1 more week until the Mother/Son Dance!

Next week starts IAR Testing for grades 3-8. To help make testing a little less stressful, let's have fun dress-up days! All grades can participate!

We are ready to welcome next year’s class of Early Childhood friends! Sign up now for Pre-K/EC Registration for the 2026-2027 school year, we can’t wait to see YOU!! Registration takes place Thursday, March 19th-call the office to schedule a time! #PreKBesties ✌️🖍️✂️ #SmithtonCougars 💚🐾🤍
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Junior High Spring Dance is a month from today!

Pre-K got in on the fun with Dr. Seuss Week last week too!










Last week was Dr. Seuss week in Kindergarten & 1st Grade. They celebrated many Dr. Seuss books including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks.








2 more weeks until the Mother/Son Dance!

This week in STEM...5th grade & 8th grade built and drove Vex IQ Robots.






Smithton spirit wear savings are here for a limited time! Use code SPIRIT308 to save $25 on orders of $100+ or $15 on $75+—the perfect chance to grab hoodies, long sleeves, tees, hats, and more before the winter savings event wraps up on Sunday! Shop NOW! https://1stplace.sale/29355
Sale ends March 8th!
Sale ends March 8th!

Make a difference, set your own schedule, and inspire students! We’re hiring substitute teachers—learn more and join our team today!

Mark your calendars for our Fine Arts/STEM Night on April 15th!

Last week in STEM...3rd grade experimented with drops of water on buttons, Kindergarten made play-doh insects, 1st grade used magnets to drive hot wheels through mazes, and 2nd grade went outside to experiment with instruments & sound.








Jr. High Band & Chorus had a wonderful time at their field trip to the St. Louis Symphony last Thursday.



Immediate opening for a full-time Custodian! Apply today!

The Book Fair is here! Students will shop this week during their library time.
Set up your e-wallets or shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/smithtonelementaryschool1
Set up your e-wallets or shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/smithtonelementaryschool1

Click here for our February 2026 Board Brief from Dr. Castelli!
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Starting this month, at each monthly School Board meeting, grade levels will take turns sharing their latest happenings in the Cougar Classroom Chronicles. For this first month, Early Childhood and Kindergarten are featured. Enjoy!


Smithton School won the Scholar Bowl Conference this past weekend. Mrs. Runyon led the team and Connor Weissenborn was the toss-up winner! Way to go Cougars!


4 weeks until the Mother / Son Dance! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20th!
