Phone: 919-934-4696
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in History-North Carolina State University
Mr. Dennis Draughon
This will be my ninth year teaching at Smithfield Middle. Before that, I briefly taught in Wake County schools. I have a BA in History from NC State University. In addition to teaching, I have been an editorial cartoonist for the past 37 years, visually commenting on national, state and local politics, as well as current events. For most of my time at Smithfield Middle, I have taught American history, which fits well with my other vocation. Two years ago, I taught World history for 7th graders here at our school. This year I will be teaching American history for 8th grade, as I did last year.
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Teacher Workday
Friday, February 14, 2020 will be a teacher workday. There will be no school for students on this day.
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Smithfield Middle School Portrait of a Graduate
Smithfield Middle School honors students with the Portrait of a Graduate award monthly. Awards are based on JCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
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NC Check In 2019-2020 Dates and Information
NC Check-Ins are interim assessments developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) that are aligned to North Carolina grade-level content standards (for reading and mathematics) and North Carolina Essential Standards (for Science). More information is available inside.
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JCPS announces make up days.
Smithfield Middle School will have school for students on Monday, October 21, 2019 and Monday, February 17, 2020. These days were previously Teacher Work Days.
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Johnston Co. School Board seeks public input on superintendent search
The Johnston County Board of Education has hired the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) to help facilitate its search for the next superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS)....
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Online Kindergarten Registration now available
Online Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now available. Parents can go online to begin the process today.
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Deadline for Innovative School Program applications is Feb. 14
The application window all JCPS Innovative School Programs will open Dec. 1. The district offers programs for high school and middle school students...
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Board of Education Meeting set for March 10
The March Johnston County Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and be held in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield.
