Due to the COVID- 19 concerns and in the best interest of Smith County students, staff, and their families, Smith County Schools will be closed Monday, March 16, 2020 thru Friday, March 20, 2020. Spring break will remain the following week as scheduled. During the next two weeks all facilities will be closed and activities cancelled with the exception of the Smith County School Nutrition Department. SCHS and GES will be open for breakfast and lunch Monday, March 16 thru Friday, March 20, 2020. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

We will also be transporting meals to Defeated Elementary and Union Heights Elementary during those same feeding times. All meals will be FREE to all children 18 and younger. Although the Tennessee Department of Education has not reduced the 180 day school calendar requirement at this time, Smith County Schools intend to be proactive instead of reactive for the safety of their students, staff, and their families. Smith County will be in contact with the TDOE in an effort to get these additional days waived and will communicate further plans if days will need to be made up.