#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will be closed for students with an optional work day for staff today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. All evening activities are canceled. Thank you, and have a safe morning.
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
2/9/25
Good evening Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! This week is Love the Bus Week! We are blessed to have Mr. Lynn, Mr. Tim, Mrs. Shirley, and Mrs. Joy as bus drivers. Show these drivers some love this week! On Monday, our School Improvement Team will meet. On Wednesday, our chorus will travel to the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Please make plans to pick up your child at 5:30 on this day. Book battle will meet after school on Thursday and Friday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Saturday is SRO Appreciation Day! We are thankful to have Officer Davis at Dobson Elementary! We appreciate all he does to keep 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! Have a wonderful week! Good night!
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the LAST DAY that yearbooks will be on sale for $27! After that, the price of yearbooks will then increase to $31 leading up to the last day before Spring Break.
Do not forget to order your yearbook to remember your tiger's 2024-2025 school year! 🐯
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. Beginner's Day letters will be mailed in late February. No further action is needed once the Google Form is complete.
LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexg6PP4OcfMn6SyHDGXEdZxIZPTGq2lEM1h5mg2TXHRFgeyw/viewform
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood (from 1/26/25):
Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Art club will meet on Monday and the Book Battle team will meet after school on Tuesday and Thursday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Our PTO will meet after school on Monday at 3:45. We invite any family that is interested to join! Class Group Pictures will be on Thursday. Please return your child’s order envelope if you would like to purchase a class group picture. Our yearbook sale has started! Yearbooks are $27 until February 7th. The price then increases to $31. The last day to order a yearbook is March 7th. Students have brought home their yearbook order envelope. 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 and Facebook page to register today! Looking ahead, mark your calendars for our PTO Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 7th from 6:30-8:00 at The Barn at Heritage Farm. Dress to impress! The cost is $5 at the door and concessions will be available for purchase. This event is for Dobson Elementary students only. Parents are required to stay with their child for the duration of the dance. Come out and enjoy a fun night with your family and friends. Have a wonderful week!
Classroom Group Pictures will be NEXT THURSDAY, January 30th! 📸
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Friday, January 17, with limited bus routes. We have seen great improvement in road conditions across Surry County. However, some bus turnarounds continue to be inaccessible due to snow removal piles. This means buses will not travel on dirt roads, dead-end roadways, or cul-de-sacs. Families who live on these roadways, please reference our limited bus routes list on our website to locate your child’s corner stop.
Based on the improved road conditions, there will be no community stops tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep students safe. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
‼️ IMPORTANT Message from Mrs. Hazelwood regarding the 2-hour delay, TOMORROW, January 16th ‼️
Good evening, Dobson parents! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with important transportation information. Tomorrow, Surry County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay with limited bus routes. Community stops have been set up across the school district to assist with road closures. At this time, none of the roads in Dobson School district are impacted by community stops. If you live on a dirt or dead end road, please be at the end of that road ready for the bus. Our buses will not be traveling on dirt or dead end roads. Our doors will be open at 9:35 ready to greet our tigers. If you choose to drive your child directly to and from school, please use caution and allow extra travel time, as some secondary roads may still have icy spots.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep all of our students safe. We appreciate your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing your children tomorrow. Have a great evening!
Note: Families who live on dirt or dead-end roads, please reference this limited bus routes list provided by Surry County Schools.
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m6eh_BjFEO9iMI1d-jo2OLtP2zk86vZusyNEfB67UIw/edit?gid=1357527547&fbclid=IwY2xjawH1CaxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbJ-MCnMWAut-W3L4pB1NnYUreGg5v7dxnX0HULJWBal-4uF95E6NHm-_w_aem_AdcziJyHC9tzlBUTly4CNg#gid=1357527547 *
This second link will lead you to information regarding the roads that have been deemed unsafe and impassable, therefore a community bus stop location has been provided.
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ChaGKnLBleY3_5jZ_IqunJebiQZfVA40Xen_Bvrv7rY/edit?gid=0&fbclid=IwY2xjawH1CdVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYzLZYatqDGYK1C8QyKraxgg96xpzq2Ixg0aJnT3ZZlMfGR4QrL3XA-o0A_aem_Sps8Kz05iCCdT4_uzqkXkA#gid=0 *
#SCSUpdates | Here is the schedule and transportation update for Thursday, January 16, 2025. Please read carefully to ensure you have all the information you need for tomorrow.
1. Due to the lingering effects of recent inclement weather, Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay.
2. We will operate this 2-hour delay with limited bus routes. Buses will not travel down dirt or dead-end roadways. Families who live on dead-end or dirt roads, please reference our limited bus routes list on our website to locate your child’s corner stop.
3. As a further measure to ensure the safety of our students, we will be implementing our community bus stop plan. Here’s what families need to know:
- For the roads that have been deemed unsafe and impassable, your child’s school will contact you shortly with the location of your assigned community bus stop. This list can also be found on our district website.
- In the morning, designated activity buses will be stationed at specific community bus stops. These buses will serve as warm, safe waiting areas for students while they wait for their yellow school bus to arrive. Parents and guardians should plan to drop off their children at the assigned stop during the designated drop-off window. The drop-off window at all community bus stops is from 8:30a.m - 9:30 a.m. School staff and drivers will supervise students until they board their yellow school bus for transportation to school.
- In the afternoon, parents should plan to meet buses at the designated community bus stops. - The afternoon time for parents to pick up students from the designated community stops are from 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. School staff and drivers will supervise students until they are picked up from their community bus stop. Those who are picking up students in the afternoon will need photo identification to sign out their student.
- Both breakfast and lunch will be provided tomorrow.
If you plan to drive your child directly to and from school, please be aware that some secondary roads may still be icy. Allow extra travel time, drive cautiously, and take the safest route available to ensure your safety.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. This plan is for tomorrow, January 16, 2025. Our Inclement Weather Team will monitor highly impacted roads, temperatures, and melt to determine transportation plans for Friday, January 17. Transportation plans for Friday will be communicated out Thursday evening.
Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing your children tomorrow. Have a great evening!
#SCSUpdates | Due to continued concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. Thank you, and please stay safe!
Important Message from Surry County Schools Regarding a REMOTE LEARNING DAY Tomorrow, January 14th:
Due to continued concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. The Elementary Science Fair that was originally scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 21. Thank you, and please stay safe!
#SCSUpdates | Due to continued concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. The Elementary Science Fair that was originally scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 21. Thank you, and please stay safe!
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
1/13/25
Good evening Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Our yearbook sale has started! Yearbooks are $27 until February 7th. The price then increases to $31. The last day to order a yearbook is March 7th. Students have brought home their yearbook order envelope. Tuesday is the District Science Fair. We wish Laila Ayers and Sebastian Huerta good luck as they represent Dobson Elementary School. Report cards go home on Wednesday. This is a great time to sit down with your child and set goals for the third quarter. Our Honor roll and BUG Club celebration will be on Thursday afternoon. We are proud of our tigers for showing growth and meeting their goals. Our student council sponsored blood drive will be on Tuesday, January 21st from 1-5:30 in our gym. Come and give the gift of life! 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 registration. Please visit our school website and Facebook page to register today! Your child came home with a remote learning packet last week. Please put this somewhere safe as it will be used in the event of a remote learning day in the future. Finally, there is no school on Monday, January 20th due to Martin Luther King Holiday. Have a wonderful week! Good night!
Important Message from Surry County Schools, regarding a REMOTE LEARNING DAY tomorrow, January 13th:
Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 13, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. All evening activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!
#SCSUpdates | Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 13, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. All evening activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!
#SCSUpdates | As of today, there are 83 students in our district that are experiencing homelessness. This is a 98% increase from last year at this point in the school year. With that being said, school social workers and staff members are doing a great job with identifying students who might qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act.
With the weather changes, students who are experiencing homelessness can be affected and how they might present themselves. Some signs that you might see could include the following: complaining about being cold frequently, missing gloves or hats, not having proper winter footwear, wearing the same clothes repeatedly, even when visibly dirty, or wearing clothes that are too small or too big for their size.
If you suspect a student is experiencing homelessness due to cold weather, please use the QR code to contact Paris Green, HMS POC.
Our local Shelters are located at the following locations:
Shephard's House
227 Rockford St, Mt Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-1420
https://shepherdshousema.org/
Echo Ministry/The ARK
130 Hill St, Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 527-1637
https://www.thearkelkin.org/
Important Message from Surry County Schools regarding a REMOTE LEARNING DAY - January 10th:
Due to the uncertainty of forecasted inclement weather conditions, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 10, for students. 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. All afterschool and weekend activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!
#SCSUpdates | Due to the uncertainty of forecasted inclement weather conditions, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 10, for students. 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. All afterschool and weekend activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!
Our yearbook sales have begun! Yearbooks can be purchased for $27.00 before February 7th or $31.00 after that date up until March 7th (the last day before Spring Break)!
You may pay with cash or a check made out to "Strawbridge Studios" and this can be turned in with the envelope that was sent home with your child. We also have an option to order online, which does NOT require turning that envelope in! The link to order online is below:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/.../01JBWH.../catalog
Be sure to purchase your yearbook soon! 🤩
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025.
