Suffolk Public Schools
Community News, Information & Updates
Interim Progress Reports for Parents and Students - Thursday, February 27th
Parents and students will have access to Interim Progress Reports via Home Access Center. The Interim Progress Reports will be issued on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Click the link for step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the Home Access Center to view your child's Interim Progress Report: https://www.spsk12.net/Page/2824. Students can also access the Home Access Center from the Student Portal.
What's New? Our SPS Activity Bus "Go Pass"
In support of student activity and athletics participation, the SPS Transportation department will be implementing the "Go Pass". The new bus pass system will help to assist and provide better accountability and safety for all students utilizing school bus transportation during after-school hours. The Go pass is specifically for students utilizing the after-school activity bus. Students who use the activity bus only to go to and from games, competitions, events etc. along with their teammates, or fellow members, DO NOT need a Go pass.
Goals of the "Go Pass":
Ensure students are riding the correct bus and route for activity to activity drop off points.
Provide clear information to parents as to the proper utilization of and expectations for after-school transportation.
Support drivers by providing them with student rosters to help eliminate “bus stowaways” and the ability to identify students by name.
Increase the accountability of student behavior.
Combat truancy by eliminating students who skip school and ride the activity bus home.
To learn more visit our Suffolk Public Schools website: www.spsk12.net.
Parents & Partners: Together We Create Achievers Community Event - March 1st
Join us on Saturday, March 1st for our 2025 Suffolk Public Schools Parents and Partners: Together We Create Achievers community event. This event allows parents and students to engage with our staff and members of our Suffolk community for conference-style information sessions, panel discussions, and a vendor fair with a plethora of resources. Attendees will also be able to visit a mobile STEM lab in between sessions. Lunch will be provided.
Please use the following link to register: https://bit.ly/3CL5bjK. The registration window has been extended to Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Early-Start Program for 4-Year Old Learners: Applications Open is NOW OPEN
Early Start/VPI (Virginia Preschool Initiative) is a FREE, full-day preschool program for children who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2025, and need an extra year to prepare for success in kindergarten. This program is designed to reduce disparities among young children upon formal school entry and to reduce or eliminate risk factors that lead to early academic failure. Acceptance into the program is determined by eligibility criteria, not on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information and details, visit www.spsk12.net.
Gifted Education Spring Open Referral Period: February 18-28, 2025
The Spring Open Referral Period for grades K-1 and 3-7 will be February 18-28, 2025. Parents, teachers, administrators, students, and community members can nominate students. Nomination forms are available at each elementary and middle school office or through the Gifted Education Specialists. Please submit completed forms to the school office for the Gifted Education Specialist at the student's school. The open nomination referral forms are due February 28, 2025.
Please note: Grade 2 students will participate in the division-wide screening and should not be nominated during the open referral period.
