SHS Art students painted a Snow Plow for VDOT's "Paint the Plow" Program. The plow was in both Windsor and Smithfield's holiday parades and took 1st place for "Best Plow."

Interested in auditioning for the Spring Musical? This year we are doing Little Shop of Horrors! Want in on the action? Attend our Musical Interest Meeting where we will talk about the show, everything you need for auditions and more! January 10th from 3-4pm in room 51. See Mrs. Loveless if you have any questions.

Open practices are being held every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 2:45pm - 5:15 pm. Current game list that we will be participating in are as follows: League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.

Tryouts for the spring season will be January 23rd, 24th, & 25th from 2:45pm - 5:15 pm

ATTENTION SENIORS: Do you have 2 doses of your Meningococcal vaccine? You MUST have both doses before Jan. 30th or you cannot enroll in the second semester classes. Stop by the clinic or email lmoorefield@iwcs.k12.va.us if you have any questions.

As we embrace this holiday season, there are a few items your school nurse wants you to know to have a safe and healthy holiday.

1. Washing your hands is the best prevention of flu-like illnesses.

2. In order to protect those you care about, it is OK for you to skip holiday events. If you, or your family members, are not feeling well please limit your activities and personal contacts.

3. With so many viral and bacterial infections occurring in our community, the only way to know if it is flu, COVID, strep throat, RSV etc is to test and/or see your healthcare provider.

4. It is also the cold and sore throat season. Many times students have minor symptoms and are able to participate in a full day of school. Use of over the counter medications often help students feel better and make it through a school day. Please use extreme caution and follow manufacturer recommendations for the amount of medication to give and the spacing of doses.

5. It is often tempting to send over the counter medication (OTC) such as cough drops, Tylenol, sore throat lozenges or allergy medications with them to school. Students are not allowed to carry over the counter medication with them at school or on the bus. All medications must be brought to the school by a parent or guardian and signed into the health clinic. Additional information can be found in the IWCS Policy JHCD-R. Here is an insert of that policy identifying required information. “Over-the-counter medications require parent consent on the medication form. Such permission shall include the name of the medication, the required dosage of the medication, and the time the medication is to be given. Such medication must be in the original container and delivered to the principal, school nurse or school division designee by the parent/guardian.” In order to assure student safety OTC medications are to be in a new unopened container.

Check out the flyer below for information about senior cap and gown portraits, scheduled for Wednesday, January 17.

Make an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SmithfieldHS

The 2024 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions will be administered

starting in January to all students in grades nine, ten, eleven, and twelve and all classroom
instructors and licensed staff in your building, regardless of the grades served by the
individual. To opt out, please read through the attached letter and contact Danielle Hewitt.

Parent Letter

Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack