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Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the September Leader of the Month, Janie Sechrist! Mrs. Sechrist is a part of the School Nutrition Team at Franklin Elementary School! 🎉 #ThriveSCS

Kindergartener Willow Wilmoth asked during my visit to White Plains Elementary, "What exactly do you do in your office?" These moments showcase the power of open dialogue and the boundless potential when young minds and leaders unite. #ThriveSCS #SnapWithTheSuperintendent

Great day visiting White Plains Elementary with the SCS BOE for the first Board visit of the year. Loved witnessing firsthand the dedication of our educators and the enthusiasm of our students in this vibrant learning community! #ThriveSCS

It's #WhatDidYouLearnWednesday! 📝✨ We're continuing to showcase the incredible knowledge and skills our students are gaining in classrooms across Surry County Schools! Stay tuned for more inspiring insights every Wednesday! 🌟🔍 #ThriveSCS https://youtu.be/ULNJ_-P0QjU

Surry County Schools will be dismissing at 2:00 p.m, today, Monday, August 28, 2023 due to potential flooding. All evening activities are canceled and after school childcare will close at 5:00 p.m. Surry County Schools has worked with the National Weather Service and Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor weather conditions throughout the morning. Last night, areas of Surry County received 3-6 inches of rain. As a result, there was localized flooding in northern Surry County this morning. More rainfall is expected this afternoon, which could create additional flooding issues across many areas of Surry County. Therefore, Surry County Schools will be dismissing at 2:00 p.m. to ensure students return home ahead of additional projected rainfall. Thank you for your continued support of Surry County Schools and please use caution as you travel this evening.

Flat Rock Elementary School will be dismissing today, Monday, August 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. due to power outage. All students will be sent home with bagged lunches. This outage is currently affecting over 1,233 Duke Energy customers and a crew has been assigned to restore power. The estimated time of restoration is 5:00 p.m. At Surry County Schools, safety is our top priority. Given the unknowns of the situation as well as the potential flexibility of the estimated time of restoration, we feel it is in the best interest of families for Flat Rock Elementary to dismiss early. Surry County Emergency Services has informed the district that Pine Street will be open shortly after being closed temporarily this morning due to flooding. At this time, Flat Rock Elementary School is the only school impacted, all other schools are on normal schedule today. The district is continuing to closely monitor weather conditions due to reports of heavy rain and flooding in areas of Surry County. The district is working with Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor conditions throughout the day.

Surry County Schools is closely monitoring weather conditions today due to reports of heavy rain and flooding in areas of Surry County. The district is working with Surry County Emergency Management Officials to monitor conditions throughout the day. At this time, a power outage has been reported at Flat Rock Elementary School. The district is working with Duke Energy on this issue. Duke Energy is estimating power to be restored to the school by 9:15 a.m. We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program occurred July 21-28, 2023. The internship program is held in the Congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. congressional office and consists of learning activities, including an introduction to the legislative process; tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, and area museums; briefings with House committee staff; and attending hearings, mark-ups and floor debates. This program is an opportunity offered to public and private school educators in North Carolina’s 5th District who teach grades nine through twelve. One of this year’s attendees was Stephen Young, Social Studies Teacher at Surry Central High School. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) issued the following statement on the conclusion of this year's program: “It was my pleasure to welcome Stephen Young and Samuel Tarleton – two exceptional educators in the 5th District – to Washington, D.C. for my 13th annual Teacher in Congress Internship Program. From attending committee hearings to watching floor debates, touring the U.S. Capitol to attending briefings, Stephen and Samuel had a first-hand look into Congress’ rich history and how it operates. It is my hope that this experience was as rewarding as it was insightful for them both.”

Making friends in kindergarten at Pilot Mountain Elementary School! 🖍️ #ThriveSCS

This week, the team from White’s International led a day and a half training for our Transportation Department mechanics! Thank you Carlos and Tim for your investment in our mechanics’ professional growth as we work to keep our school buses running safely every day!🚌#ThriveSCS

Productive meeting with @foxxforcongress at @AltecInc today! We discussed the importance of workforce development, and how student internships + registered apprenticeships can bridge the gap between education and industry. Exciting opportunities ahead for our students! #ThriveSCS

The Flat Rock Elementary gym renovation is in full swing, and we're thrilled with the progress! Check out the transformation happening right before our eyes through these photos! 🚧📸 #ThriveSCS

Drive the future! SCS will be offering bus driver training on September 18-20, 2023. For more details and registration, be sure to contact Amy Samples or Teresa King. 🚌

🎉 Wrapping up an amazing first full week of school! 📚🚌 Superintendent Dr. Travis L. Reeves shares an exciting update on the conclusion of our first full week back in action for the 2023-2024 school year. From bustling hallways to engaged classrooms, the energy and enthusiasm of our students and staff have set an inspiring tone for the year ahead. Here's to a fantastic year of growth and learning! 🌟 https://youtu.be/tTY_kuqgeD4

Learning is HARD work, especially when you're 5. Brandon Lowe, Rockford Elementary School kindergartener caught a quick nap before jumping back into the fun. 🖍✂️🛝 #BacktoSchool exhaustion is real, but you've got this! Finish the week strong, Surry County Schools! #ThriveSCS

Drive the future! SCS will be offering bus driver training on September 18-20, 2023. For more details and registration, be sure to contact Amy Samples or Teresa King. 🚌

Capturing memories and milestones with the bright minds at FRES! 📷 Always an honor to share moments with our incredible students. #SnapWithTheSuperintendent #ThriveSCS

Know an SCS employee making an impact in the lives of students and staff? Nominate them for Leader of the Month today! Complete the nomination form: http://ow.ly/NieM50KuEzA

It’s a beautiful day in Surry County! Why? Because today we got to say welcome back to teachers and staff in one of the best ways: Convocation! This year’s theme, Thrive, was the emphasis of the program. Employees were invited to Pilot Mountain Middle School where they got to mingle with local community and business partners, along with a program featuring remarks from dynamic leaders in the district. Door prizes collected from local businesses were given away to lucky employees! Thank you to everyone involved who made this event possible! #ThriveSCS

Shane Southard was recognized for his outstanding performance at the NCPTA TIMS Routing competition at tonight's August BOE meeting. Shane Southard won first place in the North Carolina Pupil Transportation Association (NCPTA) TIMS Routing competition in Wilmington, NC, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. This means he is the best at bus routing in the state! We are super proud of Shane and thankful to have him serve in our transportation department.