Important Message from Surry County Schools: Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
SCS Updates 3 hr delay
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS: Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher work day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This day will be made up on Friday, February 28, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
#SCSUpdates | Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher work day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This day will be made up on Friday, February 28, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
#SCSUpdates | Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher work day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This day will be made up on Friday, February 28, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS: 1/5/2025: Due to winter weather conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, with all evening activities canceled. The January 6 Board of Education meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
#SCSUpdates | Due to winter weather conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, with all evening activities canceled. The January 6 Board of Education meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
SCS Closed for Students and Staff
#SCSUpdates | Episode 3 of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is LIVE! 🎙️ In this episode, Dr. Travis Reeves interviews Sydney Coe, a 3rd-grade teacher at Dobson Elementary School and the 2024 SCS Beginning Teacher of the Year. Sydney shares her journey as a new teacher, the challenges and rewards of her role, and what the recognition means to her. Plus, Hollie Lyons returns with important dates and reminders to kick off the new year. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with one of Surry County Schools’ brightest rising stars! ✨ Be sure to tune in and let us know who should join us next on Beyond the Bell! 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cAOCKSQRB8KXI2nIdFb8J 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bell-with-surry-county-schools/id1783794792
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
Sydney Coe poses with Dr. Reeves, Superintendent of Surry County Schools
finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award, including Dobson Elementary School's own Sydney McKeaver Coe! This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication and impact as an educator. One finalist will be honored as the 2025 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year after a comprehensive selection process by a panel of judges. As part of this achievement, finalists will attend a professional development week at the Truist Leadership Institute in Greensboro, N.C., from March 24–28, 2025. The winner will be announced during a special ceremony on March 27, 2025, at the Elliott University Center auditorium at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Congratulations, Sydney! 🎉 Read more here: https://www.nccat.org/node/3541
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
Sydney McKeaver Coe poses with a group of students
#SCSUpdates | Happy Christmas Break! Reminder: All SCS schools are closed from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th. Students will return on Monday, January 6, 2025!🎄 Everyone, please enjoy a safe and merry Christmas!
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
#SCSUpdates | Happy Christmas Break! Reminder: All SCS schools are closed from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th. Students will return on Monday, January 6, 2025!🎄 Everyone, please enjoy a safe and merry Christmas!
#SCSUpdates | The second episode of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is live! 🎉 This week, Dr. Travis Reeves interviews Raleigh Scales, the newly sworn-in Vice Chairperson of the Surry County Schools Board of Education. Hear about his vision, goals, and dedication to supporting our students, staff, and community. Plus, Hollie Lyons is back with important dates and reminders to help you stay informed as students go out on Christmas break. Let us know your thoughts and who you’d like to hear from next! 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cAOCKSQRB8KXI2nIdFb8J 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bell-with-surry-county-schools/id1783794792
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
Raleigh Scales and Dr. Reeves pose for a photo.
#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the January Leader of the Month, Wendy Byrd. Mrs. Byrd is a Custodian at Westfield Elementary School, who has been with Surry County Schools for nearly two decades! 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.
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
Wendy Byrd stands with her LOM sign
Greetings, Tiger families! This is an important message for students who are bus riders this afternoon. Due to unforeseen circumstances, bus 49 will not run its regular route. Instead, we will combine that route with our other buses. Please be aware that drop-off times for students riding the bus this afternoon will vary. Your student could be dropped off earlier or later than usual. Thank you for being home and prepared to receive your child off the bus. Again, Afternoon bus routes will be combined and students' drop-off times will vary. Thank you so much for your understanding- We wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas ahead!
4 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
#SCSUpdates | 2025-2026 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now! The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2025-2026 school year. Potential start dates include August 7, 2024, August 11, 2024, August 13, 2024, and August 25, 2024. These calendars are available for public comment for the next 30 days, and those who wish to contribute feedback are encouraged to fill out the attached Google form or contact the Surry County Schools Administrative Offices at (336)386-8211. Google Form: https://forms.gle/SmDZFXuERciKZjun6
4 months ago, Surry County Schools
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Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood: 12/15/24 Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! This week we will start our Christmas countdown with school spirit events each day! Monday is Grinch Day. Get your green on! See the flier sent in Dojo for the daily spirit events. On Monday our School Improvement Team will meet. On Monday and Wednesday this week, our students will go on the reading incentive trip. Please return your child’s return their permission form and ensure they wear tennis shoes on this day. On Tuesday morning, we will have our 4th and 5th grade spelling bee. We invite parents of 4th and 5th grade classroom winners to attend the bee to support their child. We invite families to join us for our StoryWalk on Tuesday. Come and read a heartwarming book with your child and complete fun activities together. A flier went home with your child’s class time for the StoryWalk. We will celebrate our 2nd quarter bus leaders on Tuesday afternoon. We are proud of your students leading self on the bus. Art club will meet after school on Tuesday. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. We will have our ROAR Celebration on Thursday. Students are invited to wear their Christmas pajamas on this day. We will be on a different lunch schedule this week due to various trips and school events. We will have our school Christmas sing along on Friday. Students are invited to wear their Christmas hats. School will dismiss at 1:00 on Friday for Christmas break. There will be NO after school childcare on this day. Finally, there is no school December 21st-January 5th due to Christmas break. Enjoy this holiday season with your family! Good night!
4 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
#SCSUpdates | Calling elementary parents who would like to serve on our district-level Title I Parent Advisory Council for Parent & Family Engagement. We would love to have your voice! There will be 4 meetings occurring between December 2024 through November 2025. They will be held virtually and/or in-person, depending on what the Title I PAC chooses to do. Please share your interest by completing the interest survey form, which you can access via the QR code or link. Each elementary school should have a minimum of 2 PAC representatives. We will verify your child attends one of our elementary schools, and you cannot be an employee of Surry County Schools. Thank you for your help! - Llamar a los padres de primaria que deseen formar parte de nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres de Título I para la Participación de Padres y Familias a nivel de distrito. ¡Nos encantaría contar con tu voz! Habrá 4 reuniones entre diciembre de 2024 y noviembre de 2025. Se llevarán a cabo virtualmente y/o en persona, dependiendo de lo que decida hacer el PAC del Título I. Comparta su interés completando el formulario de encuesta de interés, al que puede acceder mediante el código QR o el enlace. Cada escuela primaria debe tener un mínimo de 2 representantes del PAC. Verificaremos que su hijo asista a una de nuestras escuelas primarias y usted no puede ser empleado de las escuelas del condado de Surry. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
5 months ago, Surry County Schools
#SCSUpdates | Calling elementary parents who would like to serve on our district-level Title I Parent Advisory Council for Parent & Family Engagement. We would love to have your voice! There will be 4 meetings occurring between December 2024 through November 2025. They will be held virtually and/or in-person, depending on what the Title I PAC chooses to do. Please share your interest by completing the interest survey form, which you can access via the QR code or link. Each elementary school should have a minimum of 2 PAC representatives. We will verify your child attends one of our elementary schools, and you cannot be an employee of Surry County Schools. Thank you for your help! - Llamar a los padres de primaria que deseen formar parte de nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres de Título I para la Participación de Padres y Familias a nivel de distrito. ¡Nos encantaría contar con tu voz! Habrá 4 reuniones entre diciembre de 2024 y noviembre de 2025. Se llevarán a cabo virtualmente y/o en persona, dependiendo de lo que decida hacer el PAC del Título I. Comparta su interés completando el formulario de encuesta de interés, al que puede acceder mediante el código QR o el enlace. Cada escuela primaria debe tener un mínimo de 2 representantes del PAC. Verificaremos que su hijo asista a una de nuestras escuelas primarias y usted no puede ser empleado de las escuelas del condado de Surry. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
#SCSUpdates | Calling elementary parents who would like to serve on our district-level Title I Parent Advisory Council for Parent & Family Engagement. We would love to have your voice! There will be 4 meetings occurring between December 2024 through November 2025. They will be held virtually and/or in-person, depending on what the Title I PAC chooses to do. Please share your interest by completing the interest survey form, which you can access via the QR code or link. Each elementary school should have a minimum of 2 PAC representatives. We will verify your child attends one of our elementary schools, and you cannot be an employee of Surry County Schools. Thank you for your help! - Llamar a los padres de primaria que deseen formar parte de nuestro Consejo Asesor de Padres de Título I para la Participación de Padres y Familias a nivel de distrito. ¡Nos encantaría contar con tu voz! Habrá 4 reuniones entre diciembre de 2024 y noviembre de 2025. Se llevarán a cabo virtualmente y/o en persona, dependiendo de lo que decida hacer el PAC del Título I. Comparta su interés completando el formulario de encuesta de interés, al que puede acceder mediante el código QR o el enlace. Cada escuela primaria debe tener un mínimo de 2 representantes del PAC. Verificaremos que su hijo asista a una de nuestras escuelas primarias y usted no puede ser empleado de las escuelas del condado de Surry. ¡Gracias por su ayuda!
"Christmas Countdown" spirit week themes for each day NEXT WEEK!
5 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
Christmas
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood: 12/8/24 Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! On Monday, our 3rd graders will go on a field trip. On Tuesday, our student council will go Angel Tree Shopping. We are proud of our tiger leaders. On Wednesday, Mrs. Coe’s class, 1st, and 2nd graders will go on a field trip. We will be on a different lunch schedule on this day. Please return your child’s permission form if they plan to attend any field trips. Our Chorus will travel to the Earle Theater after school on Wednesday. Please make plans to pick up your child at 5:30 if they are in chorus. Thursday night at 6:00 is our Kindergarten through 2nd grade PTO Program in our school gym. Come enjoy beautiful and festive singing from our students. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students need to arrive by 5:50 and report to the cafeteria. Students need to wear red or green attire and Christmas hats. We hope you will join us for this fun event. Have a wonderful week enjoying this special time of the year! Good night!
5 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
Just us on Tuesday, December 17th for our Storywalk for "The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree"!
5 months ago, Dobson Elementary School
Storywalk
#SCSUpdates | Did you know you can get closings and emergency notifications sent straight to your phone? All you have to do is download the Surry County Schools mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices. Emergencies, closings, and delays will be sent via a “push” notification and delivered to all app users instantly. If you haven't already, please download the Surry County Schools mobile app and never miss a notification! 📱
5 months ago, SCS Technology
#SCSUpdates | Did you know you can get closings and emergency notifications sent straight to your phone? All you have to do is download the Surry County Schools mobile app, available for Apple and Android devices. Emergencies, closings, and delays will be sent via a “push” notification and delivered to all app users instantly. If you haven't already, please download the Surry County Schools mobile app and never miss a notification! 📱
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚍 For Information: Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762 To Register: Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211
5 months ago, SCS Transportation
#SCSUpdates | We're hiring! Join our staff as a bus driver! Surry County Schools will host another Bus Driver Training course on December 9-11, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. 🚍 For Information: Contact: Amy Samples 336-386-8762 To Register: Contact: Teresa King 336-386-8211