Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary Calling on Watch D.O.G.S.
by Tina Cole-Mullins Smith Elementary is calling on Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to participate in this nationwide program, which was launched in 1998 and can be found in over 6,000 schools nationwide. “You don’t have to have kids to be a role model. These kids see a lot of moms and women in […]
Staff Spotlight: Angie Filice helps kindergartners start out on the right path
by Amy Haggerty Experiencing school for the first time can be a memorable encounter, especially with a special teacher. And kindergarten teacher Angie Filice is one of those. She expresses it best in her own words, “I love this job!” She has been teaching for 25 years and is very popular with many of the […]
Volunteers Make the (School) Day
by Reaghan Walz “We should…” is often the beginning of a great idea to improve school atmosphere, décor, student and staff morale, or to expand the education of students, but school staff are stretched too tight just trying to handle the many responsibilities they already have. So how do those lovely bulletin boards in the […]
Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School Evacuated for Bomb Threat
Stockbridge Jr/Sr high school was closed and evacuated today for a bomb threat. Students were bussed and evacuated to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority base next to Ransom’s for pickup. Unconfirmed reports say Smith and Heritage are on lock down. We will update as more information becomes available.
Student of the Month: Annabelle Wilburn– 2nd Grade
by Cindy Lance This months spotlight shines on Smith Elementary 2nd grader Annabelle Wilburn. Terri Grant, her 1st grade teacher put forth the nomination and stated “Annabelle is always a perfect model of Smith Panther Pride. She is very respectful of others, makes wise choices and is a dedicated student, always eager to learn . She […]
Smith and Heritage elementary schools focus on kindness and building relationships
by Reaghan Walz Everyone knows that schools are for teaching academic courses such as math, science, language arts, history and other customary subjects. Teachers and administrators at Smith and Heritage elementary schools believe and are demonstrating that the educational experience extends beyond. With Heritage focusing on “kindness” and Smith focusing on “building relationships,” teachers and […]
Stockbridge Community Schools Back to School Schedule
Stockbridge Community Schools First Day of School is Monday, August 26 Smith Elementary Will be a full day of school from 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Heritage Elementary School Will be a full day of school from 8:51 a.m. to 3:36 p.m. Junior/Senior High School Junior High School: Will be a full day from 7:30 a.m. […]
Smith and Heritage playgrounds get a makeover
By Jill Marie Ogden As the clock ticks down to the beginning of the new school year, there’s a new shine to the playgrounds at Smith and Heritage schools. Weeds and water were flying recently as Panther Cubs PTO members held a cleanup day on the play areas. Members targeted both the overgrown weeds and […]