#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!
Today our SAVE Promise Leaders held our monthly assembly to talk about our leadership trait of the month. This month our school will be focusing on communication skills. Our goal for this month is: I can share ideas clearly and effectively.
Our leaders also talked about the food drive that SAVE Promise will be hosting until February 7th! You can send any non-perishable food into the school and food will be donated to local families. There will be prizes for the top three classes!
#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!
Due to the remote day today, we will collect donations for our Book-a-thon tomorrow, January 15th. (If we are unable to attend school tomorrow, we will collect money on Thursday.) All money should be turned to Mrs. Edwards. Thank you for your support of this effort to raise funds for our school.
#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!
ROCKFORD SOUP-ER BOWL
SAVE PROMISE CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS DURING THIS TIME TO GIVE FOOD RESOURCES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
OUR GOAL IS 1000 ITEMS
PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 CLASSES!
JANUARY 13TH-FEBRUARY 7TH
PRIZES:
1ST PLACE- PIZZA AND SODA PARTY
2ND PLACE- ICE CREAM PARTY
3RD PLACE- 30 EXTRA MINUTES OF RECESS
2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale now.
Pricing and Deadlines
$30.00 until 02/28/2025
$35.00 until 03/31/2025
#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!
📚✨ Drop Everything and Read! ✨📚
Today, students at Rockford Elementary participated in DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read). For a dedicated time, everything paused as students dove into their favorite books, fostering a love for reading and imagination. Great job, Gators, for embracing the joy of reading!
🚓💙 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 💙🚓
Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the brave men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Your dedication, courage, and service do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for everything you do.
Rockford Elementary appreciates you! 👮♂️👮♀️
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #ThankYou #RockfordElementary
#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.
#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.
Congratulations to Sam Custodio who competed in Mount Airy at the Elk Hoop Shoot in the 10/11 year old category on Sunday. We are proud of you Sam and glad your were able to represent Rockford in this program.
#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.
#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
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
