SCHS Tiger Parents and Guardians:
We kindly ask you to review the Pre Lockdown Drill Notification for Sussex Central High School.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
We appreciate your support.
Come out tomorrow and support the Tiger Volleyball Team!
Greetings, SCMS Families!
Please see the attached athletics schedule for the week of September 8th - 15th.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
Please see the attached athletics schedule for the week of September 8th - 15th.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
Dear SCES Families:
We have completed another successful week of teaching and learning. I want to sincerely thank each of you for your ongoing support and the sacrifices you make to ensure our students' success. The strong connection between home and school truly makes our community special and is one of the many reasons why we are the best school around.
As we continue to build momentum, I want to emphasize the significance of open and effective communication between parents and our school team. Regular and transparent communication allows us to quickly address questions, celebrate successes together, and provide the necessary support when challenges arise. This partnership ensures that our students not only meet expectations but also thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school's administrative team if you have any concerns, ideas, or suggestions on how we can better support your child's learning journey.
Additionally, I encourage you to prioritize studying and reading at home. Even dedicating just 20 to 30 minutes each evening/night to focused study or reading can make a significant difference in building strong habits, enhancing comprehension, and reinforcing the skills taught in class. Together, we can help our students develop a lifelong love of learning.
Calendar Updates:
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Checkpoint assessments will begin the week of September 15, 2025
Monday, September 15 –VKRP Assessment window opens
Tuesday, September 15- Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Picture’
Thursday, September 18- PTA Fundraiser Kickoff (Grade level assemblies)
Pre-k-2nd Grade 1:45 pm
3rd-5th Grade 2:30 pm
Monday, September 29 –Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten VALLSS Assessment window opens
Thank you again for your partnership, encouragement, and commitment to excellence. With your continued support, I am confident this school year will be one of tremendous growth and achievement for every student. We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
We have completed another successful week of teaching and learning. I want to sincerely thank each of you for your ongoing support and the sacrifices you make to ensure our students' success. The strong connection between home and school truly makes our community special and is one of the many reasons why we are the best school around.
As we continue to build momentum, I want to emphasize the significance of open and effective communication between parents and our school team. Regular and transparent communication allows us to quickly address questions, celebrate successes together, and provide the necessary support when challenges arise. This partnership ensures that our students not only meet expectations but also thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school's administrative team if you have any concerns, ideas, or suggestions on how we can better support your child's learning journey.
Additionally, I encourage you to prioritize studying and reading at home. Even dedicating just 20 to 30 minutes each evening/night to focused study or reading can make a significant difference in building strong habits, enhancing comprehension, and reinforcing the skills taught in class. Together, we can help our students develop a lifelong love of learning.
Calendar Updates:
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Checkpoint assessments will begin the week of September 15, 2025
Monday, September 15 –VKRP Assessment window opens
Tuesday, September 15- Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Picture’
Thursday, September 18- PTA Fundraiser Kickoff (Grade level assemblies)
Pre-k-2nd Grade 1:45 pm
3rd-5th Grade 2:30 pm
Monday, September 29 –Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten VALLSS Assessment window opens
Thank you again for your partnership, encouragement, and commitment to excellence. With your continued support, I am confident this school year will be one of tremendous growth and achievement for every student. We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
🏈🔥 Sussex Tigers vs. Lakeland Cavaliers 🔥🏈
Get ready for the showdown TODAY **Friday, September 5, 2025** at **7 PM**!
📍 **Away Game Alert for Sussex Fans!**
There will be **NO cash ticket sales** at the gate.
🎟️ To secure your tickets:
1️⃣ Visit **GOFAN.CO**
2️⃣ Search for **"Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA"**
3️⃣ Scroll down to the football game
4️⃣ Select **"Buy Tickets"** to purchase virtually!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Tigers! 🐯💥 #SussexTigers #LakelandCavaliers #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
🏈🔥 Sussex Tigers vs. Lakeland Cavaliers 🔥🏈
Get ready for the showdown this **Friday, September 5, 2025** at **7 PM**!
📍 **Away Game Alert for Sussex Fans!**
There will be **NO cash ticket sales** at the gate.
🎟️ To secure your tickets:
1️⃣ Visit **GOFAN.CO**
2️⃣ Search for **"Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA"**
3️⃣ Scroll down to the football game
4️⃣ Select **"Buy Tickets"** to purchase virtually!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Tigers! 🐯💥 #SussexTigers #LakelandCavaliers #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
Get ready for the showdown this **Friday, September 5, 2025** at **7 PM**!
📍 **Away Game Alert for Sussex Fans!**
There will be **NO cash ticket sales** at the gate.
🎟️ To secure your tickets:
1️⃣ Visit **GOFAN.CO**
2️⃣ Search for **"Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA"**
3️⃣ Scroll down to the football game
4️⃣ Select **"Buy Tickets"** to purchase virtually!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Tigers! 🐯💥 #SussexTigers #LakelandCavaliers #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
🏈🔥 Sussex Tigers vs. Lakeland Cavaliers 🔥🏈
Get ready for the showdown this **Friday, September 5, 2025** at **7 PM**!
📍 **Away Game Alert for Sussex Fans!**
There will be **NO cash ticket sales** at the gate.
🎟️ To secure your tickets:
1️⃣ Visit **GOFAN.CO**
2️⃣ Search for **"Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA"**
3️⃣ Scroll down to the football game
4️⃣ Select **"Buy Tickets"** to purchase virtually!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Tigers! 🐯💥 #SussexTigers #LakelandCavaliers #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
Get ready for the showdown this **Friday, September 5, 2025** at **7 PM**!
📍 **Away Game Alert for Sussex Fans!**
There will be **NO cash ticket sales** at the gate.
🎟️ To secure your tickets:
1️⃣ Visit **GOFAN.CO**
2️⃣ Search for **"Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA"**
3️⃣ Scroll down to the football game
4️⃣ Select **"Buy Tickets"** to purchase virtually!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Tigers! 🐯💥 #SussexTigers #LakelandCavaliers #FridayNightLights #GoTigers
Sussex Central Elementary School
Pre-Lockdown Drill Notification
September 3, 2025
Dear SCES Community:
At Sussex Central Elementary School, our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to fostering a safe learning environment for all students and are always looking for ways to improve school security and safety. Therefore, we must practice our emergency and crisis plans throughout the school year by having our faculty, staff, and students participate in fire, tornado, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that simulate real-life scenarios.
The state of Virginia requires all public schools to conduct lockdown drills throughout the school year. The state also requires all public schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before performing a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill.
I will continue to keep you informed of safety and security measures in place at our school. If you have questions, please call or contact the school. As always, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Travis Councill
Principal, Sussex Central Elementary School
Pre-Lockdown Drill Notification
September 3, 2025
Dear SCES Community:
At Sussex Central Elementary School, our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to fostering a safe learning environment for all students and are always looking for ways to improve school security and safety. Therefore, we must practice our emergency and crisis plans throughout the school year by having our faculty, staff, and students participate in fire, tornado, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that simulate real-life scenarios.
The state of Virginia requires all public schools to conduct lockdown drills throughout the school year. The state also requires all public schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before performing a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill.
I will continue to keep you informed of safety and security measures in place at our school. If you have questions, please call or contact the school. As always, thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Travis Councill
Principal, Sussex Central Elementary School
Greetings, SCMS Families!
During the Back to School Bash, we shared a survey with parents/guardians regarding various issues. The feedback was meaningful and beneficial. One of the questions on the survey involved parents' preferences for after school parent events. Look no further! Our first family engagement event entitled "The After-School Edge" will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Please see the attached flyer for a brief summary of what the event will entail.
We are excited about our first event at SCMS and we look forward to you joining us for many more.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
During the Back to School Bash, we shared a survey with parents/guardians regarding various issues. The feedback was meaningful and beneficial. One of the questions on the survey involved parents' preferences for after school parent events. Look no further! Our first family engagement event entitled "The After-School Edge" will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Please see the attached flyer for a brief summary of what the event will entail.
We are excited about our first event at SCMS and we look forward to you joining us for many more.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
SCHS September Events!
Dear SCES Families:
We have just concluded our second week of school, and we could not be more proud of the positive start we’ve had together. Thank you for your continued support and partnership—it is clear that when home and school work hand in hand, our students benefit the most.
As we move forward, we encourage you to stay connected with us and with your child’s teacher. Please continue to ensure that your child is studying and completing homework each night. These daily habits build responsibility, strengthen learning, and set the foundation for success throughout the year.
Calendar Updates:
Friday, August 29 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Monday, September 1 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Tuesday, September 2- VALLSS Assessment window opens grades 1-5
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Monday, September 15 –VKRP Assessment window opens
Tuesday, September 15- Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Picture (Picture Schedule will be forthcoming)
Monday, September 29 –Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten VALLSS Assessment window opens
Wednesday, October 8- Reading with Malcolm (More information to come)
Reminder:
We have adopted Apptegy as our main source of communication with families. Please be sure to download the SCPS app if you haven’t already, so you can stay up to date on important announcements, reminders, and events. Be on the lookout for a document with the passcode that you will need to set up your account.
Together, we are creating a school community where every child can thrive. Thank you for your commitment, encouragement, and dedication to helping our children grow both academically and personally.We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
We have just concluded our second week of school, and we could not be more proud of the positive start we’ve had together. Thank you for your continued support and partnership—it is clear that when home and school work hand in hand, our students benefit the most.
As we move forward, we encourage you to stay connected with us and with your child’s teacher. Please continue to ensure that your child is studying and completing homework each night. These daily habits build responsibility, strengthen learning, and set the foundation for success throughout the year.
Calendar Updates:
Friday, August 29 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Monday, September 1 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Tuesday, September 2- VALLSS Assessment window opens grades 1-5
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Monday, September 15 –VKRP Assessment window opens
Tuesday, September 15- Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Picture (Picture Schedule will be forthcoming)
Monday, September 29 –Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten VALLSS Assessment window opens
Wednesday, October 8- Reading with Malcolm (More information to come)
Reminder:
We have adopted Apptegy as our main source of communication with families. Please be sure to download the SCPS app if you haven’t already, so you can stay up to date on important announcements, reminders, and events. Be on the lookout for a document with the passcode that you will need to set up your account.
Together, we are creating a school community where every child can thrive. Thank you for your commitment, encouragement, and dedication to helping our children grow both academically and personally.We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
Greetings, SCMS Families,
There is an update to the SCMS football schedule. The game against Carter G. Woodson on September 2nd will now be played at Carter G. Woodson, not here at SCMS.
Should you have any questions, please call the school at (434) 246-2251.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
There is an update to the SCMS football schedule. The game against Carter G. Woodson on September 2nd will now be played at Carter G. Woodson, not here at SCMS.
Should you have any questions, please call the school at (434) 246-2251.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
Labor Day Observance: Sussex County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, August 29, 2025, and Monday, September 1, 2025.
SCPS Transportation Update:
SCHS & SCMS students living on the Birch Island side of Wakefield, who normally ride bus #15, will be picked up tomorrow morning (Aug 26th) by bus #23 and bus #16.
Greetings, SCMS Families!
On Tuesday, August 26th, Sussex Central Middle School's Athletic Director will be holding a virtual meeting for the SCMS Athletics Program. This meeting will be held to cover the handbook, meet the coaching staff, cover rules and expectations, and possibly create a Sussex Central Middle School's Athletics Booster Program where parents will be able to support our program even further. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, please let Coach Dunn know.
Please see the flyer for more details.
As always, thank you for your continued support of SCMS.
On Tuesday, August 26th, Sussex Central Middle School's Athletic Director will be holding a virtual meeting for the SCMS Athletics Program. This meeting will be held to cover the handbook, meet the coaching staff, cover rules and expectations, and possibly create a Sussex Central Middle School's Athletics Booster Program where parents will be able to support our program even further. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, please let Coach Dunn know.
Please see the flyer for more details.
As always, thank you for your continued support of SCMS.
Dear SCES Families:
What an incredible start to the school year! These first three days have been filled with excitement, joy, and a sense of new beginnings. Thank you for preparing your children so well and for partnering with us to ensure a smooth and successful opening. Our staff has been inspired by the smiles, energy, and enthusiasm your children have brought into the building.
This week, our students have been finishing up their beginning-of-year pre-assessments while learning classroom routines and expectations. These assessments help teachers understand each child’s starting point so that instruction can be tailored to meet their needs. With assessments complete, we are excited to launch the first full week of instruction next week!
We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support, encouragement, and challenge they need to thrive this school year.
It is essential for parents, teachers, and the school to collaborate in order to ensure every child's success. We encourage you to actively participate in your child's education by maintaining open communication with their teacher, supporting them in completing homework, and dedicating time each night to studying and reading. Together, we can help every student grow and reach their full potential.
Calendar Updates:
Friday, August 29 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Monday, September 1 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Pictures (More information is forthcoming)
Reminder:
We have adopted Apptegy as our main source of communication with families. Please be sure to download the SCPS app if you haven’t already, so you can stay up to date on important announcements, reminders, and events. Be on the lookout for a document with the passcode that you will need to set up your account.
We are grateful for your continued partnership and support. Thank you for trusting us with your children each day—it is truly an honor. We hope your family enjoys the upcoming weekend doing the things that bring you joy. We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
What an incredible start to the school year! These first three days have been filled with excitement, joy, and a sense of new beginnings. Thank you for preparing your children so well and for partnering with us to ensure a smooth and successful opening. Our staff has been inspired by the smiles, energy, and enthusiasm your children have brought into the building.
This week, our students have been finishing up their beginning-of-year pre-assessments while learning classroom routines and expectations. These assessments help teachers understand each child’s starting point so that instruction can be tailored to meet their needs. With assessments complete, we are excited to launch the first full week of instruction next week!
We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support, encouragement, and challenge they need to thrive this school year.
It is essential for parents, teachers, and the school to collaborate in order to ensure every child's success. We encourage you to actively participate in your child's education by maintaining open communication with their teacher, supporting them in completing homework, and dedicating time each night to studying and reading. Together, we can help every student grow and reach their full potential.
Calendar Updates:
Friday, August 29 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Monday, September 1 – School Closed (Labor Day Holiday)
Thursday, September 11- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (More information is forthcoming)
Thursday, September 18 – Fall Pictures (More information is forthcoming)
Reminder:
We have adopted Apptegy as our main source of communication with families. Please be sure to download the SCPS app if you haven’t already, so you can stay up to date on important announcements, reminders, and events. Be on the lookout for a document with the passcode that you will need to set up your account.
We are grateful for your continued partnership and support. Thank you for trusting us with your children each day—it is truly an honor. We hope your family enjoys the upcoming weekend doing the things that bring you joy. We are the best school around, and it’s because of our students, families, and staff working together!
With great excitement,
Mr. Councill
Mrs. Nowell
SCPS Update: The buses departed campus at 3:35 pm. Thank you for your patience throughout the week!
SCPS Update: Buses were just released at 3:40 pm. Buses are running 10 minutes behind. Thank you for your continued patience.
2025 SCHS Football Schedule
SCPS Update: Buses were just released at 3:40 pm. Buses are running 10 minutes behind. Thank you for your continued patience.