SHS Senior Guide
For the Smithville High School Class of 2022
Counseling Staff
Counseling Center Website: https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/domain/121
Counselor A-F: Karen Johnson, johnsonk@smithville.k12.mo.us 816-532-5970
Counselor G-N: Pam Weis, weisp@smithville.k12.mo.us 816-532-7394
Counselor O-Z: Jennifer Robinson, robinsoj@smithville.k12.mo.us 816-532-5969
A+ Coordinator: Darren Shaffer, shafferd@smithville.k12.mo.us 816-5327584
Registrar: Deb Donnell, donnelld@smithville.k12.mo.us 816-532-0405 X 7820
Social Worker: Lisa Manz, manzl@smithville.k12.mo.us
Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
7:30pm
On the field at Smithville High School,
645 S. Commercial Drive, Smithville, MO 64089
Link to Live Stream of the Graduation
In the event of inclement weather, the District will notify Graduates of event postponement by 4:00pm on May 21, 2022.
The possible make-up dates will be: Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:00pm or Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm
(Updated 5/2/22)
Parent & Student Graduation Ceremony FAQs
Senior Slideshow
Jostens Information
Jostens delivered all Senior Orders at the end of March. If your Senior has not yet picked up their cap & gown, please check in the office.
If you placed your cap & gown order late, please call Jostens directly for delivery information.
Our Jostens representative is Casey Korte. He can be contacted at 816-628-6157 or korte.office@jostens.com
Checkout Information for 2022 Graduates
Here is the link for the form to checkout for Graduation: Graduate Checkout Form
Students will need to sign in using their Smithville student account.
There are 3 links at the beginning of the form that need to be completed before you can check out. This is especially important for students who are leaving after 1st Semester -- you will not be counted as being properly checked out until these forms are complete.
After you have used the links to complete the online forms, please print this page off so you can take it to the appropriate people for check out.
AP Testing Dates
Monday, May 2, 2022
- AP United States Government and Politics Exam - AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
- AP Psychology Exam - PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- AP English Literature and Composition Exam - AM
- AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam - PM
Thursday, May 5
- AP Statistics - PM
Friday, May 6, 2022
- AP United States History Exam - AM
Monday, May 9, 2022
- AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC Exam - AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- AP English Language and Composition Exam - AM
- AP Physics C: Mechanics - PM
Thursday, May 12, 2022
- AP World History: Modern Exam - AM
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam - PM
(Updated 2/10/22)
Transcript Requests
Seniors, if you need to send transcripts to colleges please login to your Parchment.com account. Here is the link: https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/Page/1010
If you have questions see the Registrar, Ms. Donnell.
End of Year Calendar - Class of 2022
March 29, 2022 - Jostens delivering Senior Orders during the lunch shifts
March 30, 2022 - Jostens delivering Senior Orders 7:15 - 7:45 am
May 2 - 6, 2022 - Senior Finals at the discretion of the teacher
May 2 - 12, 2022 - AP Testing
May 2 - 12, 2022 - Seniors can come in before/ after school or during WT class to pay fees with Bookkeeper (updated 3/25/22)
May 7, 2022 - Prom at the Embassy Suites Airport location - Detailed info and link to buy tickets on the SHS website
May 12, 2022 - Senior Laptop Return during 4th Block in the PAC
May 13, 2022 - (updated 4/6/22)
- Before School - Senior Train
- 7:30 am - Breakfast at the field
- 8:00 am - Graduation Practice at the field
- 9:00 am - Elementary Cap & Gown Parade
- 11:15 am- Lunch
- 12:30 pm - Name reading/line up in the PAC (receive tickets to graduation)
- 1:30 pm - Senior Slideshow in the Gym (Senior Parents are welcome to join this event)
May 16, 2022 - Senior Awards Night 7:00pm in the PAC - See section below for details
May 21, 2022 - Graduation Ceremony - 7:30 pm at the Smithville Football Stadium
- Graduates are expected to report at 5:30pm and park in the Middle School parking lot
- The dress code for graduates is relaxed since we will be outside, but flip-flops will not be permitted. In addition, boots should be clean, and ladies should consider not wearing stiletto heels as you will be doing a lot of walking, and must go up and down stairs. A wedge heel is a good alternative.
- In the event of inclement weather, the District will notify Graduates of event postponement by 4:00pm on May 21, 2022. The possible make-up dates will be: Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:00pm or Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm
- UPDATE: The Concession Stand WILL be open and serving snacks and drinks.
(Updated 5/5/22)
Prom
Prom will be held on May 7, 2022, from 8:00 - 11:30pm at the Embassy Suites by the Airport.
Tickets will be available to purchase online starting 4/18/22 -- $50/ea for Juniors and Guests. Seniors will be admitted for free, but must still reserve their tickets online. Link to buy tickets.
Freshmen and Sophomores may only attend if invited by a Junior or Senior.
Please do NOT buy a ticket for an outside guest until your Visitor form has been approved.
More information will be forthcoming
After Prom
SHS After Prom 2022 will be head on May 7th at Main Event North. Doors open
at midnight and we will be partying until 3am. Tickets will be sold the week of the event. Students do not need to attend Prom to attend After Prom!
Please check out our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information:
https://www.facebook.com/Smithville-High-School-After-Prom-530106017335599/
(added 3/24/22)
Senior Awards Night
SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! The annual Senior Awards Night Ceremony will be held on MAY 16th at 7PM in the Performing Arts Center. This event is held to recognize students who are receiving scholarships or awards.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR STUDENT RECOGNIZED AT THIS EVENT, YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM.
If you DO NOT fill out this form to report your student's scholarships/awards, your senior will not be included in the ceremony.
If you do not receive an email confirmation that this form was successfully submitted, you should re-submit it because it did not go through.
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3pm on Thursday, MAY 12TH.
Prepare Early for Senior Checkout
Update 3/24/22:
On Friday, April 29th, 2022 the final fee statement will be emailed to parents for senior balances. Beginning Monday, May 2, 2022, through Thursday, May 12, 2022, the bookkeeper will be taking payments before school, after school, and during Warrior Times.
The only forms of payment accepted are credit and debit cards in addition to cash. As always, fee balances can also be paid online via the /PowerSchool and RevTrak systems.
Fees include lunch account balances as well as charges for lost books, uniforms, laptop and accessories or other school property. All fees must be paid before a Senior will be allowed to pick up their tickets to graduation or participate in the graduation ceremony.
Both the lunch account balance and obligation fees can be accessed through RevTrack.
If you have questions or concerns about your student's fees, please contact Stacey Sapp at sapps@smithville.k12.mo.us or 816-532-0405.
Senior Slide Show - Deadline for submission is March 11, 2022
Let's start early getting organized for Graduation. Please send digital copies of your Senior's baby picture and a current picture for the Senior Slide Show.
Send all pictures directly to Ms. Stacey Sapp, Senior Sponsor, at sapps@smithville.k12.mo.us
Don't delay, do it today!
(Added 10/13/21)
Required Testing for Graduation
ALL Seniors must take the ACT, SAT, ASVAB or WorkKeys test to be eligible for graduation.
2022 Graduates must have taken and passed the US Constitution Test, the Missouri Constitution Test and CPR. In addition, 2022 Graduates must also have completed [removed "successfully" -- the do not have to pass them, they just need to take them] the following End of Course Exams:
- Algebra I (Algebra II is required instead if the Algebra I EOC was taken in 8th grade)
- Biology
- ELA II
- Government
Be sure to double check with your Guidance Counselor to make sure all these requirements will be met in time for you to graduate in May. DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to take one of these tests.
ACT Testing
The ACT is an important test for college admission. The goal is to get a score of 24 or higher. Please use the link below to access the ACT Registration Website.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Please contact your counselor if you need help signing up for testing.
Our ACT code is 263-255
Planning to take the ACT at SHS? Our test center code is 233-560.
Below is a list of testing dates and deadlines to register.
Scholarship Information
Click here for the Scholarship page.
A+ Program
For students who successfully meet the Student Financial Incentive criteria, the State of Missouri may provide two (2) years -- up to 105% of a program, subject to legislative appropriation, to any Missouri public community college or vocational or technical school up to four (4) years after high school graduation as provided in Section 14 of the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 – contingent upon continued funding by the Missouri Legislature. Please
read the following criteria carefully.
Student Financial Incentive Criteria
1) Attend an A+ designated school for the three consecutive years prior to graduation.
2) Graduate with an un-weighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
3) Have at least 95% attendance record for the 4-year period.
4) Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring/mentoring for younger students in the Center
School District.
5) Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of
drugs.
6) Meet performance standards for graduation and for a course of study related to
the selected career path of the student’s choice.
7) Apply for federal financial assistance, which does not require repayment.
8) Register for selective service, if applicable.
Does this sound like you? Please contact Mr. Shaffer, shafferd@smtihville.k12.mo.us for more information.
College Rep Visits
September 7 - Missouri Army National Guard
September 9 - University of Chicago
September 15 - Mizzou
September 20 - Pitt State
September 23 - Army Recruiters
October 7 - Northwest Missouri State University
October 11 - Kansas Wesleyan University
October 14 - University of Central Missouri
October 18 - Avila University
October 19 - Missouri Western State University
October 28 - UMKC
November 2 - Navy Recruiter
November 3 - Missouri Air National Guard
November 11 - University of Kansas
November 16 - Army Recruiters
November 18 - Baker University
November 30 - Marine Recruiters
December 2 - Navy Recruiter
December 8 -Missouri Air National Guard
December 9 - Donnally College
December 14 - Marine Recruiter
January 11 - Navy Recruiter
January 13 - Marine Recruiter
January 25 - Grand Canyon University
February 8 - Navy Recruiter
February 10 - Marine Recruiter
February 22 - Pittsburg State University
March 3 - Wichita State University (In-state tuition for Smithville Students)
April 5 - Missouri Army National Guard
May 5 - Missouri Army National Guard
Yearbook Information
2021-2022 Yearbooks: On Sale at YearbookForever.com
Still, need to buy a 2020-2021 yearbook? No worries, we have a few extras left. Order your book through Revtrak while supplies last.
Senior Ads are due December 1st.
Josten's Orders for Seniors
Jostens made their Class of 2022 presentation on Sept 13th then returned to the high school the week of Sept 27th to take cap & gown, and other senior product orders. If your Senior has not yet placed their order for a cap & gown, please do so ASAP. The deadline to place these orders was 10/11/21, but if you haven't done it yet, please do so now.
There are 3 ways for them to place an order:
1. Online at thegraduationcenter.com
2. Scan & email their completed order form to korte.office@jostens.com
3. Mail their completed order form to the address on the form
If you have any questions about senior orders, please feel free to contact the Josten’s Office directly at 816-628-6157.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
(updated 10/15/21)
Senior Portraits
Again, if you are a senior who still needs to have their senior portrait taken, please call Reed Portrait Group at 816-436-5550 to schedule an appointment ASAP.
Otherwise the final make-up date for Senior portraits is November 2, 2021 from 10:45-11:45am.
ALL Seniors need to take their portrait for the yearbook, so schedule an appointment or plan to be here on November 2nd.
Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s)
In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, a valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected for each high school graduating class, and will present speeches at the graduation ceremony.
Selection of the Valedictorian(s) will be determined by the following:
The Valedictorian(s) is defined as the full-time senior(s) having the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) of the graduating class.
The highest Grade Point Average will be based on the class rank of the seniors at the end of the fourth quarter of the senior year.
The Grade Point Average will be calculated to the ten-thousandths place. (Example: 4.2792)
Grade Point Averages will be calculated as the cumulative average of all courses beginning in grade 9.
*Transfer Students: For the purpose of determining the selection of the Valedictorian: the transcript of classes of a student who was not enrolled in Smithville High School as of the third quarter of freshman year and each year thereafter will be weighted according to Smithville High School’s course offerings and weight policy for that graduating class to determine the GPA.
To be considered for Valedictorian(s) students must be enrolled as a full time seniors by the first Friday of the school year.
Selection of the Salutatorian(s) will be determined by the following:
The Salutatorian(s) is defined as the full-time senior(s) having the second highest Grade Point Average (GPA) of the graduating class.
The second highest Grade Point Average will be based on the class rank of the seniors at the end of the fourth quarter of the senior year.
The Grade Point Average will be calculated to the ten-thousandths place. (Example: 4.2792)
Grade Point Averages will be calculated as the cumulative average of all courses beginning in grade 9.
Transfer students: for the purpose of determining the selection of the Salutatorian: the transcript of classes of a student who was not enrolled in Smithville High School as of the third quarter of freshman year and each year thereafter will be weighted according to Smithville High School’s course offerings and weight policy for that graduating class to determine the GPA.
To be considered for Salutatorian, students must be enrolled as full-time seniors by the first Friday of the school year.
Congratulations to the Class Officers for the Class of 2022!
President: Bella Silvio
Vice President: Lilly Post
Secretary: Ava Robbins
Treasurer: Kailey Casebolt
Smithville High School
Email: communications@smithville.k12.mo.us
Website: smithvilleschooldistrict.net
Location: 645 South Commercial Avenue, Smithville, MO, USA
Phone: 816-532-0405
Facebook: http://facebook.com/SHSWarriorStrong
Twitter: @SmithvilleSD