The City of Smithville is serene and far from routine. We are a laid-back lake town abundant with natural beauty, but only minutes from Kansas City, Missouri. Because of our location, Smithville is uniquely able to offer a small town feel with lakeside living while enjoying all of the metropolitan amenities.
10,653 2022 population 50% increase in past decade | 6th Fastest growing city ranked by the Kansas City Business Journal | 5th Best Suburb to raise a family ranked by Movoto | 1.5M Visitors to Smithville Lake every year |
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Quality of life is a prime consideration and source of pride for new and long-time residents of Smithville. The amenities, sense of community, and spacious land use that Smithville has to offer have resulted in sustained residential growth throughout the community over the last decade.
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.
7,200 acres 175 miles of shoreline Two 18 Hole Championship Golf CourseS Boating, fishing & marinas 25 miles of hiking & biking trails | 11 miles of premium mountain biking trails 26 miles of equestrian trails Lakeside camping 7,000 acres of public hunting land |
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FEEDING KNOWLEDGE & CREATIVITY
Smithville Schools are where knowledge and creativity go hand in hand for a well-rounded education. Teachers and students challenge each other with questions and find the answers together.
All students are equal and enjoy academic opportunities designed just for them, whether that means taking college classes in high school, a middle school student taking high school classes or an elementary student receiving extra help with reading. What happens in the classroom is just the beginning of preparing students for a lifetime of learning.
KINDNESS IS A NATURAL PART OF OUR CURRICULUM
Education is more than gaining knowledge and expressing creativity. It’s going to a school where kindness and community are just as important as academics. It’s students expecting the best from themselves and each other while genuinely caring for one another and their community.
Warrior Students arrive each day excited to learn. That quality begins at home. Ask any of our teachers and they will tell you that parental support is strong and appreciated. With faculty and parent support, students are involved and truly interested in learning.
At 22.3 our district-wide composite score exceeds the state and national averages and ranks #5 in the Kansas City metro. Since 2015, three students have achieved a perfect ACT score of 36.
ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS & CLUBS
At Smithville Schools, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone. Students have the opportunity to participate in an array of different athletics, activities, and clubs; ranging from football, volleyball, and cross country to robotics, gaming club, and speech/debate. Coaches and sponsors are committed to raising the bar everyday. It is not uncommon to hear of a Smithville team earning awards and accolades. Our students, staff, and community show great pride and support for our schools.
1:1 TECHNOLOGY
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. But, the devices should inspire, not replace critical thinking.
Support for new teachers is critical to ensuring a successful start to the teaching profession and serving in the Smithville School District. This support begins before school even starts with our New Certified Staff Orientation. During this time, we introduce new certified staff members to curriculum and instruction expectations as well as help them get acclimated to the school building.
Throughout the year, teachers new to the profession will work closely with their mentor teacher who is assigned to them for two years. Mentor Teachers provide support inside and outside of the classroom. New teachers are also invited to use designated time throughout the school year to visit the classrooms of veteran teachers. Our monthly New Teacher Training program consists of some whole group teacher development, but consists mostly of one-on-one sessions with instructional coaches to customize the learning to each individual teacher’s needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Providing ongoing support and professional development in the Smithville School District allows our teachers to expand and deepen their skills as educators throughout their career.
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONISTS - Every Smithville School employs a Behavior Interventionist to offer proactive classroom management strategies, collect data, and collaborate on student success plan development.
TEACHER RECOGNITION - We value our staff, and have a variety of recognition programs to show our appreciation, from social media shout-outs to Teacher of the Year awards.
CHILDREN'S SERVICE FUND GRANT - The Smithville School District is receiving grant funds through the Children's Service Fund Grant to purchase services and supplies to protect the well-being and safety of children and to strengthen families.
PARENT GROUPS - Smithville School District proudly has very active Parent Groups that support our buildings. It is not uncommon for a group to stock the lounge or deliver surprise treats.
TEACHER VOICE - Smithville Schools have a variety of committees and surveys for staff to share their voice and contribute to the decision-making process.
Benefits Package | Optional Benefits |
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Medical Insurance Dental Insurance $10,000 Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Holiday Pay Accumulative Annual Leave Days Accumulative Sick Days* Accumulative Personal Days* Accumulative Vacation Days* Defined Benefit Plan- PSRS Teacher Mentor Program Staff Fitness & Wellness Program Athletic Conference Passes | Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Plan Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D Long-term Care with Life Benefit 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Plans Legal & Identity Theft Service Plans |
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Smithville High School
Grades 9-12
Smithville Middle School
Grades 7-8
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Horizon Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Maple Elementary School
Grades PK-6
"Our school district stands out through innovative teaching methods and technologies, creating engaging learning experiences. We excel in student success, with high achievers in academics, extracurriculars, and beyond. Embracing diversity and inclusion, we foster a supportive environment for all students. With top-notch facilities and unique programs, we're committed to preparing students for future success. "
"I love working for the Smithville School District because I have been given the opportunity grow as an educator through outstanding professional development and excellent building leadership. The Smithville School District also makes every staff member feel like they have a voice."
"If I had to use one word to describe the Smithville School District, it would be passionate. I enjoy the sense of pride and unity in the Smithville School District. We stand out from other school districts because of "The Family" type environment."
"If I had to sum up Smithville in one word, it would be "excellence" because of the power we instill in pursuing success both in and outside of the classroom. The Warrior family is the place to be!"
"We have incredible students. It is a joy to work with our supportive families and enjoyable students. We have students who care about education and who strive to be successful learners and good people. Our students embrace being Warriors and embody our Warrior spirit."
