Academic Learning Camp will be for CCES, HES, and SES. Academic Learning Camp will be 3 weeks long, starting June 9-12, 16-18, and 23-26. Please contact the school principals with questions.

We would like to say Congratulations and Happy Retirement to our retirees this year: Susan Kirk, Rose Murphy, Anita Rogers, Jim White, Brenda Layfield, Becky Martin, Rick Gay, and Tony Marshall. We thank you for all of your years of service to our school district and to the students in our communities.


π Thatβs a Wrap! π
Today marks the last day of school at Smithville Elementary for the 2024β2025 year! What an amazing journey itβs been β full of learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. ππ
To our students: we are SO proud of everything youβve accomplished.
To our families: thank you for your constant support.
To our staff: your dedication and love make Smithville a truly special place.
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! βοΈπ
Weβll see you in August! π«

Today is the last day of school! We look forward to seeing everyone in the Academic Learning Camp and the North Bend Outdoor camp. See everyone in the fall!

πβ¨ Field Trip Alert! β¨π
Weβre buzzing with excitement for our School-Wide Trip to The Hive on Wednesday, May 28th! π
π Buses leave at 8:00 AM sharp β donβt be late!
π Students should wear their new Field Trip shirts
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Parents are welcome to attend!
Itβs going to be a fun-filled day of bouncing, playing, and making memories. Letβs make it a day to remember! ππ

π REMINDER: COLOR GAMES DAY! π¨
Tuesday, May 27th is Color Games at Smithville Elementary! πββοΈβοΈ
Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes they can move in and shoes appropriate for outdoor activities.
Itβs going to be a fun-filled day! πππβ€οΈ

Memorial Day- take time to remember those who have served in our armed forces.

βMEMORIAL DAY REMINDERβ
In honor of Memorial Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025.
π School will resume on Tuesday, May 27th, and the last day of school is Thursday, May 29th!
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. β€οΈπ€π

Save the Date!
RCMS 5th Grade Transition Camp will be Friday, August 1st from 8:00am-1:00pm. Parent/Guardian session begins at 8:30am. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please Scan the QR Code to register by July 21st or follow this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNanTSk7KfckVItOm-1kfYSJFUOVVINzlPMTRGUFEzMkFLOUlGU0w3WE5YTi4u&origin=QRCode

ππ End of Year Reminders! ππ
As we wrap up a wonderful school year, here are some important dates to remember:
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Thursday, May 22nd
π 4th Grade Recognition β Doors open at 1:30 PM
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Monday, May 26th
βNo School β Memorial Day
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Tuesday, May 27th
π¨ Color Games (K-4th Grade)
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Wednesday, May 28th
π Field Trip to The Hive (K-4th Grade)
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Thursday, May 29th β LAST DAY for Students!
π€ Talent Show at 9:30 AM
π Foam Pit Fun at 12:00 PM
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Parents are welcome!
Letβs finish the school year strong and celebrate all the amazing things our students have accomplished! ππΈπ¦

Last day of School for students grades 1-12 will be May 29, 2025.

Today is Speech Language Pathologist Day! Thank you for supporting our students at every level during their academic journey. We appreciate you!

We would like to congratulate the Teacher of the Year for 2026 Kiernan Cline from SES and the Service Personnel of the Year 2026 Becky Boley from RCHS!


Dear Parents or Guardians,
Students in grades 3-4 have been completing their GSA tests this week. If your child has completed both the Reading (5/5/25) and Writing (5/7/25) tests, you should now have access to those scores through the "Parent Portal".
Please note, up to 5% of test scores may be held by West Virginia Department of Education to be hand scored.
The instructions for accessing the "Parent Portal", including your child's unique Parent Portal access code, have been sent to your child's school email. If you need assistance in accessing this email, please contact your child's teacher or school Principal.
Students are working on completing their GSA Math tests today (5/8/25). Most Math scores should be visible tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

π¨β¨ Smithville Elementary Art Show! β¨π¨
Join us for a celebration of creativity and talent at the Smithville Elementary School Art Show!
π Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
π Time: 1:00 PM
π Location: Smithville Elementary School
πΌ Art Viewing: 1:00β1:45 PM
π Silent Auction Winners Announced: 1:45 PM
π Art Purchasing Begins: 2:00 PM
Every student will have artwork on display, and youβll have the opportunity to purchase your favorite pieces after viewing.
Weβd love to see you there β come support our young artists! ππ©βπ¨π¨βπ¨

We would like to thank all our school nurses for helping support and take care of our students. We appreciate everything you do for our students.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We would like to thank all of our teachers for going above and beyond to support our students daily. We appreciate all your hard work.

π Happy School Lunch Hero Day! π
Today, we celebrate Ms. Marie, our fantastic cook who serves up more than just delicious mealsβshe serves kindness, warmth, and a smile to every student who walks through the cafeteria! ππ
Ms. Marie goes above and beyond every day, making sure our kids are fed with love and care. Her dedication, hard work, and cheerful spirit make a difference in our school community, and we are so grateful for all she does!
Join us in thanking Ms. Marie for being a true School Lunch Hero! πͺπ₯ͺπ
ππ₯ͺ May Menuπ₯ͺπ

πΈπ May NewsletterππΈ

