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.
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.
What a magnificent performance of Willy Wonka by the Smithton Drama Club! If you were one of the over 500 people that had the pleasure of witnessing the magic last weekend, then you experienced a real treat! A huge thank you and congrats to all the drama club members, directors and volunteers who had a hand in making this production truly special!
Congratulations to our 5th-8th grade students who competed at the JH Math Contest at Lincoln on Tuesday! Smithton took 1st Place Overall School! Way to go, Tigers!
7th Grade:
2nd place in the Team event (Nolen Gieschen, Violet Brown, Caelyn Goss, Maci Pond, Rowan Stoner)
Nolen Gieschen:
1st place overall 7th grader
1st place Computation
2nd place Mental Math
Violet Brown:
2nd place overall 7th grader
3rd place Computation
5th place Mental Math
Caelyn Goss:
8th place Mental Math
8th Grade:
1st place in the Team event (Blake Twenter, Sarah Kehl, Denis Dudkin, Fisher Bray, Riley Bahner)
Blake Twenter:
1st place overall 8th grader
1st place Computation
1st place Mental Math
Sarah Kehl:
4th place overall 8th grader
3rd place Mental Math
7th place Computation
Denis Dudkin:
4th place computation
Fisher Bray:
6th place Mental Math
5th Grade:
Emma Bass:
5th place in Computation
Amelia Bell:
8th place in Computation
6th Grade:
2nd in Team Test (Wade McMullen, Eliza Bird, Evan Michael Hall, Bryleigh Jo Bird, Nicholas Kehl)
Eliza Bird:
6th in computation
7th Grade:
2nd place in the Team event (Nolen Gieschen, Violet Brown, Caelyn Goss, Maci Pond, Rowan Stoner)
Nolen Gieschen:
1st place overall 7th grader
1st place Computation
2nd place Mental Math
Violet Brown:
2nd place overall 7th grader
3rd place Computation
5th place Mental Math
Caelyn Goss:
8th place Mental Math
8th Grade:
1st place in the Team event (Blake Twenter, Sarah Kehl, Denis Dudkin, Fisher Bray, Riley Bahner)
Blake Twenter:
1st place overall 8th grader
1st place Computation
1st place Mental Math
Sarah Kehl:
4th place overall 8th grader
3rd place Mental Math
7th place Computation
Denis Dudkin:
4th place computation
Fisher Bray:
6th place Mental Math
5th Grade:
Emma Bass:
5th place in Computation
Amelia Bell:
8th place in Computation
6th Grade:
2nd in Team Test (Wade McMullen, Eliza Bird, Evan Michael Hall, Bryleigh Jo Bird, Nicholas Kehl)
Eliza Bird:
6th in computation
Summer School Enrollment Reminder!
Don't forget-summer school enrollment closes next Friday, March 27th!
If you haven’t already registered your student, please be sure to enroll them on Lumen before the deadline. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to keep your student learning and growing this summer!
Enrollment is open for incoming Kindergarten through incoming 8th grader students.
What are the terms of the bond?
The funds are generated through 20 year General Obligation Bonds with an assumed AA+ Rating by S&P Global. The interest rates are 4% and 5% for the life of the loan. The proposed money to pay the bond is calculated based on a 1% growth in Assessed Valuation and prepayment and refinancing options will be available throughout the life of the loan. The total amount of the loan including principal and interest is projected to be $5,606,703.06 with available funds for construction and improvements of $3,437,800.00.
The funds are generated through 20 year General Obligation Bonds with an assumed AA+ Rating by S&P Global. The interest rates are 4% and 5% for the life of the loan. The proposed money to pay the bond is calculated based on a 1% growth in Assessed Valuation and prepayment and refinancing options will be available throughout the life of the loan. The total amount of the loan including principal and interest is projected to be $5,606,703.06 with available funds for construction and improvements of $3,437,800.00.
Congratulations to Callie and Carter for their basketball post season honors!
Renovating the 1995 entryway at the bus doors to add a keyless secure vestibule and a double foyer, helping improve both security and energy efficiency.
Additional district-wide upgrades will include:
• Lighting improvements
• HVAC system upgrades
• Parking lot resurfacing
• Sidewalk improvements
These updates will help create a safer, more efficient environment for our students, staff, and community.
Additional district-wide upgrades will include:
• Lighting improvements
• HVAC system upgrades
• Parking lot resurfacing
• Sidewalk improvements
These updates will help create a safer, more efficient environment for our students, staff, and community.
Check out this weeks events!
Here is the link to the 2026 Girls Soccer Schedule. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DkEnsMo0xtQoDz0G2IMwLItIO7EPJdrbqJSag42UnfQ/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the A-Team and Coach Schroeder on their 2nd place finish at the Kaysinger Conference Scholar Bowl meet! We are proud of you!
Here is a link for the updated 2026 Spring Baseball Schedule. All games will be Varsity Only. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqFdHtU71-BiQSrls6SGkvrD12cACQ4vbyx-Ncpu-2w/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you so much for your generous participation and donation for our Alzheimer's Awareness Day! Because of you, Smithton FBLA will donate $227 to the Alzheimer's Association to help fund research for this disease that affects so many! As always, Smithton Tigers have the biggest hearts! 💜
Due to poor field conditions, the Stover Jamboree for Girls soccer has been cancelled. There will be no make up date for this event
The Baseball jamboree scheduled for tonight, 3/16 has been cancelled. There is no make up date for this event.
The girls soccer jamboree at Stover scheduled for Tuesday 3/17 has been moved to Wednesday 3/18.
Elementary update:
https://app.smore.com/n/tx26v
https://app.smore.com/n/tx26v
Where do we rank academically with the rest of the area schools and how does this help with education?
We keep track of our student performance on state testing (often called MAP Testing) as compared to our Kaysinger Conference schools. Over the past few years we have been ranked #4 and #6 and #7 out of our 9 tested conference schools. Our goal is to be in the top third and our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) focuses on academic achievement and recruitment and retention of quality staff. The bond proceeds will allow us to not take away from our operating levy (Fund1), which allows us to pay our staff and remain competitive in the region for pay. Not taking from that levy means that we can
better meet our salary and wage goals, which are part of our recruitment and retention priority in our CSIP.
We keep track of our student performance on state testing (often called MAP Testing) as compared to our Kaysinger Conference schools. Over the past few years we have been ranked #4 and #6 and #7 out of our 9 tested conference schools. Our goal is to be in the top third and our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) focuses on academic achievement and recruitment and retention of quality staff. The bond proceeds will allow us to not take away from our operating levy (Fund1), which allows us to pay our staff and remain competitive in the region for pay. Not taking from that levy means that we can
better meet our salary and wage goals, which are part of our recruitment and retention priority in our CSIP.
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.
