News Stories
- Suffolk superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III named Region 2 superintendent of the year
- SPS to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
- JFK student artwork selected for utility boxes
- SPS Citywide Teachers of the Year recognized
- New JFK Middle School promotes project-based learning
- English teachers by day, authors by night
- Northern Shores Elementary adding new wing to ease overcrowding
- Clear bag protocol implemented for Suffolk Public School District
- Buddy Creekmore Memorial Scholarship
- Dads making a difference through WatchDOGS program
- SPS receives mental health, counseling awards
- Hillpoint Elementary School and Col. Fred Cherry Middle School recognized for their school counseling programs
- 400 attend annual Self Esteem Walk and Rally
- New bag policy to be enforced at Suffolk Public Schools events
- King's Fork outlast Wise in opening night thriller
- School Bord approves 2026-27 courses, budget calendar
- New STEM academy opens at Suffolk elementary school
- Hero Kids, STEM labs to partner long-term
- SPS Board approves 2025-2026 Citizen Advisory Committee members
- Evans returns to give back through hoops
- Suffolk's Brandon Lowe earns second MLB All-Star nod
- New principal brings passion to Lakeland
Suffolk superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III named Region 2 superintendent of the year
SPS to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
JFK student artwork selected for utility boxes
SPS Citywide Teachers of the Year recognized
New JFK Middle School promotes project-based learning
English teachers by day, authors by night
Northern Shores Elementary adding new wing to ease overcrowding
Clear bag protocol implemented for Suffolk Public School District
Buddy Creekmore Memorial Scholarship
Dads making a difference through WatchDOGS program
SPS receives mental health, counseling awards
Hillpoint Elementary School and Col. Fred Cherry Middle School recognized for their school counseling programs
400 attend annual Self Esteem Walk and Rally
New bag policy to be enforced at Suffolk Public Schools events
King's Fork outlast Wise in opening night thriller
School Bord approves 2026-27 courses, budget calendar
New STEM academy opens at Suffolk elementary school
Hero Kids, STEM labs to partner long-term
SPS Board approves 2025-2026 Citizen Advisory Committee members
Evans returns to give back through hoops
Suffolk's Brandon Lowe earns second MLB All-Star nod
New principal brings passion to Lakeland
SPS in the News 2024-2025
- Suffolk educator shows compassion to students with extreme emotional behaviors
- Education Matters: Suffolk
- NSES takes center stage at America Sings! In D.C.
- School Board passes Gordon's $244.5 million budget
- 200 student artworks displayed for annual Sister Cities Showcase
- Suffolk initiative offers free bus passes to boost family engagement
- KFHS debate team places in tournament
- Suffolk Public Schools Announces STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary School
- Suffolk schools report benefits from state-wide cell phone ban
- School Board approves renovations for Innovation Center
- Gordon proposes $244.5M budget
- Recognition for SPS Nutrition Services
- Suffolk elementary school to become home for new STEM academy
- KFHS Ariyanah Parsons makes history as Suffolk's first-ever girls wrestling state champion
- Suffolk Public Schools reassures families amid new immigration enforcement policies
- Annual Art League student exhibit announces winners
- 5th Annual Gowns for Crowns Prom Dress Expo date set
- School Board sets date for second monthly meeting, approves 2025-26 school year calendar
- Three community leaders honored at MLK Day of Service Brunch
- School Board elects new chair, approves board raises
- Superintendent shares details about new cell phone policy
- Suffolk students to be featured in “Sounds of the Season” holiday broadcast
- Two Bulldogs earn Class 5 All-State football honors
- Kings Fork senior recognized as outstanding CCAP student
- Tidewater Education Consortium Announces $9 Million Grant at NSU
- SPS adopts new cell phone-free school policy
- Bulldogs run past Cape Henry
- King’s Fork Bulldog standout Javon Ford II ready to work at the next level
- Nansemond River Makes History with Field Hockey Player and Coach of the Year Honors
- School Board approves HES custodial contract
- Three Suffolk schools among 190 Virginia Purple Star Schools
- Families in Suffolk Elementary Schools Share Reading Adventure This November
- KFHS Cheer Team off to the Citrus Bowl
- Nansemond River Competition Cheer takes home Southeastern District title
- KFHS Band gears up for 2025 march in D.C.
- VSU visits Nansemond River High
- NSU selects NRHS for Adopt-a-Classroom Initiative
- SPD gives SPS student a warm welcome
- Nansemond River field hockey blanks Western Branch
- SPS report discusses 2024-25 safety initiatives
- Cavs win City Championship in golf
- Shoring Up Security: Intruder incident at Suffolk elementary school prompts additional safety measures in new year
- NRHS educator named VAME Region 4 Teacher of the Year
- Gordon receives pay raise and 4-year extension
Suffolk educator shows compassion to students with extreme emotional behaviors
Education Matters: Suffolk
NSES takes center stage at America Sings! In D.C.
School Board passes Gordon's $244.5 million budget
200 student artworks displayed for annual Sister Cities Showcase
Suffolk initiative offers free bus passes to boost family engagement
KFHS debate team places in tournament
Suffolk Public Schools Announces STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Suffolk schools report benefits from state-wide cell phone ban
School Board approves renovations for Innovation Center
Gordon proposes $244.5M budget
Recognition for SPS Nutrition Services
Suffolk elementary school to become home for new STEM academy
KFHS Ariyanah Parsons makes history as Suffolk's first-ever girls wrestling state champion
Suffolk Public Schools reassures families amid new immigration enforcement policies
Annual Art League student exhibit announces winners
5th Annual Gowns for Crowns Prom Dress Expo date set
School Board sets date for second monthly meeting, approves 2025-26 school year calendar
Three community leaders honored at MLK Day of Service Brunch
School Board elects new chair, approves board raises
Superintendent shares details about new cell phone policy
Suffolk students to be featured in “Sounds of the Season” holiday broadcast
Two Bulldogs earn Class 5 All-State football honors
Kings Fork senior recognized as outstanding CCAP student
Tidewater Education Consortium Announces $9 Million Grant at NSU
SPS adopts new cell phone-free school policy
Bulldogs run past Cape Henry
King’s Fork Bulldog standout Javon Ford II ready to work at the next level
Nansemond River Makes History with Field Hockey Player and Coach of the Year Honors
School Board approves HES custodial contract
Three Suffolk schools among 190 Virginia Purple Star Schools
Families in Suffolk Elementary Schools Share Reading Adventure This November
KFHS Cheer Team off to the Citrus Bowl
Nansemond River Competition Cheer takes home Southeastern District title
KFHS Band gears up for 2025 march in D.C.
VSU visits Nansemond River High
NSU selects NRHS for Adopt-a-Classroom Initiative
SPD gives SPS student a warm welcome
Nansemond River field hockey blanks Western Branch
SPS report discusses 2024-25 safety initiatives
Cavs win City Championship in golf
Shoring Up Security: Intruder incident at Suffolk elementary school prompts additional safety measures in new year
NRHS educator named VAME Region 4 Teacher of the Year
Gordon receives pay raise and 4-year extension
SPS In the News 2023-2024
- Gov. Youngkin honors recently retired SPS bus driver
- Scholarship Awards Announced by Suffolk Foundation
- Suffolk Public Schools approves $248.5 million budget
- Burlington celebrates Suffolk store opening, presents gift to Creekside Elementary School
- GFWC Junto Woman’s Club announces the scholarship recipients
- SPS retirees honored during annual banquet
- STEM Academy receives go-ahead from Youngkin
- Suffolk school bus driver retires after 70 years on the job
- Hassell tapped to lead NRHS boys basketball program
- Dominion, SPS partner to bring “Solar for Students”
- Suffolk Excellent Educator says ‘I can’t’ not allowed in classroom
- SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025
- LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid
- Keeping Kids in Class: How Hampton Roads school districts are addressing attendance
- Cabbler named the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Class 3 and 4 Athletic Administrator of the Year
- Air Force JROTC students in Suffolk celebrate successful food drive
- Suffolk Public Schools hosts gang violence forum for students& parents
- Art teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School creates a fun, safe place for Suffolk students
- SPS taste tests future lunch menu
- SPS approves proposed $242 million budget
- Suffolk News-Herald announces 2024 All-Suffolk Boys Basketball team
- Two Suffolk schools medal in Seat Belt Challenge
- Suffolk Public Schools approves pre-Labor Day start for 2024-2025 school year
- Local duo making prom dreams come true for teens in Hampton Roads
- Suffolk Sister Cities announces 2024 YAAS winners
- NRHS DECA chapter makes splash at state leadership conference
- Gaining connection through art: Teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School says students inspire her
- Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars
- Eight King’s Fork Bulldog student-athletes sign to continue academic and athletic careers
- Elementary teacher of the year driven by her drive to be a positive light
- VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program
- Suffolk Middle School Teacher uses art to inspire her students
- VSBA President recognizes School Boards Appreciation Month
- City-Wide Teacher of the Year puts College and Career Academy at Pruden on the map
- Four NRHS student-athletes signed to continue college athletic careers
- SPS Middle School Teacher of the Year inspires students to dream big
- SPS talks gun safety with prevention panel
- PHOTOS: Lady Bulldogs sweep the weekend
- Col. Fred Cherry Middle shines with Purple Star award
- LHS Band Director inspires students to unleash full potential
- SPS partners with ODU for new STEM Academy
- The Nansemond River girls track and field received state championship rings
- SPS continues to provide students with free breakfast and lunch
- Unstoppable Inspiration: Edward Woodis continues to inspire NRHS band students
- The driving force behind the KFHS Mighty Marching Bulldogs
- A Premier School Division on the Rise
- SPS welcomes new Board Chair
- Suffolk Public Schools celebrate harmonious talents
- Inaugural All-Suffolk Competition Cheer Team
- Former NRHS Warrior Pheldarius Payne declares for NFL Draft
- Nansemond River’s Immanuel Ezeogu signs to continue his college football career
- Breast cancer warriors get boost from Nansemond River High School
- SPS unveils a cutting-edge pharmacy
- King's Fork's Parson found niche on wrestling mat
- 2023 All-Suffolk Field Hockey announced
- Joffrion named Suffolk’s football coach of the year
- All-Suffolk football, Players of the Year announced
- Gordon talks next steps for model policy revisions in Suffolk Schools
- Carson’s life honored during School Board meeting
- SPS students honored for food truck artwork
- Elementary students honored for stand up against bullying
- SPS breaks ground for JFK Middle School replacement
- Nansemond River advances to the Region 5B in an overtime thriller
- KFHS chorus let their voices shine
- Council approves $2 million for SPS Repairs
- Nansemond River Student crowned 2023 Peanut Fest Queen
- JFK Middle School prepares for a major facelift
- SPS WATCH D.O.G.S brings dads and their kids together
- Hardee’s Player of the Week: Nansemond River RB Nick Grier
- Several Suffolk schools participating in WATCH D.O.G.S. program
- KFHS graduate joins elite Stamps Scholars Program
- Drive nets school supplies for Suffolk students
- Stop arm cameras, heightened security measures for new Suffolk school year
- PHOTOS: Check out a few band and cheer photos from Friday’s Warrior game
- PHOTOS: Nansemond River topples Bethel in Friday football opene
- SEF awards grants to benefit 5,000 students
- Our Future: Davian Clifton Jr. of Virginia State University
- SEF welcomes a new student voice to Its board
- New principals at Suffolk Public Schools | Back to School 2023
- King’s Fork football has had some incredible seasons, but now shift focus to Class 5, state title
- Active shooter exercise set for Thursday in Suffolk
- Suffolk Art League awards 15 student scholarships
- Suffolk Public Schools add weapon detection systems on all campuses
- Barnes hopes to make a difference in others’ lives
- Students, SPS personnel contribute to new STEM book
- Cacanindin looks to nursing to better others’ health
- Ingram, Bullock, Rotzler receive ‘23 Baker scholarships
- "Team Excel" Motivated Students In and Out Of The Classroom
- NRHS alumni take to the New York spotlight
- Leftover school funds moved for bus purchases
- SPS earns its first EVERFI Empowered Seal
- Sentara camp prepares next-gen healthcare workers
Gov. Youngkin honors recently retired SPS bus driver
Scholarship Awards Announced by Suffolk Foundation
Suffolk Public Schools approves $248.5 million budget
Burlington celebrates Suffolk store opening, presents gift to Creekside Elementary School
GFWC Junto Woman’s Club announces the scholarship recipients
SPS retirees honored during annual banquet
STEM Academy receives go-ahead from Youngkin
Suffolk school bus driver retires after 70 years on the job
Hassell tapped to lead NRHS boys basketball program
Dominion, SPS partner to bring “Solar for Students”
Suffolk Excellent Educator says ‘I can’t’ not allowed in classroom
SPS announces new school appointments for SY2024-2025
LHS Cadets touch the sky with food pyramid
Keeping Kids in Class: How Hampton Roads school districts are addressing attendance
Cabbler named the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Class 3 and 4 Athletic Administrator of the Year
Air Force JROTC students in Suffolk celebrate successful food drive
Suffolk Public Schools hosts gang violence forum for students& parents
Art teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School creates a fun, safe place for Suffolk students
SPS taste tests future lunch menu
SPS approves proposed $242 million budget
Suffolk News-Herald announces 2024 All-Suffolk Boys Basketball team
Two Suffolk schools medal in Seat Belt Challenge
Suffolk Public Schools approves pre-Labor Day start for 2024-2025 school year
Local duo making prom dreams come true for teens in Hampton Roads
Suffolk Sister Cities announces 2024 YAAS winners
NRHS DECA chapter makes splash at state leadership conference
Gaining connection through art: Teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School says students inspire her
Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars
Eight King’s Fork Bulldog student-athletes sign to continue academic and athletic careers
Elementary teacher of the year driven by her drive to be a positive light
VMEA honors Neighbours for role in school music program
Suffolk Middle School Teacher uses art to inspire her students
VSBA President recognizes School Boards Appreciation Month
City-Wide Teacher of the Year puts College and Career Academy at Pruden on the map
Four NRHS student-athletes signed to continue college athletic careers
SPS Middle School Teacher of the Year inspires students to dream big
SPS talks gun safety with prevention panel
PHOTOS: Lady Bulldogs sweep the weekend
Col. Fred Cherry Middle shines with Purple Star award
LHS Band Director inspires students to unleash full potential
SPS partners with ODU for new STEM Academy
The Nansemond River girls track and field received state championship rings
SPS continues to provide students with free breakfast and lunch
Unstoppable Inspiration: Edward Woodis continues to inspire NRHS band students
The driving force behind the KFHS Mighty Marching Bulldogs
A Premier School Division on the Rise
SPS welcomes new Board Chair
Suffolk Public Schools celebrate harmonious talents
Inaugural All-Suffolk Competition Cheer Team
Former NRHS Warrior Pheldarius Payne declares for NFL Draft
Nansemond River’s Immanuel Ezeogu signs to continue his college football career
Breast cancer warriors get boost from Nansemond River High School
SPS unveils a cutting-edge pharmacy
King's Fork's Parson found niche on wrestling mat
2023 All-Suffolk Field Hockey announced
Joffrion named Suffolk’s football coach of the year
All-Suffolk football, Players of the Year announced
Gordon talks next steps for model policy revisions in Suffolk Schools
Carson’s life honored during School Board meeting
SPS students honored for food truck artwork
Elementary students honored for stand up against bullying
SPS breaks ground for JFK Middle School replacement
Nansemond River advances to the Region 5B in an overtime thriller
KFHS chorus let their voices shine
Council approves $2 million for SPS Repairs
Nansemond River Student crowned 2023 Peanut Fest Queen
JFK Middle School prepares for a major facelift
SPS WATCH D.O.G.S brings dads and their kids together
Hardee’s Player of the Week: Nansemond River RB Nick Grier
Several Suffolk schools participating in WATCH D.O.G.S. program
KFHS graduate joins elite Stamps Scholars Program
Drive nets school supplies for Suffolk students
Stop arm cameras, heightened security measures for new Suffolk school year
PHOTOS: Check out a few band and cheer photos from Friday’s Warrior game
PHOTOS: Nansemond River topples Bethel in Friday football opene
SEF awards grants to benefit 5,000 students
Our Future: Davian Clifton Jr. of Virginia State University
SEF welcomes a new student voice to Its board
New principals at Suffolk Public Schools | Back to School 2023
King’s Fork football has had some incredible seasons, but now shift focus to Class 5, state title
Active shooter exercise set for Thursday in Suffolk
Suffolk Art League awards 15 student scholarships
Suffolk Public Schools add weapon detection systems on all campuses
Barnes hopes to make a difference in others’ lives
Students, SPS personnel contribute to new STEM book
Cacanindin looks to nursing to better others’ health
Ingram, Bullock, Rotzler receive ‘23 Baker scholarships
"Team Excel" Motivated Students In and Out Of The Classroom
NRHS alumni take to the New York spotlight
Leftover school funds moved for bus purchases
SPS earns its first EVERFI Empowered Seal
Sentara camp prepares next-gen healthcare workers
- Air Force JROTC students in Suffolk celebrate successful food drive
- Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars
- Nansemond River Junior Varsity girls basketball poised for undefeated season
- Quantez Russell Scholarship Fund honors 5 students
- SEF awards 13 graduates $21,250 in scholarships
- Safety, security top SPS vision for 2023
- JFK Middle hosts session on school replacement
- Suffolk Public Schools takes proactive approach to combat teacher shortage
- Survey offers look at SPS’s climate, culture
- Two from KFHS sign to play volleyball for scholarships
- SPS celebrates Early Childhood creativity with Art Show
- Class of 2023: Youngest in her class, Coles aspires to inspire
- KFHS girls take win in tennis regionals
- SPS marching bands unite for Jamboree
- KHFS students compete in June 3 Blue Revue
- Two Suffolk schools nationally recognized for empowering students
- Monster collaboration shares valuable lessons in Suffolk
- SPS music education program earns national recognition
- SEF holds ‘stars’ filled gala celebrating student art
- Suffolk Public Schools to host teacher job fair on May 20
- Local students weld LOVE sign to remind you to recycle
- Kilby Shores’s Angela Salerno teaches students value of recycling
- Kids get big surprise during job fair at Kilby Shores Elementary in Suffolk
- Monsters go to high school
- Lakeland students encourage drivers to ‘Get It Together’
- School Board OKs $226.8 million budget
- Suffolk student accepted to more than two-dozen colleges, receives $700K in scholarships
- Parents & Partners: SPS looks to engage parents
- SPS superintendent explains proposed budget, addresses public comments on plan
- SPS School Board holds public hearing for proposed budget
- Lakeland girls recognized for hoops season
- Residents discuss SPS budget proposal at town hall
- Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance toward state playoffs
- SPS students entertained by Army band
- Honors flow in as King’s Fork wins another region crown
- King’s Fork boys and girls close in on state crowns
- Lakeland girls advance to state tourney with win over top-seeded Hopewell
- Data on SPS Saturday Academy Data shows changes for current year
- Playoff time: Local teams in line to advance
- Gowns For Crowns prom dress giveaway is March 18
- Bulldogs bring plenty of bite as Suffolk team eye playoffs
- Suffolk Public Schools and 21st CentEd partner for STEM education
- SPS hosts career, technical education professional student conference
- King’s Fork and Maury boys roll to Tuesday night victories
- Local students honored at gallery’s 2023 exhibit
- Nansemond River boys basketball coach Ed Young achieves 500 wins
- King’s Fork girls knock off undefeated Northeastern
- SPS ready to launch updated website
- Virginia lawmakers discuss bill that would provide universal free lunch to students
- Hite driven to steer KFHS to title
- King’s Fork aims to be among basketball’s very best
- King’s Fork claims MABC Classic win over Maury
- Town hall meetings set on SPS block schedule change
- SPS’s Gordon honored for innovative, effective technology use
- Warriors stage second-half run to defeat Cavaliers
- Two Kings Fork football players to participate in All-United States Bowl in San Antonio
- ‘Tiara Tuesday’ adds sparkle to school day in Suffolk
- Nansemond River DECA Chapter brings home 11 regional awards
- Promoting literacy with "All District Reads" on Coast Live
- Lakeland High’s first Winter Wonderland event set for Saturday
- School Board members honored for years of service as their term ends
- 2022 Christmas parade winners announced
- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
- King’s Fork survives, advances as Nansemond River looks ahead to its playoff game
- Nansemond River wins OT classic over King’s Fork
- Clear backpacks now available to SPS middle, high school students
- Nansemond River High School DECA installs officers, members at Nov. 2 event
- King’s Fork High band members soar with numerous accolades
- Suffolk Public Schools launch innovative family reading program
- Suffolk school learns sign language to communicate with cafeteria worker
- Safety first: Suffolk Public Schools begin distributing clear backpacks
- Boyd to play in Blue-Grey game in Florida next year
- Senior night recognizes 2 Warriors after win
- Suffolk Public Schools to give students clear backpacks to boost security
- Suffolk Public Schools to hand out 'clear book bags' in an effort to bolster security
- Fall themed disability resources fair set for KFHS
- King’s Fork remains undefeated as Nansemond River and NSA also claim wins
- Students, alumni celebrate homecoming at KFHS
- City approves nearly $400,000 to be returned to SPS for sinkhole repairs
- Bowser centennial event recognizes teachers, awards $11,000 to 3 education groups
- 15 city public schools fully accredited, 4 accredited with conditions
- Kings Fork claims win as Lakeland, Nansemond River suffer defeat
- Florence Bowser Elementary in Suffolk celebrates 100 years of education
- Two high school golfers show that sport has no limitations
- Bulldogs, Warriors claim wins on the gridiron
- All Suffolk Reads’ program looks to improve literacy
- Celebration honors Florence B. Bowser’s life, legacy
- King’s Fork shuts out Indian River in 28-0 win
- Here's where school divisions in Hampton Roads stand with crossing guard staffing
- Suffolk educator named Teacher of the Year for Region 2
- Suffolk Public Schools focused on emotional well-being of students
- King’s Fork volleyball teams start seasons with wins over Nansemond River
- East Suffolk High reunion runs through Sunday
- Suffolk student soars in Kickboxing World Championship
