Yesteday Kindergarten celebrated the 101st Day of School. Here are Mrs. Bruggemann's students dressed up as our favorite dalmatians :)

Today's Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Ratz & Ms. Roscow. Thank you for all you do to make Smithton School great!


Last week in STEM...5th grade used VR headsets & Kindergarten decorated boxes to look like cars & then enjoyed a movie at the "drive-in!"



On Friday, Ms. Davinroy's 5th grade & Mrs. LePere's 2nd grades spent time as class buddies! They did a snowflake activity to get to know each other better and played tic-tac-toe!






The January 2026 Board Brief from Dr. Castelli can be found here: https://aptg.co/yQbr-r
2nd and 5th Grade Buddies form Mrs. Stuhlsatz & Mrs. Servos's classes made paper snowflake together last week!










E-Learning tomorrow, Tuesday 1/27.

Let Me Run registration opens TODAY. For 3rd through 5th grade boys.

E-Learning Day tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26!

Please be aware that there is a possibility of inclement weather in the forecast for this weekend that may affect next week. Our teachers are sending home any materials your child would need if we have an e-learning day(s). The e-learning plan is linked here for you to review if needed:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jYYdmNLNL_w7Xk-EqSgi5znfCtVlLmX9/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jYYdmNLNL_w7Xk-EqSgi5znfCtVlLmX9/view?usp=sharing
The PTO and the Art Club teamed up these past two weeks to host the Create for Keeps event. Students stayed after school to create artwork to be put on products for future purchases. Keep a look out for information on how to order mugs, bags, potholders, key chains and many other things with your child(ren)’s artwork on it!






Pre-K and EC registration & screening information. Packets available for pickup in the main office now!

This weeks Staff Spotlight features Ms. Ogilvie & Mr. Mueth. Thanks for rocking 5th & 6th Grade you two!


This week in STEM...1st grade designed hex bug mazes, 4th grade used Snap Circuit sets to learn about electricity and 3rd grade programmed Dash robots.








We’re excited to share our first live stream tonight for the SIJHSAA Class M Girls Basketball Regional Championship at home tonight vs. ICS! This marks our first look at the Hudl Focus camera in action! Please bear with us as we work through any minor technical issues. Join us by clicking the link below to watch live at 6:00 pm ⬇️🏀
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/smithton/organization/192603/smithton-middle-scho-high-school/watch?ib=3494352&shared=true
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/smithton/organization/192603/smithton-middle-scho-high-school/watch?ib=3494352&shared=true
This weeks Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Kapp and Mrs. Ortiz. Thank you for all you do!


We were thrilled to welcome Judge Rudolf from the Illinois Judges Association (through the St. Clair County Judiciary), who presented “The Worries of the World Wide Web” to our 5th–8th graders. Students engaged in meaningful conversations about social media, technology use, and online safety, while also learning why technology is an important tool for learning and communication when used responsibly. Thank you to our social worker Mrs. V for organizing this session!


This week, the Chess Team participated in their first match of the season at Freeburg!

Flyers coming home for PreK-2nd grade tomorrow and 3rd through 5th grade next Tuesday! Be on the lookout to sign up!

Mark your calendars....less than 6 weeks away!

