SHS Weekly Update
3/8/24
Congratulations to the SHS students who participated in the Virginia KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge on March 4 in Virginia Beach!
Wind Division: Team “THE Goon Squad” won first place, Wind Geek and best blade design
Solar Division: Team Hungry Chickens won first place, Circuit Master, Solar Geek and People’s Choice Award
Solar Division: Team Roaring Packers won second place and the Judges Award
SHS Students Win Essay Contest
Congratulations to juniors Olivia Johnston (first place) and Peter Thompson (second place), winners of the Black History Month essay contest co-sponsored by The Smithfield Times and The Schoolhouse Museum.
Read an article about the contest, including links to the winning essays, here:
Celebrating National Reading Month
Ms. Lanzalotto led a recreational reading lesson last week to kick off National Reading Month. Students completed a literary genre preference assessment to help them determine their favorite types of books. After a review of the various genres, Assistant Principal Jessica White Ottman read one of her family favorites to the class. The students will also be participating in a book club this month.
Prom Dress Collection
Mrs. Craig's Packer Block will be collecting gently used Prom dresses and mens suits in room 47 through the last week of May.
Coming Soon!
The SHS Chorus will hold its annual Night on Broadway fundraising concerts on March 15 at 7 p.m. and on March 16 at 6 p.m.! Tickets are $10 at the door. Venmo and checks made payable to SHS Choral Boosters are accepted. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of music and fun with our incredibly talented singers!
Course Selection for the 2024-25 School Year
The SHS Counselors will begin meeting with ninth and tenth grade students beginning on March 25 for scheduling. If you would like to participate with your student, please contact the appropriate counselor. The course selection sheet is also attached for your reference.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hquw_o6LNKJY2nLwoci13IlsdEZXPrWw/view?usp=sharing
Ms. Rachael Davidson
Last Names: A-D, Me-Pa
757-357-8778
Ms. Meredith Hynes
Last Names: E–Mc
757-357-8781
Ms. Lana Booth
Last Names: Pe-Z
757-357-8780
Scholarship Information
The SHS Counseling Office has compiled important scholarship information for students. Please visit the website below to view:
Interesting in joining the PTSA?
We are excited to announce we are in the process of starting PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). If you are interested in being a part of this process, please contact Chemerre Wells at chemerrem@ymail.com.
Family Life Education
All second semester PE 9 and PE 10 students will be participating in Family Life Education on March 27th and March 28th. Please review the attached documents. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Family Life Education unit, please complete the form and return to your child's instructor. Thank you!
Click the links below for more information regarding upcoming Family Life Education.
AP Exam Dates
Monday, May 6, 2024
United States Government and Politics- 7:30 am
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Microeconomics- 7:30 am
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
English Literature and Composition-7:30 am
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Psychology-11:30 am
Friday, May 10, 2024
European History & United States History- 7:30 am
Macroeconomics-11:30 am
Monday, May 13, 2024
Calculus AB & BC -7:30 am
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
English Language and Composition-7:30 am
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Biology -11:30 am
Transition to Adulthood Series
In collaboration with PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center), the Special Education Department is hosting a Transition to Adulthood series for families of students with disabilities. The first three sessions will consist of training regarding what it means to turn 18 as a student with a disability in Virginia, social security and Medicaid waivers, and financial decisions. Finally, there will be a Transition to Adulthood Fair where families can circulate through various vendor tables. Vendors include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT), PEATC, and the Department of Social Services (DSS).
Southhampton/Isle of Wight Junior 4-H Camp
Reducing the Spread of Illness
Click the link below to download a letter from the Western Tidewater Health District.
FAQ for Parents and Guardians on Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Surveys
Have you been asked to complete an Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey form, but aren’t sure why? Do you wonder how the information you provide will be used? See below for some of the most frequently asked questions about the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey.
Virginia Department of Education Resources for Executive Order 28
Visit this link to view information regarding Executive Order 28 related to "Parental Notification, Law Enforcement Collaboration, and Student Education to Prevent Student Overdoses."
In Memoriam
Isle of Wight County Schools considers all current and past employees as part of our family. We celebrate them when they are with us, and when they retire. We also know many members of the community would like to join in celebrating them when they are no longer with us. To that end, IWCS has created a page where anyone can share information on the passing of a former employee. The information will be posted below. To submit information, use the online In Memoriam form.
- Verna Jones: Verna McClenny Jones passed away February 8, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jean and Fate McClenny of Carrsville, VA. She is also predeceased by her brother, Mac McClenny, and son-in-law, Tracy Carr. Verna taught at Carrsville Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School. In 2000, she moved to Central Office to oversee Testing and Assessment for the division. She retired from IWCS in 2009.
- Joyce Delk: On January 19, 2024, Joyce Lavern Delk passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on January 31, 1952, in Surry, Virginia, to the late Bernard “Dick” and Pattie Mae (Sally) King. She was one of nine children. Joyce served as a school bus driver for over 30 years for Isle of Wight County Schools. She transported as many as three generations of families to and from school safely. She was well-respected in the community and cherished by all her students and colleagues.
- Susan Mingee: Susan Catherine Mingee passed away at Sentara Careplex Hospital on November 11, 2023. In 1979, she began teaching for the Isle of Wight County School System at Hardy Elementary School as a Title One Reading Intervention teacher. During her tenure at Hardy Elementary, Miss Mingee received many awards and certificates of accomplishments and served as President of the Isle of Wight Reading Council for many years. Although there were many rewarding achievements, she was most proud to be voted "Teacher of the Year" at Hardy Elementary in 2009. She retired on June 14, 2011.
- Elisabeth Fuller: Elisabeth “Liz” Hildebrand Fuller, 75, went into the arms of the Lord on November 30, 2023. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Anne Fuller Fike and Eresbet Ashley Spain, sons-in-law Matthew Fike and James Spain, 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Lana and Tora, cousins Bob and Anne Gilliland, mother-in-law Effie Fuller, sister and brother-in law Sherry and Matt Johnson, and nieces and nephews. Liz was a longtime member of Colosse Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Woman’s Club of Windsor. She was also a dedicated champion of education, working both in the Baltimore, MD and Isle of Wight Co, VA school systems during her lifetime.
Smithfield High School
Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack