Smithville High School junior Kraig Zimmerhanzel shot a first round score of 71 and a second round score of 74 at the 2012 State Golf Tournament. His combined score earned him the AAA state golf championship by one stroke. Congratulations to you Kraig. Smithville ISD is proud of you.

Smithville High School has been made aware of a scam letter (click here to view the letter) that has been received by several of our students. The letter appears official even including the student's college of choice at the bottom. It asks for students to send $59 to apply for student aid.

The Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA) is the way to apply for financial aid and it is always free. Smithville High School is hosting two FASFA help nights on Thursday, February 2, and Thursday, February 9. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 in the Smithville High School Library and will have representatives from ACC in attendance so assist both parents and students.

All registration for the July 2012 TAKS exit level retests will be online only. TAKS examinees (including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees) must register online at http://www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos. Registration for the July exit level tests opens April 30, 2012 and ends at 5:00 PM (CT), June 8, 2012. Examinees can continue to register at a participating campus on the day of testing, if the campus can accommodate them. The TAKS exit level tests will be administered on July 9, 2012 (English language arts); July 10, 2012 (mathematics); July 11, 2012 (science); and July 12, 2012 (social studies). A list of participating campuses can be found at http://www.TexasAssessment.com/oosTestSites.

Since the TAAS tests are no longer being administered, former TAAS examinees (including former TEAMS examinees) will take the appropriate part of the TAKS exit level English language arts and/or mathematics test(s). The next administration of the TAKS retests for former TAAS examinees will be July 9, 2012 (English language arts writing); July 10, 2012 (mathematics); and July 11, 2012 (English language arts reading). TAKS scores will be matched to the appropriate TAAS passing standard.

On the day(s) of testing, examinees should arrive at the test site 30 minutes before the designated testing time. Examinees MUST present picture identification, such as a driver’s license, DPS ID, military ID, school ID, or resident alien card to test. Examinees will not be allowed to take the test(s) without a picture ID.

The 2011-2012 approved district academic calendar is now available. 2011-2012