Dear Parents and Guardians: Attached is the approved SCPS 2026-2027 School Calendar. Please review and mark your calendars for upcoming events........
SCES 2026-2027 School Supply List
Please join us in extending a warm Tiger Cub welcome to our newest staff members! We are thrilled to have them join the Sussex Central Elementary School family and can't wait to see the positive impact they will make on our students, families, and school community! #WeTeachWeLeadWeLove
RESCHEDULED: The Sussex County Sheriff's Office National Night Out has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Please join us in extending a warm Tiger Cub welcome to our newest staff members! We are thrilled to have them join the Sussex Central Elementary School family and can't wait to see the positive impact they will make on our students, families, and school community! #WeTeachWeLeadWeLove
Greetings, SCMS Families!
Please see the attached supply list for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please see the attached supply list for the 2026-2027 school year!
Get ready, Tigers! Fall Sports and Band Camps at Sussex Central Middle School and Sussex Central High School begin tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Please see the attached flyer for bus schedules, camp times, and additional information.
Sussex County Sheriff's Office National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4! Please see flyer for more details!
SCPS welcomes everyone to our Back-to-School Bash and Open House on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Please take a moment to review the attached Parent Notification Letter and Revised Cell Phone Policy.
Tiger Nation is proud to welcome Mrs. Karen King as the Lead School Counselor at Sussex Central High School!
While Mrs. King is not new to Sussex County Public Schools, she is bringing her experience, passion, and student-centered leadership to SCHS as she leads our School Counseling Department into an exciting new chapter.
Mrs. King is committed to ensuring every student has the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in planning for life after high school. She believes that strong relationships, open communication, and high expectations create pathways for student success.
As Lead School Counselor, Mrs. King will work alongside our students, families, teachers, and community partners to expand college and career readiness opportunities, strengthen academic planning, and ensure every Tiger has the resources needed to achieve their goals.
Her servant leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to students make her an outstanding addition to the Sussex Central High School leadership team.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Karen King a warm Tiger Nation welcome as she begins this exciting journey with our students and staff.
Mrs. King, welcome to Tiger Nation!
We're excited to have your leadership, your heart for students, and your vision for excellence guiding our School Counseling Department.
The best is yet to come!
While Mrs. King is not new to Sussex County Public Schools, she is bringing her experience, passion, and student-centered leadership to SCHS as she leads our School Counseling Department into an exciting new chapter.
Mrs. King is committed to ensuring every student has the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in planning for life after high school. She believes that strong relationships, open communication, and high expectations create pathways for student success.
As Lead School Counselor, Mrs. King will work alongside our students, families, teachers, and community partners to expand college and career readiness opportunities, strengthen academic planning, and ensure every Tiger has the resources needed to achieve their goals.
Her servant leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to students make her an outstanding addition to the Sussex Central High School leadership team.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Karen King a warm Tiger Nation welcome as she begins this exciting journey with our students and staff.
Mrs. King, welcome to Tiger Nation!
We're excited to have your leadership, your heart for students, and your vision for excellence guiding our School Counseling Department.
The best is yet to come!
Tiger Nation!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Darreon Barner to Sussex Central High School as the newest member of our English Department.
In addition to teaching English, Mr. Barner will also lead an exciting NEW Media Arts elective, giving our students new opportunities to explore creativity, communication, and digital storytelling.
Mr. Barner brings an incredible passion for education, a contagious energy for learning, and a heart for developing student leaders. He believes in building meaningful relationships with students while creating engaging classrooms where every learner is challenged, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Whether he's helping students discover the power of literature and writing or unlocking their creativity through Media Arts, Mr. Barner is committed to preparing our Tigers for success both inside and outside the classroom. His enthusiasm, innovative mindset, and dedication to student growth make him a tremendous addition to our school family.
We are excited to see the impact Mr. Barner will have on our students, our English Department, and the culture of Tiger Nation.
Mr. Barner, welcome to Tiger Nation!
We're excited to have you on the team and can't wait to watch you inspire the next generation of scholars, storytellers, creators, and leaders.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Darreon Barner to Sussex Central High School as the newest member of our English Department.
In addition to teaching English, Mr. Barner will also lead an exciting NEW Media Arts elective, giving our students new opportunities to explore creativity, communication, and digital storytelling.
Mr. Barner brings an incredible passion for education, a contagious energy for learning, and a heart for developing student leaders. He believes in building meaningful relationships with students while creating engaging classrooms where every learner is challenged, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Whether he's helping students discover the power of literature and writing or unlocking their creativity through Media Arts, Mr. Barner is committed to preparing our Tigers for success both inside and outside the classroom. His enthusiasm, innovative mindset, and dedication to student growth make him a tremendous addition to our school family.
We are excited to see the impact Mr. Barner will have on our students, our English Department, and the culture of Tiger Nation.
Mr. Barner, welcome to Tiger Nation!
We're excited to have you on the team and can't wait to watch you inspire the next generation of scholars, storytellers, creators, and leaders.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Kinisha Watkins to Sussex Central High School as our new Health & Physical Education 10 and Driver Education teacher.
Coach Watkins brings an infectious enthusiasm for teaching and a passion for creating engaging, innovative learning experiences that motivate students to give their very best every day. She believes that education extends beyond the classroom by building confidence, developing character, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and preparing students with the skills they need to be successful on the road and in life.
Her energy, creativity, and student-centered approach make her a tremendous addition to Tiger Nation. Whether she's leading students in the gym, teaching life-saving health concepts, or preparing new drivers to become safe and responsible motorists, Coach Watkins is committed to helping every student grow and succeed.
We're excited to see the positive impact she will have on our students, our school, and our community.
Coach Watkins, welcome to Tiger Nation! We're thrilled to have you on the team, and we can't wait to see you inspire greatness in every Tiger you serve.
Coach Watkins brings an infectious enthusiasm for teaching and a passion for creating engaging, innovative learning experiences that motivate students to give their very best every day. She believes that education extends beyond the classroom by building confidence, developing character, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and preparing students with the skills they need to be successful on the road and in life.
Her energy, creativity, and student-centered approach make her a tremendous addition to Tiger Nation. Whether she's leading students in the gym, teaching life-saving health concepts, or preparing new drivers to become safe and responsible motorists, Coach Watkins is committed to helping every student grow and succeed.
We're excited to see the positive impact she will have on our students, our school, and our community.
Coach Watkins, welcome to Tiger Nation! We're thrilled to have you on the team, and we can't wait to see you inspire greatness in every Tiger you serve.
Tiger Nation continues to grow stronger!
We are excited to welcome Mr. Everett Watkins to Sussex Central High School as the newest member of our History Department.
Mr. Watkins joins us as a veteran Virginia educator, bringing years of classroom experience, a passion for student success, and a commitment to excellence. His knowledge, leadership, and dedication to education will be tremendous assets to our students, our faculty, and our school community.
We are confident that Mr. Watkins will make an immediate impact—not only by helping our students better understand the past, but by inspiring them to shape the future. His experience and collaborative spirit will strengthen our school culture in more ways than one, and we are excited for the contributions he will make both inside and outside the classroom.
Please join us in giving Mr. Watkins a warm Tiger Nation welcome as he begins this new chapter with the Sussex Central family!
Welcome to Tiger Nation, Mr. Watkins!
We are excited to have you on the team.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Everett Watkins to Sussex Central High School as the newest member of our History Department.
Mr. Watkins joins us as a veteran Virginia educator, bringing years of classroom experience, a passion for student success, and a commitment to excellence. His knowledge, leadership, and dedication to education will be tremendous assets to our students, our faculty, and our school community.
We are confident that Mr. Watkins will make an immediate impact—not only by helping our students better understand the past, but by inspiring them to shape the future. His experience and collaborative spirit will strengthen our school culture in more ways than one, and we are excited for the contributions he will make both inside and outside the classroom.
Please join us in giving Mr. Watkins a warm Tiger Nation welcome as he begins this new chapter with the Sussex Central family!
Welcome to Tiger Nation, Mr. Watkins!
We are excited to have you on the team.
Tiger Nation, let's make some noise!
We're excited to officially welcome Ms. Baines as the new Art Teacher at Sussex Central High School!
While she's new to the classroom in this role, she's no stranger to Tiger Nation. A proud SCHS alumna, Ms. Baines has faithfully served our students as a substitute teacher over the past year.
Now, she's coming home to inspire the next generation of Tiger artists!
There's something special about alumni returning to pour back into the school that helped shape them.
Welcome home, Ms. Baines!
Your Tiger family is proud to have you back where you belong, and we can't wait to see the creativity, passion, and excellence you'll bring to our students.
Once a Tiger. Always a Tiger.
Welcome home!
We're excited to officially welcome Ms. Baines as the new Art Teacher at Sussex Central High School!
While she's new to the classroom in this role, she's no stranger to Tiger Nation. A proud SCHS alumna, Ms. Baines has faithfully served our students as a substitute teacher over the past year.
Now, she's coming home to inspire the next generation of Tiger artists!
There's something special about alumni returning to pour back into the school that helped shape them.
Welcome home, Ms. Baines!
Your Tiger family is proud to have you back where you belong, and we can't wait to see the creativity, passion, and excellence you'll bring to our students.
Once a Tiger. Always a Tiger.
Welcome home!
WE ARE HIRING! Come and join the SCPS Team where YOU can make a positive DIFFERENCE in the lives of our students. We are hiring for an Occupational Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and a School Psychologist.
APPLY TODAY at www.sussex.k12.va.us or call us at 434-246-1099. TOGETHER, we can shape brighter futures by developing tomorrow's leaders!
Attention Sussex Central High School Students, Families, and Supporters!
The Junior Class is excited to announce our Blanket Fundraiser!
Stay warm and show your Tiger pride with a cozy Sussex Central blanket. These blankets make great gifts and are perfect for sporting events, outdoor activities, or relaxing at home.
Blanket Details:
High-quality, soft fleece blanket
Features Sussex Central Tiger pride
Great for students, parents, alumni, and community supporters
To place an order, click the link or scan the barcode!
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2028 as we raise funds for prom.
Go Tigers!
https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/sussex-central-high-
The Junior Class is excited to announce our Blanket Fundraiser!
Stay warm and show your Tiger pride with a cozy Sussex Central blanket. These blankets make great gifts and are perfect for sporting events, outdoor activities, or relaxing at home.
Blanket Details:
High-quality, soft fleece blanket
Features Sussex Central Tiger pride
Great for students, parents, alumni, and community supporters
To place an order, click the link or scan the barcode!
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2028 as we raise funds for prom.
Go Tigers!
https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/sussex-central-high-
Our PreK and Kindergarten registration is now OPEN! Stop by and have popsicles and popcorn with the principals! Can't wait to meet all of our SCES families!
Band Camp Starts August 3rd!!!
Come meet Mr. Councill and Mrs. Nowell tomorrow at the elementary school for our "Pop and Play" event! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
