Our Virtual Auction begins NOW! Please access our website: https://www.32auctions.com/2026smithtonauction and start bidding! The auction ends on Thursday at 8:00 PM.
And don't miss our Spiritwear Sale while you're at school for conferences. New T-Shirts & Sweatshirts are available for sale at the Gym Entrance.
Kindergarten celebrated the 50th day of school on Friday with 50's Day!
Mrs. Gerberding's 1st graders met with their buddies in Mrs. Kuekers 4th grade class last week. They did a buddy interview & played "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Dead Bug."
Spooky Math Fun! Our 5th graders had a SPOOK-tacular time practicing decimal place value with Halloween-themed math activities this week in Ms. Davinroy’s class. 🎃👻
Mark your calendars for our upcoming school dances! All grades are included this year. Currently we only have our Daddy/Daughter Dance & Junior High Dance dates set in stone, but information on the rest of our dances will be coming soon!
Dont forget about our Trunk or Treat and Cougar Campout this Friday!
Trunk or Treat from 5pm-6pm and Campout starts at 6pm!
Register to attend our Campout via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-PPn-VcAoNeblk1PPBZKeJRQ_U0jEcy3ZIlIT-jDZh-S7Gg/viewform?pli=1
Trunk or Treat from 5pm-6pm and Campout starts at 6pm!
Register to attend our Campout via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-PPn-VcAoNeblk1PPBZKeJRQ_U0jEcy3ZIlIT-jDZh-S7Gg/viewform?pli=1
Retake Picture Day is coming up on:
Thursday, Oct 29
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0528EZF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.
Thursday, Oct 29
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0528EZF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.
Mrs. Carter and the 7th and 8th grade Art Club ran the kids' section at the Haunted Trail on Friday and Saturday nights. Kids who joined in the fun got their faces painted and decorated pumpkins. Many of our students stopped by to see us!
🌐✨ It’s Digital Citizenship Week (October 19–23, 2026)!
In a world full of AI-generated content and fast-moving screens, helping our students think critically, stay safe, and be kind online matters more than ever.
🛑 Think before you click: Is it safe? Is it kind? Is it true?
🔒 Keep personal info private: Protect your passwords, location, and data.
🧠 Check the source: Is AI helping you think, or doing the thinking for you?
Let’s empower our students to navigate the digital world responsibly!
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #EdTech #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #OnlineSafety #DigitalCitizenship
In a world full of AI-generated content and fast-moving screens, helping our students think critically, stay safe, and be kind online matters more than ever.
🛑 Think before you click: Is it safe? Is it kind? Is it true?
🔒 Keep personal info private: Protect your passwords, location, and data.
🧠 Check the source: Is AI helping you think, or doing the thinking for you?
Let’s empower our students to navigate the digital world responsibly!
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #EdTech #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #OnlineSafety #DigitalCitizenship
On October 21st, we will celebrate Unity Day in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. Unity Day is a day to come together and show that we are united against bullying and committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive school community.
Come see Smithton Art Club students at the Commercial Club's Haunted Trail this weekend! Students will be at the park from 6:30 to 9:30 tonight and Saturday night painting faces and decorating pumpkins. Stop by and see us!
Smithton Families - We are excited to announce our upcoming “Sock It to Cancer” campaign, running from Monday, October 19th, through Friday, October 23rd!
Each student will receive a pair of yellow socks tomorrow to help support this special cause. Students are encouraged to participate by collecting donations throughout the week. All socks should be returned to their homeroom teacher on Friday, October 23rd.
🍕 A little friendly competition! The class that collects the most money will win a pizza party!
Thank you for your support and generosity as we come together to raise awareness and make a difference in the fight against cancer. Every donation counts!
💛 Let’s show our support and Sock It to Cancer! 💛
Each student will receive a pair of yellow socks tomorrow to help support this special cause. Students are encouraged to participate by collecting donations throughout the week. All socks should be returned to their homeroom teacher on Friday, October 23rd.
🍕 A little friendly competition! The class that collects the most money will win a pizza party!
Thank you for your support and generosity as we come together to raise awareness and make a difference in the fight against cancer. Every donation counts!
💛 Let’s show our support and Sock It to Cancer! 💛
Our annual Veterans Day assembly will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 6th.
Please review the link and submit if you have any veterans that will join us for our assembly on this day.
If you have immediate family or grandparents that are military, please see instructions to include them in our annual Veterans Day video.
https://forms.gle/mNVWdvBL5yRrvKXB9
Please review the link and submit if you have any veterans that will join us for our assembly on this day.
If you have immediate family or grandparents that are military, please see instructions to include them in our annual Veterans Day video.
https://forms.gle/mNVWdvBL5yRrvKXB9
Cooler days are finally here. Stay warm and represent Smithton with $10 off hooded tees and crewnecks for a limited time.
Perfect for fall days, school, or weekends. SHOP Smithton Spirit Wear Now: https://1stplace.sale/29355
Perfect for fall days, school, or weekends. SHOP Smithton Spirit Wear Now: https://1stplace.sale/29355
Just a reminder of our Jr. Cougars Cheer Camp! Today is the last day for sign-ups! Once signed up payment is DUE TUESDAY in order to receive a shirt & a bow!
Reminder - our Boys Baseball Team is playing for the SIJHSAA Class M STATE Championship today at the Oasis Sports Complex in Marion Illinois! Game starts at 4:00 pm. The game will be streamed at Pete's Hard Stop if you can't make out!
Last week in STEM...3rd grade programmed indi robot cars, 5th grade battled vex robots and 8th grade builed and raced vex robots.
Don't miss this opportunity for your grade school age kiddos to see what it's like to be a Cougar Cheerleader! Campers will attend camp to learn their routine on Tuesday, 11/3 and will then perform at the B-Team basketball Game on Friday, 11/6!
Baseball and softball both won last night. They are Regional Champions! Congratulations Cougars!
Parents - consider adding your trunk to our first ever Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 23th! Following Trunk or Treat is our annual Cougar Campout! Even if you can't add your trunk - add the date to your calendar to come trick or treat the trunks!
