SHS Weekly Update

Congratulations to junior Ethan Caggiano who received the William & Mary Leadership Award for Smithfield High School. This award is intended to illustrate William & Mary's unparalleled tradition of leadership and demonstrate Ethan's dedication to the Smithfield High School community.

Tickets for The Wiz are $12 on GoFan. Purchase your tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12875?activity=Performing%20Arts

• Please read the Senior Newsletter that was sent out a few weeks ago to be reminded of all senior events and dates. You can download the newsletter below.

• Senior Night is Tuesday, May 27th @ 6pm.

• Senior Class Group Picture is Wednesday, May 28th. Please dress appropriately for the photo. Details in the newsletter.

• Jostens will be here on June 11th for any senior that has not purchased their Cap & Gown - $70 (Cash Only)

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

May 23 & 26 - All Schools/Offices Closed (Memorial Day)

June 4-6 - Spring SOL Testing

June 5-6 - Asynchronous Days (only students taking SOLs will report to school)

June 11-12 - Three-Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools

June 12 - Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter

June 13 - Graduation

Date: June 4, 2025

Where: SHS Gym

Time: 4-6pm

Cost: $20 cash

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.

Any student with 6 or more unexcused absences in a class must fill out an Attendance Appeal Form. Click the link below to download the form.

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.

Green Club Thrift Shop is still accepting donations, including athletic equipment and shoes. Please drop off your donations in the front office and label it clearly “Thrift Shop."

The National Honor Society, BETA, SCA, and Teachers For Tomorrow are sponsoring a Ronald McDonald Pop Top Drive from May 12th to May 27th. Pop tops are the small metal coverings on canned drinks and food. Ronald McDonald House offers lodging and meals for the families who have to travel with their children for medical. They collect and recycle the pop tops to earn funds to serve these families. Several Smithfield students and their families have benefited from Ronald McDonald House and this drive is a great way to honor them and pay it forward. Each Core class will receive a collection bin, and the class that collects the most pop tops will receive a pizza party. Put those monster drinks and sodas to good use–drop the tops in the bucket. Packer Pride equals Packer Generosity.

Student Registration for After-School Activity Bus Pilot Program (Spring 2025): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6a5gfFvwP8PVgqflWUb_8PV3oFkydMZkMh0dNQGZsx3HF3w/viewform

Open the file below for more information and to apply for the Student Leadership Institute, a program of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce.

Ready to purchase your yearbook? Click here to order.

Can't remember if you ordered a yearbook? Click here to check.

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.

IWCS is excited to announce that preschool registration is now open for the upcoming school year!

If you, or someone you know, has a child who will be 4 by September 30, we invite you to apply to our high-quality, nurturing preschool program designed to help your child grow, learn, and thrive.

Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait. Visit our IWCS Website or call 757-357-4393 for more information.

We look forward to welcoming your little learner to our school family.

If you are planning to pick up your child early from school. Please send an email to shs-attendance@iwcs.k12.va.us by 10:00 am with the time you are picking them up. We will put your child’s name on the early release list. They are responsible for letting the teacher know they have “Early Release.”

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

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