Packer News and Announcements
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center 2012 Prefaces Student Art Show
Smithfield High School had 5 students whose works were chosen to be in the student art show.
Congratulations to:
Ray Stronach: Best In Show (Ray’s reconstructed book sculpture is featured above)
Alex Recore: 50th Anniversary Savings Bond Award
Bianca Blunt
Savannah Armstrong
Jose Pacheco
Josten’s - Final Orders and Ring Orders
The Josten's representative will be at Smithfield High School on Wednesday, May 23, during all three lunches. They will be finalizing senior orders. Plus, they will be taking care of ordering and delivering, class rings. All interested students are encouraged to visit the representative at the table on the main corridor.
PDCCC - SAT Math Prep
Join us for a one-day special SAT Math prep session on Saturday, May 26, 2012… focusing on managing time and your nerves on the Math SAT. Perfect timing if your student(s) is registered for the June SAT. The class is $25 and registration is required. Course Information
Upcoming athletic events
Cheerleading try outs will start on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the school gym. Students must have a current physical form on file to participates.
Sports physicals will be given on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 4:30 pm in the cafeteria. Students must have a completed and signed VHSL physical form and $15.00 to take the physical.
The Spring Athletic Awards Program will be held on Wed. June 6, 2012 in the school auditorium at 7:00 pm. All Spring Athletes and their parents are invited.
Please see Miles Blount for more information.
Library Books - LMC End of Year Schedule
Students, overdue book notices will be in first block teacher’s boxes in the next few days. If you have overdue or lost library books, please begin now to look for those materials. Fines will be waived until May 21st.
After this date, you will be responsible for your fines. Seniors, remember your fines and/or lost books must be paid before graduation week.
Guitar/Chorus/Singer/Songwriter Coffee Houses
Friday, June 1, 2012 - Any student who is interested in participating in the coffee houses, please see Mr. Sauber in room 95. You may only perform original material. The sign up deadline is Friday.
Attention Juniors
Juniors who turned in applications to run for Senior Offices will need to sign up for an interview on May 16th and May 18th. The interviews will be conducted after school on those days. A sign up sheet to reserve a time slot will be posted outside Mrs. Moncibais’ door - room 44, until May 16th.
FCCLA Meeting - Change of date
The May 10th meeting has been changed to next Thursday, May 17th.
SHS 2012 Band Camp
Click below for Band Camp information
Band Camp - SHS Band Camp 2012
(left to right) Seth Middlecoop, Casey Gringer, Jessee Reon and Mackenzie Swan
Beginning the week of June 17, 2012,
Seth and Casey will be going to Liberty University for Boy’s State and Jessee and Mackenzie will be heading to Longwood University to engage in various mock civics and governmental activities sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
FCCLA AWARD WINNERS:
Congratulations to our five FCCLA members who competed with over 750 students in STAR Events at the FCCLA State Leadership & Recognition Conference on Friday, April 27th - Sunday, April 29th.
Sabrina McAllister received a gold medal in Illustrated Talk
Bianca Blunt received a silver medal in Life Event Planning
Dekedre McGee received a silver medal in Culinary Arts Exhibit-Decorated Cake
Taylor Povich received a silver medal in Career Investigation
Khadedra Vaughan received a bronze medal in Nutrition& Wellness
***Khadedra also received the trophy for her event, which qualifies her to compete at the FCCLA National Conference in Orlando, Florida in July! Super job, Khadedra!!!
***In addition, Congratulations to Smithfield High School’s FCCLA Chapter for receiving the 7-UP Award for increased membership!
Way to go Packers!
(Left to right) Alayna Hampton, Jessie Castner, Abbie Willett, Ariel Smith, Erica Vandeveer, Casey Fletcher
FUTURE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION WINNERS:
Congratulations to Future Educators Association winners who competed this weekend a the state conference:
Ariel Smith - First Place, Essay
Casey Fletcher and Erica Vandeveer - First Place, Energy Day
Jessie Castner - Second Place, Job Application
Abbie Willett - Second Place, Speech
Alayna Hampton - Third Place, Lesson Plan
All of these winners did an excellent job during competition!
SHS students leaving for Jazz competition at the District VIII Jazz Festival.
Congratulations to the SHS Jazz Band who were outstanding and given a
number one rating from all three judges at the Jazz Festival competition!
The trombone section won the Best Overall Award and we had two students who were selected in the All-Star Jazz Awards: Sean Cateley, Alto Sax and Nate Johnson, Trombone.
Three debaters on our
SHS Regional I Winning Debate Team, Jessee Reon, Rachel Reon (1st Place Public Forum) and Josh Theall (3rd Place Lincoln Douglas) hold their individual medals from State competition.
Way to go, Packers!
Traffic alert for all motorists:
Be aware that there are two newly installed and functional Flashing 25 mph School Zone signals on Turner Drive. One signal is located approximately 100 yards from Benn’s Church after you turn onto Turner Drive from Benn’s Church Blvd. and the other is located near the beginning of the soccer field chain link fence on Turner Drive after you exit the curve. Violators will be used a traffic summons.
Several Guidance Announcements:
Virginia's first and only Commercial Diver Training School is accepting applications. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma. Additional information available at www.UnderwaterConstructionAcademy.com
Science Technology Engineering and Math summer program for rising 8th through 11th graders--visit http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html
Naval Academy Summer Seminar for rising 12th graders--information available at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school for individuals between the ages of 18 and 31 with a high school diploma. Information is available at http://www.FAA.gov/jobs/job opportunities/airtraffic controllers.
Students - Tutoring Sessions hosted by SHS National Honor Society
Tutoring sessions will be held in the SHS cafeteria. If you need help with any subjects, please come by the media center and sign up today.
SAT Practice Tests
Need to practice for your SAT Tests? Use this site to practice online:
Commended Students’ Tips for taking the SAT
Policies and Procedures
Cell Phone Policy:
When a student first violates the Possession of Electronic Device Policy of Isle of Wight County Schools (Policy JECR) and the phone has been confiscated, then the student and his/her parent must meet with an administrator to complete a cell phone contract. Administrators may be available in the afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 to hold cell phone contract sessions with parents and students.
**Parents, please, call in advance to schedule an appointment with an administrator prior to coming to school to complete a first-offense cell phone contract.
After School Procedures:
**All students must be under the supervision of a coach, a sponsor, or a teacher by no later than 3:00 p.m. daily; students will not be allowed in the halls or in the commons after 3:00 p.m.
**All students must leave campus by no later than 4:00 p.m. daily unless they are under the direct supervision of a coach or a sponsor. Students remaining after school must have prior-arranged transportation to leave campus by 4:00 p.m. or at the immediate conclusion of school activities.
Drug Awareness Letter to Parents March 6th 2012
Athletic Events and Spectator Expectations
Please click here Spectator Expectations for important information.
