SHS Weekly Update

Donnie DeBerry, a Smithfield High School junior, was selected to participate in the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders® Community Program. This year, Bank of America received more than 7,000 applications, and 315 students were selected for this prestigious honor. As a Student Leader, Donnie will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local non-profit this summer. Additionally, in July Donnie will travel to Washington, D.C. where Donnie will network with students from across the country and participate in an exciting week of interactive sessions - including meeting Bank of America leaders and government officials and visiting D.C. landmarks. When you see Donnie, please congratulate him on receiving this tremendous honor.

Congratulations to senior Seth Thomas for advancing to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Seth was recognized for "demonstrating through distinguished performance high potential for future academic accomplishment."

Check out this article about the SHS Best Buddies: https://www.bestbuddies.org/vadc/smithfield-high-school

SHS agriculture students had the opportunity to work with elementary school students who visited the IWCS farm for Agriculture Literacy Week.

Congratulations to the SHS Choraliers for their Superior ratings at District Assessments last Friday! They earned the highest ratings possible from 3 judges for performing 2 choral pieces and for sight-reading as an ensemble. Way to go, Choraliers!

On Thursday, March 28th, The Spanish Honor Society had their official Easter Egg Hunt and party. This has become a tradition, right before Spring Break. The Spanish Honor Society is having a busy 2nd semester with preparing for upcoming events to include: volunteering at the NATO FESTIVAL and a joint trip planned with Windsor High School to the ¿Qué Pasa Festival.

April 1-5 -- All schools/offices closed for Spring Break

April 12 -- End of 3rd quarter

After Spring Break: NO left turns out onto Turner Dr will be allowed between 7:00-7:30am during morning drop-off. Please plan accordingly. Also, please YIELD to buses!

At the March 14 School Board meeting, the board voted to approve a Snow Day in May!

IWCS has time built into the calendar to allow for missed days due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. IWCS has missed very little time this year and, as such, the Board elected to make May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day, a student and staff holiday. The hope is this time will allow students and staff to recharge before entering the final stretch of the school year.

In addition, the School Board approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar. A copy of the calendar is available on the division's website at ​https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/school_calendar

• Senior dues are due. Please submit to Mrs. Mayes in Room 25 or pay online here. Cost: $75

• Cap and gowns were delivered on Wednesday, March 27. If you did not receive your cap and gown and you paid for it, please see Mrs. Mayes is room 25

The SHS Counseling Office has compiled important scholarship information for students. Please visit the website below to view:

https://sites.google.com/iwcs.k12.va.us/shscounselingoffice/college-career-planning/scholarships?authuser=0

The Drama Club Presents Lip Sync Battle: Teachers vs. Students! Join us on April 26th at 6:00pm in the auditorium to see the teachers and students battle it out for the title of Lip Sync Champion! Tickets are $5.00 at the door.

Click the flyer below to access the Google Form to sign up.

Mrs. Craig's Packer Block will be collecting gently used Prom dresses and mens suits in room 47 through the last week of May.

The SHS Counselors will begin meeting with ninth and tenth grade students beginning on March 25 for scheduling. If you would like to participate with your student, please contact the appropriate counselor. The course selection sheet is also attached for your reference.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hquw_o6LNKJY2nLwoci13IlsdEZXPrWw/view?usp=sharing

Ms. Rachael Davidson

Last Names: A-D, Me-Pa

rdavidson@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8778

Ms. Meredith Hynes

Last Names: E–Mc

mhynes@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8781

Ms. Lana Booth

Last Names: Pe-Z

lbooth@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8780

If your student is interested in a Career and Technical program, they must fill out the CTE application. Please note, students who are already in a CTE program do NOT need to reapply unless they are seeking entry to a different program.

https://forms.gle/Qm9yLMTFDxsCBKUK7

We are excited to announce we are in the process of starting PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). If you are interested in being a part of this process, please contact Chemerre Wells at chemerrem@ymail.com.

Monday, May 6, 2024

United States Government and Politics- 7:30 am

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Microeconomics- 7:30 am

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

English Literature and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Psychology-11:30 am

Friday, May 10, 2024

European History & United States History- 7:30 am

Macroeconomics-11:30 am

Monday, May 13, 2024

Calculus AB & BC -7:30 am

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

English Language and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Biology -11:30 am

WHO: Slaughter House is for wrestlers of all ages (K-12) who want to get next-level training in Folkstyle and Freestyle disciplines. We are not affiliated with any high school program and currently have multiple wrestlers competing on eight different high schools' teams.

WHEN: TUES / THURS 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: 13490 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430 -- left side of Hope Church through playground. We have an 8,000 square foot facility with 3x full mats, cardio, weights, and Crossfit equipment.

COST/SIGNUP: $200 for Spring Session (March 5th - May 23rd); www.smithfieldyouthwrestling.com (click register) -- 100% refund in first two weeks if not satisfied -- **wrestlers must have current USA Wrestling Card to participate

Smithfield Youth Wrestlers - $150

COACHES: Bryan Roggie, Marshall Robinson, Doug Smith, Jason Lewis, Jason Vaughn, Galilee Kissell, Evan Rawls, Owen Rawls

For more information, contact Coach Kates by email at akates@iwcs.k12.va.us

In collaboration with PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center), the Special Education Department is hosting a Transition to Adulthood series for families of students with disabilities. The first three sessions will consist of training regarding what it means to turn 18 as a student with a disability in Virginia, social security and Medicaid waivers, and financial decisions. Finally, there will be a Transition to Adulthood Fair where families can circulate through various vendor tables. Vendors include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT), PEATC, and the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Visit this link to view information regarding Executive Order 28 related to "Parental Notification, Law Enforcement Collaboration, and Student Education to Prevent Student Overdoses."

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