Capt. John Smith Elementary School

08/27/2026

We were delighted to have another visitor from Hampton University this week!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

A HUGE thank you to Hampton Police for their donation of stuffed animals!!!

This came at a perfect time as we begin planning our Literacy Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

We can’t wait to share all the details with our families.

Stay tuned… something special is coming soon!!

Thank you, Hampton Police Division, for helping us make literacy magical! 💙

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

We want to see our Smith Sharks’ furry family members!

Drop a photo of your family dog in the comments below for a chance to win a Family Engagement Prize Pack!

Our Family Engagement Specialist will randomly select a winner tomorrow!

We can’t wait to see all of our four-legged Shark family members!

08/26/2026

A Fresh Start for Our Teachers!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners with Serve the City for spending time last week giving our teachers’ lounge a much-needed facelift!

Your willingness to show up, serve, and pour into our staff is such a meaningful way to help us kick off the new school year. Our teachers work hard every day for our students, and creating a welcoming space for them to recharge and feel appreciated makes a difference!

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Gerrick in Mrs. Russell’s second grade class for completing your Summer Reading Challenge!

08/26/2026

Check out our Kindergarteners practicing their names and working in small groups!

08/24/2026

📣 🦈 We had an amazing first day of school at Captain John Smith Elementary! Thank you to our community partners from Hampton University for showing up early in the morning to cheer our Sharks into school! 📣 🦈

08/23/2026

Welcome back, everyone!

Please take a few minutes to complete this quick Family Engagement Survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffFOS2Gn45SeJjfYYkxz4f419Nk5lb9Bz0R8whXHWdOy-BOw/viewform
Your feedback will help us get to know you, understand how we can best support you, and identify ways we can better connect you with resources and opportunities needed.

Complete the survey by September 3rd for several chances to win some awesome raffle prizes!

Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. We are excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to partner with you!

Thank you,
Erica Spencer
Family Engagement Specialist
Smith Elementary School

As your Family Engagement Specialist, I’m here to connect families with resources, opportunities, and support throughout the school year. This short survey will help me get to know our families better and make sure I’m providing meaningful resources, workshops, and experiences that are helpful a...