SHS Weekly Update

Adam Sandler Day

HOCO Parade in downtown Smithfield @ 4 p.m. Friday

Parade participants drop-off will be at Littles Parking lot across from Main Street Baptist Church. You will not be able to park there. It Is for drop off only. The parade will start at Little's Parking Lot.

Parking for SHS parade – We suggest you park at the Commuter Parking lot, the old Bank of South Side or Bank of America parking lots.

HOCO Football Game @ 7 p.m. Friday

You must purchase tickets online at www.gofan.co

HOCO Dance 7-10 p.m. Saturday

Several of the HOSA members handed out awareness ribbons to students and staff. Pictured below is Mrs. True (our favorite SHS Packer Clinic Assistant) who is a breast cancer survivor.

Congratulations to our Fall Engineering II Mousetrap Car Derby Winners! Alex Gay and Kamell Tayler were our First Place Winners with a record-setting 86 foot run. Sophie Shipman, Sophie Prince and Natalie Simon were our second place winners.

The American Baseball Coaches Association presented the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award to the Smithfield High School baseball team in recognition of the program's 3.7 GPA during the 2023-24 school year.

Senior - Max Neff

Freshman - Tanner Brobst

CAPTURE THE MEMORIES. CAPTURE THE SAVINGS.

Time is fleeting, hold on to the memorable moments with a Smithfield High School yearbook. Order by Friday, October 4, to get the lowest price of the year: $65.

jostensyearbooks.com

Smithfield High School will be teaching a unit on Family Life Education to all students currently enrolled in Health/PE 9 and/or Driver Ed./PE 10 on November 4th and November 5th. If you would like to review any of the materials for this unit, please contact Principal Cuffee to schedule an appointment. If you do not want your child to participate in these lessons, please print and complete the opt-out form and return to the school. Links for materials regarding this unit are as follows:

Parents if you have not joined the Senior Class Informational Remind for Parents. Please Join Using this link: https://www.remind.com/join/packer25

Park & Paint is only for seniors! Payment can be made online or in cash. Seniors, see Mr. Bazz to receive your permission slip. Forms are due with your design Oct. 7, 2024.

See below for more information.

Reminder to All Seniors:

Don't forget to select your senior portrait for the yearbook by the November 4 deadline! Go to prestigeportraits.com and use the access code emailed to you or your parent to view your proofs, order photos and select a portrait for the yearbook. See Mrs. Garrow in the library for more information.

Also, don't forget to submit your senior quotes for the yearbook!

Seniors: Share a little bit about your personality by including a quote under your senior portrait in the yearbook! The deadline to submit your quote is December 1. Submit via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/htKcTW6Pii8K96i89

All quotes must be school appropriate and should be no more than 150 characters. Please use quotation marks and include the author of your quote in your submission. Yearbook staff and SHS administration reserve the right to reject your quote if it doesn't meet guidelines.

Examples of what is NOT acceptable:

• References to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs
• Foul language
• Quotes that are sexual or contain vulgar innuendo
• Nonsense or inside jokes
• Anything that belittles another person's ethnicity, religious/political beliefs, sexuality, gender, physical/mental ability

Attention, seniors! Now is the time to nominate your friends and classmates in a variety of Senior Superlative categories. Winners will be featured in the yearbook and on The Packer Report. Nominations will be accepted through October 15.

Seniors should use this Google Form to submit their superlative nominations:

https://forms.gle/FeUso1CEmzVat6MD8

Click the link below for more information about purchasing a yearbook ad recognizing a member of the Class of 2025.

Presenting the SHS Choraliers Christmas concerts, now at Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield, the same series previously held at St. Luke’s Church! Please join us to start your holiday season off with Christmas favorites from ancient times to the present. The select Choraliers ensemble will delight both young and old with their community concerts on Friday, December 6 at 7pm and Saturday, December 7 at 4pm and 7pm.

Concert Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased on EventBrite at this link or at the door before the concert. Be sure to select which concert you are attending when purchasing tickets. We hope to see you there!

AP Exam Payment Link-Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible

AP Exam Payment Link

We are excited to invite your students to the Inaugural 757: Life and Career Summit, an event designed by Gen Z for Gen Z!

Hosted by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, in partnership with the 757 Regional Internship Collaborative, and Old Dominion University, this summit is your chance to connect with young local professionals and explore the dynamic career opportunities Hampton Roads has to offer.

Event Details:

Dates: October 9th and 10th
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: The Hub 757 | 6801 Bridgeway Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435

This unique two-day event is designed to help students explore various career industries, develop essential soft skills, and gain valuable insights into job preparation.

Over two days, college students will have access to:

• Breakout sessions across key industries like Maritime, IT, Tech, Business, Engineering, and Healthcare.
• Skill enhancement workshops to boost your career planning and soft skills.
• Networking opportunities with local professionals who can offer guidance and insights into the job market.
• Celebration of Hampton Roads’ cultural and artistic vibrancy, encouraging you to stay and contribute to the region that has helped shape your identity.

Whether you’re nearing graduation or just starting to explore your career path, the 757: Life and Career Summit will provide you with invaluable tools, resources, and connections to succeed in today’s competitive job market. This is a must-attend event for anyone who is serious about planning their future career or looking to explore different pathways.

Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to network, learn, and grow! We look forward to seeing you there.

Each day has different programming so don't miss out!

How to Register:

October 9th | Day 1: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/?id=078287cb-05bb-4838-a8a5-1be79669a754

October 10th | Day 2: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/balancingworkandplay

Annual dues: $17 due by October 1.

1. The Voice of Democracy (High School Students) grand prize $35,000.
2024-2025 Theme “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Link for Voice of Democracy - www.vfwva.org - then go to programs or www.vfwpost8545.org - then go to the bottom of webpage.
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2. Patriot’s Pen - (Middle School Students) Grand Prize - $5,000
The 2024-25 theme is: "My Voice in America's Democracy?" Student Entry
Link for Patriot’s Pen - www.vfwva.org - then go to programs or www.vfwpost8545.org - then go bottom of the webpage.

If anyone has questions they may email William C. Constant (VFW Post 8545/School Program Coordinator) @ wconstantvfwpost8545@gmail.com.

Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack