Smithville ISD

GRADUATION DAY! 5-23-25 Smithville High School Graduation will be at Tiger Stadium at 8pm. Here are a few reminders: - Parking in the small lot closest to the stadium will be reserved for handicap accessibility. - Please remember that no outside food or drinks are allowed. - ONLY graduates and SISD staff are allowed on the field. - We will go LIVE on the Smithville High School Facebook page for anyone unable to attend. We are so proud of our Seniors! Congrats to the Class of 2025! #TigerPride

Hello Tiger Families! Just a reminder that tomorrow, May 23rd, is the LAST day of school! A few reminders before the school year ends: - Make sure to pick up medications from the nurse offices on campus - Check the Lost & Found...items left after tomorrow will be donated - Graduation is at 8pm tomorrow at Tiger Stadium...good luck to the Class of 2025! Have a great Summer!

**Don't forget to view the curriculum and share your feedback! ** Smithville ISD is requesting feedback on the 25-26 Wellness Curriculum Resources. Please visit our School Health Advisory Committee page to review them and fill out the feedback form. https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/school-health-advisory-council Join the ZOOM meeting Wednesday, 5/21, at NOON to discuss or give feedback on the curriculum: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88332136937?jst=2

Don't forget about the upcoming Summer Kick-Off at MLK Park! ☀️ May 30th from 6-8PM This is a joint event with our Child Nutrition Department, Smithville Public Library, and the ACE After School program. All are welcome!

We had a GREAT turnout for our Student Art Show last night! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We will keep the art on display through the May Board Meeting in May 19th, so if you missed it please stop by the Central Office building to take a look!

🏆 INCREDIBLE NEWS! Our Culinary Stars Shine Bright! 🏆 We are BURSTING with pride to announce that our amazing Culinary Class student team just claimed 2ND PLACE at the prestigious Escoffier Culinary School competition! 🥂👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 Competing against 36 talented teams from across Central Texas, our students showcased their incredible skills, creativity, and teamwork to bring home this outstanding achievement! The judges were wowed by our team's technical precision, flavor profiles, and beautiful presentation. These young chefs poured their hearts onto those plates, and it absolutely showed! A MASSIVE congratulations to each team member who represented us with such passion and professionalism. You've made our entire community incredibly proud! Special thanks to our dedicated instructors , Ms Herrick and Chef Lena Reed , who mentored these rising culinary stars, This accomplishment isn't just about a trophy—it's about the growth, confidence, and lifelong skills these students have developed. Today, they're celebrating 2nd place. Tomorrow... who knows how far their talents will take them! CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM! Let's celebrate this amazing achievement! 🎉🍽️✨And y'all are making dinner tonight for your families! #CulinaryExcellence #ProudMoment #FutureChefs #EscoffierCompetition #SecondPlace #StudentSuccess

SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY! Not all heroes wear capes...some wear a hair net! 😍😍 The child nutrition department truly are heroes, and the school would not be able to function (and definitely not be fed) without them! Thank you for all you do!

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨 Lady Tiger Softball playoff game has been MOVED to 12:30pm at Thrall High School.

🌞 Sun Meals To Go is Back! 🍎 We’re excited to announce that the Smithville ISD Summer Meal Program, Sun Meals To Go, is returning this summer! Candy Biehle, Director of Child Nutrition, shared the great news with the Smithville Noon Lions Club earlier today. This FREE program is open to ALL children 18 and under — not just Smithville ISD students. Whether your child attends another district, is homeschooled, or just visiting for the summer, they are welcome! 📦 Meals will be distributed twice a week at four convenient locations, and we’re adding a new evening pickup option this year to make it even easier for families. Each child will receive 7 days’ worth of meals to help ensure no child goes hungry.

🔥 The heat is on in our Culinary classroom! 🔥 Our talented students have been slicing, dicing, sautéing, and perfecting their dishes as they prepare for tomorrow's big cooking competition at the prestigious Escoffier Culinary School in Austin! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳 From signature sauces to showstopping presentations, they're bringing their A-game and a whole lot of flavor. 💥🍽️ We’re so proud of their hard work, passion, and creativity—and we know they’re going to crush it! 💪✨ Good luck, chefs-in-the-making—go make us proud! 🎉👏 #FutureChefs #CulinaryChampions #EscoffierBound #CookingUpSuccess

The Spring Edition of the Tiger Insider newsletter is out! Check out all the amazing things happening in SISD! https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/tiger-insider-newsletters

Registration for our Summer ACE program is open now! Use this link to apply for our summer program: https://forms.gle/aj67QQBmGonQaEyd6 The application will close May 9th. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Perez at dperez@smithvilleisd.org

REMINDER! Join us on for our 2nd Annual Student Art Show, where we showcase Smithville ISD student artwork! Monday, May 5th 4pm-6pm Smithville ISD Administration Building 901 NE 6th Street We will also have information on our online learining resources!

Picnic Day at Brown Primary was a bug success! 🐜☀️ Our Pre-K and Kindergarten kiddos enjoyed their lunch on classic red checkered tablecloths, enjoying their lunch, thinking of summer vacation ! Even the ants and bugs showed up... but don’t worry — they were the plastic, party-crasher kind. 🐞😆 No bites, just giggles! #PicnicPros #NoBugSprayNeeded #LittleLunchLegend

The search is underway for a new Principal at Brown Primary School. This unique campus is home to our tiniest Tiger Cubs, with only Pre-K and Kindergarten housed here. It is a great space for learning, growth, and hitting major milestones for these young students! If you are interested in taking on this role, visit our Careers page to apply! https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/careers-at-sisd You should definitely "Come Work With Us"!

The Top 10% has been announced for Smithville High School! 👏👏👏 Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication to their academics! We are so proud of each of you. Samuel Praditbatuga - Valedictorian Arabella Gutierrez - Salutatorian Devin Young Addison Waneck Darcy Mullen Daucie Davis Kaycee Nutt Conor Burleson Carina Berryann Ashlyn Wilhelm Kaydence Kimball Grayson Mullen Graduation will be held Friday, May 23rd, at 8pm at Tiger Stadium! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Have you thanked a bus driver today?? 🚌🚌 Our transportation department goes above and beyond to ensure our students are transported safely to and from school. In honor of Bus Drive Appreciation Day, please give them a wave to than them for all they do! 🖤🧡 #TigerPride

REMINDER: Thursday, April 24th, is a staff development day/student holiday. Friday, April 25th, SISD will be closed. We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!

The entire Smithville community is invited to participate in the Mental Health Youth Workshop Series being held at the Smithville Elementary Campus over the next month. These workshops will be held from 3:45-4:45pm in the Building 3 Cafeteria. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Topics for the upcoming weeks are as follows: 4/23/2025 The Art of Making Friends 4/30/2025 The Chill Zone: Stress Free & Happy 5/07/2025 The Ripple Effect: Small Acts, Big Impact 5/14/2025 Be Your Own Hero: Empowering Your Self Esteem We hope you can make it!

Guess who hopped by the cafeteria today? The Easter Bunny made a special appearance during lunch for our amazing 4th and 5th graders and kitchen staff! With a basket full of springtime cheer, our furry friend brought smiles, high-fives, and a touch of Easter magic to the lunchroom. Students couldn't believe their eyes when the Easter Bunny appeared between the lunch tables, pausing for photos and sharing celebratory moments with everyone! From our school family to yours, we wish you a HOPPY EASTER filled with joy, chocolate, and wonderful memories! May your holiday weekend be as bright and colorful as a basket of Easter eggs! 🐰🌷🥚