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Elkin schools released from lockdown, no threat found
Elkin City Schools were put on lockdown for about 40 minutes Tuesday afternoon when a city resident reported a “suspicious” person near the high school. “Law enforcement responded immediately,” the school system posted on its Facebook page. Shortly after the lockdown, school officials posted that both the city’s high school and middle school had been placed on lockdown. While the elementary school was not initially included on the Facebook posting,...
SBC sets webinars for May
Surry Community College’s Small Business Center will host a series of live and interactive webinars in May. Registration for them at surry.edu/sbc. For additional information on the webinars or SCC’s Small Business Center, contact Jennifer Cass Hamlin by email hamlinjc@surry.edu or phone at 336-386-3339. On May 14, there will be a Live Demo Workshop: Getting Started with Email Marketing hosted on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. Email marketing, you...
More students, less room: Elkin Schools cut programs
On Tuesday evening, Superintendent of Elkin City Schools Dr. Steve Hall made his first budget presentation to the Surry County Board of Commissioners, outlining a series of steps his system has taken to cut costs, while asking the board for a slight increase in the supplemental school tax on Elkin residents. Hall said the school system is in a transitional period and has seen increases in its enrollment that necessitated program cuts to make room for new students. ...
Surry Community College budget holds even, student enrollment up
Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley told the Surry County Board of Commissioners in the next fiscal year his school would be operating on virtually the same budget as the present year, even with a small uptick in enrollment. For simplicity’s sake he told the board that the budget request was nearly identical to the school’s request from the previous year. Increases were found to fuel costs, cost of living and benefits for staff, and general facilities maintenance. ...
Surry County Schools request additional officers
Surry County Schools, as part of its budget for the coming year, has made a request to the Surry County Board of Commissioners to add four more school resource officers to staff. This would mean the county would have a full-time officer assigned to each campus. “Safety is of paramount factor in all our schools,” Surry County Schools Superintendent Dr. Travis Reeves said Tuesday evening during the budget hearing. “Currently...
Dobson Elementary students graduate from D.A.R.E. program
Fifth grade students at Dobson Elementary School have been participating in D.A.R.E. classes this year led by Surry County Deputy Eric Latza. The goal of this program is to teach them appropriate decision-making skills, how to make necessary changes to stay on the right track, and how important it is to commit to a drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. Last month, the students took part in a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony, where they were presented with their D.A.R.E. certificates and celebrated for this achievement. The guest speaker at this school event was Judge Marion M. Boone, who spoke to the fifth graders about the importance of choosing the right path and knowing how to manage any obstacles that get in their way. Students were also asked to write essays about D.A.R.E. and how the program has helped them. Madeline Branch, Gracie Key, and Maya Gonzalez Rangel had winning essays.
Blevins resigns from Elkin School Board
During the public comment portion of Monday’s Elkin City Schools Board of Education meeting, school board member Johnny Blevins submitted his resignation. Blevins was elected to the board in 2022. He is leaving due to an upcoming move outside the school district. “I do thank you for the opportunity to serve. It’s been my honor and privilege,” Blevins said. “I wish the school system well. My children were raised in it. My wife taught in it. I love the people of Elkin, the people of...
Auto Dealer License Renewal class offered
Surry Community College will be holding a DMV: Auto Dealer License Renewal class, which is required by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles for professionals to renew a license to be an automobile dealer in North Carolina. The class will be held on Wednesday, May 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Yadkin Center, at 1001 College Drive in Yadkinville. This course is designed to meet the six-hour...
WCC students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
WILKESBORO — Wilkes Community College congratulates the 2024 National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inductees. Students who are enrolled in a vocational or technical degree or diploma, maintain a 3.00 GPA, and have completed 24 or more credit hours can earn membership in the NTHS. In addition, students must exhibit the qualities of honesty, responsibility, dependability, ability to work with others, leadership, and good citizenship. 2024 National Technical Honor Society inductees from the Applied Career Technologies Division: ...
Shape Your Campus: Vote in SCC's Student Government Elections May 5-8
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Surry Community College (SCC) is preparing for its annual elections, set for May 5 to May 8, 2024. These elections are important as they select the student representatives who will address campus issues and ideas. The candidates for various SGA positions have been announced, each with distinct skills and experiences.
Elkin High School Senior Class to present 'Back to the 80s'
The senior play has been a long standing tradition at Elkin High School. Each year, the seniors come together to present an amazing production. This year will be no different. The public is invited to Dixon Auditorium this weekend as the class of 2024 presents a musical play by Neil Gooding, “Back to the 80s.” Remember when blue eye shadow was cool? Atari was cutting edge technology? From the era that brought the world the Rubik’s Cube and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this...
Green issues plea to defend public education
The Surry County Senior Democrats welcomed candidate for state superintendent Maurice ‘Mo’ Green to Dobson Tuesday to speak about the race and his view of public education. He painted a stark contrast between his vision for public education and that of his Republican opponent Michelle Morrow, whom he never mentioned by name. Greene warned, “The very soul of public education is on the ballot in November. The foundation of public...
Yadkin Early College Class of 2024
Yadkin Early College students concluded their high school careers on Friday with a commencement ceremony held at Union Grove Baptist Church in Yadkinville. All of the 54 graduates completed college credits in addition to receiving their high school diploma, with most also obtaining an associates degree from Surry Community College. Yadkin Early College Teacher of the Year Blake Johnson was among those who addressed the graduates during the ceremony. Johnson has taught at the Yadkin Early College for 13 years. ...
Surry-Yadkin Works places 168 Pre-Apprentices for Spring semester
Surry-Yadkin Works placed 168 students in pre-apprenticeships for the Spring 2024 semester. This group is nearly double the size of the previous, record-breaking semester. The program is the collaborative effort of four public school systems in Surry and Yadkin counties including Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, and Yadkin County Schools, as well as Surry Community College, to create a unique approach to a regional Pre-Apprenticeship program. ...
Surry Community College Achieves 100% Pass Rates in Key Programs, Enrollment Open for Summer and Fall
Surry Community College (SCC) has achieved 100 percent pass rates on first-time state licensure examinations in multiple disciplines. At the SCC Spring 2024 Faculty/Staff meeting, SCC President Dr. David Shockley and the SCC Board of Trustees recognized several program directors for this achievement.
Surry-Yadkin Works places 168 Pre-Apprentices for Spring semester
Surry-Yadkin Works placed 168 students in pre-apprenticeships for the Spring 2024 semester. This group is nearly double the size of the previous, record-breaking semester. The program is the collaborative effort of four public school systems in Surry and Yadkin counties including Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools, and Yadkin County Schools, as well as Surry Community College, to create a unique approach to a regional Pre-Apprenticeship program. ...
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