🍎💪 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 💪🍎
Today we’re celebrating the incredible cafeteria heroes who fuel our students with healthy meals and warm smiles every day. You’re the heroes behind the lunch line, and we appreciate you more than you know!
Warrior Preschool Program is a tuition-based preschool program at Smithville School District. The goal of our Warrior Preschool Program is to provide students with an opportunity to engage with peers and educators, giving a head start on school readiness skills in a real school environment.
The Warrior Preschool half-day morning and afternoon programs at Eagle Heights Elementary have openings for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information on the Warrior Preschool Program go to https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/o/wps/page/overview or call Brenda Dion at (816) 532-0406.
🎶 Today, 1st grade students in Mrs. Ketterman's music class talked about the importance of rhythm and the musical scale. Students learned how rhythm helps keep music organized and how the musical scale forms the foundation of melodies. It was a fun and educational day filled with clapping, singing, and musical discovery! 🎵 #ssdpride
🎙️Way Back When-sday - Glee Club Edition: Today we bring you back 58 years to 1966 to feature the Glee Club. Do you recognize these members?
We are proud to celebrate the creativity and dedication of our students, and we extend a big thank you to our amazing art teachers for guiding and inspiring them every step of the way. Thank you also to all the families, friends, and community members who came out to support our young artists!✨
Monday morning shout-out!⭐
The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 39th annual Excellence in Education Banquet last night. This banquet honors outstanding students, teachers, and staff of Northland area schools. Smithville School District had two students awarded scholarships and two employees recognized with honor. Join us in congratulating the Smithville School District nominees and award winners!
Avery Hedgecorth and Bella Medley were awarded scholarships from the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Megan Heffley of Smithville Middle School was recognized for Excellence in Classroom Teaching out of the approximately 100 nominees from the Northland.
Suzy Smith of Smithville Middle School was recognized for Excellence in Service to Education out of over 80 nominees from the Northland.
We are also proud to have honored additional nominees from SSD at the banquet, recognizing their dedication to both students and staff, including:
Eagle Heights Elementary School:
Cyndi Crouch - 5th Grade Teacher
Teresa Kathcart - Reading Instructional Assistant
Horizon Elementary School:
Tiffany Ketterman - Music Teacher
Jackie Remboldt - Kitchen Manager
Maple Elementary School:
Amanda Bradberry - 6th Grade Teacher
Randa Blakeslee - Instructional Assistant
Smithville High School:
Jeff Meyer - Math Teacher
Ken Snyder - Custodian
District Office:
Susan Argotsinger - Instructional Coordinator
Brenda Dion - Administrative Assistant
#ssdpride
📎✨ Happy Administrative Assistants Day! ✨📎
Today we celebrate the amazing administrative assistants who keep our schools organized, welcoming, and running smoothly. From answering calls to juggling a million tasks with a smile — we couldn’t do it without you! 💚
🖼️ Get ready to paint your way back in time... It's Way Back When-sday! Today we feature the 2006 Art Club. Does anyone recognize these artists?
🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Today we’re giving a big THANK YOU to the incredible drivers who get our students to and from school safely every day. Your patience, dedication, and warm smiles mean the world to our school community!
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. They will be open this Saturday, April 26 from 10-noon!
🙌 It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week! 🙌
We want to give a massive THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our schools. 💚 Whether you're helping in classrooms, organizing events, or cheering from the sidelines — you make a difference every day!
Let's start this week with a Warrior Shout-Out!🎉
👏 THESE ARE WARRIORS IN ACTION👏
Smithville High School students in the Trading Card Program spoke with Maple Elementary School students about the importance of being drug- and alcohol-free. These seniors are positive role models who maintain high GPAs, are active in extracurriculars, and pledge to live substance-free. Maple Elementary students who earned this special award had the opportunity to meet with the seniors, enjoy lunch, and receive a custom trading card! Through the Trading Card Program, they’ve volunteered nearly 500 hours across the district this year! #ssdpride
At last night's Board of Education meeting, incumbents Scott Jacoby and Whitney Carlile were officially sworn in to continue their service on the Board. Scott Jacoby was elected to serve as Board President, with Whitney Carlile assuming the role of Vice President.
🚜 It's time for Way Back When-sday! Today we present to you the 1991 Future Farmers of America (FFA). The Future Farmers of America club has been offered in Smithville for 92 years. Can you recognize any of these members?
The Smithville Board of Education meeting will be streamed live on April 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Live stream link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85613037801
Agenda link: https://smithvillepublic.ic-board.com/Public_agendaview.aspx?mtgid=1239
If you would like to speak to the Board, please call Board Secretary, Karen Kopp at 816-532-0406 and join us at 7:00 pm in the Central Office.
📢 Warriors, just a reminder that all schools in the Smithville School District will be on an early release schedule this Friday, April 18th. Enjoy the weekend, Warriors! We look forward to seeing you back in class on Monday, April 21st! 💚
🔔 Release Times:
Elementary Schools: Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Middle School: Dismissal at 12:08 p.m.
High School: Dismissal at 12:11 p.m.
Happy Monday! Shout-out to this Warrior! ⭐
Registration deadline is FRIDAY! Enroll now for summer fun with Smithville Schools! Warriors will explore engaging and enriching summer learning opportunities June 2 - June 27! Enroll today! https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/page/summer-program
