Smithville Junior High School

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2nd-8th grade UIL participants! We had a great showing and are so proud of these students! Thanks to all the folks who make this event happen. Here are the Day 1 results (from February 3rd) sorted by Grade Level Participated - Student Name - Placement: ART 4th Grade - Kathryn Hodges - 6th Place 6th Grade - Ruth Haney - 5th Place 7th Grade - Penelope Gutierrez - 2nd Place 7th Grade - Brennan White - 3rd Place 7th Grade - Abraham Sanchez - 4th Place 8th Grade - Chandler Parsons - 4th Place 8th Grade - Madelyn Martinez - 6th Place MAPS, GRAPHS, & CHARTS 5th Grade - River Capehart - 3rd Place 5th Grade - Colin Whitlow - 6th Place 6th Grade - Eli Cox - 5th Place 8th Grade - Ethan Howell - 6th Place MATHEMATICS 6th Grade - Grant Fowler - 1st Place 🥇 6th Grade - Payton Schultz - 2nd Place 6th Grade - Tyson Kristynik - 6th Place 8th Grade - Kyran Morales - 3rd Place LISTENING SKILLS 5th Grade - Addisyn McNeil - 1st Place 🥇 6th Grade - Whitney Pearcy - 1st Place 🥇 6th Grade - Savanna Marx - 2nd Place 7th Grade - Luke Fowler - 2nd Place MUSIC MEMORY 2nd Grade - Penney Behrens - 1st Place 🥇 2nd Grade - Nico Borja - 4th Place 3rd Grade - Owen Saunders - 2nd Place 3rd Grade - Collins Lawrence - 3rd Place 4th Grade - Sam Rodriguez - 4th Place 5th Grade - Mia McNeil - 2nd Place 6th Grade - Liliana Garcia - 3rd Place Tie 6th Grade - Atticus Durham - 3rd Place Tie SPELLING 3rd Grade - Emma Beard - 2nd Place 4th Grade - Brier Cox - 6th Place 5th Grade - Lucas Gibson - 1st Place 🥇 5th Grade - Camree Oertli - 6th Place 6th Grade - Whitney Yokubaitis - 1st Place 🥇 6th Grade - Lyla Loera - 5th Place 7th Grade - Kiersa Henderson - 4th Place 8th Grade - Tracy Harlow - 2nd Place SCIENCE 6th Grade - Peyton Eaton - 4th Place 6th Grade - Lilly Ramirez - 6th Place 7th Grade - Hazel Wells - 4th Place 7th Grade - Pierce Roberts - 5th Place 8th Grade - Colbi Davis - 4th Place IMPROMPTU SPEAKING 6th Grade - Bexley Berger - 4th Place 6th Grade - Finley Morris -5th Place 6th Grade - Kynlee Hodges - 6th Place 8th Grade - Ava Bryant - 3rd Place MODERN ORATORY 8th Grade - Jagger Marx - 2nd Place 8th Grade - Maddie Moore - 3rd Place 8th Grade - Kasen Tapp - 4th Place

The Tiger Band had another great day of Performances! On Saturday we hosted the annual UIL Solo and Ensemble contest at the High School Campus. On Saturday Smtihville Tiger Band had 15 Ensemble and 1 Soloist advance to the State Level! Performing the hardest music and reciveing the highest rating from the music judge possible! We're super proud of our music students for such a wonderful accomplishment! Congratst to all the performers this last Saturday! We'll be seeing you at State Solo and Ensemble in May!!

Don't miss your opportunity to weigh in on the 25-26 Academic Calendar for SISD. The District Site-Based Committee has narrowed it down to two main options based on feedback from the campuses, parents, and community. Check out the draft calendars and fill out the survey ASAP! https://forms.gle/AN8hmLrSfzdH59so8

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.

📢📢 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

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!

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