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Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Smithville ISD
app! The same district app now offers
class announcements and parent-teacher chat. Look
for your personalized invitation to begin using this
feature in our app on Monday (8/14).
For Android https://bit.ly/3pgAZGp
For iPhone https://apple.co/3NeISUM
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Thanks to A+ Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our New Teacher Luncheon last week at Fat Cat Lounge on Main Street! The staff enjoyed great food, and one lucky winner went home with a Keurig! We are grateful for the support A+ shows us every year!
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TIME CHANGE: Attention 7th & 8th Grade Girls - Volleyball tryouts will be held the first week of school, August 16th-18th, 7am through 1st period. Make sure to bring your own knee pads. Good luck to all!
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Don't forget your school supplies! Lists can be found on our "Back To School" page on the website: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/back-to-school
The first day of school is August 15th!
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Attention 6th Grade Band students! Make sure you have your instruments by August 29th! Please fill out the information on this form: https://bit.ly/3rYqokE and contact Mrs. King if you have any questions.
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It's Back-to-School Time! Mark your calendars for these important, upcoming dates as we kick off the new year!
Tuesday, August 8th - 5:30pm - Freshman Orientation
Thursday, August 10th - 4:30-5:30pm - BP Meet the Teacher
5:30-6:30pm - SES Meet the Teacher
6:30-7:30pm - Junior High Open House
7:45pm - Meet the Tiger - Community Pep Rally
Check the Smithville ISD website "Back to School" page for all the details! https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/back-to-school
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Now hiring! Junior High Science teacher. Click the link for application details: https://smithvilleisd.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx
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The deadline to request testing for Credit by Examination is July 7th. Please click link for more details: https://bit.ly/3rOvFrs
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Smithville Junior High Announces New Principal and AP! Read all about the newest members of our team and an upcoming "Meet the Principal" event here: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/apps/news/article/1775834
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TOMORROW! SISD will hold New Student Registration on August 2nd at the Brown Primary Campus. Click the link for more details: https://bit.ly/3CnsA6V
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Summertime is a GREAT time to read! Don't forget about the resources we have available that can be used from home. Log-in to the Beanstack app using your "S" number (ex: S123456@ad.smithvilleisd.org) and your password to access fun reading challenges! Check out our SJHS library webpage for details and a short "how-to" video.
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