Suffolk schools announce 200 free bus passes, student music and athletic honors
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Suffolk Public Schools announced the donation of 200 free all‑day bus passes from Suffolk Transit and highlighted student achievements in music, theatre and athletics during its March 27 meeting.
During the March 27 business meeting, Suffolk Public Schools highlighted a set of positive district items in a "good news" report delivered by Melvin Bradshaw, coordinator of communications and community engagement.
Bradshaw announced Suffolk Transit donated 200 free all‑day bus passes to be distributed to parents and guardians who demonstrate transportation need. "The passes provided by Suffolk Transit can be used on any Suffolk transit route throughout the year 2025," Bradshaw said. Families may request a pass via the district website (www.SuffolkVA.us/buspass) or by calling Suffolk Transit at (757) 214‑6442.
The report included student accomplishments: two Nansemond River High School students earned spots in the 2025 All‑Virginia Band (Andrew Perkins as second chair, tenor sax, and Nevaeh Raiser as third chair, alto sax). Bradshaw noted this marked the first time multiple students from Nansemond River were selected in the same year. He also recognized Kings Fork High School wrestler Anaya Parsons, who completed an undefeated 19‑0 season and won a state title by pin in the championship match.
Other items in the good‑news segment included the Elementary Theatre Enrichment Camp held March 1 at Creekside Elementary School, recognition of Dr. Okema Branch with the WELV Spirit Award for women in educational leadership, and regional athletic honors for multiple student athletes. Bradshaw asked the community to celebrate these student achievements and noted upcoming events, including the All‑Virginia Band Concert in Richmond on April 26 at 2 p.m., free and open to the public.
The board received the report without action and moved on to the meeting's business items.
