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, Cedar Ridge Elementary teachers were able to have a end-of-LETRS celebration. Great work, Panthers! #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, Copeland Elementary teachers were able to have a end-of-LETRS celebration. Great work, Bluebirds! #ThriveSCS
Last night, Meadowview Magnet Middle hosted its Spring Concert for middle school band students. 🎼🎷🥁
The event featured performances from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students led by their band director, Ms. Laiken Reece. The solos and selections allowed audience members to see all of the skills and talents that students cultivated this school year. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! #ThriveSCS
North Surry High School seniors are making their mark! 🌟 🎓
Today, seniors completed their senior walk, visiting all of our elementary and middle schools in the North District. They were greeted with cheers, high-fives, and smiles as they walked the halls where their educational journey began. It's a beautiful reminder of how far they've come and the bright futures ahead. Congratulations, seniors! We're so proud of you! 🎉 #ClassOf2024 #SeniorSpotlight
On Wednesday, winners of the Superintendent's Art Contest in March were treated to a field trip reward for all of their hard work! The day consisted of African Drum lessons provided by Living Rhythms, a tour of the Andy Griffith Playhouse and Museum, and an art workshop! 🪘🎨🎭
Thank you to the Surry Arts Council for providing our students with an AWESOME day! #ThriveSCS
Congratulations, Mr. Reed Kozlow, Bus Driver of the Year for Surry County Schools. 🎉
Mr. Kozlow drives for Franklin Elementary School, and we are blessed to have him in our district! 🚌 #ThriveSCS
On Tuesday, Pilot Mountain Middle School hosted the East District Spectrum Concert for middle and high school students. 🎼🎷🥁
The event featured performances from students at Pilot Mountain Middle School and East Surry High School led by their band director, Mr. Matthew Trice. The solos and selections allowed audience members to see the full spectrum of skills and talents that band programs nurture. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! #ThriveSCS
What better way to celebrate #YouthApprenticeshipWeek than with an Apprenticeship signing event for Northern Regional Hospital? 🩺
Surry County Schools is thrilled that 17 students from East Surry High School, North Surry High School-Official, Surry Central High School, Surry Early College High School, and Surry Online Magnet School were recognized and signed as apprentices through Surry-Yadkin Works yesterday afternoon.
To all the apprentices, we wish you the best of luck as you embark on this exciting journey with Northern Regional Hospital! #ThriveSCS
A test of the Surry County Schools Notification System was conducted this afternoon. If you did not receive a call or email, please alert the main office at your respective school so staff can update your contact information accordingly.
This is a TEST of the SCS Mass Notification System. In the event of weather-related closures or an emergency, SCS will use this system to notify you of matters impacting our campuses. This is only a TEST. Thank you!
Congratulations to SCS Board Member Kent Whitaker, who received a Certificate of Merit from the North Carolina School Boards Association Academy for School Boardsmanship.
A Certificate of Merit is awarded to individuals who have participated in 31-100 hours of training during the current academy year. Congratulations, Mr. Whitaker! 🎉 #ThriveSCS
Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification. These teachers have participated in a rigorous process that helps them advance the quality of teaching and learning in their discipline and with the students they serve at different developmental levels:
▪️Sarah Johnson, Rockford Elementary School (not pictured)
▪️Susan Cromer, East Surry High School
▪️April Payne, Westfield Elementary School
An extra congratulations also goes out to 4 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal. To retain NBCT status, teachers must complete a periodic demonstration of their knowledge and skills by submitting a Profile of Professional Growth (PPG) demonstrating how their practice continues to align with the Five Core Propositions in their certificate area.
Congratulations to:
▪️Kristy Cox, Meadowview Magnet Middle School
▪️Courtney Page, Surry Central High School
▪️Wendy Sawyers, Central Middle School
▪️Ashley Talbott, Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Congratulations to all! 🎉
Surry County Schools was able to recognize our Student Leaders of the Quarter at the February Board Meeting. Surry County Schools is proud to recognize the following student leaders:
High School:
Quentin Collins, senior at East Surry High School
Middle School:
Hunter Reid, 8th-grader at Pilot Mountain Middle School
Elementary:
Brian Gammons, 4th-grader at Flat Rock Elementary School
We are so proud of each of these student leaders who were nominated from their respective grade spans! 🎉 #ThriveSCS
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the January Leader of the Month, Audra Chilton. Mrs. Chilton is the Director of Finance for Surry County Schools! She was recognized at tonight's February Board of Education meeting. 💚💙🩵 #thrivescs
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.
Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the February Leader of the Month, Sherri Spurlin. Mrs. Spurlin is a Teaching Assistant at Gentry Middle School! She was recognized at tonight's February Board of Education meeting. ❤️💙 #thrivescs
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.
Around 2:00 p.m. today, a 12-inch water main ruptured approximately half a mile from East Surry High School. Thanks to the quick response of the Town of Pilot Mountain and the Surry County Schools Maintenance Department, the situation has been addressed and the water main has been successfully repaired. School will operate on regular schedule tomorrow.
However, there is a Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Pilot Mountain at this time. Please be assured that this will not impact child nutrition services tomorrow. We have made arrangements for bottled water, and students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unexpected situation. The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities, and we want to assure you that every effort is being made to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment.
Due to widespread black ice throughout the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day today, Friday, January 19, for students and staff. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas.
Please see https://www.surry.k12.nc.us/page/remote-learning for additional information on Remote Learning Days.
Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow time for temperatures to increase.
All evening events and activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher workday tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that will be in effect until 7:00 AM Tuesday morning. There are snow-covered roads in the northern parts of Surry County, so please exercise caution if planning to travel.
