase, Quiz Bowl, Forensics/Debate, and FIRST Lego League/Robotics. Points were also awarded for participation in other competitions such as MathCounts, HOSA, The Quill, Twelve, and Poetry Out Loud.
Dr. DeAnne Danley, Assistant Superintendent noted, “We are truly thankful and proud of our
dedicated staff for coaching academic competitions in order to provide these learning
opportunities for our students.”
Superintendent Dr. Travis L. Reeves remarked, “I am incredibly thankful for the coaches,
teachers, and students for their unwavering dedication to these competitions. Scholastic events
provide invaluable opportunities for our students to showcase their talents, expand their horizons, and forge lifelong memories. These events foster a spirit of academic curiosity, healthy
competition, and personal growth, all of which students need in order to be successful. Thank
you to NCASA for partnering with Surry County Schools to provide