Dolphins Have Talent - Online Talent Show

South Smithfield Elementary Dolphins have talent! Check out the online version of our annual talent show "Dolphins Have Talent - 2020 Home Edition"

SSE Virtual Awards Presentation Now Available

Calendar and Report Card Update

As the school year comes to a close, please note that JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months, rather than the previous 14. Summer meal service will begin Monday, June 1. Curbside meals will be served Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Benson Middle, Clayton Middle, Four Oaks Elementary, North Johnston Middle, Princeton Elementary, Selma Elementary, Smithfield-Selma High, West Clayton Elementary, and West Smithfield Elementary.

Free Preschool for Four Year Olds Through the NC Pre_K

Attention parents of 4-year-olds: Are you interested in your child attending a free preschool program? The NC PreK program is designed to provide 4-year-old children with positive early learning experiences that support their development and prepare them for Kindergarten.

JCPS Remote Learning Update and End of Year Plans

Please click here for more information from Johnston County Public Schools regarding updates on remote learning and end of the year plans.

Principal's Message

School may be closed but learning for our dynamic dolphins is not! Our teachers remain committed to providing learning opportunities for your students until the end of May as we still value the importance of continued academic experiences. Please click for more information...

Access SSE's Virtual Library

Did you know that SSE has a Virtual Library? Click here to accces the "Dolphin Cove." an online resource with access to electronic books, read a louds, virtual field trips and more!

Check out our Newsletters

Stay informed with what's happening at South Smithfield Elementary with our schoolwide newsletter, Dolphin Digest, and our grade level newsletters, Dynamic Dolphins Gazette...

Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open!

Online registration opens February 1, 2020! Parents of upcoming kindergarten children are encouraged to reserve a seat for their child for the first day of school by registering online.

2018/2019 State Report Card Released

The NC School Report Cards website contains snapshots of information about North Carolina schools...

2019-2020 School Supply Lists

Click here to see grade level school supply lists

School Menus - Breakfast and Lunch

School menus will no longer be printed and sent home with students. Click here to see monthly menus.

Board of Education Meeting set for July 14

The Johnston County Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 4p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. To comply with the Governor’s Executive Order, only the board members will be allowed in the boardroom. However, the open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/boelive...

High School Graduation Ceremony Update

Based on guidance from the Johnston County Health Department and taking into consideration the growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county in recent weeks, the original plan to host “modified” traditional graduation ceremonies will not be possible....

JCPS delays summer athletic workouts until further notice

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020
After careful review of the current trends regarding COVID-19, Johnston County Public Schools will delay voluntary workouts for high school fall sports athletic teams until at least July 20...

JCPS considering three reopening scenarios for 2020-2021 school year

Johnston County Public Schools has begun planning three possible reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Based upon recently released documents provided to all school districts...