Smithville School District -

Last week our Eagle Heights 3rd graders turned their classroom into a real-world marketplace! 🛍️

As part of their Economics Unit, students created their own products and opened “shops” to sell them to classmates. Instead of cash, they used purple Tribe Tickets, which are earned through completing homework, getting agendas signed, and meeting classroom expectations. Along the way, students learned key concepts like supply, demand, scarcity, and profit by experiencing them firsthand. They even paid “rent” and covered supply costs before enjoying their profits!

Learning comes to life when students get to apply it in meaningful ways. Great work, Eagle Heights! 💚

✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"I would like to nominate this wonderful educator for the Ultimate Warrior Award. She supports our classroom each day with a calm, caring, and observant presence that makes a meaningful difference. She has a special way of noticing what students need and helping them feel seen, supported, and successful.

Her quiet dedication brightens our classroom, and the students truly enjoy having her there. She makes every day better just by being present, and we are so grateful for the kindness and support she brings.

She truly embodies what it means to be an Ultimate Warrior."

✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Hannah is a phenomenal teacher who prioritizes the needs and growth of our students. She is extremely knowledgeable and works hard everyday to help students thrive. Her amazing abilities are evident in the incredible projects and work kids produce. Horizon is a great school because of exceptional teachers like Hannah."

Way Back When-sday: 1976 edition! 💚
Our Girls Varsity Track team showing what Warrior pride looked like 50 years ago.
Recognize anyone? Tag them below!

The Warrior Closet is a free program set up through the Smithville School District that allows families to have accessibility to the school supplies, clothing, and hygiene items that they need. It is located behind Smithville Middle School.

Today’s lesson looked a little different—in the best way! Mr. McCluskey's Civil Engineering and Architecture class stepped out of the classroom and into a real world learning experience. Students met with the teams from Incite Design Studio and Newkirk Novak, the architecture and construction partners on our high school project, and toured the job site to see construction in action.

✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Emilie is an extremely dedicated and hardworking teacher who pushed students not only towards mastery but also teaching them to understand the math they are doing. Her critical thinking, and mathematical skills are beyond admirable. We are lucky to have her at Horizon."

✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Jana daily brings a joyful approach to everything she does. Jana's compassion for others and constant uplifting attitude makes Eagle Heights more welcoming to all. Whether it is a student needing a comforting correction in the hallway, who ends up feeling like a superhero, or a colleague who receives her support, and realizes that what we do matters, we all walk away from interactions with Jana feeling better about ourselves. I know when I see Jana coming, that a brilliant truth bomb with genuine support will be mine to receive."

This week we recognize our outstanding assistant principals for their leadership, support, and dedication to students and staff. Thank you for the many ways you keep our schools running smoothly and help create a positive environment for all!

Today we celebrate our school librarians who inspire a love of reading, support learning, and help students find the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for all you do to keep curiosity and discovery alive in our schools!

Way Back When-sday spotlight on 1996! This shot from the yearbook demonstrates the importance of body language. Do you recognize anyone?

Today we celebrate our incredible instructional assistants who make a difference in every classroom, every day. Thank you for your dedication, care, and the countless ways you support our students and staff, you are truly appreciated!

Today we recognize Accompanist Day and thank our talented accompanists for the incredible role you play in our schools. Your musicianship supports performances, enhances instruction, and helps our students shine on stage and in the classroom. We appreciate the time, talent, and heart you bring to our music programs.🎶

The Warriors Explore K-8 Summer School is BACK and better than ever! We’ve revamped our program to a 6-hour day (8:15 AM - 2:15 PM) that is just right for learning without the burnout.

What’s New?
The morning will be filled with academic deep-dives into ELA & Math to get a head start on next year. In the afternoon we will have hands-on exploration and enrichment activities! 30 minutes of physical activity daily + weekly attendance incentives.

Location: Maple Elementary
Dates: June 1–26
Hours: 8:15-2:15

REGISTRATION IS OPEN TODAY! Don't wait, the window closes on April 17th.

https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/page/summer-program

The Warriors Explore K-8 Summer School is BACK and better than ever! We’ve revamped our program to a 6-hour day (8:15 AM - 2:15 PM) that is just right for learning without the burnout.

What’s New?
The morning will be filled with academic deep-dives into ELA & Math to get a head start on next year. In the afternoon we will have hands-on exploration and enrichment activities! 30 minutes of physical activity daily + weekly attendance incentives.

Location: Maple Elementary
Dates: June 1–26
Hours: 8:15-2:15

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Don't wait, the window closes on April 17th.

https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/page/summer-program

Just a reminder that Spring Break is almost here! Students will be off from Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd. We can't wait to see everyone back on Monday, April 6th!

**Please note that the Central Office will be closed on Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st while sewer lines are being installed. The office will reopen for normal hours on Wednesday, April 1st.

It's Way Back When-sday, and we’re throwing it back to 1996 show choir class, where this student was clearly feeling the music. Do you recognize anyone?

Congratulations to SHS sophomores Logan Ashe, Collin Knight, and Cooper Patton, who have been invited to participate in the 2026 Missouri Scholars Academy! The Academy will be hosted on the University of Missouri campus and run from June 7 through June 27. Founded in 1985, the Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week residential program for 330 of Missouri’s academically gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year of high school. MSA is administered by the University of Missouri Honors College.

Tomorrow is the big day, and the weather looks absolutely beautiful! This isn't just a race; it’s a full-blown community celebration of happiness, health, and belonging. Whether you're running, walking, or just coming for the food trucks, we can't wait to see you!

A few details to help the day run smoothly:
-Use the Commercial Ave entrance
-We recommend parking in the High School parking lot
-Need Help? Look for our volunteers in the bright pink shirts!

⏰ The Schedule
5:00 PM: Food Trucks open for business
Chick-fil-A, Chop’s BBQ, Taqueria Silva’s, MexyPinos, Bee Ray’s (Chicken & Waffles), and Omnivorium, Mama Doe’s Ice Cream, Nonnie’s Shaved Ice, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
5:15 PM: Event festivities begin.
6:00 PM: The Run officially starts!
7:00 PM: Event wraps up.

Let’s soak up the sun and fill the campus with color!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow for our First Pitch Ceremony! ⚾ With sunny skies and beautiful baseball weather in the forecast, it’s the perfect day to come out, celebrate, and kick off the season together.

Join us as we take that first pitch and start something special—see you at the field!