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SHS Weekly Update

10/20/23

SHS WeeklyUpdate10/20/23

Students and Staff Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Week Students and Staff Enjoy Homecoming Spirit Week

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Fairy Tales
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BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom
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Tacky Tourist
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BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom
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Old People / Young People

Homecoming Parade - Friday, Oct 20 @ 4 p.m.

Homecoming Game - Friday, Oct. 20 @ 7 p.m. - $7 (Purchase tickets online.)

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, Oct. 21 @ 7 p.m. - $10 (Tickets sold during all four lunches.)


Gameday Ticket link

https://gofan.co/event/1176568?schoolId=VA12875

Engineering Explorations Students build bridges Engineering Explorations Students build bridges

IWCS 1st Quarter ABCD Award Winner

Isle of Wight County Schools (IWCS) recognizes a support staff member each quarter who has gone Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD). At the October 12, 2023, school board meeting, the division recognized first quarter honoree Chris Brown, Administrative Associate at Smithfield High School. Brown's nomination highlighted his positive interactions with visitors to the school, as well as his support of staff by helping out whenever and wherever needed. As part of his award, Brown received a $50 Visa gift card from The Women's Club of Smithfield and a personalized plaque created in the Smithfield High School Maker Space.

Counseling Office Updates

Scholarships

https://sites.google.com/iwcs.k12.va.us/shscounselingoffice/collegecareer-planning/scholarships?authuser=0


Google Classroom

Seniors https://classroom.google.com/c/MTE4MzQ2MjYyNzk1?cjc=6sc4kub

Juniors https://classroom.google.com/c/NDQ1MDgyMTQ5NzI0?cjc=jpsny2y

Sophomores https://classroom.google.com/c/NTMyNjkxMzEwNzk4?cjc=2yqi5td

Freshmen https://classroom.google.com/c/NTkwMTY0NzIxNTky?cjc=yue2ioz


The counselors at Smithfield High School have begun scheduling individual senior conferences. In these sessions, we discuss graduation and SOL requirements as well as post-secondary options. If you would like to attend the individual conference with your student, please contact the appropriate counselor to schedule a specific day and time by October 23, 2023. If you do not wish to attend, we will meet with your student individually and ask that they share all of the information with you. We are very excited about the upcoming year and look forward to the 2024 Graduation! Ms. Hynes - Last names A-J 757-357-8781; Ms. Booth - Last names K-Z 757-357-8780

ALL A’S AND ACADEMIC JACKET CEREMONY – OCTOBER 23RD

All A’s Ceremony 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Academic Jacket 6:30 – 8:00 pm

SOL Testing for 11th Graders

All 11th-grade students currently enrolled an English Class will take their English Writing SOL on October 24 and October 25th.

Upcoming Theatre Performance

Theatre III and IV students are presenting a collection of scenes in the SHS Auditorium on October 27th at 6pm. Come on out and support them for Fright Night! Tickets are $5 at the door.

Beta Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 28th

Beta is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at Benns United Methodist Church on October 28th from 4-6. Bring your families and partake in the Halloween fun!

Picture Day ordering reminder

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures

ENJOY 10% OFF your order!

CODE: F202310OFF

EXPIRES: May 1, 2024

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For all those students in grades 9-11 who missed our fall picture day, makeup photos will be taken by Lifetouch on Wednesday, November 1st.

NHS Induction Ceremony

The National Honor Society Induction ceremony will be held on November 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the SHS auditorium. This is an optional ceremony for students who were not able to attend the ceremony last Spring.

Sign up to be a vendor at the SHS Holiday Craft Market Sign up to be a vendor at the SHS Holiday Craft Market

Reminder to all Seniors

Don't forget to select your senior portrait for the yearbook by the November 1 deadline! Go to prestigeportraits.com and use the access code emailed to you or your parent to view your proofs, order photos and select a portrait for the yearbook. See Mrs. Garrow in the library for more information.

Senior quotes for the yearbook

Seniors: Share a little bit about your personality by including a quote under your senior portrait in the yearbook! The deadline to submit your quote is Friday, Dec. 1. Submit via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/P6h6P1dHSjr5jX4P7


All quotes must be school appropriate and should be no more than 150 characters. Please use quotation marks and include the author of your quote in your submission. Yearbook staff and SHS administration reserve the right to reject your quote if it doesn't meet guidelines.


Examples of what is NOT acceptable:

  • References to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gangs

  • Foul language

  • Quotes that are sexual or contain vulgar innuendo

  • Nonsense or inside jokes

  • Anything that belittles another person's ethnicity, religious/political beliefs, sexuality, gender, physical/mental ability


Good questions to ask yourself: Does this quote stand the test of time? How will I feel when my parents and the community see this?

Recognize your graduating senior

Click the link below for more information about purchasing a yearbook ad recognizing a member of the Class of 2024. Early bird discount ends Oct. 20.
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From the Student Health Clinic

Dear Parents/Guardians,


The Code of Virginia (§ 22.1-273) requires vision and hearing screening of all students in Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 7th grade, and 10th grade. Volunteers from the Smithfield Lions Club are partnering with the school clinic to provide these screenings and will be at Smithfield High School on Friday, November 17, 2023. If you choose for your student to NOT participate in these screenings, please notify Nurse Moorefield in writing by _Thursday, November 9, 2023_.


If you have any questions, I can be reached at lmoorefield@iwcs.k12.va.us.


Laura Moorefield, BSN RN

SHS Athletics SHS Athletics

November 15 - 6 pm - Winter Meet the Pack Night

November 28 - 6 pm - Winter Athletic Awards Night

The Smithfield High Softball program is hosting a fish dinner fundraiser Saturday, October 28th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Tickets are $12 per plate. Each dinner includes Fried Catfish Filets, Macaroni and Cheese, Slaw and Hushpuppies. Plates can be picked up by drive thru in the student parking lot. Tickets can be purchased from any softball player or Coach Riddick - criddick@iwcs.k12.va.us.

NASA Langley Open House Oct. 21st NASA Langley Open House Oct. 21st

Thank a Teacher Art Contest

Each year through the Thank a Teacher campaign, the Virginia Lottery encourages students, parents and the general public to send thank-you notes to Virginia’s deserving public school teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Since 2016, winning teachers have been prized with Virginia vacations, gift cards and money for their school.


Now is the time to submit artwork. We are looking for three students to have their artwork featured on thousands of thank-you notes to be distributed during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.


The contest is open to all K-12 students enrolled in one of Virginia’s public schools (not just art students!). One top-prize winner will be selected from each level: elementary school, middle school and high school. The three winners will see their artwork featured on the 2024 thank-you notes. They’ll also receive a $200 Visa® gift card and win $2,000 in supplies for their school’s art department from the Lottery and our valuable partners at The Supply Room.


Submissions will be accepted now through November 13, 2023. For more information about the Thank a Teacher Art Contest, including official rules, eligibility and entry requirements, visit www.ThankaTeacherVA.com.

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Download the rules and entry at VFW.org. This year’s topic is “What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?”


Entry deadline: October 31, 2023


For more information, contact William C. Constant at (757) 377–4827 or wconstantvfwpost8545@gmail.com

Free NASA Opportunities for Virginia High School Students!

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium provides FREE NASA-related programs for Virginia's high school students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The programs have an interactive online STEM learning experience and are highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA.

11th AND 12th GRADE
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) focuses on NASA’s human spaceflight missions and the Journey to the Moon and on to Mars. Students can earn up to five free dual enrollment college credits. http://vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS/, applications are OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 24.

Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) focuses on the challenges the next generation of scientists and engineers to become part of the solution to the societal issues faced by the impacts of climate change. Engaging students in real-world investigations of the Earth and its systems using the latest research and data from NASA. Students can earn up to five free transferable dual enrollment college credits http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS applications are OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 24.
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Smithfield High School

Patricia Cuffee, Principal

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

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