20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #10: Meal Menus can be found on the website in the bar under the picture gallery or at this website - https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1661
Meal Prices for the 2023-2024 school year are:
Breakfast - student $2.30; adults $2.80
Lunch - students $2.80; adults $3.80
Extra Milk - $.50
Students who qualify for a reduced lunch, the price is $.40. For students who qualify for a reduced breakfast, the price is $.30. Free breakfast and/or lunch is given to students who qualify. The Free & Reduced Meal Application can be found at https://ps.smithville.k12.mo.us/public/home.html under Forms, Enrollment, Smithville Optional Forms.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #12: The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education. The members of the Board are elected by the voters of the District for three-year staggered terms with two or three members being elected each year. All Board members are elected at-large and serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for all policy decisions. School Board Meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. You can access the agendas at https://smithvillepublic.ic-board.com/.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #9: Innovation Learning, Smithville School District’s before and after school childcare provider, would like to invite you to enroll in our school year programs by going to www.innovationlearning.com. We provide a program designed to inspire kids to be the innovators of tomorrow through science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and physical fitness activities designed to teach them communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Our program operates from 6:00 am to the start of the school day and after school to 6:00 pm on regular school days. We provide full day programs when school is closed, early release day programs, and inclement weather day programs to care for your kids when school is canceled. For more information, call Jason Gilbertson, Area Director, at (816) 825-6166 or our Customer Service line at (866) 239-3661.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #8: School Start and End Times
High School:
M, T, Th, F - 7:40 to 2:41
W - 8:00 to 2:41
Early Release - 12:11
Middle School:
M, T, Th, F - 7:35 to 2:38
W - 7:55 to 2:38
Early Release - 12:08
Elementary Schools:
M, T, Th, F - 8:45 to 3:45
W - 9:05 to 3:45
Early Release - 1:15
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #7: One-to-one technology allows us to provide rich and engaging learning opportunities for our students. We envision students using the District device to gain real-world skills. Technology is used in some way in every classroom, from Kindergarten through 12th grade. SSD has a take-home one-to-one program for 3rd through 12th graders. Content filtering on the device is in effect both at school and home. Families must enroll in a technology insurance program at https://www.one2onerisk.com/. Student Id=doej24 (beginning of student email address)
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #6: 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. Warrior Closet will be open August 15th 4pm-6pm and August 18th noon-3pm.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #5: Every aspect of Smithville School District is guided by our Mission Statement:
Building on a TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE in a community filled with Warrior pride, the mission of the Smithville School District is to educate and prepare all students for their future by providing relevant, engaging opportunities for each student to reach their unique and full potential.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #4: If you have not yet completed returning student registration, please complete it as soon as possible. Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://ps.smithville.k12.mo.us/public/home.html, click Forms in the menu on the left, and then the Enrollment tab.
Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or real estate contract within 30 days of the start of school) is required for kindergarten, 4th, 7th, and 9th grade students.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #3: The SSD Activities Calendar can be found on our website: https://www.gkcsconference.org/public/genie/694/school/5102/
Click View Schedules in the menu on the right side of the page to narrow down the events to a single activity type.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #2: School supply lists are available on the SSD website: https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/.../school...
This weekend is the annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday begins at 12:01am on Friday, Aug. 4, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 6. Back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax this weekend.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS #1
With 20 days until the first day of school, we will count down with 20 Things to Know Before School Starts. Today's thing to know is the Back to School Dates.
Back to School Night:
All Elementary Schools - August 17th 4:30-6:30
Middle School - August 16th 6:00-8:00
High School - August 16th 4:30-6:30
The First Day of School is Tuesday, August 22.
In Ms. Giammalva's summer school class guests came to speak about their careers, allowed students to experience hands-on learning, and ask questions. Thank you Captain Walker, Cindy from Academy of Hair Design and Beauty, and Angie from Farm Wife's Table!
The SSD Early Childhood program celebrated their students for their hard work this year!
Congratulations to our 2023 Warrior Preschool Program graduates!
Happy graduation seniors!!! For our last Way Back When-sday of the year we have a superlative survey from the class of 2005. Do you know anyone with these titles?
The Starlight Theatre Blue Star Awards recognizes work from students at 54 KC-area HS theatre programs. The Dream Production Award is a competitive award for which Sierra submitted script analysis and directing materials. This is the FIRST Blue Star win in school history.
It's Way Back When-sday! Here is the 2004 boys golf team! Do you know anyone?
Happy School Communicators Day! Help us thank our Communication Specialist, Mindy Hedgecorth!
Students in Mrs. Saxton's fourth grade class are researching National Parks and creating presentations to share with their classmates.
Mrs. Henshaw's first graders are dissecting and identifying shapes.
