SCS Names 2012 Division Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 2012 Division Teacher of the Year...Lisa Winn.  Mrs. Winn is an 8th grade science teacher at Thornburg Middle.  Many thanks to the Spotsylvania Education Foundation for hosting this year's SAGE banquet that honored all of our teachers of the year, new teachers of the year, and mentor teachers of the year.   Click here for a listing of all the winners.

School Board Names Next SCS Superintendent
At the May 7 School Board work session, the school board unanimously voted to appoint current Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. S. Scott Baker as Spotsylvania County Schools' next Superintendent.  A reception will take place prior to the May 14 School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board office.  The public will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Baker and his family.

Click a link and help our high school students win scholarship money!
Please click on this link below and cast your vote for VIDEO 4! This contest provides up to $7500 in prize money that would help Video Production students at the Spotsylvania  Career and Technical Center win scholarship funds for college. It would be even better if you could help us go viral with this effort. Spread the word and this link to vote for VIDEO 4 ,and you will help our students pursue their dreams of higher education!

The contest is based on 40% of the voting so please vote for VIDEO 4 at http://careersafeonline.com/index.php/component/content/article/83-careersafe/123-video-contest-finalists. Thank you and we appreciate your "clicking!"

SCS Highlighted in the 2012 VSBA Showcases for Success
Spotsylvania County Schools is featured in the 2012 VSBA Showcases for Success online database. Please click here to open the database.  The VSBA Showcases for Success database details the great programs being utilized in public education throughout Virginia.  The three SCS programs featured were the PBIS program, Mad about STEM program, and Showcase School for Interactive Whiteboard Technologies.

Ni River Middle Named Intel Schools of Distinction Finalist
Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools demonstrating excellence in math and science education through innovative teaching and learning environments. To be considered as an Intel School of Distinction, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks put forth by national mathematics and science content standards.  Up to three schools at each level—elementary, middle, and high school—are named as finalists in the math and science categories. This year, Ni River Middle School was selected as a finalist in the science category.  They are the only school that was selected from Virginia as a finalist.  The 18 finalists will receive a cash grant of $5,000 from the Intel Foundation and a trip to Washington, D.C., for a four-member team from their school and district that will take place September 10-12, 2012. Six winners will be selected from the finalists and receive an additional $5,000 cash grant. One of these winners will be selected as the "Star Innovator" and will receive an additional $15,000 grant. All five winning schools and the Star Innovator will also receive products and services from program sponsors. 

New Reports Coming Soon for K-2
As part of our Division practice, we periodically review report cards.  For the past year, a committee consisting of parents, teachers, and administrators worked to develop a revised kindergarten, first, and second grade report cards.  The revised report cards are an effort to increase communication allowing for an accurate depiction of the student’s progress.  The modifications reflect the changes in instructional practices and evolving standards, which includes changing from a three-point to a four-point scale. More information will be forthcoming from your school in the upcoming months.  

 Live Streaming of School Board Meetings Begins March 26
Individuals who are unable to attend the school board meetings will have another option beginning March 26.  In addition to viewing School Board meetings on Cable, meetings will be streamed live via the Internet.  Click here to access online live streaming.

Kindergarten Registration for 2012-13 Begins March 1, 2012
To enter Kindergarten next fall, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2012. To register your child, click here.

FY13 Budget Information
At the May 7, 2012, School Board work session staff provided budget recommendations.  See Budget Update Newsletter 5.7.12 below for more details.
Click here to download the Budget Update Newsletter

At the March 27, 2012, School Board joint work session with the Board of Supervisors, Chair Linda Wieland and CFO LaShahn Gaines provided a budget update and answered questions.  See Budget Update Newsletter 3.27.12 below for more details.
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At the March 20, 2012 Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisor's Meeting, Chair Linda Wieland and Vice-Chair Dr. James Meyer presented the School Board's Approved FY13 Budget. 
Click here to download the presentation. 
Click here to download the School Board's Approved FY13 Budget Book.

At the February 27, 2012, School Board Work Session, Superintendent Shelley Redinger, PhD, presented an overview of her streamlining budget adjustments for FY13.  Click here for more details.

At the January 23, 2012, School Board Meeting, Superintendent Shelley Redinger, PhD, presented the Superintendent's Recommended FY13 budget. 
Click here to download the presentation. 
Click here to download the Superintendent's Recommended FY13 Budget Book.(REV 2.8.12)

BUDGET UPDATE NEWSLETTERS
Click here to download Budget Update eNewsletter (3.27.12)
Click here to download Budget Update eNewsletter (3.1.12)
Click here to download Budget Update eNewsletter (2.27.12)
Click here to download Budget Update eNewsletter (2.3.12)
 

VDOE Parent Involvement Survey Currently Open

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) invites all parents of students served in special education to participate in the 2011-2012 Parent Involvement Survey for the Annual Performance Report (APR) Indicator 8.

The survey must be completed by June 30, 2012.  Click here to begin the survey.

For information about our inclement weather procedures and school closing codes, go to the Parents tab and select "Inclement Weather Procedures."