
SHS Weekly Update
6/6/25
KidWind World Champs 2025
We're Off to See the Wizard!
The SHS Drama Club presented "The Wiz" over two weekends, bringing the Broadway story to life with Dorothy, the scarecrow, tin man and lion.
Don't Forget to Return Your IWCS Laptop and Charger
Senior News -- Important Information Below!
1. Senior Dues are due now: $90
2. If students have technology, library, club, or JROTC debts, please take care of them as soon as possible. Graduation tickets will not be distributed unless obligations have been taken care of.
3. Please read the senior newsletter that was sent out on Remind and Google Classroom with all the events leading up to graduation. Please review it carefully and if you have any questions, email the senior class sponsor, Mrs. Mayes, at tmayes@iwcs.k12.va.us. You can download the newsletter below.
4. Jostens will be here on June 11th for any senior that has not purchased their Cap & Gown - $70 (Cash Only)
5. There has been a time change to the June 12th graduation practice. Practice will take place in SHS auditorium from 12pm - 2pm. Students will receive 6 tickets following practice. SHS seniors need to pick up their own tickets that day. Tickets will not be given out to individuals other than the named senior.
6. Lifetouch will be taking photos during the June 13 graduation ceremony. To access those photos, text the code 69181GY25 to 90738. Lifetouch will send you a link when the photos are ready to view and order.
Senior Survey
The senior survey was shared with all seniors via the Google Classroom. All seniors must complete this survey (link below) before graduation.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh1c1y-JSUs8dNllzklHQuEQVRSpE4RjZxQkk4Rly_WprkGg/viewform
Mark Your Calendar
June 11-12 - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools
June 12 - Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter
June 13 - Graduation
Ronald McDonald House Pop Top Collection Contest
SHS collected a grand total of 6,377 tabs to assist families with lodging and shelter sponsored by the Ronald McDonald House.Thank you to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause, and congratulations to Mr. Ping’s class for collecting the most pop tops and winning the pizza party.
1: Mr. Ping (1,093 tabs)
2: Mrs. Ancajas (1,051 tabs)
3: Mrs. Albright (1,005 tabs)
4: Mrs. Mankel (850 tabs)
5: Mrs. Richmond (464 tabs)
Virtual Summer School
Students, are you interested in getting ahead? Registration for Virtual Summer School opens May 19. Click the link below for more information and to download the registration form.
June 12 is the Deadline to Pick Up Medications from the Clinic
ALL MEDICATION IN THE CLINIC MUST BE PICKED UP BY:
Thursday, JUNE 12th
Between 7:30-2:00
Medications not picked up will be destroyed in compliance with the Isle of Wight County School Board Policy.
Drone Camp Coming to SHS
Smithfield High School will host its FIRST eAviation Drone Camp August 4-8 (9:00-4:00).
Important Reminder: Attendance Policy
Please ensure that all absences for your child are properly excused. To clear unexcused absences:
- Parents may submit up to five parent notes per semester for any reason.
- Doctor's notes are unlimited and can be submitted at any time.
To receive credit for a class, students must not exceed five unexcused absences. Any student with more than five unexcused absences in a class will not earn credit for that class, regardless of their grade. These students will need to go through the Attendance Appeal Process to address the issue.
Please send in all absent notes as soon as possible to ensure your child’s attendance record is updated. Thank you for your cooperation! Shs-attendance@iwcs.k12.va.us
Smithfield High School
Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack