Parents as Teachers is hosting "What just happened?". Sometimes understanding behavior starts with understanding the brain behind it! Join us for Discussions with Dama on November 10, from 9-10:15 a.m., as we explore the connection between brain development, behavior and how we respond to one another. Children will enjoy play and storytime supervised by Parents as Teachers (PAT) staff in the PAT Classroom while parents participate in the discussion in the Conference Room.
Did you know Parents as Teachers is a FREE early childhood family education program? PAT supports families in preparing their children for success in school and beyond. All families who are expecting a baby or have a child from birth to age 5 are welcome!
Open on Thursday! The Warrior Closet is a free program through Smithville School District that provides families with access to school supplies, clothing, hygiene items and other essentials they may need. It is located behind Smithville Middle School in the trailers.
As the weather gets cooler, stop by to find coats, boots, hats, gloves and more for your Warrior student!
As the weather gets cooler, stop by to find coats, boots, hats, gloves and more for your Warrior student!
Join us November 2–6 as we celebrate and recognize our amazing school psychologists and the important role they play in our schools!🧠💙
Thank you to our school psychologists for the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of students, families, and staff. This week, and every week, we appreciate you!
Thank you to our school psychologists for the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of students, families, and staff. This week, and every week, we appreciate you!
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Chelsey has joined our team this year and has hit the ground running. She brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and strategies that has made positive differences in relationships with our students! As part of the care team, she will advocate for students, collaborate with the team and build a supportive environment for the kids that really need her support. She is truly deserving of this recognition."
"Chelsey has joined our team this year and has hit the ground running. She brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and strategies that has made positive differences in relationships with our students! As part of the care team, she will advocate for students, collaborate with the team and build a supportive environment for the kids that really need her support. She is truly deserving of this recognition."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Lacy continues to go above and beyond what's expected of her. She's always available to help students and staff with whatever is needed. She wears many hats and jumps into every situation ready to help. The students love library days when they get to work with her. She's done a great job getting the new library up and running in time for check out so all students had a book within the first month of school! (Not an easy feat with having a completely new library that needs to be put back together). Lacy emulates what it is to be a warrior through her words and actions every day. We are lucky to have her!"
"Lacy continues to go above and beyond what's expected of her. She's always available to help students and staff with whatever is needed. She wears many hats and jumps into every situation ready to help. The students love library days when they get to work with her. She's done a great job getting the new library up and running in time for check out so all students had a book within the first month of school! (Not an easy feat with having a completely new library that needs to be put back together). Lacy emulates what it is to be a warrior through her words and actions every day. We are lucky to have her!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"What can we say about Mrs. A but she is AWESOME. Her love for learning shines as bright as her smile. Mrs. Alvord has a way of making students genuinely excited about learning and discovering new things. Her hands on approach to learning has them engaged in each topic. It's infectious, the whole building wants to be in that classroom. She cares for each individual students needs and abilities making them feel unique. Her bubbly personality makes kids and staff alike enjoy being around her everyday. She has a way of making you feel special and that she is giving your absolutely undivided attention with every conversation. It is a pleasure to be able to work in the same building with her. Maple is lucky to have her. "
"What can we say about Mrs. A but she is AWESOME. Her love for learning shines as bright as her smile. Mrs. Alvord has a way of making students genuinely excited about learning and discovering new things. Her hands on approach to learning has them engaged in each topic. It's infectious, the whole building wants to be in that classroom. She cares for each individual students needs and abilities making them feel unique. Her bubbly personality makes kids and staff alike enjoy being around her everyday. She has a way of making you feel special and that she is giving your absolutely undivided attention with every conversation. It is a pleasure to be able to work in the same building with her. Maple is lucky to have her. "
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Deb is one of the most hard working, dedicated and supportive staff members there is! She takes on the challenges of registering and keeping data straight for the ever changing High School student/staff requirements. When there is a problem, she works with others to ensure that the solution is found and applied quickly. Deb makes coming in to see her one of the best parts of your day! She always has a warm smile and a good laugh to offer up when you are around her. "
"Deb is one of the most hard working, dedicated and supportive staff members there is! She takes on the challenges of registering and keeping data straight for the ever changing High School student/staff requirements. When there is a problem, she works with others to ensure that the solution is found and applied quickly. Deb makes coming in to see her one of the best parts of your day! She always has a warm smile and a good laugh to offer up when you are around her. "
Happy Way Back When-sday! 💚
This week, we are going back to 1970.
Does anyone happen to recognize these Warriors?🏈
This week, we are going back to 1970.
Does anyone happen to recognize these Warriors?🏈
Happy Way Back When-sday Warriors!
A little throwback to 1988 📸Our staff and teachers, captured in the yearbook!
How many can you name?
Join our team! We’re currently accepting applications for Instructional Assistants. Apply today or learn more by visiting:👉 smithville.schoolspring.com
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Jina has been a true asset to Eagle Heights with her dedication to students and staff. Her work ethic is out of this world. She will spend hours upon hours after school and on weekends to make sure every student has what is needed and teachers are communicated with. She is a team player with a fun-loving personality. So glad to have you at Eagle Heights as one of our teammates!"
"Jina has been a true asset to Eagle Heights with her dedication to students and staff. Her work ethic is out of this world. She will spend hours upon hours after school and on weekends to make sure every student has what is needed and teachers are communicated with. She is a team player with a fun-loving personality. So glad to have you at Eagle Heights as one of our teammates!"
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"I would like to nominate Riley Gorham for his dedication, patience, and support of our Essential Skills students. In my classroom, he works with students during our hand-sewing unit, helping each student thread needles, learn stitches, and safely cut fabric. He provides individualized support while making sure every student has the opportunity to participate, learn, and experience success. His patience is incredible, and he consistently goes above and beyond, doing the work of three people while making each student feel supported. He is an invaluable asset to our school."
"I would like to nominate Riley Gorham for his dedication, patience, and support of our Essential Skills students. In my classroom, he works with students during our hand-sewing unit, helping each student thread needles, learn stitches, and safely cut fabric. He provides individualized support while making sure every student has the opportunity to participate, learn, and experience success. His patience is incredible, and he consistently goes above and beyond, doing the work of three people while making each student feel supported. He is an invaluable asset to our school."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Nominating Erin Thornton for the Warrior Ultimate Warrior award is an honor, as her dedication to high school special education is truly inspiring. Making the leap from elementary to high school special education can be a complex transition, yet Mrs. Thornton has handled it with exceptional grace, quickly proving herself to be an asset to her students and school community. She researches, designs, and provides targeted resources and interventions that address the unique learning styles of every student in her classroom. Beyond her academic instruction, Erin goes above and beyond to support her students' social development and approaches challenging behaviors with patience, flexibility, empathy, and consistency. She creates meaningful, real-world experiences that equip her students with essential life skills to serve them long after they leave her classroom. Mrs. Thornton’s commitment, flexibility, heart, and daily efforts make a great impact, and we are grateful for everything she provides to her students each and every day."
"Nominating Erin Thornton for the Warrior Ultimate Warrior award is an honor, as her dedication to high school special education is truly inspiring. Making the leap from elementary to high school special education can be a complex transition, yet Mrs. Thornton has handled it with exceptional grace, quickly proving herself to be an asset to her students and school community. She researches, designs, and provides targeted resources and interventions that address the unique learning styles of every student in her classroom. Beyond her academic instruction, Erin goes above and beyond to support her students' social development and approaches challenging behaviors with patience, flexibility, empathy, and consistency. She creates meaningful, real-world experiences that equip her students with essential life skills to serve them long after they leave her classroom. Mrs. Thornton’s commitment, flexibility, heart, and daily efforts make a great impact, and we are grateful for everything she provides to her students each and every day."
✨WARRIOR SHOUT-OUT✨
"Maple Elementary is thrilled to welcome Ms. Darr to our school community this year! From day one, she has cultivated a remarkably kind and caring environment where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to learn. Her students have quickly become outstanding role models throughout the building, consistently demonstrating the respect, and positive behavior nurtured in her classroom. Beyond her instructional talents, Ms. Darr brings a wonderfully calm and reassuring presence to our halls, establishing strong, meaningful relationships with her students built on trust and mutual respect. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Darr on our team, and we look forward to seeing the lasting impact she will continue to make on her students and our entire Maple Elementary family!"
"Maple Elementary is thrilled to welcome Ms. Darr to our school community this year! From day one, she has cultivated a remarkably kind and caring environment where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to learn. Her students have quickly become outstanding role models throughout the building, consistently demonstrating the respect, and positive behavior nurtured in her classroom. Beyond her instructional talents, Ms. Darr brings a wonderfully calm and reassuring presence to our halls, establishing strong, meaningful relationships with her students built on trust and mutual respect. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Darr on our team, and we look forward to seeing the lasting impact she will continue to make on her students and our entire Maple Elementary family!"
Attention Warriors! There will be no school on October 29 & 30 due to parent-teacher conferences. We look forward to seeing you back in class on Monday, November 2. Have a great weekend, Warriors!
SHS Assistant Principal, Dr. Brett Lackey has been named the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators (MCCTA) Sending School Administrator of the Year!
This award recognizes Dr. Lackey’s strong partnership with the Northland Career Center, his responsiveness to career center needs, and his commitment to supporting career and technical education opportunities for our students. We are proud to see Dr. Lackey’s leadership and dedication recognized!
Congratulations, Dr. Lackey! It’s a great day to be a Warrior!
This award recognizes Dr. Lackey’s strong partnership with the Northland Career Center, his responsiveness to career center needs, and his commitment to supporting career and technical education opportunities for our students. We are proud to see Dr. Lackey’s leadership and dedication recognized!
Congratulations, Dr. Lackey! It’s a great day to be a Warrior!
Is your student between the ages of 3–5? Smithville School District offers FREE developmental screenings to help identify strengths and determine if additional support may be beneficial.
Screenings cover speech, language, motor skills, concepts, hearing and vision. Parents will also have the opportunity to discuss developmental milestones and recommendations for next steps, if needed.
📅 When: First Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
📍 Where: Smithville School District Central Office
📞 Register: Call 816-532-0406
📧 Questions? Contact simons@smithville.k12.mo.us
Help your student get off to a great start! 💚
Screenings cover speech, language, motor skills, concepts, hearing and vision. Parents will also have the opportunity to discuss developmental milestones and recommendations for next steps, if needed.
📅 When: First Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
📍 Where: Smithville School District Central Office
📞 Register: Call 816-532-0406
📧 Questions? Contact simons@smithville.k12.mo.us
Help your student get off to a great start! 💚
Happy Way Back When-sday Warriors!
A little glimpse back to 1988. Do you recognize anyone in this photo? Tell us about weights class when you were in school!
The future is full of possibilities for our Warriors! Today students at Smithville High School had the opportunity to explore college and career pathways, learn about opportunities beyond graduation, and begin thinking about what comes next. Through Real World Learning, we’re helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to real-life experiences, career opportunities, and the skills they’ll need to succeed. Thank you to everyone who helped our Warriors explore what’s possible!
Every day, our school bus drivers transport hundreds of Smithville students to and from school. This week is School Bus Safety Week and we're reminding our community that school bus safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Remember these important safety tips:
- Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
- Watch for students at bus stops and when they are crossing the street.
- Slow down and be alert in school zones and near bus stops.
- Teach students to stay a safe distance from the road while waiting for the bus.
Let’s work together to keep our Warriors safe!💚
Remember these important safety tips:
- Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
- Watch for students at bus stops and when they are crossing the street.
- Slow down and be alert in school zones and near bus stops.
- Teach students to stay a safe distance from the road while waiting for the bus.
Let’s work together to keep our Warriors safe!💚
