Good morning SES families,
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 28, 2025, SCPS will conduct a reverse dismissal. This means that Surry Elementary students will dismiss first at 2:45 PM.
Parent pick-up will begin at 2:45 PM (same time as usual).
Bus riders will also board buses at 2:45 PM instead of the normal 3:10 PM dismissal time.
👉 Please be sure that all bus passes are turned in no later than 1:00 PM. We will not be able to accommodate any changes made after our regular 1:30 PM cut-off time.
After leaving SES, buses will go to LPJ and then the high school. At the high school, students will remain on their buses while enjoying a special spirit activity with the band, football players, and possibly cheerleaders in celebration of the first home football game.
We hope you’ll join us Thursday evening for SES Night at the game!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your support!
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
Come join us for SES night at this week's home game!
SES students can get into the game for free with a paying adult!
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, 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 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!
🎉🐾 It’s almost time, Cougar Cubs! 🐾🎉
We can’t wait to see ALL our students and families at Open House tomorrow — Thursday, August 14th from 12–7 PM at Surry Elementary School!
🍽 Dinner Hour will be observed for Staff from 4–5 PM
Let’s kick off the 2025-2026 school year together! 💙📚
We can’t wait to see ALL our students and families at Open House tomorrow — Thursday, August 14th from 12–7 PM at Surry Elementary School!
🍽 Dinner Hour will be observed for Staff from 4–5 PM
Let’s kick off the 2025-2026 school year together! 💙📚
Hello Parents and Guardians from Surry Elementary School!! We hope that everyone is enjoying their summer break.
We wanted to share with you some information on how you can help your child NOT be a casualty of the infamous “Summer Slide,” which is the decline in academic skills and knowledge that students experience during the summer break when school is not in session. This loss can accumulate over the years, potentially creating significant gaps in learning achievement. To help prevent this summer slide, we have included a list of literary resources for all grade levels, K-12. This list includes online and offline resources and was generated by the Va. Dept. of Education. These resources can be found on the links:
Literacy Resources for Families and Communities | Virginia Department of Education
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/english-reading-literacy/literacy/literacy-resources-for-families-and-communities
Literacy Resources for Families
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://literacy.virginia.edu/resources-families%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1750971389116934%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw2giJ2HAlSv0fp_HjJDtwwD&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1750971389122209&usg=AOvVaw3tQjeDBIR0RLLC_v3K0-b1
Happy Reading!!
Deborah Seward
Division Literacy Specialist
📢 Pre-K Registration is Open at Surry Elementary! 🧸📚
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 30th? It's time to apply for our Pre-K Program for the 2025-2026 school year!
✅ Visit www.surryschools.net
✅ Click on Prospective Parents to begin the registration process
✅ Schedule a meeting with our school counselor to complete the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Application
Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait! We can’t wait to welcome your little learner to Surry Elementary!
💙✏️ #SurryElementary #PreKRegistration #VPI #CougarCubsStartHere
Senior Lunch 2025
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Pizza Party!!
Where: Anna's Pizza and Italian Restaurant
128 Colonial Trail East, Surry VA
When: Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Two slices of pizza and a beverage (limited to the first 100 patrons)
This pizza party is for Fathers or father figure and school aged children. Must be a residents of Surry county and there will not be carry outs/to go meals. Pepperoni or cheese pizza is available and there will be door prizes!
Wednesday, May 28 -Thursday, May 29 will be an early dismissal day for students. Parent pick ups will dismiss approx. 11:45 and bus riders will dismiss approx. 12:05. The last day of school will be Thursday, May 29, 2025.
SES will have their annual field day on Friday, May 23, 2025
1) Each grade will have their own color to wear:
Prek - Orange
K - Red
1st - Purple
2nd - Yellow
3rd - Green
4th - Blue
2) Please make sure your child dresses comfortably and wear your grade designated shirt color. Remember to apply sunscreen and to bring a water bottle and towel.
Surry County Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observation of Memorial Day.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 will be the last day for attendance recovery and Project STARS
PreK Crossing Over Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:00AM in the elementary school cafeteria. Please note that the PreK awards will be given out during the crossing over ceremony.
Fourth Grade Crossing Over Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00AM in the elementary school cafeteria. Please note that the Fourth Grade awards will be given out during the crossing over ceremony.
Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have their award ceremonies on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in the Surry Elementary cafeteria. Pre-K and Fourth Grade receive their awards during their crossing over/graduation ceremonies.
Kindergarten will be at 9:00 AM
First and Second Grade will be at 10:00 AM
Third Grade will be at 11:00 AM
Good afternoon parents and guardians -
This flyer is coming from the Department of Social Services.
Dinner with Dads!
When: Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 12noon - 2PM
Where: Surry County Pavilion 45 School Street, Surry, VA
Please note: Must be a resident of Surry County, meal is for fathers and father-figures, and your child(ren) must also be present during meal.
If you have any questions please contact the Department of Social Services
