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Don't forget that 2024-2025 FFA Officer applications are due TODAY (4/12/24) by the end of school to Lowden! Reach out to her if you have any questions.
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Good luck to the following athletes who will be competing at the Area Track Meet today in La Grange!
Addison Waneck
Cassie Barina
Saylor Strain
Marisela Dominguez
Briyanna Sampson
Baylor Watson
Zane Perkins
Richard Johns
Brityn Roberts
Kaylynn Hodges
Ladonije Lewis
Ayla Ramos
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It may have been brief, but our students did get a glimpse of the solar eclipse yesterday! It was an exciting day for all!
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It may have been brief, but our students did get a glimpse of the solar eclipse yesterday! It was an exciting day for all!
![students with eclipse glasses](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7739896/large_dajMeMrjNEin8BKwEbm1CA.png)
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GAME POSTPONED TO TOMORROW - APRIL 10TH
Our Tiger Varsity Baseball team won the last two district games against Giddings. They will take on Manor New Tech today! Thanks to Dumbeck Custom Homes and Precision Dirt Work of TX, LLC for sponsoring outfield banners!
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If you missed the QR code for Jamboree pictures, here is the link to her website.
https://brookevasquez.smugmug.com/
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Now that Jamboree has come and gone, it's time to catch up from March! Congrats to the following exhibitors who showed in Austin through the whole month of March.
Corbin Kuhn - steer and heifers
Laynee Ladewig - goat
Easton Pack - goat
Konner and Trace Namken - ag mech
Grace Pruitt - heifer
Kynleigh Schroeder - barrow
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Now that Jamboree has come and gone, it's time to catch up from March! Congrats to the following exhibitors who showed in Houston through the whole month of March. (2nd post)
Houston:
Konner and Trace Namken - ag mech
Landon Bales - steer
Corbin Kuhn - steer
Laynee and Stormie Ladewig - goats
Kynleigh Schroeder - barrow
Katy Vasquez - steer, barrow, and calf scramble
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Now that Jamboree has come and gone, it's time to catch up from March! Congrats to the following exhibitors who showed in Houston through the whole month of March.
Houston:
Konner and Trace Namken - ag mech
Landon Bales - steer
Corbin Kuhn - steer
Laynee and Stormie Ladewig - goats
Kynleigh Schroeder - barrow
Katy Vasquez - steer, barrow, and calf scramble
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Starting today, April 8th, we will be locking the gates to Barry Field during the school day (8am-4pm). This is for the safety and security of our students and staff. The gates will remain open on the weekends and non-school days. We appreciate everyone's understanding as we strive to make SISD a safe place for our students, while also serving our community!
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Huge shout-out to Ally Medical in Bastrop for providing athletic physicals for nearly 400 of our SISD students last Thursday! We appreciate their partnership!
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It's time for us to start the process of finding our 24-25 Smithville FFA Chapter officers! If you would like to apply, please see Lowden to pick up your application. They will be due back to Lowden on Friday, April 12!
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ATTENTION SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK RABBIT EXHIBITORS!
The below info is from Carolyn Wright (Rabbit Superintendent) if you need someone to process your rabbits. Please reach out to Lowden if you are interested.
I have a processor lined up to process Smithville fryers this coming Sat April 13th.
Fee is $7.00ea and will be bagged but not vacuum sealed.
Rabbits need to be at my house Sat morning at 8:30am.
Rabbits will be ready for pick up Sunday afternoon.
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We enjoyed celebrating our Assistant Principals this week! We appreciate everything they do!
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We are passing the "Tiger Torch" to Andrea today! She is always willing to help out others in the classroom and we appreciate her leadership! Way to go, Andrea!
#TigerTorch
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REMINDER: No school on Friday, April 5th. See you back on Monday!
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Austin Community College is now offering FREE college tuition for academic degrees, certifications and workforce credentials. Reach out today!!
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If you see any of our AWESOME paraprofessionals today, be sure to give them a high five and tell them how much you appreciate them!
#TigerPride
#ParaprofessionalsDay2024
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End of Course and STAAR Tests are coming up! Help make sure your student is prepared for their upcoming tests by getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast. Good luck to all our Tigers testing this year!
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We WON! For the 2nd year in a row, Smithville ISD has taken 1st Place in the It's Time Texas Community Wellness Challenge! Please join us Saturday, April 6th, at 12:30pm at the Gazebo on the end of Main Street to celebrate! We will also honor the students chosen for the City of Smithville Youth Banner program.
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