In partnership with the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin), the TN Department of Education announced all Tennessee high school students and teachers have access to free, virtual workshops, office hours, and classes on how to succeed on the ACT, one of the most important college entrance exams offered to high school students across the country. Beginning... READ MORE >
Smith County Schools would like to announce the 2020-21 Teachers of the Year. Sheryl Taylor, Forks River Elementary, Grades Pre-K -4 Teacher of the YearMy name is Sheryl Taylor. I have taught first grade at Forks River Elementary for nine years. I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2005 with my Bachelor’s degree in Child Development... READ MORE >
Smith County Schools Kindergarten Registration If you are interested in enrolling your child in kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please call your school for an appointment time. April 16 Carthage Elementary School (615-735-0433) April 16 Defeated Elementary School (615-774-3150) April 16 Forks River Elementary (615-897-2676) April 16 New... READ MORE >
Our goal for our students, employees, and families has always been to provide the best quality education while keeping health and safety a priority. Our original plan was for all students to return to in-person learning on February 16th. After careful consideration and consultation with local health officials, review of CDC guidelines, and input from school... READ MORE >
Due to COVID 19 Smith County Schools will be on a hybrid schedule, Monday November 30, 2020 through Friday, February 12, 2021. Wednesdays will be a remote learning day district-wide. Please check your child's school website or social media page for specific detailed information regarding your child's schedule. READ MORE >
Smith County Schools will join other school districts in saluting our local education leadersduring Tennessee’s annual School Board Appreciation Week from January 24-30, 2021.The week is designed to recognize the contributions made by all school board members, including the Smith County School Board. School boards are given the tremendous responsibility of ensuring... READ MORE >
Pupil Trans. Troopers present Smith Co Bus garage a certificate of excellence for passing their annual bus inspections with high marks, there was not a single bus that was placed out of service during inspections. They take pride in having safe buses for our most precious cargo. READ MORE >
Look for the Smith County Schools Board Meeting to go live on YouTube and on our webpage. December 15th, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Just go to YouTube and search for Smith County Schools or go to Smith County Schools Live Board Meeting. READ MORE >
Drive-Thru Breakfast and Lunch for Remote Students Whether you are a traditional/remote or virtual learner, we look forward to serving you in the School Nutrition Program. Breakfast and lunch will be available daily for pickup between 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for remote students, beginning November 30, 2020. There will be no pickups after 10:30 a.m. A breakfast... READ MORE >
STATEMENT The lawsuit filed against the Smith County Board of Education by the ACLU on behalf of Smith County residents Kelly Butler and his two minor children, and Jason and Sharona Carr and their two minor children was resolved on September 14, 2020 when United States District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. entered his Final Consent Decree and Order. ... READ MORE >
STATEMENT The Smith County Board of Education was recently approached about settling a lawsuit filed on November 18, 2019 by the ACLU on behalf of Smith County residents Kelly Butler and his two minor children, and Jason and Sharona Carr and their two minor children. The lawsuit makes allegations and asserts claims that the Board violated the Establishment Clause... READ MORE >
The Smith County Board of Education will hold a Special Called BoardMeeting titled Continued COVID 19 Update at the Smith County Boardof Education, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, Tennessee, on Monday,August 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. READ MORE >
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On May 7, 2020 Smith County High School FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) competed virtually at the state level in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events. Three teams competed: Shelbie Manus in Repurpose and Redesign (Level 3), Kensea Skelton and Maria Mundy in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (Level 3), and Eden Daniel in... READ MORE >
We appreciate our families' patience and flexibility as we make decisions to support our students and staff in this evolving environment. District staff has been working diligently to determine the best plan to safely re-open schools. We have studied plans of similar districts, are consulting daily with local health officials and other districts to help develop the... READ MORE >
Smith County Middle School is in search of a cheer coach.Interview: Please contact Mrs. Kelly Bell, Principal, 735-8277, or email kelly.bell@smithcoedu.net for interview appointments. READ MORE >
Smith County High School has an opening for a Math teacher.Certification Required: Current Tennessee License; Endorsement: 413 or 125 Interview: Please contact Mr. Dusty Whitaker, Principal, at 615-735-9219, or email whitakerd3@smithcoedu.net for interview appointments. READ MORE >
Smith County High School has a Spanish teaching position available. Certification Required: Current Tennessee License; Endorsement: 009, 169, 409, or 495 Interview: Please contact Mr. Dusty Whitaker, Principal, at (615)735-9219 or at whitakerd3@smithcoedu.net for interview appointments. READ MORE >
ReadyRosie is an online education tool providing at-home instructional videos parents can do with their children. Through a partnership between the department and the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation, Tennessee families have access to these resources for free through September 30. Register here. Additional information can be found here and a How To Use Guide... READ MORE >
COVID-19: Tennessee Department of Education Guidance on High School Graduation CeremoniesThe outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent school building closures for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year have created questions related to high school graduation and related activities. Understanding the milestone that high school graduations represent in the lives of our... READ MORE >
Smith County Schools will host modified graduation ceremonies at Gordonsville High School and Smith County High School for the class of 2020. Ceremonies for both high schools are scheduled for Friday, May 15th. Gordonsville High will be held at 6:00 pm on Turney Ford Field, while Smith County High will be held at 7:30 pm at Owl Stadium. Alternate dates for... READ MORE >
All Smith County Schools will have Pre-kindergarten Registration on Friday, May 22, 2020 from 8:00 am-3:00 pm by appointment only. Please check your school's website/social media page for information regarding appointments.Qualifications for 2020-2021 eligibility include: 1. Child must be four years old on or before August 15, 2020.2. Child must qualify for... READ MORE >
Smith County Schools Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021 School Year All Smith County Schools will have kindergarten registration on Friday, May 22, 2020, from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm by appointment only. Please check your school’s website/social media page for information regarding appointments. Carthage Elementary... READ MORE >
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th, is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 is definitely different this year due to the COVID-19 school closings, but the Smith County Board of Education still wants to celebrate our wonderful educators. While every school year brings its own unique challenges, this... READ MORE >
Today is School Lunch Hero Day. We celebrated our staff today by providing Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas, which was donated by Pizza Hut. We would like to say, "Thank You" to all of our Smith County School Lunch Heroes and Carthage Pizza Hut! READ MORE >
This information is for incoming 9th grade students to SCHS (students in 8th grade who plan to come to SCHS). SCHS has set up a Google Classroom for incoming 9th grade students. All students need to join as we will be announcing information concerning registration for classes and any other important news. To join, students will need to sign in to Google Classroom... READ MORE >
The TN Dept. of Education now has short Physical Education and Art Class videos available on their YouTube page. Check them out here. READ MORE >
Smith County Schools have been providing alternative educational opportunities to our students during the COVID-19 school closure. Initially, the primary concern of teachers and school leaders were ensuring that students were provided access to nutritious meals and while continuing to provide opportunities for students to continue their learning. We will continue... READ MORE >
See information below about various educational resources.Governor's Early Literacy Foundation: Age appropriate books along with activities that parents can do with their child at home. WebsiteGoodnight with Dolly: Join Dolly Parton as she shares a story and some love through virtual read alouds.PBS At Home Learning Update: Here is this week’s schedule (April 20... READ MORE >
Check out #WonderWednesdayTN activities for students on the Tennessee Stem Innovation Network! https://www.tsin.org/-wonderwe... READ MORE >
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With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring sports and the postponed BlueCross Basketball Championships, are cancelled. This is an unprecedented time across our state and country, and we do not make this decision lightly. We thank all of the participants, their... READ MORE >
Smith County Schools is excited to announce the Teachers of the Year for the 2019-20 school year. Michelle Flynt is the PK-4th Grade Teacher of the Year. She teaches 3rd grade at Carthage Elementary School. Michelle is a 2001 graduate of Jackson County High School and 2006 and 2008 graduate of Tennessee Tech where she earned a B.A. in elementary education... READ MORE >
PBS At Home Learning Series: The department is excited to kick off the PBS At Home Learning Series where you can find lessons, teacher kits, and videos. In addition, there are one page guides for using the PBS videos. We are excited to provide daily lessons in grade one through eight in ELA.The programming for the week of April 6, 2020 can be found at the Tennessee... READ MORE >
Check out Smith County Insider's Facebook Page feature on Smith County Schools Feeding Program during school closure due to COVID-19 Click Video to see the story. READ MORE >
For information and schedule of PBS programming schedule from TDOE, click here READ MORE >
FREE SOFTWARE: Texas Instruments is offering free, 6-month licenses of TI software to give students and teachers access to the full functionality of their calculators from any PC or Mac computer. This includes the TI-84 family of graphing calculators, the TI-Nspire CX family of graphing calculators and the TI-30XS and TI-34 Multiview scientific calculators. We... READ MORE >
The Tennessee Department of Education and Governor Lee's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) have announced a statewide partnership with ReadyRosie, an early education online platform, to provide short videos and free resources with simple, engaging activities for Tennessee families and children, ages birth through 3rd grade, to do at home.April 1 through September... READ MORE >
The Smith County Board of Education understands the value of continuing to provide educational services and support to our students and families. Our District and school staff have developed an educational plan with the goal of providing services to our students during this difficult and challenging time. While the concerns for the physical and emotional... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Top Ten Seniors for the Class of 2020!1. Janna Abou-Rahma2. Dominique Hebert3. John Ross Hord4. Joseph Scott Gantenbein5. Chale'T Smith6. Olivia Rae Phillips7. Kathryn Elmore8. John Bowman Broyles9. Braxton Washer10. Mallory Dillon READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Top Ten Seniors for the Class of 2020!1. Ally Bryant2. Carson Pope3. Trinity Davis4. Mathew Jones5. Jacob Lambert6. Colette Turner7. Samantha Carrick8. Addy Nicholas9. Kacie Malone10. Trenton Shores READ MORE >
Due to our extended school closure, all Kindergarten and Voluntary Pre-K registrations will be rescheduled at a later date. We do look forward to meeting prospective students and parents, and we will share new registration dates and times when we have more information available. READ MORE >
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Per Governor Lee's recommendation, Smith County Schools will be closed until Monday, April 27th. We will pass on information as it becomes available and re-evaluate at a later date. READ MORE >
Due to the COVID- 19 situation and recommendations from the governor, Smith County Schools will now be closed through Friday, April 3, 2020. All facilities will be closed and activities cancelled with the exception of the Smith County School Nutrition Department. Smith County High School and Gordonsville Elementary School will be open for breakfast and lunch. We... READ MORE >
For the first time, in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. You’ll still be able to respond by mail. Every 10 years, the @uscensusbureau undertakes a mammoth task: ounting all the people residing in the United States.... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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Smith County Board of Educations has suspended all over night and out of state travel for school sponsored organizations until further notice. The Board of Education has also released a Response Plan for Schools and our communities to help prevent the spread of this pandemic. SMITH COUNTY SCHOOLS CORONAVIRUS/PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN READ MORE >
Click the following links to access the US 2020 Census informational flyer:English Version, Versión en español READ MORE >