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    • Air Force JROTC students in Suffolk celebrate successful food drive

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/suffolk/air-force-jrotc-students-in-suffolk-celebrate-successful-food-drive 

    • Early Childhood Art Show celebrates Suffolk’s youngest stars

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2024/02/28/early-childhood-art-show-celebrates-suffolks-youngest-stars/ 

    • Nansemond River Junior Varsity girls basketball poised for undefeated season

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2024/02/01/nansemond-river-junior-varsity-girls-basketball-poised-for-undefeated-season/ 

    • Quantez Russell Scholarship Fund honors 5 students

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/30/quantez-russell-scholarship-fund-honors-5-students/

    • SEF awards 13 graduates $21,250 in scholarships

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/20/sef-awards-13-graduates-21250-in-scholarships/ 

    • Safety, security top SPS vision for 2023

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/20/safety-security-top-sps-vision-for-2023/ 

    • JFK Middle hosts session on school replacement

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/15/jfk-middle-hosts-session-on-school-replacement/ 

    • Suffolk Public Schools takes proactive approach to combat teacher shortage

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/suffolk-public-schools-takes-proactive-approach-to-combat-teacher-shortage/?fbclid=IwAR3Vxzv1BfKk-H1cxrWlURbpp8ImuGoBrEWavweMp_Un5QG4aaWBdEIImRg 

    • Survey offers look at SPS’s climate, culture

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/09/survey-offers-look-at-spss-climate-culture/ 

    • Two from KFHS sign to play volleyball for scholarships

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/06/two-from-kfhs-sign-to-play-volleyball-for-scholarships/

    • SPS celebrates Early Childhood creativity with Art Show

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/06/05/sps-celebrates-early-childhood-creativity-with-art-show/

    • Class of 2023: Youngest in her class, Coles aspires to inspire

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/24/class-of-2023-youngest-in-her-class-coles-aspires-to-inspire/ 

    • KFHS girls take win in tennis regionals

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/30/kfhs-girls-take-win-in-tennis-regionals/ 

    • SPS marching bands unite for Jamboree

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/29/sps-marching-bands-unite-for-jamboree/

    • KHFS students compete in June 3 Blue Revue

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/17/khfs-students-compete-in-june-3-blue-revue/ 

    • Two Suffolk schools nationally recognized for empowering students

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/two-suffolk-schools-nationally-recognized-for-empowering-students/?fbclid=IwAR0bBuiPoYD1cAmj0TddVNzPc2nnTVM64zx4-X0DTId79vRIdpnFh-vjp14 

    • Monster collaboration shares valuable lessons in Suffolk

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/monster-collaboration-shares-valuable-lessons-in-suffolk/ 

    • SPS music education program earns national recognition

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/02/sps-music-education-program-earns-national-recognition/ 

    • SEF holds ‘stars’ filled gala celebrating student art

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/05/02/sef-holds-stars-filled-gala-celebrating-student-art/ 

    • Local students weld LOVE sign to remind you to recycle

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/local-students-weld-love-sign-to-remind-you-to-recycle/ 

    • Kilby Shores’s Angela Salerno teaches students value of recycling

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/04/18/kilby-shoress-angela-salerno-teaches-students-value-of-recycling/ 

    • Kids get big surprise during job fair at Kilby Shores Elementary in Suffolk

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/news/kids-get-big-surprise-during-job-fair-at-kilby-shores-elementary-in-suffolk 

    • Monsters go to high school

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/04/04/monsters-go-to-high-school/ 

    • Lakeland students encourage drivers to ‘Get It Together’

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/28/lakeland-students-encourage-drivers-to-get-it-together/ 

    • School Board OKs $226.8 million budget

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/24/school-board-oks-226-8-million-budget/ 

    • Suffolk student accepted to more than two-dozen colleges, receives $700K in scholarships

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/suffolk-student-accepted-to-more-than-two-dozen-colleges-receives-700k-in-scholarships/ 

    • Parents & Partners: SPS looks to engage parents

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/20/parents-partners-sps-looks-to-engage-parents/ 

    • SPS superintendent explains proposed budget, addresses public comments on plan

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/20/sps-superintendent-explains-proposed-budget-addresses-public-comments-on-plan/ 

    • SPS School Board holds public hearing for proposed budget

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/13/sps-school-board-holds-public-hearing-for-proposed-budget/ 

    • Lakeland girls recognized for hoops season

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/14/lakeland-girls-recognized-for-hoops-season/ 

    • Residents discuss SPS budget proposal at town hall

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/10/residents-discuss-sps-budget-proposal-at-town-hall/ 

    • Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance toward state playoffs

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/07/bulldogs-lady-bulldogs-advance-toward-state-playoffs/ 

    • SPS students entertained by Army band

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/06/sps-students-entertained-by-army-band/ 

    • Honors flow in as King’s Fork wins another region crown

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/03/01/honors-flow-in-as-kings-fork-wins-another-region-crown/

    • King’s Fork boys and girls close in on state crowns

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/sports/kings-fork-boys-and-girls-close-in-on-state-crowns/?fbclid=IwAR1rS_Xi9bxavZqPEGCrZFZuYEr_xpqmOfg2GLFMJ9QMMPek-3dIKwdNIbY

    • Lakeland girls advance to state tourney with win over top-seeded Hopewell

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/26/lakeland-girls-advance-to-state-tourney-with-win-over-top-seeded-hopewell/ 

    • Data on SPS Saturday Academy Data shows changes for current year

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/15/data-on-sps-saturday-academy-data-shows-changes-for-current-year/ 

    • Playoff time: Local teams in line to advance

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/21/playoff-time-local-teams-in-line-to-advance/ 

    • Gowns For Crowns prom dress giveaway is March 18

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/21/gowns-for-crowns-prom-dress-giveaway-is-march-18/ 

    • Bulldogs bring plenty of bite as Suffolk team eye playoffs

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/14/bulldogs-bring-plenty-of-bite-as-suffolk-team-eye-playoffs/ 

    • Suffolk Public Schools and 21st CentEd partner for STEM education

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/14/suffolk-public-schools-and-21st-cented-partner-for-stem-education/ 

    • SPS hosts career, technical education professional student conference

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/10/sps-hosts-career-technical-education-professional-student-conference/

    • King’s Fork and Maury boys roll to Tuesday night victories

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/video/kings-fork-and-maury-boys-roll-to-tuesday-night-victories/?fbclid=IwAR086yG_GlCsZT9isDIOGd20ig-JK1YYkRHt0samdMAUOlWz7nS2KPJpIqM 

    • Local students honored at gallery’s 2023 exhibit

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/02/local-students-honored-at-gallerys-2023-exhibit/ 

    • Nansemond River boys basketball coach Ed Young achieves 500 wins

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/02/01/nansemond-river-boys-basketball-coach-ed-young-achieves-500-wins/ 

    • King’s Fork girls knock off undefeated Northeastern

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/31/kings-fork-girls-knock-off-undefeated-northeastern/ 

    • SPS ready to launch updated website

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/27/sps-ready-to-launch-updated-website/ 

    • Virginia lawmakers discuss bill that would provide universal free lunch to students

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-lawmakers-discuss-bill-that-would-provide-universal-free-lunch-to-students 

    • Hite driven to steer KFHS to title

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/24/hite-driven-to-steer-kfhs-to-title/ 

    • King’s Fork aims to be among basketball’s very best

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/17/kings-fork-aims-to-be-among-baseketballs-very-best/ 

    • King’s Fork claims MABC Classic win over Maury

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/17/kings-fork-claims-mabc-classic-win-over-maury/ 

    • Town hall meetings set on SPS block schedule change

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/16/town-hall-meetings-set-on-sps-block-schedule-change/ 

    • SPS’s Gordon honored for innovative, effective technology use 

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/13/spss-gordon-honored-for-innovative-effective-technology-use/ 

    • Warriors stage second-half run to defeat Cavaliers

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/12/warriors-stage-second-half-run-to-defeat-cavaliers/ 

    • Two Kings Fork football players to participate in All-United States Bowl in San Antonio

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/10/two-kings-fork-football-players-to-participate-in-all-united-states-bowl-in-san-antonio/ 

    • ‘Tiara Tuesday’ adds sparkle to school day in Suffolk

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/tiara-tuesday-adds-sparkle-to-school-day-in-suffolk/ 

    • Nansemond River DECA Chapter brings home 11 regional awards

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2023/01/06/nansemond-river-deca-chapter-brings-home-11-regional-awards/ 

    • Promoting literacy with "All District Reads" on Coast Live

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/promoting-literacy-with-all-district-reads-on-coast-live 

    • Lakeland High’s first Winter Wonderland event set for Saturday

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/12/15/lakeland-highs-first-winter-wonderland-event-set-for-saturday/ 

    • School Board members honored for years of service as their term ends

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/12/12/school-board-members-honored-for-years-of-service-as-their-term-ends/ 

    • 2022 Christmas parade winners announced

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/12/10/2022-christmas-parade-winners-announced/ 

    • It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/12/06/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/ 

    • King’s Fork survives, advances as Nansemond River looks ahead to its playoff game

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/11/15/kings-fork-survives-advances-as-nansemond-river-looks-ahead-to-its-playoff-game/ 

    • Nansemond River wins OT classic over King’s Fork

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/11/08/nansemond-river-wins-ot-classic-over-kings-fork/ 

    • Clear backpacks now available to SPS middle, high school students

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/clear-backpacks-now-available-to-sps-middle-high-school-students/ 

    • Nansemond River High School DECA installs officers, members at Nov. 2 event

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/11/04/nansemond-river-high-school-deca-installs-officers-members-at-nov-2-event/ 

    • King’s Fork High band members soar with numerous accolades

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/11/04/kings-fork-high-band-members-soar-with-numerous-accolades/ 

    • Suffolk Public Schools launch innovative family reading program

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/25/suffolk-public-schools-launch-innovative-family-reading-program/ 

    • Suffolk school learns sign language to communicate with cafeteria worker

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk-school-teaches-sign-language/ 

    • Safety first: Suffolk Public Schools begin distributing clear backpacks

      Read more at: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/suffolk/suffolk-public-schools-distributing-clear-backpacks/291-eddd2270-d5b8-4285-8b57-abf211ba3907 

    • Boyd to play in Blue-Grey game in Florida next year

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/21/boyd-to-play-in-blue-grey-game-in-florida-next-year/ 

    • Senior night recognizes 2 Warriors after win

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/21/senior-night-recognizes-2-warriors-after-win/ 

    • Suffolk Public Schools to give students clear backpacks to boost security

      Read more at: https://www.kwch.com/video/2022/10/20/suffolk-public-schools-give-students-clear-backpacks-boost-security/ 

    • Suffolk Public Schools to hand out 'clear book bags' in an effort to bolster security

      Read more at: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/mycity/suffolk/suffolk-public-schools-to-hand-out-clear-book-bags-in-an-effort-to-bolster-security/291-b592971e-87e1-4170-9f9f-1d880192a24b 

    • Fall themed disability resources fair set for KFHS

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/12/fall-themed-disability-resources-fair-set-for-kfhs/ 

    • King’s Fork remains undefeated as Nansemond River and NSA also claim wins

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/11/kings-fork-remains-undefeated-as-nansemond-river-and-nsa-also-claim-wins/ 

    • Students, alumni celebrate homecoming at KFHS

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/11/students-alumni-celebrate-homecoming-at-kfhs/ 

    • City approves nearly $400,000 to be returned to SPS for sinkhole repairs

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/07/city-approves-nearly-400000-to-be-returned-to-sps-for-sinkhole-repairs/ 

    • Bowser centennial event recognizes teachers, awards $11,000 to 3 education groups

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/10/04/bowser-centennial-event-recognizes-teachers-awards-11000-to-3-education-groups/ 

    • 15 city public schools fully accredited, 4 accredited with conditions

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/27/15-city-public-schools-fully-accredited-4-accredited-with-conditions/ 

    • Kings Fork claims win as Lakeland, Nansemond River suffer defeat

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/27/kings-fork-claims-win-as-lakeland-nansemond-river-suffer-defeat/ 

    • Florence Bowser Elementary in Suffolk celebrates 100 years of education

      Read more at: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/education/florence-bowser-elementary-in-suffolk-celebrates-100-years-of-education/291-fd10e50c-431a-4a93-b8b9-75cf1a035ff5 

    • Two high school golfers show that sport has no limitations

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/sports/two-high-school-golfers-show-that-sport-has-no-limitations 

    • Bulldogs, Warriors claim wins on the gridiron

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/20/bulldogs-warriors-claim-wins-on-the-gridiron/ 

    • All Suffolk Reads’ program looks to improve literacy

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/20/all-suffolk-reads-program-looks-to-improve-literacy/ 

    • Celebration honors Florence B. Bowser’s life, legacy

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/20/celebration-honors-florence-b-bowsers-life-legacy/ 

    • King’s Fork shuts out Indian River in 28-0 win

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/09/12/kings-fork-shuts-out-indian-river-in-28-0-win/ 

    • Here's where school divisions in Hampton Roads stand with crossing guard staffing

      Read more at: https://www.13newsnow.com/amp/article/news/education/where-school-divisions-hampton-roads-virginia-stand-with-crossing-guard-staffing/291-30ee906c-94e2-4abc-ad5d-f1a6f340da08 

    • Suffolk educator named Teacher of the Year for Region 2

      Read more at: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/suffolk/suffolk-teacher-named-teacher-of-the-year/291-6b9c8e19-b195-4b92-8496-8a53c64c4a8d 

    • Suffolk Public Schools focused on emotional well-being of students

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk-public-schools-focused-on-emotional-well-being-of-students/ 

    • King’s Fork volleyball teams start seasons with wins over Nansemond River

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/08/26/kings-fork-volleyball-teams-start-seasons-with-wins-over-nansemond-river/ 

    • East Suffolk High reunion runs through Sunday

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/08/12/east-suffolk-high-reunion-runs-through-sunday/ 

    • Suffolk student soars in Kickboxing World Championship

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2022/11/11/suffolk-student-soars-in-kickboxing-world-championship/

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