South Smithfield Elementary School

09/10/2026

Bus 308
This afternoon a student got sick on bus 308. The driver stopped to take care of the student. During this stop there was a minor fender bender with a vehicle behind the bus. There were NO injuries to students. There were NO injuries to any of the drivers or passengers. There were no damages to either vehicle. Thank you parents for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or need any more information, please call the school tomorrow.

09/10/2026

Bus 308 will be resuming their route soon and Students will be on their way home. Please do not come to the school to get them

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09/10/2026

Bus 308 is running late. We will update with more information when we receive it from the transportation department.

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09/04/2026

Moving forward! We are proud of our staff and students! Let’s keep this momentum going! Thank you for your support!

All in, all the time!

🐬 Fins up🐬

09/02/2026

We are still looking for the owner of this beautiful lunch bag that's still filled with goodies from yesterday. It was left on bus 606.

08/26/2026

Bus 663 is running late, broken down due to mechanical issues. Students are being transferred to bus 630. Thanks for your patience.

Students will be on bus 630 in about minutes.

08/24/2026

IMPORTANT BUS CHANGES:
BUS 735 is now BUS 98 for the rest of the school year.

BUS 663 will be running late this afternoon. At this time, we are unsure of how late. Students on bus 663 will be riding home on BUS 98. Thanks for your patience.

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08/19/2026

Tonight after Meet the Teacher!

08/18/2026

The BEST! We are so thankful to have Officer Taylor as a part of our Dolphin Family!!

🐬 SRO SPOTLIGHT: MEET OFFICER TAYLOR! 🐬
As we kick off another school year, we’re excited to introduce you to the officers helping keep our schools safe and building positive relationships with our students!
👮‍♀️ Meet Officer Taylor, School Resource Officer at South Smithfield Elementary School!
⭐ Years in Law Enforcement: 4 years
🏫 Years as an SRO: Beginning her 3rd year
🍣 Favorite Food: Sushi
🏒 Favorite Sports Team: Carolina Hurricanes
🎶 Favorite Music: Old country—especially Johnny Cash
Why did she become an SRO?
“I wanted to make a lasting and positive impact on students while helping create a safe, supportive school environment.”
When Officer Taylor isn’t working, you can probably find her cuddling her baby, relaxing at the beach, or wandering the aisles of HomeGoods! 😂🏖️🛍️
💬 Her message to her students:
“I can’t wait for another great year at the best elementary school! Go Dolphins!” 🐬
We’re proud to have Officer Taylor serving the students, staff, and families of South Smithfield Elementary. Help us wish her a safe, fun, and successful school year! 💙

08/17/2026

| Start the school year with confidence by exploring Johnston County Public Schools’ 2026-2027 Back to School Basics page!

Families can find helpful information and resources all in one place, including:

📝 Beginning of the year documents
🏫 Orientation dates and times
🚌 Transportation information
🍎 School Nutrition information
📅 School calendars
…and much more!

The first day of school is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Mark your calendars:
• Monday, August 24: First day for traditional-calendar students
• Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27: Kindergarten staggered entry
• Friday, August 28: All kindergarten students attend

Not sure which day your kindergartener should attend? Please check with your child’s school for their assigned date.

Visit our Back to School Basics page here: https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3