Greetings, SCMS Families!

Just a reminder, please join us for our first nine weeks awards ceremony scheduled for this Friday. Please see the flyer for details.

As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
2 days ago, Karin Reavis
Awards Ceremony
SCHS is excited to invite you to the upcoming Senior Parent Dinner, a special event designed to provide important information as you prepare for the next chapter.   

Event Highlights:

Representatives from Jostens (for cap and gown orders and senior packages)

Representatives from Strawbridge Photography (senior portraits and senior packages)


Our School Counseling Team and College Advisor will be available to answer your questions and offer guidance.

 Each senior may bring up to two guests. It is essential that every family signs up to help us with the meal count and planning.

Click the link below to Register! We cannot wait to meet you!  

https://forms.gle/vf787o9AS519vWFx7
2 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
Senior Dinner 2025!
Attention Parents! There will be no 21st Century Afterschool Program this afternoon (Wednesday, October 22, 2025). All 21st Century students will come home during regular dismissal. We do apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused. Thank you!
2 days ago, Paulette Nowell
🎓 Virginia College Application Week 🎓
October 20–24, 2025 - For the Class of 2026 — It's your time to shine!

Get ready for a jam-packed week full of opportunities, workshops, and fun! Here's what's happening each day:

🎓 Monday (Oct 20): Virginia State University – Onsite Admissions!
Meet with VSU reps and get admitted on the spot! Come prepared with your transcripts and test scores.

💰 Tuesday (Oct 21): MONEY HEIST – FAFSA Drive Workshop
Get expert help filling out your FAFSA forms—don’t leave free money on the table! Snacks and giveaways included!

🍩 Wednesday (Oct 22): VA Common Application Workshop + Donuts!
Work on your college applications with the school counseling team—and enjoy free donuts while you're at it!

👔 Thursday (Oct 23): Professional Dress Fashion Show
Get tips and inspiration on how to dress for success—from interviews to internships.

🎉 Friday (Oct 24): Senior Surprise!
We’re ending the week with a BIG Surprise! Stay tuned for the big reveal 👀

📢 Don’t miss this incredible week of support, celebration, and next steps toward your future!
#Classof2026 #CollegeBound #VirginiaCollegeAppWeek
4 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
VCAW25!
High School Athletic Events This Week!

Come out, cheer loud, and support our student-athletes!
4 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
SCHS Events!

Unity Day is Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Wear orange to promote unity and prevent bullying!

4 days ago, Paulette Nowell
Unity Day is Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Wear orange to promote unity andto  prevent bullying!

Happy National Principals Month! WE CELEBRATE YOU!
Sussex County Public Schools wants to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the incredible principals who lead our schools with dedication, vision, and compassion. Your tireless efforts to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for students and staff do not go unnoticed.

We thank you for being the guiding light, the problem solver, and the constant source of encouragement for all to see. Your leadership shapes the future, one student at a time, and your commitment to excellence inspires us all to go to the "Moon and Beyond!"

7 days ago, Michelle Day
Our Amazing Principal Team

Sussex County Public Schools will be conducting an Energy Savings Management Test periodically throughout the school year. The first campus test will occur today, 10/17/25, sometime after 12:00 pm. During this period, normal phone service may be temporarily unavailable. If you need to contact any of our schools during the test, please use the school cell numbers provided below. These contact numbers are also available on the SCPS Power Outage-Emergency Contact page, located our division's website at the following link: SCPS Power Outage-Emergency Contacts

Elementary School: 434-262-9054
Middle School: 434-262-9042
High School: 434-262-9051
Transportation: 434-262-9072
Operations: 434-262-9072
School Board Office: 434-378-9100

7 days ago, SCPS TEAM
Greetings, SCMS Tiger Families!

Please see the attached athletics schedule for next week.

As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
7 days ago, Karin Reavis
Athletics Schedule

There will be no 21st Century Afterschool Program today, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. All students were dismissed at the regular dismissal time.

9 days ago, Paulette Nowell
SCPS will participate in the International Great Shake Out Earth Quake Drill on Thursday, October 16th at 10:16AM

Parents are asked to remind students and review the STOP, DROP, COVER actions to help students protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.

Thank you for your support of our safety efforts.
9 days ago, Sussex County Public Schools
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Please read the attached letter sharing information about the upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) Writing test

Thank you for your continued support of our students’ learning and success.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 434.246.6051
10 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
SOL Testing Notice
SCHS Games of the Week!
10 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
SCHS Events!
Support the SCHS Tigers!

Dine at Hondumex Mexican Restaurant from October 13–27 and help raise funds for our SCHS Tigers!

Just present this flyer when you order, and 10% of your purchase will be donated directly to SCHS!

We’re proud to partner with our community to make this a huge success for our students.

Thank you for your support!
10 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
Support the SCHS Tigers!
Unity Day: Wear Orange!

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wear: Orange clothing or accessories

Together, we can make a difference — one orange outfit at a time!

#UnityDay #WearOrange #StopBullying
10 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
Unity Day
Attention SCES Families: Join us online or in person for "Coffee with the Principals." Zoom Link - https://tinyurl.com/3jwa5azp
11 days ago, Paulette Nowell
Join us online or in person for Coffee with the Principals at SCES.   Zoom link:  https://tinyurl.com/3jwa5azp
The Sussex County School Board Meeting for November 13, 2025
has been moved to
November 6, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.

Administration Building
21302 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, Virginia 23882
11 days ago, Sussex County Public Schools
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Greetings, SCMS Families!

We hope you all were able to check out this month's family newsletter. October is filled with a ton of exciting events and activities. Just to recap a few of them, please check out the flyers and save the dates. We hope to see you there!

As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
12 days ago, SCMS Admin Team
21st Century Fall Festival
Fall Homecoming Dance '25
Unity Day '25
First Nine Weeks Awards Ceremony '25
Tiger Time Showcase # 1
Picture Day '25

Dear SCPS Community,

We’re excited to announce that ALL Tailgate Spots are officially SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who reserved their spot — we can’t wait to see you there for a great day of school spirit and community fun.

As we gear up for the event, please remember that Sussex County Public Schools (SCPS) is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free campus. This policy applies to all attendees at school events, including those held outdoors or in parking areas.

Let’s work together to keep our campus safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone.

If you have any questions about the event or campus policies, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to an unforgettable tailgate celebration!

Happy Homecoming!

16 days ago, Drexel W. Pierce Jr.
Homecoming 2025!
Greetings, SCMS Families!

Please see the SCMS Tiger newsletter for past and upcoming news and events.

https://secure.smore.com/n/1q4ab9

As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
17 days ago, Karin Reavis