Sussex County Public Schools

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IT IS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! THANK YOU TEACHERS!

Thank you for the patience, dedication, and care you bring into the classroom every day. Your work goes far beyond teaching lessons—you are truly developing leaders for tomorrow by inspiring curiosity, encouraging growth, and helping students discover their potential.

We deeply appreciate your unwavering commitment to working with students and the positive impact you make in their lives. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and the difference you make will last for years to come.

We appreciate you today and every day! Have an AMAZING week!

Meet us at Pino's tonight for our final SCES Meet Up! 10% of all purchases will be donated to support the teachers of Sussex Central ES. See you there!!

National Principals Day is a time to recognize the dedicated leaders who guide our schools with vision, care, and commitment. Principals support students, empower staff, and help create positive learning environments. Today, we thank them for the difference they make every day.

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ATTENTION . .. WE ARE HIRING . . . SCPS Job Fair. . .
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 2:00-6:00 PM
Come on out to the School Board Office and interview for one of our job openings for the 2026-2027 school year!

We hope to see you next week! Make Sussex County Public Schools YOUR HOME!

Attention all 7th Grade Parents and Guardians:

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Your student’s school is part of the GEAR UP Longwood program, a federally funded college access program administered by Longwood University. The goal of this short survey is to understand your thoughts and plans for your student’s future. We want to hear from you. Please use the link above or scan the QR code in the flyer to take the survey.

Good Morning: Bus 13 will be a little late this morning. This affects students on Georgetown Rd., Walnuthill Rd., and Fleetwood Ave.

Bus 19 and 5 students will arrive home a little late this afternoon.

Good afternoon, Parents and Guardians:

Bus 37 students will arrive home a little late this afternoon. This affects students in the Yale area on Courthouse Rd. and Petersbridge Rd.

The event we’ve all been waiting for is finally here — Rumble in the Jungle!

TODAY- 6:00 PM

Important Reminder: Ticket gate and concession stand will be CASH ONLY tonight!

Spread the word — share, share, share!

We can’t wait to see you there!!!

Sussex Central Elementary School
Pre-Lockdown Drill Notification

April 23, 2026

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

ATTENTION PARENTS! Our next date for Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration is Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Sussex Central Elementary School. Please spread the word! Refer to the flyer or contact our School Counselors at SCES for more information.

April is the Month of the Military Child. Join us in honoring our relentless, adaptable, and resilient students by wearing PURPLE on April 30th. Just like the dandelion, military children blossom wherever they land. We salute you, and we THANK YOU for your sacrifices!

Come out and support the SCHS Soccer Team this Week!

We hope to see you in the stands!

Good Morning, Buses 1 and 3 are doubling up this morning. The roads affected are South Jerusalem, North Cabin Pt., and Petersburg Rd.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to remind you that students will begin Standards of Learning (SOL) testing next week. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the school year.
Please help your child prepare for success by ensuring they:

Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive at school on time each day
Come to school with a positive mindset and ready to do their best

We appreciate your continued support in helping our students succeed. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.