We had an AMAZING first day at Smithville Elementary! It was so wonderful to see our hallways and classrooms filled with smiling faces again. We love having our Tigers back! We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and getting 1% better every day!
As we head into Day 2, here are a few important reminders for our families:
📚 Beginning tomorrow, parents will not be able to walk students to their classrooms.
Don’t worry—we will have plenty of SES staff stationed throughout campus to greet students, help them find their classrooms, and make sure everyone gets where they need to go safely.
⏰ Morning Reminders
* Gates open at 7:15 AM
* Breakfast is served from 7:15–7:45 AM
* No breakfast will be served after 7:45 AM
* Students are considered tardy at 7:45 AM
* If your child is tardy, a parent/guardian will need to come inside and sign the student in
*Please remember to bring your photo ID
Dimissal Information:
*Car tags, please have student's first and last name along with the teacher name.
* Please pull into a parking spot or pull to the tennis courts to buckle your student.
Thank you, Tiger families, for helping us have such a smooth and successful start to the school year! We appreciate your patience as everyone learns our routines and procedures.
**Day 1 is in the books! Now let’s keep getting 1% better each day…because we’re Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤**
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM | Come & Go
If you weren’t able to make it to our Teacher Reveal, no worries! We will have your student’s Teacher Reveal scratch-off available in each building so they can find out who their teacher is! 🎉
🎒 Feel free to bring school supplies and leave them in your child’s classroom.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: ALL returning students must have online registration completed. If you have not completed registration, please report to the Main Cafeteria when you arrive to get registered.
We can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back and kick off a GREAT year together!
🏈 Put Me In Teach, I’m Ready to Learn!
🐯 Because We’re Tigers!
Dear Smithville Elementary Families,
As we prepare for an exciting new school year, we want to share our updated arrival and dismissal procedures. Our goal is to make dismissal as safe, organized, and efficient as possible for all students and families.
Please review the attached maps carefully, as there have been some changes to our afternoon dismissal locations.
Afternoon Dismissal
**Inside Lane (Closest to the Curb)**
* **1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students** (without siblings) will be picked up in the inside lane closest to the curb.
**Outside Lane (crosses over to Building 3 gate)**
* **All students with siblings**, regardless of grade level, will be picked up in the outside lane near **Building 3 gate**. This allows families with multiple children to make one convenient stop.
**Old Gym Pickup (Wilkes Street Side)**
* **4th and 5th grade students** (without siblings) will be picked up at the **Old Gym on the Wilkes Street side**.
* **Daycare pickups** will also take place at the Old Gym.
Morning Arrival
Morning arrival procedures will remain the same. Please use the attached map as a reminder of traffic flow and designated drop-off locations.
These adjustments will help improve traffic flow and reduce wait times while ensuring all students are dismissed safely. We appreciate your patience during the first few days of school as everyone learns the new procedures.
Thank you for partnering with us to make arrival and dismissal safe and successful. We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back for another amazing year!
**Because We're Tigers!**
Smithville Elementary Families!
Our August Parent Newsletter is here! Be sure to check it out for important back-to-school information, upcoming events, reminders, registration details, lunch information, and everything you need to kick off an amazing school year.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back and get this season started—because we're Tigers! 🧡🖤
📖 Read the August Newsletter here: https://smithvilleisdtx.edurooms.com/newsletters/smithville-elementary/newsletters/ses-august-newsletter
#SmithvilleElementary #BecauseWereTigers #PutMeInCoach #ReadyToLearn #BackToSchool
Join us for our Teacher Reveal Drive-Through on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–6:00 PM in the Smithville Elementary circle drive! Students will receive a special scratch-off postcard revealing their teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.
Please make sure all returning students are registered online before August 5 so they can be assigned to a class and participate in the reveal.
Then, come back for Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 10, from 4:30–6:00 PM. Families are welcome to bring school supplies and leave them in their child’s classroom.
Put Me In, Teach—I’m Ready to Learn! Let’s make it a great year, Tigers! 🧡🖤🐯
Stop by the campus TODAY to register your incoming student for the 26-27 school year. Contact the campus for more details and times available:
Smithville High School: 512-237-2451
Smithville Junior High: 512-237-2407
Smithville Elementary: 512-237-2406
Brown Primary: 512-237-2519
If you are unsure how this works, you can rewatch our Lunch & Learn with step-by-step guidance: https://youtu.be/M1RpDr_EkqM?si=gfGSNlcZRbC6y8iW
SUMMER FEEDING REMINDER
We are still providing FREE summer meals for the next two weeks! Go to any of our sites Tuesday or Thursday for free meals for your students. The last day for meals will be July 23rd.
Help us welcome Mrs. Kim Nichols to the Tiger Family!
Kim has 16 years in elementary education, having taught K, 1, 2, 3, & 5 in Austin ISD. She is a 6th generation Smithvillian and is thrilled to be joining SES as the Behavior Support Specialist. We are thrilled to have her here as well!
Don't miss new student registration on Tuesday, July 21st at our Brown Primary Campus.
PreK & Kinder: 9a-12p
1st-12th Grades: 2p-6p
Visit our Enrollment page for all the details of required documents: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/enrollment
Bailey previously taught at Brown Primary school before leaving for a few years to be MOM to her three beautiful children. They are all now school-age and she is excited to get back in the District. She will be at Smithville Elementary serving as a Special Education Resource Teacher.
"It's truly one of the most rewarding feelings to see a child's face light up when they finally accomplish their goal! I can't wait to meet all of the little Tigers that will be with me this year!"
Tigers, are you ready for a summer reading challenge?
We are excited to launch our Smithville Elementary Summer Reading Bingo! Students entering 1st–5th grade can complete reading activities all summer long for a chance to earn a prize at Meet the Teacher!
✅ Complete any 5 activities in a row (across, down, or diagonal) to earn a BINGO.
✅ Bring your completed bingo card to Meet the Teacher.
✅ Receive a special prize and start the year off as a reading champion!
At SES, we believe that every book is a step toward becoming a stronger reader, thinker, and learner. We encourage our Tigers to keep their reading skills sharp all summer long while having fun exploring new books and adventures.
#TigerReaders #ReadReflectGrow #NurtureEncourageInspire #SummerLearning #TigerPride 🐅🧡🖤📚
2026 STAAR results for Grades 3–8 are now available!
Log into your Ascender Parent Portal for easy access to the single-sign on portal for your child's scores! Just go to the Summary page and click on the green Texas Assessments button.
Or you can visit TexasAssessment.gov and log in to view your child’s results, see how they answered each question, and access personalized resources to support their learning. Don’t miss out—Log In & Learn More! Check your email for your child's Unique Access Code.
**Sponsored by SISD Sun Meals to Go and the City of Smithville**
Free Hot dogs
Snow cones
Face painting
Music by local DJ with a Hula Hoop Contest
Fire Truck
Petting Zoo
Train rides
Community Booths w/giveaways
Prizes
We hope you will come out to enjoy the start of SUMMER!
We are excited to celebrate all of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our Tiger Cubs! Families, please take a moment to review the Awards Day Schedule below for your child’s grade level.
📧 Each family has been emailed their child’s Awards Day pre-registration link to help speed up the check-in process when you arrive on campus. Pre-registering ahead of time will help us keep lines moving quickly and get everyone checked in smoothly.
We can’t wait to celebrate our students with you! 🐾🧡🖤
Get ready for three days full of fun, teamwork, encouragement, and Tiger spirit! Our students will enjoy games, activities, and time together as we celebrate the end of an amazing school year.
📅 Field Day Schedule:
🧡 Wednesday, May 13 – 1st & 2nd Grade
🧡 Thursday, May 14 – 3rd & 4th Grade
🧡 Friday, May 15 – 5th Grade
Be sure students come prepared with:
💧 Water bottle
👟 Tennis shoes & comfortable clothes
☀️ Sunscreen
🐯 LOTS of Tiger Spirit!
🏆 5th Grade Awards Ceremony will take place after lunch once events are completed.
We can’t wait to make lasting memories with our Tiger Cubs! #BecauseWereTigers #SESFieldDay #TigerPride
