Sussex County Public Schools

Pre K, Kindergarten, and returning student registration will be held TODAY (7/29/25) at SCES from 9 am-4 pm! We will close from 12 pm -1 pm for lunch. Please do not miss this opportunity to register your child for school. We will NOT allow student registration during the first three days of school! Call (434) 246-8960 for assistance. Spanish translators are available if needed.

SCHS Students we want YOU to JOIN the Golf Team!

Greetings, Tiger Families!

It is my hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable summer! The countdown to the start of school is fastly approaching. We are excited about the new year ahead.

Please see below for the following updates:

Sussex County Public Schools will host our annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Open House will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025 (details will be forthcoming).

Please come out to enjoy those events, meet your child's teacher(s), and prepare for a successful school year! The first day of school is scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025.

Lastly, please see the attached supply list for the 2025-2026 school year.l

Enjoy the remainder of your summer! We look forward to meeting you at one or more of the upcoming events and to welcome your child(ren) back to Sussex County Public Schools!

WE ARE HIRING! SCPS is actively seeking a dedicated educator to serve as the Coordinator for Special Education and ensure that of our students with disabilities receive appropriate and effective educational services in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, Virginia Retirement System, and a family-oriented work culture.

SCAN the QR Code and learn how you can become a part of the Sussex County Public Schools Family! We are headed to "The Moon and Beyond!"

The 2025-2026 SCHS School Supply List is Ready!

Summer Bus Routes

Wakefield (Pocahontas Side) -6:30 AM
Wakefield (Apartments Side) -6:45 AM
Waverly -6:50 AM
Waverly (Rt. 35 Newville Area) - 7:00 AM
Yale -6:50 AM
Jarrett -6:50 AM
Stony Creek -6:40 AM

Sussex Central High School's phone line is not working. If you need immediate assistance, please call (434)262-9051.

Sussex County Public Schools is currently seeking qualified and passionate professionals for the following positions:

🔹 School Psychologist
Support students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional well-being through assessments, counseling, and collaboration with educators and families.

🔹 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Provide speech and language services to students with communication needs, including evaluation, therapy, and participation in IEP planning. Apply here: https://scps.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs

Assist us in ensuring that our TIGER students remain hydrated! In anticipation of the upcoming football, marching band, cheer, volleyball, and golf camps, we kindly request donations of water and Gatorade. We will start accepting donations on June 30, 2025. Donations may be delivered to the main office. For inquiries, please reach out to AD Nixon at 434-246-6051, available Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Sussex Education Foundation, Inc. held its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk, Virginia on Saturday, June 21, 2025. It was a wonderful day of educational and golf excellence! We thank all of our partners, participants, staff, and community for supporting the vision and for participating in such a special event that impacts the lives of our students for years and generations to come. Together, we are "Educating Tomorrow's Leaders." #OneSussexTeam #MoonAndBeyond

REMINDER: The 2025-2026 SCPS RETURNING Student Registration is open! This process is mandatory for ALL students RETURNING to Sussex County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. See the flyer for more details.

Sussex County Public Schools families, do you happen to have a school issued device that needs to be turned in? We would greatly appreciate it if you would return them to your student’s school at your earliest convenience! As always, thank you for your support.

Operations Job Fair!

In Virginia, SUN Meals are free, nutritious meals and snacks offered to children aged 18 and under during the summer months at schools, parks, and other community locations. There is no application or registration required, and children can simply attend the designated meal sites to receive their meals. Please see below for SCPS's Sun Meal distribution schedule.

Greetings, Tiger Families, Please see the schedule for field day tomorrow. See link below. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend. We will also have a food truck. Please see the attached menu. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rj9TyKkmdjZv4QWXYqy8cLoTAYoiCFHv/edit As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.

Attention SCPS Families: We're excited to share a great community-sponsored Summer Youth Program opportunity for your child. Details are in the flyer.

Attention SCPS Families: Please see information in the flyer regarding an upcoming community event.

Greetings, SCMS Tiger Families, Check out the flyer for a fun community event coming up this weekend!

Greetings, SCMS Families! We've made it to the last week of school! We are excited and eager to share that we have a lot of great things happening this week! Tues. June 3rd - Awards Ceremony for 6th & 7th Grades (7th Grade - 9:00 a.m., 6th Grade - 1:00 p.m.) in the gymnasium - Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend! Wed. June 4th - Promotion Ceremony for 8th Grade Students - 9:00 a.m. in the SCHS Auditorium Thurs. June 5th - Field Day (All Day) Fri. June 6th - Last Day of School! Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year! Please ensure your child has a safe, happy, and healthy summer, read a good book (or more), enjoy family and friends, and prepare to return with a growth mindset!

SCHS Students! Are you prepared for the Summer Break?!? Join us at school for the entire week, and on the FINAL DAY, we will commemorate the completion of another academic year! There will be food, games, crafts, an open gym, movies, video game rooms, and a DJ playing music!