Phone: 919-934-4696 ext. 5056 (Band room) ext. 5057 (Office)
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BM in Music Education- University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Ms. Rachel Banda
I am a 2019 graduate of UNC-Pembroke with a degree in Music Eduation. My major instrument is trumpet, and I also like to play steel drums. I started band in 6th grade and continued into high school. I participated in marching band, jazz band, concert band, percussion ensemble, and steel drum ensemble.
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Summer EOG Retesting Information
Smithfield Middle School will offer remediation for students who did not pass one or more of their End Of Grade Exams. Students already attending the Summer Learning Program will not need to attend the remediation sessions.
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Mini-camp for Rising 6th Graders!
Smithfield Middle School will host a Mini-Camp for Rising 6th Graders on Thursday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
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2021 EOY Important Dates
Ensure that you don't miss anything important at the end of the year! Click on the link below for upcoming events.
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Attention: Rising 6th Graders!
Attention: Rising 6th Graders! Complete the form to sign up for band or chorus by June 15th.
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Attention 8th Grade Families: Parent Night at SSS High School
SSS High invites 8th grade students and their families to a Family Night for rising 9th graders on Thursday, April 15th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. 8th graders should make plans to attend this drop-in session for families to learn more about high school. A teacher panel will be available to answer questions as well. Google Meet Link for Thursday, April 15: meet.google.com/nwy-kikz-dki
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First Semester Awards Day!
Itโs First Semester Awards Day! View the First Semester Awards Presentations using the links inside.
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SmMS Chromebook & Hot Spot Request Form
In order to request a school Chromebook or hotspot, this form should be completed by a parent or guardian.
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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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JC Board of Education Special Session set for June 25
The Johnston County Board of Education has called a Special Session meeting for Friday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online.
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Summer Meal Service begins June 7
As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.
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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted
While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.
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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open
The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.
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Pre-K - 5th Grade to return to Plan A on March 1
The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1.
