Our new Early Childhood classrooms will provide the most appropriate space for teaching and learning for our preschool and PreK students. These thoughtfully designed classrooms will support early learning by creating an environment that is safe, engaging, and tailored to the needs of our youngest learners.
👏 Shoutout to Karsen Asbury for his work with the Moose International Youth Awareness Program!
Through the Sedalia Moose Lodge 1494, he created and presented his own “Kids Talk” on nutrition, sharing healthy habits with younger students at several locations in the community.
This program takes dedication and a commitment to helping others, and Karsen did an outstanding job representing Smithton. We’re proud of you, Karsen! 🐯 🖤 💛
If the bond passes, when do we have access to the money and where does it go?
Once a bond issue passes, the full amount of the funds become available within 30 days. The funds will be held in a separate bank account at any bank of the district’s choosing that can properly collateralize the funds.
Once a bond issue passes, the full amount of the funds become available within 30 days. The funds will be held in a separate bank account at any bank of the district’s choosing that can properly collateralize the funds.
On March 10th, the Smithton Tigers competed in the Kaysinger Math Contest at SFCC. The students did a great job representing our school at the contest. Several students earned awards, and we are proud of how our team performed overall.
Colby Bryan- 5th place Probability and Statistics
Sienna Contreras- 4th place Analytic Geometry 12
Aaden Foster- 5th place Word Problems 11
Codee Niebruegge- 1st place Word Problems 10, Geometry 10, 5th place Hodgepodge 10
Maddie Cole- 3rd place Word Problems 10
Dei Moore- 5th place Word Problems 9, 4th place Geometry 9
4th place Team 10- Codee Niebruegge, Maddie Cole, Zoie Shapely
5th place Team 11- Aaden Foster, Landon Eastep
4th place Team 12- Colby Bryan, Austin David
5th place Mixed Team- Sienna Contreras, Lizzy Lauer
3rd Top Sophomore- Codee Niebruegge
Colby Bryan- 5th place Probability and Statistics
Sienna Contreras- 4th place Analytic Geometry 12
Aaden Foster- 5th place Word Problems 11
Codee Niebruegge- 1st place Word Problems 10, Geometry 10, 5th place Hodgepodge 10
Maddie Cole- 3rd place Word Problems 10
Dei Moore- 5th place Word Problems 9, 4th place Geometry 9
4th place Team 10- Codee Niebruegge, Maddie Cole, Zoie Shapely
5th place Team 11- Aaden Foster, Landon Eastep
4th place Team 12- Colby Bryan, Austin David
5th place Mixed Team- Sienna Contreras, Lizzy Lauer
3rd Top Sophomore- Codee Niebruegge
The entrance to the elementary building will be relocated to provide additional parking for elementary school families and patrons attending campus events. This change will also allow the public to safely access the building throughout the day without interfering with the playground area, helping keep our students safer while they play and learn.
There’s still time to sign up for Summer School!
Don’t miss out — enroll now before classes fill up!
Our program is open to students starting Kindergarten this fall through incoming 8th graders.
Don’t miss out — enroll now before classes fill up!
Our program is open to students starting Kindergarten this fall through incoming 8th graders.
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Proposition T.I.G.E.R.
When did the Long Range Facility Plan start?
The Long Range Facility Plan team was formed from a group of interested community members, staff members and board members in the summer of 2025 with the first meeting on September 4, 2025. Members reviewed facility condition audit information collected by other members in the following categories: site work, building envelope and building interior. The group then reviewed audit information gathered from industry technicians in the following categories: plumbing systems, electrical systems, technology systems and a complete Safety Assessment. All of this information was organized into four Project Sections: Exterior Projects, Interior Projects, Campus Resource Projects and Competition and Performance Space Projects. From this information a plan developed which included priorities of 1 through 5. This plan was adopted by the Smithton R-VI Board of Education during the regular public meeting held on January 26, 2026.
When did the Long Range Facility Plan start?
The Long Range Facility Plan team was formed from a group of interested community members, staff members and board members in the summer of 2025 with the first meeting on September 4, 2025. Members reviewed facility condition audit information collected by other members in the following categories: site work, building envelope and building interior. The group then reviewed audit information gathered from industry technicians in the following categories: plumbing systems, electrical systems, technology systems and a complete Safety Assessment. All of this information was organized into four Project Sections: Exterior Projects, Interior Projects, Campus Resource Projects and Competition and Performance Space Projects. From this information a plan developed which included priorities of 1 through 5. This plan was adopted by the Smithton R-VI Board of Education during the regular public meeting held on January 26, 2026.
Congratulations Ethan! 🎓
Congratulations Aubree! 🎓
Tomorrow is FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! PreK-6 donate $1 to wear pajamas, 7-12 donate $1 to wear pajamas or a hat! All donations directly benefit the Alzheimer's Association! 💜 Happy FRIDAY!
Proposition T.I.G.E.R.
Our current tax levy (the sum of each fund) is less than the state average and low compared to schools in our region with similar economics. With a modest debt service levy (Fund 3) of $0.45 our total proposed levy would remain less than state average but competitive with schools in our region.
Our current tax levy (the sum of each fund) is less than the state average and low compared to schools in our region with similar economics. With a modest debt service levy (Fund 3) of $0.45 our total proposed levy would remain less than state average but competitive with schools in our region.
Prop T.I.G.E.R.
Why is the plan that claimed Coombs St. not happening?
The Long Range Facility Team felt it was important to look at other options to meet the recommended changes. The safety and security issues identified previously with the current elementary school entrance and playground still exist, however the plan to permanently take over the section of Coombs St. directly south of the elementary school was not viewed as ideal for the community. Therefore, a new plan was created that would modify Coombs St. and incorporate a third lane for school use only and renovate space to create a new elementary school entrance and new offices and classrooms. This change was approved by the Smithton R-VI Board of Education through the adoption of the Long Range Facility Plan. The school district and the City of Smithton have established an agreement approved by the City Council that allows for Coombs to be modified by the school district to the south of the elementary school between Marvin and Myrtle Ave. without shutting it down.
Stay Informed, Stay Involved
Why is the plan that claimed Coombs St. not happening?
The Long Range Facility Team felt it was important to look at other options to meet the recommended changes. The safety and security issues identified previously with the current elementary school entrance and playground still exist, however the plan to permanently take over the section of Coombs St. directly south of the elementary school was not viewed as ideal for the community. Therefore, a new plan was created that would modify Coombs St. and incorporate a third lane for school use only and renovate space to create a new elementary school entrance and new offices and classrooms. This change was approved by the Smithton R-VI Board of Education through the adoption of the Long Range Facility Plan. The school district and the City of Smithton have established an agreement approved by the City Council that allows for Coombs to be modified by the school district to the south of the elementary school between Marvin and Myrtle Ave. without shutting it down.
Stay Informed, Stay Involved
Students are invited to this new after-school opportunity to express their creativity and imagination! This is open to all students in 7th-12th grades and even comes with basic craft materials provided! Come check it out!
A brand-new playground for our Preschool and PreK students will be added at the new location!
This space will feature thoughtfully selected, age-appropriate designs created specifically for early childhood play. From safe climbing structures to interactive and imaginative play areas, every detail will support learning, exploration, and fun in a secure environment.
Stay Informed, Stay Involved
This space will feature thoughtfully selected, age-appropriate designs created specifically for early childhood play. From safe climbing structures to interactive and imaginative play areas, every detail will support learning, exploration, and fun in a secure environment.
Stay Informed, Stay Involved
Congratulations to Coby Tagtmeyer for being named Smithton's Outstanding Student of the Month with the Sedalia Rotary club!
Legacy represented well this weekend as they wrapped up the competition season at Hollister! We are so proud of the growth that these students have shown this year and we look forward to where they go from here! Special shout out to two of our Kaysinger conference schools for making finals- Cole Camp and Green Ridge.
There’s still time to sign up for Summer School!
Don’t miss out — enroll now before classes fill up!
Our program is open to students starting Kindergarten this fall through incoming 8th graders.
The deadline to register to vote in the April 7th election is Wednesday, March 11th.
For information on how to register and where to vote, visit the Pettis County Clerk page at:
https://pettisclerk.gov/
For information on how to register and where to vote, visit the Pettis County Clerk page at:
https://pettisclerk.gov/
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