Smithville Junior High School

Tomorrow is the Tiger Band Chili Supper! The High Schoolers will be playing their Solo and Ensemble competition pieces while you enjoy a bowl of Chili! Get your tickets here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9H9HT898FCJYJ We're also having a digital Silent Auction! Put in a bid on any item you like! You dont have to present to win. Bidding is now open and closes tomorrow at 7:00pm! Good luck! You can bid Here: https://sites.google.com/.../25smithvillebandsilenta.../home

Last week, our district came together to honor Holocaust Remembrance Week through meaningful lessons and discussions. Students engaged in thoughtful activities that not only deepened their understanding of this tragic chapter in history but also encouraged reflection on kindness, empathy, and the importance of standing against hate. It was a powerful week of learning, conversation, and remembrance. 🧡🧡

The JH Band Photos are ready!! https://my.photoday.com/gallery/sjhs-band Follow the link to view and order your student's band photos for this year! You will need to input your phone number to get a code to view the photos. Thanks everyone! https://my.photoday.com/gallery/sjhs-band

BAND CHILI SUPPER TICKETS: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9H9HT898FCJYJ The Smithville Tiger Band Students will be performing at the Band Booster Chili Supper! Thursday, February 6th starting at 5:00pm. Tickets for the event are $15. We'll be serving chili and performing solos and ensembles from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Come on in, grab some chili, hear a solo or two and feel free to head on out. Its come and go as you please.Help us suppor our awesome music students as they prepare for their Solo and Ensemble contest

January Board Meeting Highlights: 🌟SES Pledge Leaders 🌟 TIGER Award Recipients 🌟 Outstanding Students from JH and SHS 🌟 SES Tiger of the Month 🌟 Update on TAPR and Strategic Plan 🌟 School Board Appreciation

We've got an evening of Chili Suppers with a side Solo and Ensemble music coming your way!! Get your tickets today OR go see what we have in our silent auction! Ask your band student for tickets today! Heres our Silent Auction Site: https://sites.google.com/.../25smithvillebandsilenta.../home

This Saturday the Smithville Junior High Band students got to perform with the Associaton of Texas Small Schools All Region Concert Bands at the Bastrop Performing Arts Center. 24 middle schools and over 500 students auditioned for these bands and Smithville Junior High had 12 students earn a spot! The students practiced from Friday evening to mid-day Saturday before putting on a full concert for a packed house on Saturday evening! The Smtihville High School Students got to perform with the All Region Jazz Band for this concert as well! We’re super proud of our Smithville students representing our school through their music skill!

👀WATCH it ONLINE 👀 If you missed out on attending our January "Lunch & Learn" in person you can check it out on our YouTube channel - @SmithvilleISD or by clicking the link: https://youtu.be/RGiPJrwjv9k We heard from our counselors about how we are able to support our students, what resources are available, and answered questions about different services available in our area.

REVISED ACADEMIC UIL DATE!!! Due to the weather, the UIL events for January 21st have been rescheduled for February 3rd.. As planned - students participating in Calculator, Number Sense, Dictionary Skills, Oral Reading, Storytelling, Social Studies, and Chess Puzzle Solving will compete on Monday, January 27th at Smithville Junior High. Students participating in Art, Impromptu Speaking, Maps Graphs & Charts, Mathematics, Listening Skills, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Spelling & Science will compete on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, at Smithville Junior High. There will be concessions available both dates, so please send money with your child if you wish for them to purchase anything. GOOD LUCK to all our students participating!

📢📢 TODAY 📢📢 Please join us TODAY for the first Lunch & Learn of the NEW YEAR! Our topic this month is Mental Health Awareness. We will have the results from our Mental Health & Bullying Awareness Student Survey, hear from our campus counselors about what they are doing to support Mental Health, and share community resources available for all! Join us at the link provided at NOON on 1/22! https://bit.ly/4akMj7s

Hello Tiger Families, Smithville ISD will return to our normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday the 22nd. Buses will run at normal times and all activities will resume. This includes our morning and afterschool ACE programs. Thank you!

Due to the forecast for freezing weather, and out of an abundance of caution for all students and staff traveling to school, Smithville ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21st. This includes the cancellation of all UIL sporting and academic events. Information about the rescheduling of these activities will be shared as soon as possible. We will continue to monitor the weather and will send updates about the plan for Wednesday. Thank you!

Please join us next Wednesday for the first Lunch & Learn of the NEW YEAR! Our topic this month is Mental Health Awareness. We will have the results from our Mental Health & Bullying Awareness Student Survey, hear from our campus counselors about what they are doing to support Mental Health, and share community resources available for all! Join us at the link provided at NOON on 1/22! https://bit.ly/4akMj7s

There will be concessions available on both days of the UIL Tri-District Meet. Items range in price from $1-$3. Please send money with your student if you would like for them to be able to purchase any food or drink items. If there are any changes to the UIL Meet schedule due to weather, we will communicate that to parents no later than Monday evening (1/20). #TigerPride

Hello Tiger Families! As the weekend approaches, we’re closely monitoring the upcoming winter weather. The safety of our staff and students is our top priority. In the event of inclement weather conditions, we will make a decision about school resuming on Tuesday no later than 5pm on Monday (1/20). Notices will be sent out via email, phone call, text, and will be posted on our website and social media. Stay safe, warm, and enjoy the weekend!

This is a reminder that Smithville ISD will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of MLK Day. Have a great weekend!

SJHS and SES are excited to be hosting the Tri-District UIL meet again this year! 2nd-8th grade students from Smithville ISD will compete against La Grange and Giddings in several academic UIL events. Writing events will be completed next Tuesday, January 14th, during class. Students participating in Art, Impromptu Speaking, Maps Graphs & Charts, Mathematics, Listening Skills, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Spelling & Science will compete on Tuesday January 21st at Smithville Junior High. Students participating in Calculator, Number Sense, Dictionary Skills, Oral Reading, Storytelling, Social Studies, and Chess Puzzle Solving will compete on Monday, January 27th at Smithville Junior High. More information will be sent home about these events, but please wish all our students GOOD LUCK as they prepare and compete! #TigerPride

Our 8th graders got a sneak peak at what to expect when they enter High School next year! Students and staff representing our Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways met with students and shared the different opportunities available. They learned about Ag-Mechanics projects, played student-created video games, ate cookies in Culinary Arts, and met Princess the goat...among MANY other things! We can't wait to see which CTE Pathway these students choose for themselves for next year! #TigerPride https://shs.smithvilleisd.org/o/shs/page/cte

We are grateful for our local law enforcement and all they do to help keep our schools safe! THANK YOU for serving this community! #lawenforcementappreciationday

At Smithville ISD, we're dedicated to enhancing communication with our families and ensuring the safety of everyone on our campuses. To keep you informed about our safety protocols and initiatives, we've launched **TWO** new web pages with detailed information. Visit our Safety & Security page today to learn more about how we're prioritizing the well-being of our students, staff, and community! https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/safety-security