Our Book Battle team is hard at work preparing for their upcoming competition.
It is time to sign up for Baseball, Softball, and T-ball. Visit www.mtnparkyouth.org to register today.
Good evening Mountaineers! In PE this week, students will be learning about an upcoming fundraiser called the “Kids Heart Challenge.” Please look for information coming home with your child. This week on Tuesday, Honors Chorus stays after school until 4:00. On Wednesday, the Book Battle Team meets after school until 4:00. Also on Wednesday, the Good News Club meets until 4:30. On Thursday, the School Improvement Team meets after school. On Friday, our wonderful PTO is sponsoring the Cupid Dance from 6:00 - 8:00. The cost is $2.00 per person. Please be aware that students attending the dance must be accompanied by a legal guardian. We appreciate all of our Mountain Park families and wish you a great week.
Our Students of the Quarter are enjoying a fun lunch at Mazzini's.
100 days older and wiser!
Hello Mountain Park. Tomorrow is the 100th day of school this year. If your child would like to dress up as a 100-year-old person to celebrate the day, that would be great. Also, Mtn Park Youth Foundation’s spring baseball, softball, and tball sign ups are currently open. Please visit www.mtnparkyouth.org for more information and click the ‘register’ link to sign your child up. Please email mtnparkyf@gmail.com with any questions.
Hello Mountaineers. This week on Monday and Tuesday, Honors Chorus stays after school to practice until 4:00. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have benchmark tests. Please make sure students are well rested for these assessments. On Wednesday after school, both the Good News Club and the Book Battle Team meet. On Friday, the 2nd quarter students of the quarter will be having lunch out at Mazzini’s. Looking ahead, our PTO will be having a “Cupid Dance” in the gym on February 7th. Thank you for all you do for Mountain Park.
Tuesday is the 100th day of school! Help us celebrate by dressing up as a 100 year old.
Good evening Mountaineers. There is no school tomorrow for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Our PTO meets at 5:00 in the cafeteria on Tuesday. On Wednesday, both the Good News Club and the Book Battle Team meet after school. Mtn Park Youth Foundation’s spring baseball, softball, and tball sign ups are currently open. Please visit www.mtnparkyouth.org for more information and click the ‘register’ link to sign your child up. Please email mtnparkyf@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your continued support of Mountain Park Elementary.
#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!
Due to lingering icy road conditions, Surry County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay with limited bus routes tomorrow, January 15, and we will be implementing our Community Bus Stop Plan to ensure student safety.
🚍 Here’s what you need to know:
1️⃣ Activity buses will be stationed at designated community bus stops to serve as warm, safe waiting areas for students.
2️⃣ Parents can drop off and pick up their children at these stops, where staff will supervise them until yellow school buses arrive and depart.
3️⃣ Our school staff will contact you directly with specific details about your assigned community bus stop.
🚗 Driving directly to school? Please allow extra time and use caution, as some roads may still have icy spots.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety for all. Stay safe, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
#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!
Mountain Park Elementary held its annual Science Fair on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Students learned about the scientific method as they explored different science topics. Jesse Puckett won first place with his project, “Do You Really Catch More Flies With Honey?” where he tested different kinds of fly bait. In second place, Libby Grayce Pierce’s project “What a Drag!” explored different materials that could affect the drag of a paper airplane. Prim Hawks’ project, “Nailed It!” tested budget-friendly and budget-busting nail polishes to determine which was a better value, earning her third place. Linzi Puckett was awarded Honorable Mention for her project, “Is There A Better Fertilizer?”, testing different fertilizers and their effects on plants.
#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/
#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!
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025.
#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.
