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    • Suffolk Public Schools earns full accreditation under Virginia’s new 2024-25 accountability system

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/suffolk-public-schools-rated-fully-accredited-for-2024-25-under-virginias-new-accountability-system-8d70d0fc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

    • SPS Board approves budget adjustments, military support

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/sps-board-approves-budget-adjustments-military-support-2f57a8be?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

    • New JFK Middle School promotes project-based learning

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/new-jfk-middle-school-promotes-project-based-learning-51a46547

    • English teachers by day, authors by night

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/english-teachers-by-day-authors-by-night-23fbe226

    • Northern Shores Elementary adding new wing to ease overcrowding

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/suffolk/northern-shores-to-add-new-wing-ease-overcrowding

    • Clear bag protocol implemented for Suffolk Public School District

      Read more at: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/suffolk/clear-bag-protocol-implemented-for-suffolk-public-school-district

    • Buddy Creekmore Memorial Scholarship

      Deadline: April 1, 2026

      Amount: $ 1000

      Link to information: https://bit.ly/42ynuT9

      Category: Graduating seniors 

      Status: Active

      Summary:

      The Buddy Creekmore Memorial Scholarship honors Buddy Creekmore, a member  of Oakland Christian United Church of Christ, who valued education greatly. The  $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded in May, 2026 to a graduating high school  senior in the city of Suffolk for use at a college, university, or technical/trade school. 

    • Dads making a difference through WatchDOGS program

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/10/09/dads-making-a-difference-through-watchdogs-program/

    • SPS receives mental health, counseling awards

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    • Hillpoint Elementary School and Col. Fred Cherry Middle School recognized for their school counseling programs

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/hillpoint-elementary-school-and-col-fred-cherry-middle-school-recognized-for-their-school-counseling-programs/

    • 400 attend annual Self Esteem Walk and Rally

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    • New bag policy to be enforced at Suffolk Public Schools events

      Read more at: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/new-bag-policy-to-be-enforced-at-suffolk-public-schools-events/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WAVY_TV_10&fbclid=IwY2xjawNDWjhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtcX4--CPpN4WURvdtLjZatzIyH4F_ijaNpbjCPIPo56rsjN9AXp7bX4fbo__aem_-M7TByk9VX4G3bHkU6OrTw

    • King's Fork outlast Wise in opening night thriller

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/09/06/kings-fork-outlast-wise-in-opening-night-thriller/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

    • School Bord approves 2026-27 courses, budget calendar

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/08/20/school-board-approves-2026-27-courses-budget-calendar/

    • New STEM academy opens at Suffolk elementary school

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    • Hero Kids, STEM labs to partner long-term

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/08/01/hero-kids-stem-labs-to-partner-long-term/

    • SPS Board approves 2025-2026 Citizen Advisory Committee members

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    • Evans returns to give back through hoops

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    • Suffolk's Brandon Lowe earns second MLB All-Star nod

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/07/08/suffolks-brandon-lowe-earns-second-mlb-all-star-nod/

    • New principal brings passion to Lakeland

      Read more at: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2025/07/01/new-principal-brings-passion-to-lakeland/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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