Phone: 919-934-4696
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in History-North Carolina State University
Mr. Dennis Draughon
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year! This is my 12th year of teaching here at SMS, but only my second year teaching the 7th grade curriculum. I look forward to exploring European history with all of my new 7th Grade students!
For the first quarter we will be learning about the fundamentals of social studies, like the difference between primary and secondary sources and how to read maps! We'll also learn about the different forms of government and the different economic systems that governments sometimes use. Then we will start to learn about the history of Europe from the time of the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration!
As the year progresses, we will learn about the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution, the French Revolution, and others. We will see how the world became industrialized and how nations fought to establish empires! We will learn about the two World Wars and how they helped to create the world we live in today.
I'm excited about helping you discover this new information, and I hope it will help you have a better understanding of your world and where you fit in it.
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Career & Technical Leadership Academy's Open House
Current 8th graders and their families are invited to the Career & Technical Leadership Academy's (CTLA) Open House.
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AVID - Sponsored Food Drive
Help by donating non-perishable items such as canned food, boxed meals, bagged foods, etc. Donations can be dropped off at Smithfield Middle School from November 7 - 18.
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High School Choice Programs Information Night
Johnston County Public Schools invites STUDENTS and PARENTS to learn more about our Choice Program options for high school students at Smithfield-Selma High on November 17, 2022.
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Winter Sports Tryouts
Tryouts for all Winter Sports will begin on Monday, November 14. Tryouts will be November 14-16. Girls' tryouts will be held from 3:30 to 5:00. Boys' tryouts will be held from 5:00 to 6:30.
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SmMS McDonald's Spirit Night
SmMS McDonald's Spirit Night will be held at the McDonalds at 884 W Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577. Spirit Night will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. A portion of all proceeds from dining in or the drive-thru will be donated to Smithfield Middle School. Please come out to support our school!
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October 11th Fall Family Night
Our Fall Family Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th from 6:00-7:30. This year's theme is “A KNIGHT at the Museum.” Teams will display student work that showcases WICOR strategies and IB Learner Profiles. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. Don't forget to visit the Book Fair!
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School Dance Rescheduled For Friday, October 7th
Come join us for our first school dance! The dance has been rescheduled for Friday, October 7, 2022, from 3:15 to 5:30. Please make sure that your ride is here at 5:30 to pick you up. The cost is $5 per student and tickets will be purchased on Friday, October 7th during lunch.
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We're Having a Book Fair!
Come join us for our Book Fair from October 10-14, 2022. The Book Fair will be open from 8:00-3:30 daily and during the evening during the Fall Family Night on October 11. Hope to see you there!
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Fall Picture Day!
Fall Pictures will be taken on Monday, October 3, 2022. Forms will be sent home with ordering information. If your student is paying with a check or cash, the money will need to be brought in on October 3rd. Lifetouch also does online orders. Please see below for ordering information.
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Fall Sports Pictures to be taken on September 27th!
Our Fall Sports Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 27th. Please see your coach for more information.
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SmMS Club Interest Form for 2022-2023!
It's time to sign up for clubs during the upcoming school year! Please review the slideshow to see all of the clubs that SmMS offers. There is a Google interest form at the end of the slideshow if you are interested in any clubs.
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Fall Sports Tryouts Begin Monday, August 22nd from 4:00-6:00 PM
Tryouts for volleyball, cheerleading, football, and boy’s soccer will be held on August 22nd, 23rd, & 24th from 4:00-6:00 PM. If students are interested in trying out for a fall sport, a completed physical and concussion form will need to be submitted prior to trying out. Forms are available in our front office or on our school website.
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Smithfield Middle Eighth Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony
Watch the Smithfield Middle Eighth Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, June 2nd at 9:00 AM.
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Upcoming Awards and Recognition Ceremonies.
Smithfield Middle School will hold the End of Year Awards Ceremonies in the SmMS gymnasium. Read more for the dates and times.
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Spring Arts Night on May 3, 2022
Our Spring Arts Night will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd. Come out to see our band, chorus, general music, and jazz band students perform! Artwork will also be on display. We encourage each family to have only two attendees at the performance for seating capacity.
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JCPS to implement state-of-the-art security systems
At the November Regular Session Board of Education meeting, the Board voted unanimously to improve safety and security in Johnston County Public Schools by implementing state-of-the-art security systems in each of the district’s schools.
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Updated School Nutrition Information for 2022-23
We hope that you and your student have already noticed some of the exciting new food and meal opportunities we are offering in our cafeterias this school year. Our new options will include more fresh produce, vegetarian options, and opportunities for students to customize their meal choice. These new offerings will be available at both breakfast and lunch.
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2022 Growth Needs Update
Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore presented the 2022 Growth Needs Update to the Johnston County Board of Education at their March meeting.
