Suffolk Public Schools

We’ve reached the halfway point—welcome to the second semester! Division Superintendent, Dr. John B. Gordon III, shares a #SPSMotivationalMoment to help both students and staff stay on track, remain motivated, and make the most of the remainder of the school year. Let’s finish the year stronger than ever!

Parent-Teacher Conference Day will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This is also an early release day for students; therefore, the conference start and end time will vary by level. To give parents and guardians the opportunity to meet with teachers at multiple schools at varying times, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually, in-person, or by phone.

Teachers will continue to work closely with parents who are unable to meet with them on the scheduled Parent-Teacher Conference date. Additional conferences may need to be scheduled before or after school. Please see the Parent Teacher Conference Schedule by level:

Elementary School - 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Report cards will be available in the Home Access Center on Thursday, February 6. Follow the steps below to access your child's report card:

1. Navigate to the Home Access Center link from the Suffolk Public Schools website

or Student Portal.

Parent link: https://bit.ly/34vfBPB

Student link: https://bit.ly/36nYaTB

2. Sign in with the appropriate credentials.

3. Select the Grades icon.

4. Click on the Report Card tab.

5. Print

Student credentials are their Windows computer credentials. Parent credentials are the Email Address and the User Name/Password defined by the parent. Parents that need assistance accessing their HAC account should contact their child's school.

Suffolk Public Schools is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary, set to open for the 2025–2026 school year. This innovative academy will cater to students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, emphasizing a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To provide families with essential details, SPS is hosting an Information Night on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Booker T. Washington Elementary School, located at 204 Walnut Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. Parents and community members interested in enrolling rising Kindergarten through 5th Grade students are encouraged to attend.

This event will offer an overview of the STEM Academy’s mission, curriculum, and the registration process. It is an excellent opportunity for parents and guardians to learn how the academy will empower young learners with critical STEM skills and prepare them for future success. For more information, visit the Suffolk Public Schools website. To learn more about the STEM Academy at BTWES, visit: https://sabtw.oduceio.org/

We're Hiring! Join the STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary School, where curiosity meets creativity, and educators shape the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Open positions include: Instructional Designers (K-5th grade teachers), Paraprofessionals and special education teachers. APPLY TODAY: https://www.applitrack.com/spsk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=STEM+Academy+at+Booker+T.+Washington

Citizen Advisory Committees are composed of members who have volunteered their time, talents, and knowledge to help strengthen educational programs. Members are appointed by the School Board, who issues a public announcement and determines the process for receiving applications and/or letters of interest from citizens to serve on citizen advisory committees. Members have already been selected for the 2024-2025 school year.

The following Citizen Advisory Committees are established by the Suffolk School Board: the Gifted Education Advisory Committee, School Health Advisory Board, School Safety Audit Committee, Parent Advisory Council, Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, and the Local Advisory Committee for Special Education. To learn more about each committee, visit www.spsk12.net. Suffolk Public Schools will give notice of the date, time and location of Citizen Advisory Committee meetings by:

1. Posting such notice on the Suffolk Public Schools division website page and calendar

2. Placing such notice on the Suffolk Public Schools e-Flyer board (Peach Jar) and official division Facebook page event notices

3. Placing such notice at the office of the School Board Clerk

All information will be posted no later than the 28th day of the month prior. Any changes to meeting dates, times or locations will be made at least three working days prior to the meeting date.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in collaboration with local school divisions, now offers parents access to their child's Standards of Learning (SOL) test performance history through the Student Assessment Summary (SAS) report. This report provides detailed information on a student's SOL testing patterns and can help identify areas where additional educational support may be beneficial or highlight opportunities for advanced learning.

When used alongside students' school-level information, the SAS report offers valuable context for meaningful discussions with teachers and school staff about the student's educational progress. The SAS report includes specific details and visual representations, such as graphs and charts, to illustrate your child's SOL test performance. Student Assessment Summary Reports for elementary students will be sent home with their report cards on Thursday, February 6. SAS reports for middle and high school students will be available for pick-up via your child's school Guidance Department also on Thursday, February 6.

Visit our Suffolk Public Schools website for additional details and information from the Virginia Department of Education and our Suffolk Public Schools Office of Testing and Research.