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Next Wednesday, February 7th, the 6th and 8th grade Reading/Language Arts students will be taking their STAAR Stand Alone Field Test. The campus will be closed off to visitors during this time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: Today's 8th grade girls basketball game in Bellville will be A-Team only, starting at 5pm. A-team and B-team will combine. 7th grade A & B teams will play at their original times. Thanks!
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Board Meeting Highlights:
- Pledge Leaders from SES
- Character Education Speakers
- Tiger Award Winners
- Outstanding Students of the Nine Weeks
#TigerPride
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Due to continued rainfall, and for the safety of our students and staff traveling home, Smithville ISD is canceling ALL after school activities for Wednesday, January 24th. This includes the ACE Afterschool Program.
We will be monitoring the weather and will send out messages if there are other changes. Thank you.
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For the safety of all students and staff traveling to school, and due to the flash floods in our area, Smithville ISD will delay start time for Wednesday, January 24th by two hours. The bell schedules will be as follows:
BP - 9:55am
SES - 9:45am
JH - 9:55am
SHS - 9:55am
All buses will pick up two hours later as well. Thank you, and please be safe.
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THE DRILL HAS CONCLUDED. Thank you!
DRILL IN PROGRESS: Smithville Junior High is conducting a lock-down drill this morning. No one will be allowed on or off campus during the drill.
Thanks for your cooperation!
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SISD will return to school Wednesday, January 17th, at regular time. We will see you all tomorrow!
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Due to the forecast for continued 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 16th. 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 and stay warm!
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Smithville ISD is working with emergency management officials to monitor the incoming winter weather throughout the weekend. We will notify all families of any change to the schedule for Tuesday no later than Monday evening via text, website, social media, and local news outlets. Please be safe this weekend!
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Don't forget that this Monday, January 15th, is a student and staff holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Congratulations to Kaden Wyatt and Bleu Watson for taking the WIN this weekend at the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Region 6 rodeo event! Both students won for Boys Breakaway Roping.
#TigerPride
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We are incredibly thankful to the Police Officers and Safety Officers who help keep our students and staff safe! Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
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Welcome back, everyone! It is great to see our students and staff back in action this morning!
#TigerPride
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Happy New Year from Smithville ISD!
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Thanks to the Smithville Noon Lions Club, First National Bank, the Smithville VFW, and Calbri Logistics for collecting, wrapping, and delivering coats to our campuses this week! We are so thankful for our wondering community that supports our students!
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REMINDER: Our Winter Break starts this Friday, December 15th. Students return on Thursday, January 4th.
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Everyone is invited to attend our Junior High Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, December 12th!
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Interim testing for the 1st Semester starts next week at the Junior High. Schedule is as follows:
12/4 - English (AM)
12/5 - Math (AM)
12/6 - Science (AM)/Social Studies (PM)
If you have questions, please contact the campus directly. Thanks!
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REMINDER: The Junior High Winter Dance is Friday! Students can buy tickets during lunch tomorrow for $7, or at the door for $10. Thanks to the JH Student Council for putting this together!
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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from SISD!
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