Smithville Elementary School

📸 Picture Retakes!

Smithville Elementary will be having Picture Retakes on Friday, December 5th!

If your child needs a retake or if you need a new form, please contact the school and we’ll be happy to help.

Veterans Day is a time to express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have selflessly served in the various branches of the armed forces. Their dedication and sacrifices have been instrumental in safeguarding the freedoms and values that we hold dear. Whether they served on land, at sea, or in the air, each veteran has played a crucial role in shaping our nation's history and ensuring its security. As we honor their service, let us also remember the families who have supported them, often making significant sacrifices of their own.

To all veterans, thank you for your courage, commitment, and unwavering service to our country.

🔴 ⚪ 🔵Reminder🔵⚪🔴
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Let’s take a moment to honor and thank all of the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️💙🤍

Reminder- No School tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

Our Veterans Day Program will be held tomorrow, November 6th! ❤️🤍💙

🌟 Star Students of the Month! 🌟

Congratulations to our November Star Students! 🎉 These amazing students have been recognized for showing what it truly means to be considerate — treating others with kindness, showing empathy, and thinking of others before themselves 💙🤍❤️

We’re so proud of their positive attitudes and the way they make our school a better place each day! 👏

🩵🦝 Cozy for a Cause! 🦝🩵

Smithville Elementary will be getting cozy on Wednesday, November 5th for a great cause! 💙

👕 Wear your favorite PJ’s for just $1
💰 All funds will go towards helping a local family in need
✨ Additional donations are welcome!

Let’s come together to support our community while staying comfy! 💤🛏️

📅🍂 November Menu is here! 🥪🍎🥗
Check out what’s cooking this month! 😋✨

📬🍁 November Newsletter is here! 🍂📰
Check out all the latest updates, events, and highlights happening this month at Smithville Elementary! 💙

Our school breakfast and lunch November menus are now available on our school website- ritchieschools.com.

You can also access each day under the "Dining" section for each school.

Menus subject to change. Watch the website or Facebook pages for updates.

Come out Friday October 24th and Support our 15th ranked Football team against St. Marys! Fill the Stands! Be the 12th Man! Pack that Stadium!

See you Friday night at 7PM at Chuck Schofield Memorial Stadium!

🎉🍨 We are so proud to announce that 2nd Grade won the first “Race to Five Stars” for weekly attendance! 🏆 Today, they celebrated their achievement with a well-deserved Ice Cream Sundae Party.

Huge thanks to all the students for showing up and being awesome! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📢 Reminder!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 13th due to a Professional Learning Day for staff. 🍎✏️

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and we’ll see students back on Tuesday, October 14th! 😄📚

🎉🏆 1st 6 Weeks Awards Ceremony! 🏆🎉

We’re so proud of our amazing students for their hard work and accomplishments during the first 6 weeks of school! 💪📚✨

📢🍽️ Menu Change Alert! 🚨😋
Hey Smithville families! Please note there’s been a change to our lunch menu for this week. 🥪🍎

🎉📚 It’s Attendance Spirit Week at Smithville Elementary! 📚🎉
September 29th – October 3rd
Each day has a fun theme to help us celebrate showing up and being present at school:

👉 Tuesday (9/30): Tie Into Attendance – Fun/silly tie, scarf, or bow
👉 Wednesday (10/1): Wake Up & Show Up – Pajama Day
👉 Thursday (10/2): Bright Future Thursday – Neon or bright colors
👉 Friday (10/3): Future Ritchie County Rebel – Rebel gear

📚✨ Don’t forget! Our Fall Book Fair is happening THIS WEEK — September 29th through October 3rd!

It’s a great chance for students to explore new books, build their love of reading, and take home some exciting stories. 🦉📖

We can’t wait to see all of our readers stop by! 💙

📬🍂 October Newsletter is Here! 🍁📰

Check out what’s happening this month at Smithville Elementary! 🎃👻🍎
Stay up to date with events, activities, and all the fun fall happenings. ✨

📣✨ Attendance Spirit Week is coming up! ✨📣
Join us September 29th – October 3rd as we celebrate the importance of showing up every day! 💪📚

Here’s the lineup:
📅 Monday – Motivation Monday 🏈⚽
Dress in your favorite sports gear or team colors!

📅 Tuesday – Tie Into Attendance 👔🎀
Wear a fun or silly tie, scarf, or bow!

📅 Wednesday – Wake Up & Show Up 😴➡️📚
Wear your coziest pajamas – just make sure you’re at school!

📅 Thursday – Bright Future Thursday ✨🌈
Wear neon or bright colors – your future looks bright when you attend daily!

📅 Friday – Future Ritchie County Rebel 💙🤍
Show your Rebel pride by wearing Rebel gear!

Let’s have fun while we focus on the importance of attendance! ✅

🍂🥪🍎 October Menu 🍎🥪🍂