🍁🍂 Get Ready for Fall Into School Spirit Week! 🍂🍁
Smithville Elementary School will be celebrating November 16th–20th with a fun-filled week of fall-themed dress-up days! 🎃🦃
🍁 Monday – Falling for Fall: Wear brown, yellow, orange, or red!
👟 Tuesday – Turkey Trot Tuesday: Wear tennis shoes and athletic clothes!
🧥 Wednesday – Sweater Weather Day: Wear your favorite cozy sweater or sweatshirt!
🧡 Thursday – Flannel & Thankful Thursday: Wear flannel and write notes to people you're thankful for!
💙 Friday – Gobble Up Some School Spirit: Wear blue or your favorite Raider gear!
We can't wait to see everyone show their fall spirit! 🍂 Let's fall into a great week of school! 💙
Today, Smithville Elementary School proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our country.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.
❤️🤍💙 Thank you for your service!
Reminder! Smithville Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
❤️🤍💙 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their service, courage, and sacrifices. Thank you for protecting our freedom! ⭐
This week, we are celebrating National School Psychologist Week and highlighting the incredible impact our school psychologists have on helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We want to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Kathy Roby for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless support for our students at Ritchie County Schools. Thank you for always being a steadfast advocate for our kids' well-being and success!
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We are proud to have her serving as our Board President and supporting our schools here in Ritchie County. Please accept our sincere congratulations on your success!
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Because of this wonderful collaboration, our elementary students are able to check out two books a month, connecting students to great stories and fostering a lifelong love of reading. We appreciate everything you do to support our students!
Reminder- No School Tuesday November 3, 2026 due to Election Day.
Smithville Elementary families, don't forget! Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 2nd! 🏫
We look forward to connecting with our families and working together to support our students' success! 💙
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Raiders! 💙🦝
November is almost here! Check out our newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, and all the fun happening at Smithville Elementary School!
🍂 Fall Spirit Week: November 16th–20th!
🦃 Thankful That YOU Come to School! Students with perfect attendance November 16th–20th will be entered to win a Thanksgiving Basket!
💙 Let's make it a great November, Raiders!
Check out what's cooking at Smithville Elementary School this month! 🍕🍎
Good evening Ritchie County staff, students, and families! We are sending out a reminder that Election Day will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and there will be No School.
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Join Communities In Schools for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun, treats, games, and a DJ! 🎶🎃
📅 TONIGHT – Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 RCMS Parking Lot
🚗 PARKING: Parking will be available on the practice field behind the RCMS parking lot.
🏈⭐ FREE FOOTBALL GAME ADMISSION! Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23rd qualify for FREE entry into tonight's RCHS football game!
🚨 IMPORTANT: Eligible students MUST stop by the Communities In Schools table at Trunk or Treat to receive their wristband for free admission to the game!
We can't wait to see everyone TONIGHT! 🎃🍭🏈
October- Fire Safety Month
October is Fire Safety Month, and Smithville Elementary was thrilled to welcome the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department for a special visit!
Our students learned all about fire safety, checked out the equipment, and got a firsthand look at how our local heroes keep our community safe. A huge thank you to our firefighters for taking the time to visit with our students and teach them these vital life skills!
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🎃🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! 👻🕸️
Communities In Schools of Ritchie County Schools invites ALL Ritchie County Schools students and families to join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ritchie County Middle School Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION: Parking for Trunk or Treat will be located on the practice field behind the Ritchie County Middle School parking lot.
🏈⭐ SPECIAL ATTENDANCE REWARD! Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23 will receive FREE admission to the RCHS Football Game that night!
🚨 IMPORTANT: To receive FREE admission, eligible students MUST visit the Communities In Schools table at Trunk or Treat in the RCMS parking lot to pick up their FREE ENTRY WRISTBAND! Students must have their wristband to receive free entry into the football game! 🎟️🏈
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team! 🎃🏈💙
We can't wait to see our Ritchie County Schools families there! 🧡💜
Communities In Schools of Ritchie County Schools invites ALL Ritchie County Schools students and families to join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 RCMS Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🏈⭐ SPECIAL ATTENDANCE REWARD: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23 will receive FREE admission to the RCHS Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team! 🎃🏈💙
We can't wait to see our Ritchie County Schools families there! 🧡💜
Good evening Ritchie County staff, students, and families! This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026 is a Professional Learning Day for our staff members.
All staff is to report to the Middle/High School.
Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 12th. 🗓️🚫🎒
👩🏫🍎 This day will be a Professional Learning Day for our teachers and staff.
We hope all of our students enjoy their day off, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school ready to learn! 💙🤍🦝
All staff is to report to the Middle/High School.
Communities In Schools of Ritchie County Schools invites ALL Ritchie County Schools students and families to join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 RCMS Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🏈⭐ SPECIAL ATTENDANCE REWARD: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23 will receive FREE admission to the RCHS Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team! 🎃🏈💙
We can't wait to see our Ritchie County Schools families there! 🧡💜