Greetings, SCMS Families!
Please enjoy this week's The Tiger Connection newsletter.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
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Please enjoy this week's The Tiger Connection newsletter.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
https://app.smore.com/n/t42md
Let’s celebrate, Tigers! Following the Virginia Department of Education’s release of the 2025–2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) and Accreditation results, we are proud to announce that Sussex Central Middle School has once again earned Fully Accredited status and a Meets Expectations rating under the SPSF!
These achievements reflect the collaboration, dedication, and hard work of our students, staff, parents and guardians, community members, and partners. Each of you plays an important role in our students’ success, and we are grateful for your contributions.
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on continued growth. Together, we will build on this progress and continue the “heart work” of strengthening relationships, supporting every learner, and striving toward a Distinguished rating. With your continued partnership, we look forward to even more reasons to celebrate in the year ahead.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Sussex Central Middle School. Way to go, Tigers!
These achievements reflect the collaboration, dedication, and hard work of our students, staff, parents and guardians, community members, and partners. Each of you plays an important role in our students’ success, and we are grateful for your contributions.
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on continued growth. Together, we will build on this progress and continue the “heart work” of strengthening relationships, supporting every learner, and striving toward a Distinguished rating. With your continued partnership, we look forward to even more reasons to celebrate in the year ahead.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Sussex Central Middle School. Way to go, Tigers!
BIG NEWS, TIGER CUBS! WE ARE FULLY ACCREDITED!
Sussex Central Elementary School is proud to announce that we are FULLY ACCREDITED for the 2026–2027 school year!
This accomplishment reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our amazing students, teachers, staff, families, and school community. Together, we continue to strive for excellence, support student growth, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
A special THANK YOU to everyone who plays a role in making SCES a place where our Tiger Cubs can learn, grow, and succeed. This achievement is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together!
❤️🤍💙 We Lead. We Teach. We Love. 💙🤍❤️
#SCES #FullyAccredited! #Wouldn'tYouWantToBeAnSCESTiger!
Sussex Central Elementary School is proud to announce that we are FULLY ACCREDITED for the 2026–2027 school year!
This accomplishment reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our amazing students, teachers, staff, families, and school community. Together, we continue to strive for excellence, support student growth, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
A special THANK YOU to everyone who plays a role in making SCES a place where our Tiger Cubs can learn, grow, and succeed. This achievement is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together!
❤️🤍💙 We Lead. We Teach. We Love. 💙🤍❤️
#SCES #FullyAccredited! #Wouldn'tYouWantToBeAnSCESTiger!

Good afternoon, SCES Families:
Please note that Monday, October 12, 2026, will be an early-release day for all students.
Please note that Monday, October 12, 2026, will be an early-release day for all students.

TIGER NATION, WE HAVE REASON TO CELEBRATE!
Sussex Central High School is once again FULLY ACCREDITED and has earned the state designation of a DISTINGUISHED HIGH SCHOOL, the highest performance category a school can receive!
This achievement is about more than test scores and academic performance. It reflects our commitment to high expectations, intentional instruction, continuous improvement, and educating the whole child.
As educators, we know that student success does not happen in isolation. It truly takes a village! We are grateful to our families, community partners, businesses, and organizations that invest in our students and provide opportunities for growth beyond the classroom. You help us open doors, broaden horizons, and prepare our students for life beyond high school.
We celebrate this milestone, but we are not stopping here! We will continue to grow, improve, and do what is necessary to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
We don't take all the credit, we share the gratitude! Thank you for being part of the village that makes a difference in the lives of our Tigers.
FULLY ACCREDITED. DISTINGUISHED. AND STILL GROWING!
#TigerNation #LeadingWithLove #ItTakesAVillage #DistinguishedSchool #EveryStudentEveryDay
Sussex Central High School is once again FULLY ACCREDITED and has earned the state designation of a DISTINGUISHED HIGH SCHOOL, the highest performance category a school can receive!
This achievement is about more than test scores and academic performance. It reflects our commitment to high expectations, intentional instruction, continuous improvement, and educating the whole child.
As educators, we know that student success does not happen in isolation. It truly takes a village! We are grateful to our families, community partners, businesses, and organizations that invest in our students and provide opportunities for growth beyond the classroom. You help us open doors, broaden horizons, and prepare our students for life beyond high school.
We celebrate this milestone, but we are not stopping here! We will continue to grow, improve, and do what is necessary to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
We don't take all the credit, we share the gratitude! Thank you for being part of the village that makes a difference in the lives of our Tigers.
FULLY ACCREDITED. DISTINGUISHED. AND STILL GROWING!
#TigerNation #LeadingWithLove #ItTakesAVillage #DistinguishedSchool #EveryStudentEveryDay

Good Morning Tiger Nation!
According to the SCPS Instructional Calendar, Monday, October 12, 2026, is an early release day for all students.
Faculty and staff will participate in professional development.
Please take note of this schedule and plan accordingly.
Thank you for your attention and continued support!
According to the SCPS Instructional Calendar, Monday, October 12, 2026, is an early release day for all students.
Faculty and staff will participate in professional development.
Please take note of this schedule and plan accordingly.
Thank you for your attention and continued support!

Tiger Nation!
We want to see you tonight!
We want to see you tonight!

TIGER NATION ON WEDNESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK!
Throughout the month of October, we are wearing pink on Wednesdays to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, more importantly, to stand together in support of those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
But wearing pink is about more than a color.
💗 It represents hope for those fighting.
💗 It represents strength for survivors.
💗 It represents love for families who have walked this journey.
💗 It represents remembrance for those we have lost.
💗And it represents a school community saying, “You are not alone.”
As a school family, we have the opportunity to show our students that compassion matters, that supporting one another matters, and that sometimes something as simple as wearing pink can send a powerful message of love and encouragement.
So, Tiger Nation, let's make Wednesdays in October PINK!
Wear your pink. Bring your heart. Show your support.
And let's remind everyone in our community that together, we stand stronger.
Leading with Love …One Wednesday at a Time...
- Principal Pierce, Jr. 💗
Throughout the month of October, we are wearing pink on Wednesdays to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, more importantly, to stand together in support of those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
But wearing pink is about more than a color.
💗 It represents hope for those fighting.
💗 It represents strength for survivors.
💗 It represents love for families who have walked this journey.
💗 It represents remembrance for those we have lost.
💗And it represents a school community saying, “You are not alone.”
As a school family, we have the opportunity to show our students that compassion matters, that supporting one another matters, and that sometimes something as simple as wearing pink can send a powerful message of love and encouragement.
So, Tiger Nation, let's make Wednesdays in October PINK!
Wear your pink. Bring your heart. Show your support.
And let's remind everyone in our community that together, we stand stronger.
Leading with Love …One Wednesday at a Time...
- Principal Pierce, Jr. 💗
Celebrating Our Principals during National Principals Month
During National Principals Month, Sussex County Public Schools proudly celebrates our dedicated principals who lead with vision, compassion, and commitment. Travis Councill, Dr. Karin Reavis, and Drexel Pierce, Jr. work every day to support students, empower teachers and staff, and create positive school environments where every student can succeed.
We thank our principals for their leadership, support, and inspiration and for making a difference in the lives of our students, families, and school communities. Thank you for leading with love!
During National Principals Month, Sussex County Public Schools proudly celebrates our dedicated principals who lead with vision, compassion, and commitment. Travis Councill, Dr. Karin Reavis, and Drexel Pierce, Jr. work every day to support students, empower teachers and staff, and create positive school environments where every student can succeed.
We thank our principals for their leadership, support, and inspiration and for making a difference in the lives of our students, families, and school communities. Thank you for leading with love!

Tiger Nation!
Meet us today at GCHS!
Meet us today at GCHS!

It's WORLD TEACHER'S DAY! Thank you to Pastor Leroy D. Evans Jr. and the Union Baptist Church Family of Spring Grove, Virginia, for providing our dedicated teachers at SCES with a soup and salad lunch and tasty desserts. Thank you to the local businesses who donated to this event, including Olive Garden, Wakefield IGA, and the Virginia Diner. #WeLead.WeTeach.WeLove. #SCES #Wouldn'tYouLikeToBeAn SCESTiger!





We’re traveling this week, but we’re bringing the TIGER PRIDE with us!
The Tigers are hitting the road, and we plan to bring home some WINS!
If you have the time, come out and support our Tigers!
Your energy, your voices, and your support make a difference!
Let’s pack the stands and show them how Tiger Nation travels!
GO TIGERS!
WITH TIGER PRIDE!
The Tigers are hitting the road, and we plan to bring home some WINS!
If you have the time, come out and support our Tigers!
Your energy, your voices, and your support make a difference!
Let’s pack the stands and show them how Tiger Nation travels!
GO TIGERS!
WITH TIGER PRIDE!

Greetings, SCMS Tiger Families,
Please see the flyer for tomorrow's SCMS football game.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
Please see the flyer for tomorrow's SCMS football game.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.

Dear Parents and Guardians:
Because Bus 6 is experiencing mechanical issues, students will be split and will arrive home on two different buses this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Good morning Parents and Guardians,
Bus 6 will be a little late picking up students this morning. Thank you for your patience.
Bus 6 will be a little late picking up students this morning. Thank you for your patience.
Greetings, Tiger Families,
Please enjoy this week's Tiger Connection newsletter.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
https://app.smore.com/n/a1qvs
Please enjoy this week's Tiger Connection newsletter.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
https://app.smore.com/n/a1qvs
On National Custodian Day, Sussex County Public Schools proudly celebrates our dedicated custodians who work behind the scenes each day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning. Their hard work, care, and commitment make a meaningful difference for our students, staff, and families. We are grateful for everything they do to help create a positive school environment.
Thank you to our amazing custodians for all that you do! ❤️🤍💙
Thank you to our amazing custodians for all that you do! ❤️🤍💙

Tiger Nation!
Please Enjoy the September SCHS Newsletter!
https://canva.link/schs-newsletter-sept-2026

Good afternoon, SCES Families:
Please be advised that the 21st Century After-School Program has been cancelled for today. As a result, all students will be dismissed to go home at their normal dismissal time today.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be advised that the 21st Century After-School Program has been cancelled for today. As a result, all students will be dismissed to go home at their normal dismissal time today.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Greetings, SCMS Families!
The girls' basketball game scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
The girls' basketball game scheduled for this evening has been canceled.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Sussex Central Middle School.
