Welcome back everyone to Smithton @ Home!

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1) Check with your teachers about what is expected of you when working from home. Here is a LINK to their email addresses if you don't have them already.

2) Remember this is Spirit week so here's what you should be doing every day:

Monday, March 30 First Day of School @ Home Pic #SMSWildcats1stDay

Tuesday, March 31 Favorite “Bored”(Board) Games - show us what games you are playing to pass the time. #SMSWildcatsgames

Wednesday, April 1 PJ Day - You and your family in your favorite Pajamas #SMSWildcatsPJs

Thursday, April 2 Snack Envy - Your favorite at-home snack. #SMSWildcatseat

Friday, April 3 School Spirit #SMSWildcatsPride

If you don't have a Twitter account you can just share them
with Smitty the Wildcat.

3) Finally here is what your teachers have been up to:

Due to the City of Columbia issuing a Stay-At-Home Order until April 27th, CPS Schools will continue to not be in session until April 27th.

Please consult with individual teachers about assignments that students should complete during this time.

This Saturday, was the annual SLIC event and Smithton students competed in science projects involving Paper Airplanes, Bridge Building, Barges and Egg Drops.

Students were treated to the Africa Fest Assembly with the groups Harabe and Made In Africa. 

Congratulations to Max Casteel for winning the annual Smithton Geobee!

Despite the weather, schools from around area including Hume (who drove four hours) participated in the annual Smithton Invitational Science Olympiad which was held last Saturday, January 18th. The Smithton Science Team came in second overall and placed first in Disease Detectives and Ornithology.  

Congratulations to Even Zorn, the 1st Annual District E-Sports champion for Middle School. Evan defeated all other students at all six middle schools on Saturday at the Ukatsu Tournament.

All students are expected and encouraged to participate in Physical Education (PE) to the best of their ability on any given day. However, when injuries or illness occur that affect PE participation HERE are the guidelines for an excuse.

Smithton Standards of Excellence

As we move into the second semester of the 2018-19 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.

Chris Drury, Principal

Hello Smithton Family,

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.