Smithton CCSD 130

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!

This weeks Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Geoppo & Ms. Poe. Way to support Smithton School :)

Reminder...tomorrow is Spring Picture Day!
All clubs/groups/teams will need their shirts for their club photos.

Applications accepted until March 6, 2026. Apply today!

The Book Fair is coming! Get ready to shop March 2nd through 6th.
Set up your e-wallets or shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/smithtonelementaryschool1

Reminder...NJHS/Character Council Donut Day tomorrow morning! Don't forget your $1!

More fun in STEM this week...5th grade dissected owl pellets, 2nd grade observed earthworms and 6th grade made games from cardboard boxes.

This weeks Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Hoover and Officer Sherman. Thank you for all you do!

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Sale runs through 2/15/26

Smithton Elementary School - It’s ON! Be the Heartbeat of Change! 💓

Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission – THANK YOU! We need your help to reach our goal.

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.   

Ready to jump in? Here’s how your family can help save lives:

Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.
Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!

Donations are due on 2/27/26. Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!

The Book Fair is coming! Get ready to shop March 2nd through 6th.
Set up your e-wallets or shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/smithtonelementaryschool1

This week in STEM...4th grade made 3D skeletons, Kindergarten made play-doh insects and 1st grade painted wings.

The Smithton School staff voted on the 7th graders dreamcatchers from Mrs. Berry's Social Studies classes. The staff voted on whose dreamcatcher from each of the three classes was their favorite creatively colored dreamcatcher. Our colorful artist winners are Ean Darr (7-1 Class), Khloe Patterson (7-2 Class), and Carter Ballard & Hunter Hatzenbuehler (7-3 Class). Congratulations to the Winners!

The 8th graders in each of Mrs. Berry's Social Studies classes voted on who gave the BEST George Washington Speech.
The students had to give an inspirational speech in General George Washington's point of view convincing the Continental Army to cross the Delaware River on the evening of Christmas Day to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, the next morning.
The inspiring orators that won in each class are Lexi Fisaga (8-1 Class), Sofia Blackwood & Aadie Melton (8-2 Class), and Lucas Feole (8-3 Class). Congratulations to the Winners!

1 week until the Daddy/ Daughter Dance!