Dear SMS Families,

We want to inform you of some back to school information. Believe it or not, the first day is Tuesday, August 14th, which is a month away! We are looking forward to having your student(s) here at SMS.

Schedules can be changed beginning on Schedule Pick Up night. No schedules can be changed before then.

If you have changed your address since the end of May, please bring a one copy of the following:

• Lease
• House Contract
• CURRENT Utility Bill in your name
• Notarized Proof of Residence from Board Office if living w/someone who is not guardian of student.

Important dates:

• Schedule Pick Up and Fall Pictures: Thursday, Aug. 9^th.

           6^th Grade: 3:30-5:30pm. 7 & 8^th Grades: 5:30-7:30 pm

• Jump Start Day for 6th Grade: Monday, Aug. 13th, 7:30 am-12:15 pm.
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Tuesday, Aug. 14th, 7:30 am-2:35 pm.
• Back to School Night, 6-8th grades: Wednesday, August 22nd, 6-8 pm 
• Labor Day, Sept. 3rd, NO SCHOOL

Attached are important documents that will be needed at Schedule Pick Up, some may not apply to your student. Your time will go quicker if you already have these forms filled out. You can also pick them up in the Main Office, Monday-Friday, 6:30-3:00.

School Supply List2018-2019 School Calendar Health Summary/Asthma Action PlanFree & Reduced Lunch LetterSchool Meal Information LetterPTSA Membership FormSchool Picture Notice

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requires all incoming 8th grade students to have a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine and a meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine.

Note: If the meningitis vaccine was administered prior to 10 years of age, the student is required to receive another vaccine. If your student has received these vaccines please provide documentation to your school nurse.

Documentation may be faxed to 214-3261. These immunizations must be completed before they can attend 2018 summer school or summer camps and /or receive schedules for the 2018-2019 school year in August.

Please contact Nurse Richardson for more information.

Smithton Standards of Excellence

As we move into the second semester of the 2017-18 school year, it is important to remind our students of school expectations.  As the school year comes to a close in May, the following standards will be used to identify students who will be able to participate in non-academic “fun” events.  All end of the year events are considered a celebration of the hard work and accomplishments of our students.  The school’s administration and faculty are committed to help and support all students in meeting these expectations.

Attendance: 90% attendance rate (with possible exceptions) using the current semester data.

Discipline: No major office referrals. Chronic buddy and/or recovery room visits may also be considered.

Achievement: No failing grades on the most recent Individual Progress Report (IPR).  There is an opportunity for students to bring their grade to passing prior to predetermined date of an event in order for the student to be eligible for an event.

This information will be shared with students on a regular basis.  Their advisory teacher will be available to respond to student questions and support a student’s progress.

Let's all give a shout out to 6th grade students with 95% or better attendance! Smithton Rocks!

We had some special visitors to Smithton's Nature Club.

Chris Drury, Principal

Hello Smithton Family,

As of July 1st, I have taken on the role of principal here at Smithton Middle School from Dr. Schumacher who has retired. I am excited about this opportunity to serve as principal at Smithton. Since I started here it has felt like home. We have a dedicated staff that comes to school each day to make sure that Smithton is a positive environment where our students feel welcome and can work towards excellence. They have high expectations for all students and are tireless in their efforts to make sure they help our students meet those expectations. They are continually working to improve and push each other to help make Smithton great. Our students work everyday to be their best and constantly impress and inspire me.

To find out more about me, check my About Me Page.