We want to share the following important upcoming events and reminders for September:
Interim Reports - will be available in the Parent Portal app on Thursday, September 18, 2025. These reports provide a mid-term update on your child's academic progress. Please review them carefully and feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Parent-Teacher Conferences - teachers will contact parents directly to set up virtual parent-teacher conferences during the week of September 22 - 26, 2025. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and address any questions or concerns you may have with your child’s teacher(s).
September is Attendance Awareness Month - In celebration of attendance awareness month, the following spirit activities will take place during the week of September 22 - 26, 2025:
Monday- Bright Start Monday- Wear neon or bright colors to start the week strong.
Tuesday- Twin Day- We show up together. Dress like a friend or classmate.
Wednesday- “Win-It Wednesday” – Every day counts when we show up to win at school. Show that you are on the winning team with your favorite team's attire
Thursday- “Suit-Up Thursday – Heroes Arrive On Time!”- Wear your superhero gear to save the school day with your attendance.
Friday- School Spirit Friday- Wear your school colors or logo gear
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working together to support your child's education.
Cougar Pride in Every Stride!
Greetings Parents and Guardians,
This is Dr. Monroe with a very important message. I am excited to reintroduce a tool aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families called the Gaggle App.
Gaggle is a user-friendly 24/7 mental health app designed to provide students with the resources, support, and coping strategies needed to maintain emotional well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is just as important as physical health, and it is vital that we offer our students accessible resources to navigate these challenges. Attached to this message is a letter and flyer to explain the benefits of the Gaggle App. and how to access it. Ensuring the physical and mental health of our students is a priority, and we thank you in advance for allowing SCPS to do everything possible to Build Excellence, One Student at a Time!
If you prefer that your child not participate, please contact the main office of your child’s school and return the opt-out form by Friday, September 19, 2025.
Gaggle Letter and Flyer
With Great Appreciation,
Dr. Herbert Monroe
Superintendent, Surry County Public Schools
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The safety and security of our students and staff are a top priority for Surry County Public Schools. We will be implementing a lockdown drill prior to September 16th to ensure that our school remains a safe place for our students to learn. We are required to have our first lockdown drill within the first 20 days of school and two additional unannounced lockdown drills throughout the school year.
During a lockdown drill, students will remain in the classroom, regular activities will stop, and all doors will be secured. Students will remain inside the classroom until instructed by the safety authority figure to resume activities. Also, all doors will be locked and no one is permitted to enter or leave the classroom and/or the school building for the duration of the drill.
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are exempt from mandatory participation in lock-down drills during the first 60 days of the school session. Each pre-kindergarten and kindergarten student will participate in the lockdown drills after the first 60 days of school.
We kindly ask that you take the time to speak with your child about the lockdown drill and reinforce its importance. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
With Great Appreciation,
Dr. Herbert Monroe
Superintendent
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
Surry County Public Schools will host a Spirit Activity on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., in the bus loop at Surry County High School to cheer on our Cougar Football Team as they prepare for their first home game!
Parents who pick up students that afternoon are welcome to join in the celebration. To participate, please park in the grassy area near the football field, where you can walk over to view the activity.
We look forward to seeing our Cougar community come together to show support and school spirit!
Thank you for your continued encouragement of our students and athletes.
Cougar Pride in Every Stride!
Surry County Public Schools is proud to partner with Flagstop Car Wash in a fundraiser to support our Athletics Department. Proceeds will directly benefit our student-athletes and athletic programs. We invite our community to join us in this effort to support excellence both on and off the field.
Use this link to participate: https://wlink.live/2025_CougarPride
We have had a great start to the new school year and have enjoyed welcoming students back as they Return to Learn with Excellence! We would like to remind parents that Surry County Public Schools will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Friday, August 29th, and Monday, September 1st.
As we begin this academic year, we want to emphasize the vital role that consistent attendance plays in your child's educational success. Regular attendance is not just about being present in the classroom; it's about ensuring that your child doesn't miss out on crucial learning experiences and opportunities to develop important academic skills.
We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable, but we encourage you to prioritize your child's attendance as much as possible. If your child is facing challenges with attendance, please reach out to us. We are here to support you and our connection, collaboration, and communication will ensure the CARE needed for our Cougars to be successful in school and in life!
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to your child's education. Let's make this school year a fantastic one, filled with learning and success!
Cougar Pride in Every Stride!
We are excited to welcome you and our students to a new school year! We have important information to share with you to ensure a smooth start for everyone.
Please join us for Open House on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Our Open House is a wonderful opportunity for you to:
Meet your child’s teachers and school staff.
Tour the school and see your child’s classroom.
Learn about the curriculum and classroom expectations.
Ask any questions you may have about the upcoming school year.
In addition, all parents are asked to complete online annual registration for their child. This is a requirement for all students that must be completed every school year. This process ensures we have accurate records and information about your child to ensure timely communication. Parents can complete the required annual registration information update online from their PowerSchool Parent Portal app. If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact the main office of your child’s school. We are here to help!
Thank you for your prompt attention to these important matters. We look forward to seeing you at the Open House and working together for a successful school year.
The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) proudly celebrated a major milestone with the 40th Annual Conference on Education. Held in Short Pump, this year’s event brought together school board members, superintendents, educators, and partners in education from across the Commonwealth to commemorate four decades of learning, leadership, and innovation in public education. Surry County School Board and Dr. Monroe (Superintendent) enjoyed learning about new exemplary programs, sharing best practices, and fostering professional growth among Virginia’s education leaders. The engaging breakout sessions, student presentations, and recognition of programs that are making a real impact in their communities were the highlights of the day, especially the student panel. SCPS Board and Dr. Monroe are excited for the start of the new school year. From left to right: Wayne Gholston (Interim)-Claremont/Spring Grove District, Dr. Monroe, Superintendent, Mrs. Valencia Williams, M. D.-Surry District, Ms. Faye Perkins-Dendron District, Mrs. Sophenia Pierce (Vice-Chair)-Bacon's Castle District, Mrs. Roxanne Marr-Shears (Chair)-Carsley District.
#CougarPrideinEverystride.
We are excited to celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at Surry High School this year. Our goal is to launch this celebration by reconnecting with our alumni to learn more about your experiences and accomplishments since graduation. Your input is vital in helping us honor our school's legacy and explore meaningful ways to engage alumni with current students. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be used to inform planning for this special initiative and future experiences for our Cougars Pre-K-12. Please answer all survey questions thoughtfully as your feedback will help us design programs that celebrate our past and inspire our future.
Open the survey here: https://forms.gle/LSNpVEz6zpMaikB67
