
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


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


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!


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!


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!


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.
