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It’s Way Back When-sday! This week we are featuring the Fall Musical of 1999. Do you recognize anyone?
It's Way Back When-sday! Do you recognize anyone on the 1993 girls' track team?
Kelley Huff, PAT Educator, hosted a Thrive by Five Playgroup and Storytime on Thursday. During this time little ones are given the opportunity to socialize through play, crafts, and clean up, as well as practice listening and following instructions during a structured storytime. This is a chance to introduce children to social/group dynamics that help prepare them for school.
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is serving the future warriors of Smithville School District. If you have a baby, toddler or preschooler, we are here to serve your family. PAT is a free early childhood family education program to assist and support families in preparing their children for success in school and beyond.
For more information about the PAT program, contact grusenmm@smithville.k12.mo.us, or enroll at https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfZfTyQcZuQ01.../viewform.
During PE classes at Smithville Middle School this week, Midwest Adaptive Sports, a local non-profit organization providing therapeutic recreational and competitive sports programs for individuals with disabilities taught SMS students the "ins and outs" of how others play!
It's Way Back When-sday! Can you name any cheerleaders from the 1973 cheer team?
No School on Monday, January 16th. Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day!
This Way Back When-sday features the 1964 boys' varsity basketball team. Can you name anyone?
Join us in welcoming School Resource Officer Chris Mendoza to the Smithville School District!
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's Way Back When-sday! Does anyone recognize these Smithville High School faculty members?
Welcome Back Warriors! School resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Another Way Back When-sday! Today's post features the 1991 wrestling team. Recognize any wrestlers?
It's Way Back When-sday! This week's picture is of the Pink Ladies and their escorts performing in the 1988 Grease musical. Can you put names to the faces?
Another Way Back When-sday! This week's is the 1990 FHA. Can you name anyone?
It's Way Back When-sday! Recognize any of the performers in the 1977 stage band?
SHS Cadet Teachers have spent the past month working on a client-connected project for the Smithville School District. Cadet teachers were tasked with creating lessons and teaching sessions to K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th graders at each elementary building. On Monday, they hosted their Holidays Around the World Event. Great work Cadet Teachers!
Join in our holiday cheer with the Smithville School District holiday concerts!
Please welcome Dr. Mark Maus to our District today! He is one of the four finalists for superintendent in the Smithville School District. He is currently the Executive Director of 7-12 Academics in the North Kansas City School District. He has held this position for four years and has successfully led the district in the Real World Learning initiative. Prior to that he was the Executive Director of Human Resources for three years.
Mark grew up in Smithville and is a Smithville High School graduate. He began his teaching career as an Algebra 1 teacher at Oak Park High School in North Kansas City for seven years. He then served as a high school principal for six years, with the last three of those years as the principal at Oak Park High School.
Dr. Maus received his Bachelors' Degree from Northwest State University, where he also received his Masters' Degree. He received both his Specialists' and Doctorate degrees from UMKC.
Dr. Maus will be meeting with a variety of focus groups throughout the day today and touring our district and community. He will complete his day in Smithville with an interview with the Board of Education this evening.
The public is invited to meet Dr. Maus at 5:00 p.m. at the Smithville High School Performing Arts Center.
Please welcome Craig Marshall to our District today! He is one of the four finalists for superintendent in the Smithville School District. He is currently the superintendent in Burlington, KS, where he has successfully led the district for the last seven years.
Craig is a native of Pittsburg, KS. He began his teaching career in Central Kansas, where he taught for 11 years as an elementary, middle, and high school physical education teacher. He was an elementary principal for 15 years, with 10 of those years in McPherson, KS.
Mr. Marshall received his Bachelors' Degree from Pittsburg State University. He received his Masters' Degree from Fort Hays State University. He received his credentials for District Leadership from Fort Hays State University as well.
Mr. Marshall will be meeting with a variety of focus groups throughout the day today and touring our district and community. He will complete his day in Smithville with an interview with the Board of Education this evening.
The public is invited to meet Mr. Marshall at 5:00 p.m. at the Smithville High School Performing Arts Center.
Please welcome Denise Harwood to our district today! She is one of the four finalists for superintendent in the Smithville School District. She is currently the interim superintendent in Smithville, MO.
Denise is a native of Central Missouri where she began her teaching career as a 6th, 7th and 8th grade teacher during her six years of teaching. Most of her teaching experience was in Eldon, Mo, where she was able to advance to the elementary building principal's position, which she held for six years.
Denise then moved to Smithville, first as an assistant principal and then to a building principal position. She was an elementary principal in Smithville for six years before advancing to a District leadership position. She has successfully served the District as the Director of Student Services for the last two years, prior to being named interim superintendent this year.
Ms. Harwood received her Bachelors' Degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City. She received her Masters' Degree from William Woods University and her Specialists' Degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia.
Ms. Harwood will be meeting with a variety of focus groups throughout the day today and touring our district and community. She will complete her day in Smithville with an interview with the Board of Education this evening.
The public is invited to meet Ms. Harwood at 5:00 p.m. at the Smithville High School Performing Arts Center.