Mr. Tim Burton has over 40 years of service to SCS, providing superior transportation and safety for students across the district.
Mr. Tim can be seen serving students in other places, not just on bus 41 alone. He often visits classrooms to engage with students at DES. Whether carving pumpkins with Pre-K, reading aloud to classes during Read Across America, or simply being a lunch buddy, Mr. Tim is dedicated to serving as a role model and supporting students.
Mr. Burton is committed to excellence, and we are proud to celebrate him as Bus Driver of the Year! Join us in celebrating Mr. Tim!
This week we are recognizing and highlighting Autism Awareness with a SPIRIT WEEK! 💙
#SCSCelebrates | Surry County Schools is excited to announce the finalists for the 2025-2026 Surry County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉
Congratulations to:
🌟 Sharon Marion / Franklin Elementary School
🌟 Stephanie Bode / Gentry Middle School
🌟 Jonathan Lancho Villa / Pilot Mountain Elementary School
🌟 Stacey Libbert / Surry Early College High School
Please congratulate all of these educators as they move forward to the next stage of competition! The 2025-2026 SCS Teacher of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
Spring Pictures are coming up on Tuesday, April 1st!
A massive shoutout to Austin Brickell and Wyatt Edwards from the SCS Maintenance Department for relamping the lights on the Surry Central High School baseball field last week! 💡⚾️
Thank you to our Maintenance Team and Horizon Equipment Rentals for all the hard work!
#SCSCelebrates | It's #SchoolSocialWorkerWeek! 🌟
Our School Social Workers are the superheroes of Surry County Schools! 🦸♀️ Whether they’re connecting students and families with vital resources, offering support through life’s challenges, or advocating for student success, they are always there to lend a helping hand.
Our Social Workers work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our students thrive both in and out of the classroom. Their dedication makes a world of difference, and we are so grateful for all they do!
#SCSCelebrates | Congratulations to 6 teachers who were recently notified of their successful National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) renewal and recognized at the March Board of Education meeting:
🎉Tammy Bullington, Pilot Mountain Middle School
🎉Kimberly Lyons, North Surry High School
🎉Angela Mounce, Pilot Mountain Middle School
🎉Valerie Mule, Gentry Middle School
🎉Jennie Smith, White Plains Elementary School
🎉Teressa Wachob, Gentry Middle School
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. Thank you all for your hard work! We are so proud of you all!
#SCSCelebrates | Congratulations to the following teachers who were recently notified they have successfully completed the requirements for National Board Certification and were recognized at the March Board of Education meeting:
🎉Savannah Hicks, Dobson Elementary School
🎉Ashley Jones, Dobson Elementary School
🎉Stephanie Miller, Surry Central High School
🎉Sarah Venable, Westfield Elementary School
Thank you to Ryan Flake of Horace Mann for the nameplates for these teachers! 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. We are so proud of them!
#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the Surry County Schools' Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Mrs. Kim Bowman! Mrs. Bowman is the March Teacher of the Month and was recognized by a student's grandparent for her outstanding work. Mrs. Bowman currently serves as a Kindergarten Teacher at Pilot Mountain Elementary School!
Congratulations, Mrs. Bowman! ❤️🎉
#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the March Leader of the Month, Mr. Jeff Blunt. Mr. Blunt is a member of the counseling team at North Surry High School! 🎉
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.
The month of April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This year, Surry
County Schools’ School Social Workers with help from Boho Honey Boutique and the Pilot Mountain Civic Club will be selling t-shirts made by Jam’N Tees. All proceeds will go directly to the School Social Workers’ family assistance funds to help assist families in Surry County Schools with needs such as, but not limited to, utilities, medication, shoes, clothing, beds, etc. We hope you all will consider purchasing a shirt to support SCS’s School Social Workers but more importantly to advocate for preventing child abuse in Surry County. April 4th will be “Wear Blue Day” for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. So plan to wear your shirts during the month of April and April 4th countywide! Thank you all so much for your support and your dedication to Surry County Schools students and families!
T-Shirt Order Form - https://form.jotform.com/250275307854156
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
2/23/25
Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! We will have a Book Fair on Monday, February 24th-Tuesday, February 25th. Students will be able to shop on the day of their media class. On Tuesday, our 3rd graders will go on a field trip and on Thursday our 1st graders will go on a field trip. Please return your child’s permission form if they plan to attend. Our 2nd graders will take their CogAT this week. please have your child here on time each day. Mrs. Coe’s Class Earle Theater trip has been rescheduled for this Wednesday due to the inclement weather last week. Our ROAR Celebration will be on Friday. Any student with no OSS/ISS/or 2 MIRS will be able to attend. Students are encouraged to bring a game from home to play with. Please label your child’s game so it can be returned. We are proud of our students leading self. On Monday, running club will meet. Book battle will meet Monday and Tuesday. Art club will meet on Wednesday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Our yearbook sale is wrapping up! Yearbooks are $31. The last day to order a yearbook is March 7th. You can order online or return your child’s order envelope. We do not order extra yearbooks. Get your yearbook today! Finally, February 28th is now a school day. Please mark this date on your calendar. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday, February 21, 2025. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will transition to closed for students with optional teacher workday, today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, and be safe!
#SCSUpdates | Due to an unforecasted burst of snowfall, Surry County Schools will transition to a 3-hour Delay with an option to close today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. The district is turning buses around, and students that have already been picked up will be taken home. We will evaluate conditions throughout the morning and communicate again before 9:00 a.m. Thank you, and have a great day!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Thank you, and have a great day!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will be closed for students with optional teacher work day, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
2/16/25
Good evening Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Monday is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Encourage your child to do something kind for others on this day. We invite students to wear pink on this day. We will have different school spirit events each day this week to celebrate kindness. Our PTO will meet after school on Monday. We encourage any parent interested in joining this team to attend. On Wednesday, Mrs. Coe’s class will travel to the Earle Theater. Surry County Schools Honors Chorus will perform Thursday night. We wish our Honors Chorus students good luck! We will have a Book Fair on Friday, February 21st-Tuesday, February 25th. Students will be able to shop on the day of their media class. Our yearbook sale has started! Yearbooks are $31. The last day to order a yearbook is March 7th.You can order online or return your child’s order envelope. We do not order extra yearbooks. As a reminder, if we send your child home sick, they cannot return to school the next day. All students must be 24 hour fever, diarrhea, and vomit free without medication before returning to school. We appreciate your help in keeping our students and staff safe. Our 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration is now open! If you have a child that is 5 or will be 5 by August 31st, they are eligible for kindergarten this upcoming school year. Please visit our school website or Facebook page to register today! Finally, February 28th is now a school day. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
Join us for a "Really Random" Spirit Week, in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day!
"Really Random" Spirit Week - February 17th-21st
Monday - "Random Acts of Kindness" Day: Wear pink and celebrate the start of the national celebration
Tuesday - Randomly Reversed Day: Wear you clothes backwards and/or inside out
Wednesday - Randomly Radical Headgear: Wear the craziest hat you own
Thursday - Random Dance Party: Come as you are, just be ready to dance at any given moment
Friday - Tiger Everything: Wear as much Tiger stuff as you possibly can, especially if its all random and mismatched!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thank you, and have a great evening.
