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SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts
Southampton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn P. Shannon indicated May 13 that budget cuts the division is facing as a result of a proposed reduction in local funding are getting to the point where they are going to impact the quality of education at SCPS. At the Southampton County School Board’s May 13 meeting, […] The post SCPS reacts to proposed budget cuts appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy celebrates fifth-straight state title
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — State champions have already been crowned for spring sports at private schools, and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has earned two of them, including one by its dominant girls softball team. The Saints celebrated a state title by its boys lacrosse team and then the NSA softball team had a crowning achievement, defeating Isle […]
SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025
During its May 9 board meeting, the Suffolk Public School board announced new school appointments for the 2024-2025 school year. Among those announced were three new principals, four assistant principals, and three new administrators. Three schools will have a new face at the top, as Dr. Shaka Miller assumes the role of principal at Hillpoint […] The post SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025 appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
King’s Fork High School mourns death of student
In a letter to parents of King’s Fork High School students, Principal Derrick Bryant confirmed the death of a student in what he called a “tragic accident.” “We regret to inform you that this morning, we learned of the passing of one of our students as a result of a tragic accident,” Bryant said in […] The post King’s Fork High School mourns death of student appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Paul D. Camp awards over 160 degrees
Camp Community College held Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 10 at the Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin. Over 160 students received degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials. Pictured is Grace Chappell of Windsor receiving her associate of arts and sciences degree in business administration from Dr. Corey McCray, college president. She will attend Longwood […] The post Paul D. Camp awards over 160 degrees appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students
A phone and internet outage caused by a cut fiber line near the John F. Kennedy Middle School construction site has canceled today’s standardized testing (SOLs). According to SPS, Spectrum is en route for emergency repairs. The division has also suspended visitors due to Monday’s outage for the safety of its students and staff. No other […] The post Phone and internet outage cancels SOLs for SPS students appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Field day fun at Capron Elementary School
Students at Capron Elementary School enjoyed a variety of fun activities recently during a field day. Sheriff Josh A. Wyche Sr. and some of his staff from the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office participated, helping make the day special for the students. The post Field day fun at Capron Elementary School appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Raiders baseball team to play for state championship
Southampton Academy’s varsity baseball team will be playing for the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division III state championship this weekend at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights. The No. 2-seeded Raiders reached the final after defeating No. 3 Kenston Forest School 2-0 on Thursday, May 16, in the state semifinals, which were also held at […] The post Raiders baseball team to play for state championship appeared first on The Tidewater News.
On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked
An ordinance to allow board members to conduct on-site and non-instructional visits to Suffolk schools deadlocked at 3-3 during the May 9 meeting. The deadlock is due to the absence of board member Phyliss Byrum, who, according to SPS board clerk Tarshia Gardner, was absent due to a medical condition that prevented her from attending. […] The post On-Site and Non-instructional visit vote deadlocked appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid
Lakeland High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) students reached new heights in a recent food drive that produced a 10-foot tall food pyramid. The pyramid was created by collecting approximately 4,400 cans from a recent food drive that was supported by school staff, students, and members of the Suffolk community over […] The post LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Suffolk, May 16 High School ⚽ Game Notice
There are 4 high school ⚽ games in Suffolk. The Denbigh High School soccer team will have a game with King's Fork High School on May 16, 2024, 16:00:00 CST. The Windsor High School soccer team will have a game with Nansemond River High School on May 16, 2024, 16:00:00 CST.
Cabbler named the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Class 3 and 4 Athletic Administrator of the Year
Suffolk Public Schools Coordinator of Activities and Athletics Ronald Cabbler (left), was recently named the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Class 3 and 4 Athletic Administrator of the Year. The award was presented during the VIAAA State Conference, which was held in Richmond from April 16 to 19. Cabbler is pictured alongside SPS Superintendent Dr. […] The post Cabbler named the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Class 3 and 4 Athletic Administrator of the Year appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
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