As Suffolk’s public school system, we are playing a very important part in the growth of our city … because the future is in our children. Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges is what Suffolk Public Schools is all about. We’re thinking ahead … Building our tomorrow today by teaching approximately 14,400 students the skills they need to meet the challenges of a changing world and a growing city. It is this commitment to the future that makes our schools successful. The vision of Suffolk Public Schools is that all students will become life-long learners equipped with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to succeed as productive citizens in a local, national and global society. The mission of Suffolk Public Schools: To partner with the community; To provide an effective educational experience; To prepare every student to find success in our complex society
The Pruden Center for Industry & Technology is a regional public school serving Isle of Wight County and Suffolk City schools. The Center provides career and technical education to high school students in both divisions. Students who attend Lakeland, Nansemond River, King's Fork, Smithfield, or Windsor high schools are eligible to register for programs at The Pruden Center as part of their free public education experience and can earn elective credit toward high school education. The mission of The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology is to provide students with career opportunities designed to promote personal and professional development, life-long learning experiences and enhanced quality of life via career and technical instruction for preparation and integration into the global economic community. It is the vision of The Pruden Center for Industry & Technology to provide a rigorous program of studies to prepare students for success in a global economy through the attainment of high standard credentials, workplace readiness skills and applied learning.