Middle school students in Mrs. Boydston’s TA class worked together in a team-building dice game that encouraged collaboration and communication.🎲✨
Way Back When-sday ✨
Throwing it back to 1997, when a high school student sat backstage, getting his makeup applied before the curtain rose for the school play. Behind every great performance is a team of artists making the magic happen!
Does this student remind you of a coach from Smithville High School?
Throwing it back to 1997, when a high school student sat backstage, getting his makeup applied before the curtain rose for the school play. Behind every great performance is a team of artists making the magic happen!
Does this student remind you of a coach from Smithville High School?
📢 Reminder: There is no school on Friday due to the end of 1st Quarter and a scheduled Professional Development/Work Day for our staff. Enjoy the extra day, and we’ll see students back in class on Monday!
Ms. Aeshliman's kindergarten art class is joyfully exploring the foundations of art, discovering shapes, colors, and textures through hands-on creativity and playful expression.
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Megan is a team player in every part of her day. Megan builds strong relationships with all the students she works with, and everyone is happy to see her walk into a room. Staff and students alike respect her and are happy to work with Megan. If she is asked to modify her schedule on a moment's notice or through a rough day with students, she does so with grace. She is always seeking out ways to keep herself busy in small moments of downtime. Megan is a strong team player, and our team would be lacking without her. She boosts the morale of those around her, and even on challenging days, she is a bright spot to bring back focus to the positive."
"Megan is a team player in every part of her day. Megan builds strong relationships with all the students she works with, and everyone is happy to see her walk into a room. Staff and students alike respect her and are happy to work with Megan. If she is asked to modify her schedule on a moment's notice or through a rough day with students, she does so with grace. She is always seeking out ways to keep herself busy in small moments of downtime. Megan is a strong team player, and our team would be lacking without her. She boosts the morale of those around her, and even on challenging days, she is a bright spot to bring back focus to the positive."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"This past summer, our classrooms in the blue hallway at Eagle Heights were scheduled to be painted. We were instructed to take everything off the walls and remove all materials from our rooms for maintenance to paint. Due to construction at the high school our maintenance crews were required to prioritize the work there. Mr. Orscheln took on the huge task of painting our classrooms because he knew how much time had gone in to making our rooms ready for painting. He did not want us to come back this school year without our rooms having a fresh coat of paint. We are grateful for his unselfishness and for going above and beyond to make sure our rooms were ready for students. He is truly an Ultimate Warrior and an Ultimate Leader at our school."
"This past summer, our classrooms in the blue hallway at Eagle Heights were scheduled to be painted. We were instructed to take everything off the walls and remove all materials from our rooms for maintenance to paint. Due to construction at the high school our maintenance crews were required to prioritize the work there. Mr. Orscheln took on the huge task of painting our classrooms because he knew how much time had gone in to making our rooms ready for painting. He did not want us to come back this school year without our rooms having a fresh coat of paint. We are grateful for his unselfishness and for going above and beyond to make sure our rooms were ready for students. He is truly an Ultimate Warrior and an Ultimate Leader at our school."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"As a dedicated coach, teacher, and mentor, Jake Butterworth has made a lasting impact not only through his professional roles, but also through the kind of person he is—a role model, a motivator, and a truly good human being. What sets him apart is the genuine heart he brings to everything he does. Whether he's coaching or in the classroom teaching, he consistently leads with compassion, humor, and unwavering integrity. Students, athletes, and colleagues alike look up to him—not just for his athletic knowledge or teaching expertise, but because he lives the values he encourages in others: respect, hard work, humility, and kindness. He has a natural gift for connecting with young people, and his sense of humor and positive energy make him both approachable and inspiring."
"As a dedicated coach, teacher, and mentor, Jake Butterworth has made a lasting impact not only through his professional roles, but also through the kind of person he is—a role model, a motivator, and a truly good human being. What sets him apart is the genuine heart he brings to everything he does. Whether he's coaching or in the classroom teaching, he consistently leads with compassion, humor, and unwavering integrity. Students, athletes, and colleagues alike look up to him—not just for his athletic knowledge or teaching expertise, but because he lives the values he encourages in others: respect, hard work, humility, and kindness. He has a natural gift for connecting with young people, and his sense of humor and positive energy make him both approachable and inspiring."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Mr. Henry is a phenomenal staff member, is always helpful to his peers and his students, and brings a wealth and knowledge and experience to his role. He can be seen frequently at after school events of his students, bonding with his colleagues over lunch, or just having routine friendly interactions with his students. Rick Henry's consistency and reliability are what make him an Ultimate Warrior!"
"Mr. Henry is a phenomenal staff member, is always helpful to his peers and his students, and brings a wealth and knowledge and experience to his role. He can be seen frequently at after school events of his students, bonding with his colleagues over lunch, or just having routine friendly interactions with his students. Rick Henry's consistency and reliability are what make him an Ultimate Warrior!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Kim is here for the kids, she works hard in getting to know the kids and builds good relationships with them. She will do whatever is asked of her, whether it is to help them with their work, support them in the classroom, helps with breakfast and after school duty. She has a positive attitude with her kids and celebrates their progress and accomplishments."
Let the dirt work begin! Dirt work will officially begin next week for our new Baseball and Softball fields — one of the projects made possible by our April 2025 Bond. ⚾🥎
Thank you, Smithville community, for investing in our students, our schools, and our future. 💚
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strong Future.
Thank you, Smithville community, for investing in our students, our schools, and our future. 💚
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strong Future.
This week in Mrs. Crouch’s 5th grade science class, students dove into the fascinating world of physical changes—starting with something as simple as an ice cube.❄ Students observed firsthand what happens when an ice cube changes from a solid to a liquid. Through hands-on experiments and guided discussion, they learned how melting and freezing are physical changes.🧪
Mr. Viebrock’s Ag Construction students got into the fall spirit this week! On Wednesday, they spent class time grinding, cutting, filing, and painting their own jack-o’-lantern luminaries.🎃
#ssdpride
#ssdpride
Way Back When-sday ✨
Shoutout to the 2008 Smithville Dance Team seniors who were recognized at a high-energy pep assembly!
Do you recognize anyone in this group?
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Ms. Leary always puts students and staff first! She looks for ways to make sure teachers have what they need to be effective instructors and helps create ways for students to succeed in the classroom. When issues arise, she’s quick to step in with solutions and communicates clearly with everyone involved."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Mrs. Callahan is an incredible teacher because she empowers her students with agency and helps them take ownership of their learning. In her classroom, students feel like they belong to a close-knit family where kindness, respect, and love for one another shine every day. She creates a space where children not only grow academically but also learn to support, encourage, and celebrate each other."
"Mrs. Callahan is an incredible teacher because she empowers her students with agency and helps them take ownership of their learning. In her classroom, students feel like they belong to a close-knit family where kindness, respect, and love for one another shine every day. She creates a space where children not only grow academically but also learn to support, encourage, and celebrate each other."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Sarah Christus consistently demonstrates kindness, thoughtfulness, and a genuine sense of empathy toward others. She models interactions with a friendly and respectful demeanor, making students feel valued and included. Beyond simply being a positive presence, Sarah is an advocate—for peers who need support, for students who need extra help, and for maintaining a classroom culture rooted in mutual respect. While learning new content to teach, she also provides students a club to explore their creative sides. She is a great asset to the Middle School!"
"Sarah Christus consistently demonstrates kindness, thoughtfulness, and a genuine sense of empathy toward others. She models interactions with a friendly and respectful demeanor, making students feel valued and included. Beyond simply being a positive presence, Sarah is an advocate—for peers who need support, for students who need extra help, and for maintaining a classroom culture rooted in mutual respect. While learning new content to teach, she also provides students a club to explore their creative sides. She is a great asset to the Middle School!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"I love getting to watch Bailey work. Her class time always goes quickly, because students stay engaged and she always sprinkles in challenges and fun. It is an honor to get to see when something clicks for a student and she celebrates them. I love how she is always checking with students who are still building confidence before she asks them to share with the group and she has the best way of celebrating mistakes in her class. I always feel like I can bring concerns to her attention and know she will do everything within her power to help the situation. She is a great role model and co-worker. "
"I love getting to watch Bailey work. Her class time always goes quickly, because students stay engaged and she always sprinkles in challenges and fun. It is an honor to get to see when something clicks for a student and she celebrates them. I love how she is always checking with students who are still building confidence before she asks them to share with the group and she has the best way of celebrating mistakes in her class. I always feel like I can bring concerns to her attention and know she will do everything within her power to help the situation. She is a great role model and co-worker. "
✨WARRIOR SHOUT OUT✨
"Ms. Steelman is the kindest, most supportive teacher for her fifth grade students. She supports their growth in all walks of life - not just academically. She cares for them and focuses on relationships daily while also motivating them to grow as learners. Not only does she support each and every one of her students, but she supports her colleagues through collaboration and moral support."
"Ms. Steelman is the kindest, most supportive teacher for her fifth grade students. She supports their growth in all walks of life - not just academically. She cares for them and focuses on relationships daily while also motivating them to grow as learners. Not only does she support each and every one of her students, but she supports her colleagues through collaboration and moral support."
🏅📣 Happy National Coaches Day! 📣🏅
Today we celebrate the incredible coaches who teach more than just sports — you teach teamwork, resilience, and heart. Thank you for pushing students to be their best on and off the field. Your impact lasts a lifetime! 💚
Get your fall and winter gear at the Warrior Closet! Located behind Smithville Middle School, the Warrior Closet is a FREE program created to support our families. Students can access essential school supplies, clothing, and hygiene items — all at no cost.
