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King’s Fork Middle School Receives the 2025 Christine Darden STEM Family Engagement Award

Suffolk Public Schools proudly celebrates Dr. Laguna Foster and the Jaguar Team at King’s Fork Middle School for being named recipients of the 2025 Christine Darden STEM Family Engagement Award. Presented annually, this award honors exceptional efforts in building strong family-school-community partnerships that support student success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). CLICK TO READ MORE.

Congratulations to our 2025 Rookie Teacher of The Year, Sarah Bazemore, from Florence Bowser Elementary School!
Congratulations to Jerrel Thomas, our 2024-2025 Support Staff Employee of the Year from Community Engagement!
SPS Media Specialists Attend the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) Conference

The Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) promotes and influences local and state policies that ensure school libraries are well-funded and fully staffed with full-time, certified school librarians and paraprofessionals to support student achievement. Our SPS Media Specialists who attended the Spring Conference to connect in our region and further expand their skills were (L to R): Rosario Conn (JYMS); Holly Saunders (NRHS); Kiley Miller (LHS); Ariel Ralph (KFMS); and Anna Patterson (NRHS). We thank them for their dedication to professional growth and for continually advocating for the essential role of school libraries in our students’ academic success.

Eric Minor, Technology Info. Sys. Tech. Competes in the National Esports Championship

Eric Minor, Technology Information Systems Tech, recently demonstrated his gaming expertise on a national stage, advancing to the Finals of the EA Sports College Football 25 tournament. As one of only four finalists in the competition, Minor traveled to Texas to compete at the legendary Cotton Bowl, solidifying his place among the best collegiate Esports players in the country. Minor’s success in this tournament not only highlights his personal achievement but also inspires students interested in the growing world of Esports. His journey to the Cotton Bowl is a motivating example for students who dream of competing in national tournaments, earning scholarships, or pursuing Esports careers.
 

Suffolk Public Schools Nutritional Services Will Participate in the 2024-2025 Virginia School Recipe Development Team

Suffolk Public Schools Nutritional Services, led by Dr. Lawrence Whiting, has been selected to join the 2024-2025 Virginia School Recipe Development Team, a collaborative initiative with the Virginia Department of Education and the Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs. This team aims to create standardized recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and aligned with USDA guidance while highlighting local agricultural products. Dr. Whiting and Angela Howell will represent SPS in this effort to improve school meals and showcase Virginia's agricultural heritage.

SPS Presents "STEMming the Future" at the 2024 VASCD Conference

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Dr. Katelyn Leitner and Coordinator of Math Instruction, Kelly Greening represented Suffolk Public Schools well hosts of their session - STEMming the Future: Cross-Curricular Data Science for K-12 Educators - at the 2024 Virginia Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (VASCD) Conference.

Oakland Elementary School Receives the 2024-2025 Board of Education Highest Achievement Award

A big congratulations to the Oakland Elementary School Braves and Principal Candace Bynum for earning the Highest Achievement Exemplary Award from VA Department of Education.

Congratulations to the Nansemond River Warriors Girls Field Hockey Team, the 2024 VHSL Class 5 State Champions!
Navy JROTC Students from KFHS Proudly Lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the November Meeting of the Suffolk School Board
Hillpoint Elementary School Earns 3rd Place in the Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers 2024 Vote For A School Contest

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers’ 2024 ‘Vote for a School’ Contest Engages Over 4,000 Community Members, Distributing $15,000 to Hampton Roads Schools. Congratulations to Hillpoint Elementary School and principal Dr. Shaka Miller for earning 3rd place and receiving a monetary donation of $2,000.

Latricia Russell-Wilkerson, Textbooks Technician, is Featured In A Frontline Case Study

Latricia Russell-Wilkerson, Textbooks Technician, was recently featured in a Frontline Education Case Study recognizing Suffolk Public School's use of Frontline to manage instructional materials inventory. Learn how one dedicated department leader ensures each school has what it needs for teaching and learning. CLICK TO READ MORE.

Division Superintendent Dr. John B Gordon, III, Joins The Network of Distinguished Educators

Dr. John B. Gordon, III was selected as one of 35 superintendents across the country to participate in the Network of Distinguished Educators. The mission of the Network is to convene, support, and elevate the work of some of our nation's most accomplished superintendents through research, professional learning, and case studies to serve as teaching tools addressing the challenges education leaders face today. 

Congratulations! Candace Credle, NRHS Marketing Teacher, is Named the 2024 VAME Region 4 Teacher of The Year!

The Virginia Association of Marketing Educators (VAME)Teacher of the Year program recognizes and acknowledges VAME members for their dedication to marketing education, as well as their community, school and students.

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