We kicked off our Spring Semester of All District Reads! This district-wide initiative ensures that every elementary student has a shared reading experience that connects classrooms and families throughout Suffolk!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN.
Application Now Open for the 2025-2026 School Year
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin commended approval of a Lab School, brought forth by Old Dominion University, at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk. This partnership centers on a comprehensive integration of STEM education that will be incorporated into hands-on STEM experiences in the elementary curriculum.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan -
Destination 2028: Connection, Educational Excellence, and Innovation
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Interim Reports Issued All Day
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Policy Review Committee Meeting 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Division Announcements
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During the School Board meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Suffolk City School Board passed Superintendent Dr. John Gordon III's $244.5 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The proposed budget was presented at the school board meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the amount of $244,554,074, which includes $82,332,201 of city funding. At the joint meeting of the Suffolk City School Board and City Hall, the city decreased the $8.3 million dollar request by $1.2 million, and agreed to absorb the cost of any new and pre-existing School Resource Officers.
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Lakeland High School, King's Fork High School and Nansemond River High School have announced their graduation ceremony schedules for the upcoming commencement day on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Doors will open one hour before each ceremony begins, offering attendees ample time to find seating and enjoy the festivities. Graduates, families, and friends are encouraged to arrive early to ensure a smooth experience.
Nansemond River High School
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Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Doors Open: 8:00 a.m.
Lakeland High School
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Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Doors Open: 11:30 a.m.
King’s Fork High School
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Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Doors Open: 3:00 p.m.
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Facts and Figures
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21 Schools
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2,300 Staff
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14,500 Students
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