🧠🎉 Congratulations, Horizon Elementary Battle of the Brains Team! 🎉🧠
Out of more than 700 teams that entered the Battle of the Brains Competition hosted by Burns & McDonnell, Horizon Elementary’s team finished in the Top 20—an incredible achievement! We are so proud of these students for their hard work and teamwork. Way to represent Smithville and show what our students can do!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Find out more here: https://www.burnsmcd.com/news/2026-battle-of-brains-top-20
Out of more than 700 teams that entered the Battle of the Brains Competition hosted by Burns & McDonnell, Horizon Elementary’s team finished in the Top 20—an incredible achievement! We are so proud of these students for their hard work and teamwork. Way to represent Smithville and show what our students can do!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Find out more here: https://www.burnsmcd.com/news/2026-battle-of-brains-top-20
There will be no classes in the Smithville School District on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing students back in class on Tuesday, January 20th.
It's Way Back When-sday! Take a look at our 1984 Academic Bowl team—a throwback to some serious brain power! 🧠 Do you recognize anyone in this photo?
The Warrior Closet is open this Thursday! It is a FREE program created to support our families. Students can access essential school supplies, clothing, and hygiene items - all at no cost. The Warrior Closet is located behind Smithville Middle School.
Today SHS Biology students brought genetics to life by creating DNA models using pipe cleaners.🧬
#ssdpride
#ssdpride
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Sarale is such a hardworking lunch aide here at Horizon! She buzzes around the cafeteria, ensuring all students are taken care of during their lunch shift. She is always informing the teachers on how their classes were behaving, as well as bragging on how awesome they were during lunch! She definitely is a bright light here at our school, we are very lucky to have her!"
"Sarale is such a hardworking lunch aide here at Horizon! She buzzes around the cafeteria, ensuring all students are taken care of during their lunch shift. She is always informing the teachers on how their classes were behaving, as well as bragging on how awesome they were during lunch! She definitely is a bright light here at our school, we are very lucky to have her!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"I want to give a shout-out to Dannel Blackwell for being a amazing team player. She shows kindness to everyone around her and is always willing to step in and help wherever she's needed. Dannel is truly an asset to Warrior Preschool, and her dedication to doing what's best for the kids shines through every single day. We're so grateful to have her on our team."
"I want to give a shout-out to Dannel Blackwell for being a amazing team player. She shows kindness to everyone around her and is always willing to step in and help wherever she's needed. Dannel is truly an asset to Warrior Preschool, and her dedication to doing what's best for the kids shines through every single day. We're so grateful to have her on our team."
Students in Mr. Viebrock’s Tractor Power class kicked off their small engines unit today. They began by making sure each engine would start before disassembly. Next, students will take the engines apart, learn how each component works, and then reassemble them—building real-world mechanical skills. 🔧
#ssdpride
#ssdpride
Way Back When-sday:
Here’s a look back at the 2007 Smithville High School women's choir group photo. A snapshot of a year full of practices, performances, and plenty of time spent in the choir room.
Do you recognize any of these choir members?
Parents of preschool-age children—we want to hear from you! 💚
Please take a few minutes to complete our Preschool Survey by January 20. Your feedback helps Smithville School District better understand family needs and plan for the future of our youngest learners.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPMVkVbooZdRcNlpd_cGTxqZnUs1b6TYri7dMNNUJRsg76tw/viewform
Please take a few minutes to complete our Preschool Survey by January 20. Your feedback helps Smithville School District better understand family needs and plan for the future of our youngest learners.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPMVkVbooZdRcNlpd_cGTxqZnUs1b6TYri7dMNNUJRsg76tw/viewform
The Warrior Closet, located behind Smithville Middle School, is a FREE program created to support our families. Students can access essential school supplies, clothing, and hygiene items - all at no cost.
Way Back When-sday!
Today we’re rewinding to 2007, when the Smithville FFA and Library Club gathered for their group photos—two very different crews, but all with the same warrior pride. Whether they were tending projects or turning pages, these students knew how to make their mark.
Do any of these friendly faces look familiar?
Today we’re rewinding to 2007, when the Smithville FFA and Library Club gathered for their group photos—two very different crews, but all with the same warrior pride. Whether they were tending projects or turning pages, these students knew how to make their mark.
Do any of these friendly faces look familiar?
✨ Way Back When-sday ✨
Throwing it all the way back to 2002, when creativity took over the school parking lot! This student got hands-on with chalk for his Understanding Literature class, turning the pavement into a canvas of ideas and expressions. 📚✍️
Do you recognize this warrior?
Throwing it all the way back to 2002, when creativity took over the school parking lot! This student got hands-on with chalk for his Understanding Literature class, turning the pavement into a canvas of ideas and expressions. 📚✍️
Do you recognize this warrior?
Way Back When-sday!
Throwing it back to 1986 when the Smithville pom-pom squad posed for a team photo—big smiles, bigger hair, and that unmistakable ’80s school spirit. Some moments never go out of style!
Who recognizes these Warriors?
Winter break reminder!
Early dismissal times:
Elementary Schools: 1:15 PM
Middle School: 12:08 PM
High School: 12:11 PM
Staff Professional Development/Work Day: January 5
Students Return: January 6
Early dismissal times:
Elementary Schools: 1:15 PM
Middle School: 12:08 PM
High School: 12:11 PM
Staff Professional Development/Work Day: January 5
Students Return: January 6
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Taylor comes to school each day with a positive attitude, even on challenging days, and consistently creates a welcoming environment for those around her. She takes the time to support students individually during class and work time, ensuring that each student feels seen, supported, and encouraged to succeed."
"Taylor comes to school each day with a positive attitude, even on challenging days, and consistently creates a welcoming environment for those around her. She takes the time to support students individually during class and work time, ensuring that each student feels seen, supported, and encouraged to succeed."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Stephanie is a truly exceptional teacher who brings calm, patience, and kindness into her classroom every single day. She creates a warm, fun, and engaging classroom and builds great relationships with students. Stephanie makes a lasting impact—not just through all her years of service, but through the consistency, compassion, and professionalism she models. We are so grateful for everything you've done and continue to do for Horizon!"
"Stephanie is a truly exceptional teacher who brings calm, patience, and kindness into her classroom every single day. She creates a warm, fun, and engaging classroom and builds great relationships with students. Stephanie makes a lasting impact—not just through all her years of service, but through the consistency, compassion, and professionalism she models. We are so grateful for everything you've done and continue to do for Horizon!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Lisa is a blessing to our Smithville families. She works around the clock to make sure our families have the resources needed to feel safe and secure. She has taken on Holiday Help every year to make sure students and their families can enjoy the holiday season. Her hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and she deserves to be recognized as one of the most valuable assets to not only Horizon Elementary but the whole Smithville School District."
"Lisa is a blessing to our Smithville families. She works around the clock to make sure our families have the resources needed to feel safe and secure. She has taken on Holiday Help every year to make sure students and their families can enjoy the holiday season. Her hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and she deserves to be recognized as one of the most valuable assets to not only Horizon Elementary but the whole Smithville School District."
🌟 Join Our Warrior Family! 🌟
Maple Elementary School is seeking a 3rd grade teacher to join our amazing team. If you’re passionate about helping students grow and thrive, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply today! https://smithville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5453788
Maple Elementary School is seeking a 3rd grade teacher to join our amazing team. If you’re passionate about helping students grow and thrive, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply today! https://smithville.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5453788
💪 Way Back When-sday!
Back in 2002, a Smithville High School senior was putting in the work during weights class — curling the bar and building strength one rep at a time.
Did you ever take weights in high school?
Back in 2002, a Smithville High School senior was putting in the work during weights class — curling the bar and building strength one rep at a time.
Did you ever take weights in high school?
