Smith County School District

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

📚 Raleigh High School to Host ACT!

Raleigh High School will host the ACT on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

Students interested in taking the exam should register in advance.

For assistance with registration or additional information, please see Mrs. Caylan Hadley, RHS Counselor.

We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity as they prepare for college and their future academic goals!

10/09/2026

✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ✨

Meet Trinity Johnson of Taylorsville High School!

Favorite Subject/Class: Reading.
Favorite Teacher: Kammie Masters.
Clubs/Organizations: Band.

"I love the community that's around here, and Taylorsville is a great school to be part of." - Trinity Johnson

"Trinity is an all-around good student. She is willing to do anything we ask of her. She is a member of the THS Band and a leader to her peers. Trinity is smart and a pleasure to interact with." - Taylorsville High School Principal Jeremiah Keyes

10/09/2026

✨ DISTANCE LEARNING SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH ✨

* (Distance Learning Spotlight is for a teacher who demonstrates the most engagement and quality instruction for our distance learners at the Alternative School)

Meet Pam Boyd of Mize High School!

Boyd serves as a Math Teacher.

"I love teaching, especially helping students build their understanding of why we do what we do (in solving math problems). I was older in life getting into education and have not regretted one moment." - Pam Boyd

Boyd is in her 17th year working in education and her eighth year at Mize High School.

10/09/2026

✨ SUPPORT STAFF SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ✨

Meet Victoria Blackwell of Taylorsville Elementary School!

Blackwell works as a First-Grade Teacher Assistant.

“I went to school at Taylorsville, and I’m glad I got to come back and be a part of it. I love working with the students and watching them learn.” - Victoria Blackwell

Blackwell is in her fourth year working in education, all at Taylorsville Elementary School.

10/09/2026

✨ TEACHER SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ✨

Meet Shay Johnston of Mize Elementary School!

Johnston serves as a Fifth-Grade Science Teacher.

“I love the family atmosphere here at Mize. Everyone [from the staff to administration] works together for the betterment of our students.” - Shay Johnston

Johnston is in her 22nd year working in education and her third year at Mize Elementary School.

10/08/2026

🚨 Friday School Operations and After-School Activities

The Smith County School District continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias and its potential effects on our communities.

ALL Schools will operate on their regular schedules on Friday, October 9, 2026.

All Friday after-school activities have already been canceled or rescheduled.

The safety of our students and employees remains our priority.

Any additional changes to school operations will be communicated through the district’s official notification channels. Families are encouraged to monitor district announcements and local weather alerts.

10/08/2026

🚗 Raleigh Elementary School – Lower Car Rider Line Update! 🦁

Raleigh Elementary School would like to remind parents and guardians that beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, the lower car rider line will return to entering campus from Coursey Street.

To ensure a safe, efficient morning drop-off process, two drop-off lanes will form once vehicles enter the lower car rider area.

📌 Important Reminders:
- Remain in your vehicle at all times.
- Have students ready to exit when you reach the designated drop-off area.
- Follow the directions of staff members to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we make this transition. The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.

Thank you for helping us make morning arrival safe and efficient for everyone! 🦁