Suffolk Public Schools

Congratulations to the Nansemond River Warriors Girls Field Hockey Team on Winning the 2024 VHSL Class 5 State Championship!

Visit www.spsk12.net to learn more about our SPS Virtual Job Fair.

The Virginia Department of Education is offering a Virginia Youth Mental Health Summit in Richmond on Thursday, November 21 from 9-5 p.m. Registration details and more information coming soon. For questions, please contact Jesse Settle, Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Resources, at j.settle@governor.virginia.gov.

All current grade 8 students are encouraged to apply for our Suffolk Public Schools Specialty Programs: The Center for Performing and Production Arts, International Baccalaureate, Project Lead the Way Engineering, and Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences. Students should see their school counselor for eligibility criteria.

Complete the following form to apply: Suffolk Public Schools Specialty Program Application for the 2025-2026 School Year. Please view the program requirements and additional components for the application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION. For questions or to make changes to your application, contact Dr. Keisha Melvin, Coordinator of Advanced Instruction and World Languages, at keishamelvin@spsk12.net.

Laura Lamb, Creekside Elementary School

Diana Bales, Elephant's Fork Elementary School

Lauren Lewis, King's Fork Middle School

Leticia Rouse, Nansemond Parkway Elementary School

Tashiana Barnes, Nansemond River High School

Terry Boone, School Administrative Offices

Cynthia Devers, School Administrative Office

Brittany Sherrod, Southwestern Elementary School

A Star Achiever is an honor given to an SPS staff member who has been recognized by their peers for their exceptional contributions to our school community and for making a significant impact in the lives of others. Congratulations to the STAR Achiever recipients for the 1st Quarter of the school year!

SPS STAR Achiever nominations for the second quarter are NOW OPEN through January 17, 2025. To submit a nominee, please use the link provided: https://forms.gle/1TTtvF8hJWwGiukZ. Nominations are welcomed by students, staff, parents and community members. Selected employees will be highlighted on our SPS social media platforms and on our division's website. Each individual will also receive a special gift for being selected as a 2024-2025 STAR Achiever!