Knightly News
August 29th, 2022
Smith Middle School
Mission: The purpose of Smith Middle School is to ensure learning for all members of our school community.
Vision: Smith will be a safe environment where diversity is embraced, and the needs of the whole child are met through innovation and collaboration. With the resources available, the Smith community will strive to provide an engaging, challenging academic experience, while promoting a balance between emotional, academic, and social needs, contributing to the success of all students.
Message from our Assistant Principal
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!
The staff at Smith Middle School is super excited to welcome you all to the start of the 2022-23 school year! This is truly going to be an exciting year. Whether you are a returning student, 6th grader, or new to the district, a fun and exciting year of learning is ahead.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
We are looking forward to working with you and your student.
Best Wishes,
Cassandra Conaton
Smith Middle School
Assistant Principal
SCHEDULE CHANGES!!
There have been some last-minute changes to schedules, so please be sure to check your student's schedule on PowerSchool to see that they have the correct schedule to follow. As usual, more changes will take place over the course of this week - those kinds of changes are normal and anticipated, but please be extra patient as we work steadily through these adjustments.
*If you are having trouble viewing your student's schedule on PowerSchool, please be sure that you have updated the emergency contact information on PowerSchool (under forms). Once you complete this and submit it, you will be able to see your student's schedule.
LUNCH INFORMATION
- Lunch period times are posted throughout the cafeteria. Your student's lunch period (A, B, or C) is determined by their 4th hour class.
- Lunch is not free for all students this year. Families who qualify for free or reduced meals, must complete the 2022-23 application, which is available on the district's website.
- If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, you may begin depositing money into your student's account at any time via SchoolPay.
- Breakfast: $2.00 Lunch: $3.50 - $4.00
- STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ID'S ON THEM IN ORDER TO PURCHASE SCHOOL LUNCH.
SMITH'S DROP OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES




Monday, September 5th No School for Students
Tuesday, September 6th School Resumes as a Full Day
Monday, September 12th First PTO Meeting (6:00pm)
Thursday, September 15th SMS Curriculum Night
Friday, September 16th Student Make-Up Pictures
Wednesday, September 28 Half Day (A.M. Only)
Wednesday, October 19th 8:19 a.m. - 3:03 p.m. Full Day of School
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 20th 8:19 a.m.–11:54 a.m. Half Day of School
12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 21st 8:19 a.m. - 11:54 a.m. Half Day of School

JOIN CROSS COUNTRY!!!
Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students interested in participating in Cross Country this fall. Our first practice is Thursday, September 8th from 3:05-4:00 pm. Please bring clothes to run it. We will hand out the practice calendar and begin our training for the IM Cross Country meet in October. Forms and important information will be available in room 15 and on the Schoology Group. See the flyers in the hall for more information and the Schoology Group code.
We will practice twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00. Please arrange for your ride to pick you up immediately after practice. If you have questions, see Mrs. Lerdahl or Mrs. Glab.
LATE ARRIVALS & EARLY DISMISSALS

SMITH DROP OFF CART PROCEDURES


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Smith Middle School Twitter - @SMITHKNIGHTS
Feel free to follow the great things happening at Smith Middle School on Twitter. We often share pictures from our school day, highlight student work and classroom activities, and celebrations.

Welcome to the Smith Middle School Athletics Section
This link will take you to the Smith website athletics page which is designed to provide students/parents/guardians with the resources you need to help your child be successful.
Special programs, contact information, required and optional forms, account links, and much more can be found in this section.
