Surry County Public Schools
Building Excellence One Student At A Time
The RESET FOR SUCCESS: Wellness Explosion is a FREE community wellness event designed to bring youth, families, schools, faith-based organizations, and community leaders together for a day of connection, education, prevention, and empowerment. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12th in Surry, VA. (Please see the attached flyer for details.)
Cougar Nation-RED, WHITE & BLUE SPIRIT DAY!
Surry County Public Schools invites all Cougars to show their Cougar Pride in Every Stride on Friday, September 11th, as we honor the heroic and brave acts of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who courageously served others on 9/11.
❤️🤍💙 Wear your Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙
Let’s come together as a Small but Mighty Surry Nation to remember, honor, and celebrate the courage, unity, and resilience that define us.
Show your Cougar Pride.
Stand united.
Remember and honor.
Cougar Pride in Every Stride!
Cougars First…Always! 🐾
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 22nd 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 lockdown 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
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 22nd 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 lockdown 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
September School Board Meeting
Dear Parents and Guardians,
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, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th.
As we begin the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance. Being at school each day helps ensure your child receives the instruction, learning experiences, and academic support needed to be successful. We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable, but we encourage you to prioritize 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 as we put Cougars First…Always!
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, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th.
As we begin the school year, we want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance. Being at school each day helps ensure your child receives the instruction, learning experiences, and academic support needed to be successful. We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable, but we encourage you to prioritize 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 as we put Cougars First…Always!
Public Notice - School Board Work Session August 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
September School Board Meeting Changes
PTA Cougar Paw "Cougar Pride in Every Stride"
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
We are excited to welcome our students and families to the 2026–2027 school year! As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, 2026, we would like to share a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth start to the year.
Please join us for Open House on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open House is a great opportunity to:
Meet your child’s teachers and school staff.
Tour the school and visit your child’s classroom.
Learn about curriculum and classroom expectations.
Ask questions and receive important information for the upcoming school year.
Annual Registration Reminder
All parents and guardians are required to complete online annual registration for each student every school year. Keeping this information current helps ensure that we have accurate student records, emergency contacts, and contact information for timely communication throughout the year.
Annual registration can be completed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal app. If you have questions or need assistance completing the registration process, please contact the main office of your child’s school. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and partnering with you for a successful 2026–2027 school year!
We are excited to welcome our students and families to the 2026–2027 school year! As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, 2026, we would like to share a few important reminders to help ensure a smooth start to the year.
Please join us for Open House on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m. Open House is a great opportunity to:
Meet your child’s teachers and school staff.
Tour the school and visit your child’s classroom.
Learn about curriculum and classroom expectations.
Ask questions and receive important information for the upcoming school year.
Annual Registration Reminder
All parents and guardians are required to complete online annual registration for each student every school year. Keeping this information current helps ensure that we have accurate student records, emergency contacts, and contact information for timely communication throughout the year.
Annual registration can be completed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal app. If you have questions or need assistance completing the registration process, please contact the main office of your child’s school. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and partnering with you for a successful 2026–2027 school year!
Cougar Kudos to all New SCPS Employees for building towers of success as we put Cougars First Always! We truly look forward to Building Excellence One Student at a Time as we launch the 2026-2027 school year.
National Night Out 2026!
PTA Be The First Leas the Future
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please ensure your child is ready for the first day of school on August 24, 2026.
Required Immunizations
Before the first day of school, all required immunizations must be up to date for certain grade levels. Rising 7th and 12th graders, as well as children entering preschool or kindergarten, will need vaccines to begin school. Please contact your healthcare provider or local health department if your child needs updated immunizations.
Complete Annual Online Registration
Returning Student Annual Registration is now open through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Annual online registration is required every school year for all students and helps ensure we have accurate contact, medical, and emergency information on file before school begins.
To complete registration:
Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Select Forms.
Complete all forms under Student Annual Registration.
Click Submit when finished.
If you need assistance with online registration, please visit https://www.surryschools.net/page/current-parents for instructions or contact your child's school office.
Thank you for helping us ensure all students are healthy, safe, and ready for a successful school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on August 24th!
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please ensure your child is ready for the first day of school on August 24, 2026.
Required Immunizations
Before the first day of school, all required immunizations must be up to date for certain grade levels. Rising 7th and 12th graders, as well as children entering preschool or kindergarten, will need vaccines to begin school. Please contact your healthcare provider or local health department if your child needs updated immunizations.
Complete Annual Online Registration
Returning Student Annual Registration is now open through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Annual online registration is required every school year for all students and helps ensure we have accurate contact, medical, and emergency information on file before school begins.
To complete registration:
Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Select Forms.
Complete all forms under Student Annual Registration.
Click Submit when finished.
If you need assistance with online registration, please visit https://www.surryschools.net/page/current-parents for instructions or contact your child's school office.
Thank you for helping us ensure all students are healthy, safe, and ready for a successful school year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on August 24th!
Join the SCPS PTA!
Public Notice: School Board Meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Golden Legacy Exhibit Contributors: Item Pickup Information
Surry County High School would like to thank ALL COUGARS who were gracious enough to allow us to display your SCHS memories and treasures in our Golden Legacy: 50 Years of Excellence Exhibit. Surry County High School is something special, and we thank everyone for making our celebration and exhibit, a COUGAR-RIFFIC Success! All items may be picked up from Mrs. King at the high school today, Monday June 1 , 2026 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, June 2, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm.
With Great Appreciation,
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,
As we celebrate the end of another successful school year, we want to thank our students, families, faculty, and staff for making the 2025–2026 school year such a tremendous success. Your hard work, dedication, and support have helped create a positive and productive learning environment for all of our students.
As we transition into summer, please note that Summer School will begin Monday, June 1, 2026, and continue through Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Report cards will be mailed home on June 4, 2026.
Throughout the summer, we encourage all students, staff, and parents to regularly check our school website for important updates, reminders, and key dates related to the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break. Thank you again for a wonderful school year, and we look forward to seeing everyone ready to Aim High for the 2026-2027 school year.
Cougar Pride, in Every Stride!
This week, Surry County Public Schools proudly honors our incredible educators who shape the hearts and minds of our students every day.
To our teachers:
Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. You are mentors, motivators, and champions for every student who walks through your classroom doors. Your impact reaches far beyond teaching and learning. You are shaping futures.
On behalf of the entire SCPS family, thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you this week and always.
To our teachers:
Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. You are mentors, motivators, and champions for every student who walks through your classroom doors. Your impact reaches far beyond teaching and learning. You are shaping futures.
On behalf of the entire SCPS family, thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you this week and always.
Dear Parents and Staff,
We are excited to share that YMCA will soon be partnering with our school division to provide before and after-school childcare services, with the potential to expand into summer programming for our students. The YMCA is widely recognized for its commitment to youth development, healthy living, and strengthening communities, and we are eager to explore how this partnership can best serve the needs of our families.
To ensure these services are designed with our community in mind, we are asking for your input. Your feedback will help us better understand scheduling needs, areas of interest, affordability considerations, and the level of demand for both school-year and summer childcare options. Whether you anticipate using these services or simply want to share your perspective, your voice is important in helping us build a program that supports our students and families.
Please take a few moments to complete our brief survey https://engagement.ymca.org/jfe/form/SV_9BLDVoiQI5CmNrU.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to provide safe, engaging, and accessible opportunities for all children in our community.
Child Find Event April 15, 2026
