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CCAP Receives Grant for New Equipment
SPS Family Life Education
SPS Staff “Spring” into the Norfolk Zoo
VIRTUAL TELE-TOWNHALL
Elementary English Textbook Survey
SEF Can We Talk? FREE Webinar Series
April is the Month of the Military Child
Understanding Special Education
2022 City Wide Teachers of the Year
SPS Welcomes 2021- 2022 Volunteers!
ECSE Role Model
The Erika's Lighthouse Program
SPS Saturday Academy
Parent Perception Survey
SPS All City Music Concerts
Kindergarten Registration
2021 Holiday Card Contest Winner
Ask a 2022 - 2023 Budget Question
SPS Online Virtual Learning Program
SPS Saturday Academy Registration
Suffolk Education Foundation Gala
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Early Start Applications 2022-23
NRHS Students Challenge Dress Code Regulations
World Languages Pilot Program for1st & 4th Grade
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Specialty Programs Application - NOW CLOSED
Fine and Performing Arts Winter Events
SPS Holiday Reading Series
SPS STARCast Podcast
SPS People's Choice Awards!
VSBA Take Your Legislator to School Month
Strategic Planning S.W.O.T. Analysis Survey
Nov. Parent-Teacher Conference Information
SPS Saturday Academy: November 13 Session
FREE Covid-19 Testing
Wednesdays Early Dismissal Dates
AlphaBEST: Wednesday Early Dismissal
Pause Before You Post!
Wednesday Afternoon Arts Academy
SEF: Can We Talk? Live Webinar
Special Education PRC News Flash!
Rite Aide x SPS Vaccine Clinic
NSES: 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
2021 - 2022 Bus Route Information
Textbook Review for Adoption
The Suffolk Education Foundation Can We Talk?
2021-22 PLTW Distinguished High School
SEF Awards $20,500 in Scholarships
2022-2023 SEF Instructional Grants
FBES Teacher Wish List Spotlight
Summer Food Service Program
Suffolk Pilot Club
Special Education Summer Support
Annual National Night Out
2022-2023 SPS Orientation Dates
2022-2023 School Transportation Registration Form
Special Education Parent Resource Center
PLTW Specialty Program Biomedical
SPS Community Bus Tours & Stops
2022 - 2023 SPS Bus Routes
VDOE 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year
Elementary Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Suffolk Virtual Meet GSA
GSA Open House
All Suffolk Reads
Low Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price
2022 - 2023 4x4 Scheduling Model
School Year Start Date Survey
Parent Teacher Conference
SPS Saturday Academy 2022 - 2023
Results of the Earlier School Year Start Survey
SPS to Launch All Suffolk Reads
Student & Family Introduction to Rhithm
SPS Specialty Programs
Summer Residential Governor's School
VDOE Announces Grants
December 2022 Vaccine Clinic
Bring Your Legislator to School
SPS FPA Holiday Happenings
SPS District Choir Selectees
City Wide Teachers of the Year
2022 Superintendent to Watch
Schedule for the 2023 - 2023 Year
NEW SPS Website
Peachjar E-Flyers
School Messenger
Social Media
Share with Us - Submit Your News
#BuildingTheBestSPS
Organizational Charts
Internet Privacy & Web Accessibility
Departments
Administrative Services
Bullying Prevention
Complaint of Bullying Form
Homeless Students (McKinney-Vento Act)
School Safety
Administrative Services Organizational Structure Chart
Parent Help Center
Communications & Community Engagement
Where Are They Now? Alumni Features
Adriane Branch - Class of 2009
Christina Byrd, LHS class of 2006
Mary DeLugo, LHS 2005
Nominate a Great Grad
Gabriella Richardson, NRHS 2004
Division Newsletter Archive
Community Engagement Organizational Structure Chart
Communication Protocol
Curriculum & Instruction
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Grading Scale
Home Instruction
Majority-to-Minority Transfer Option
C&I Organizational Structure Chart
Facilities & Planning
Facilities & Planning Organizational Structure Chart
Finance
Tax-Deferred Annuity Program
Coronavirus Federal Money
Finance Organizational Structure Chart
Health & Dental Benefits
Budget Information
School Board Audits
School Activity Funds
Food Services
School Menus
Cafeteria Managers
Free & Reduced Meals
Meal Prices for 2022-2023
Nutrition Information & Food Allergens
Wellness Policy
Approved Snack List
Civil Rights Complaint Forms/Procedures
Food Services Organizational Structure Chart
P-EBT
Human Resources
2020-2021 Classification & Compensation Plan
2021 - 2022 Classification & Compensation Plan
Teacher Pay Scales
2020 - 2021 Bus Driver Pay Scale
Substitute Information
Human Resources Organizational Structure Chart
Purchasing
Awarded Procurements
Sole Source / Emergency Purchases
Current Procurements
Special Education
Early Childhood Resource Center
Parent Resource Center - Special Education
Definitions Special Education
Helpful Documents
People First Language
Resources For Special Education
SECEP
Section 504 Information
Special Education Advisory Committee
Transition Services
Special Ed. Organizational Structure Chart
Student Health
Immunization Requirements
Pandemic Response Plan
Protect Your Family ... Flu Prevention
Info from Virginia Department of Health
Guide for Parents from CDC
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resource
FAQs...Monkey Pox
Remote Mental Health Resources
Technology
Technology Organizational Structure Chart
Transportation
Department Directory
Academic Programs
Alternative Education
Career & Technical Education
Virginia’s Credentialing Requirement
Postsecondary Education and Employment Data
Early Start
Early Start FAQs
Family Life Education
Materials
Opt Out
State Curriculum
Gifted & Talented Education
Helpful Sites by Grade & Subject
High School Specialty Programs
Home Instruction
Parent Tips & Resources
Planning Guide (Middle & High)
Program of Studies
Scholarship Hub
DELTA SIGMA THETA Scholarship
Stein Family Scholarship
VA Choral Society Scholarship
The Lou Sawyer Memorial Scholarship in Music
Virginia JCI Senate Scholarship
CVBIA Scholarship
S. Delois Mayes Foundation Scholarship
Quantez Russell's Scholarship Fund
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Norfolk Sports Club Scholarship
Lynell Oliver Baker Memorial Scholarship
Suffolk Ruritan Club Scholarship
AIAA HRS Scholarship
Service Learning / Community Service
SPS Online
SPS Saturday Academy
Student Code of Conduct & Student Handbook
Student Records Request
Title 1
Family Engagement on Demand
Title 1 Family Engagement Activities
Activities & Athletics
Families
Before & After School Care
Crisis Response Resources
Enrollment
Home Access Center
Info for Newcomers & Real Estate Agents
Kindergarten Registration
Military Family Resources
Out of Zone Placement
Parent Help Center
Parent Resources for Transition Grades
PK-K
2nd-3rd
5th-6th
8th-9th
"Year 13"
School Locator
Legal Notices
Community
Freedom of Information Act Procedures
Mentorship and Tutoring
Partners in Education
Business Sponsorship
Signage
Program Advertising
Game Night Announcements
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Teacher Supply Store
Volunteer Connect
Use of Facility Request
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Our Numbers at a Glance
Enrollment: 13,759 (Feb. 2021)
Operating Budget: $161.2 million
Number of Schools: 21
(11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, College and Career Academy at Pruden, Turlington Woods School )
Student to Computer Ratio: 1:1
Business and community partnerships: 164
AP, Dual-Credit & Honors courses: 43
Our Graduates
Students to post-secondary education: 73%
Class of 2021 Scholarships: $11.3 million
Class of 2019 Community Service:
*Waived due to COVID-19
Our Students
Black/African American: 56%
White: 30%
Identify Self as Multi-Ethnic: 6%
Asian: 2%
Eligible for Free & Reduced Price Meals: 100%
*students eat free due to community eligibility provisions
Our Employees
Number of Licensed Professional Staff: 1,227
Starting Teacher Salary: $45,000
Average Years of Teaching Experience: 15
Licensed Staff with Degrees beyond Bachelors: 58%
Number of Support Staff: 838