#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.
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.
#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!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thank you, and have a great evening.
#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.
#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!
#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!
#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!
#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/
