It's Principal Appreciation Month! Thank you, Mrs. Hudspeth, for all you do!
This is NACHO Average Book Fair! Join us for the Junior High Book Fair October 17th-23rd at the Junior High Library. See attached flyer for details!
You can shop online or set up your eWallet at http://bit.ly/sjhbf
Please join us on Thursday, October 12th at 6pm at the Junior High, for a Parent Information Meeting. We will be discussing how to access online resources, use the SISD Parent App, the Gifted & Talented Program, and so much more! Come out and get your questions answered!
The District is experiencing phone issues this morning and is working with our service provider to resolve. If you need to reach your child's campus, you can email the campus secretary or message their teachers directly through our SISD App. Search the SISD Staff Directory here: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/staff
Thank you for your patience!
It is time to submit nominations for the Gifted & Talented Program for grades 1st-12th*. Contact your child's campus directly to nominate them, or for any questions. The deadline is October 6th.
For more info, follow this link https://5il.co/1wpjp or visit the Gifted & Talented page on our SISD Website.
*There will be a separate nomination period for Kindergarten students.
Homecoming is next week, and we want to celebrate at Smithville Junior High! Come out and support our 7th grade football team on Tuesday at 6pm.
Want to better understand the i-Ready diagnostic information that was sent home with your student (K-8th)? Check out the video linked below to learn:
- What do the results mean?
- How can I help my student?
- How do I read the "For Families" report?
https://bit.ly/3PrOpbK
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams. Both teams placed 2nd in the Schulenburg Tournament this weekend! 8th grade A-Team is pictured here (photo: Rebekah Hinnant).
SJHS Picture Day is just around the corner! Tuesday, September 19th Lifetouch photographers will be on campus to take photos. Please see the attached flyer for details!
https://5il.co/24iev
Today we remember the 9/11 attacks and honor the lives lost in that tragedy.
#NeverForget
UPDATE: DRILL CONCLUDED
DRILL IN PROGRESS: The Junior High is holding an evacuation drill this morning. No one will be allowed to enter the campus during the drill. We appreciate your cooperation and support.
Smithville ISD is closed today, but we will see everyone back tomorrow.
Want to own a piece of Tiger Stadium? SISD is having a Back-to-School sale on stadium bricks. Buy one, get one HALF PRICE between now and September 15th. Graduates from the Class of 2023 and their parents will receive an additional 23% off their brick orders. Click here for order info: https://bit.ly/3s62GCY
SUBS NEEDED! In our classrooms and cafeterias...WE NEED YOU!
Go to https://bit.ly/3VR2jaa to apply online.
Our first week at SISD was GREAT! Here are just a few highlights from Week 1!
WE ARE HIRING!!!
Have a passion for helping children, but don't want to be "in the classroom"? SISD is accepting applications for the ACE After School Program Coordinator position. Check out the posting for more information: https://bit.ly/3VR2jaa
Want to be a part of the 2023-2024 Junior High Yearbook? Download the Snap App to send pictures in all year long!
More info here: https://5il.co/22kbg
REMINDER: Bus lanes should be kept clear for buses...let's keep our students safe this year! And don't forget that our dismissal times are earlier this year. Our first day will be over SOON! Thanks for a great start to 2023-2024!
It is SO GOOD to see everyone back today! Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
What a great way to kick-off the year! Superintendent Burns kicked off Convocation with the challenge of "How Do We Get Better?" Next up was a message from guest speaker Kacy Benson, who had a full (literal) tricks up his sleeve! Thanks to our breakfast sponsor, First National Bank, and for all the local businesses who donated door prizes. We can't wait to see our students on August 15th!
Door prizes from: Scene 77, Riverside Service Center, Kimmie Jean Boutique, Style House Salon, Consuela, Tiger Cafeteria, Mockingbird & Fox
