South Smithfield Elementary School

📢It has been reported that JCPS students have received more than 66.2 million in scholarship offerings for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an amazing 18 million more than scholarship offerings received during the 2023-2024 year!📢 A great deal of the offerings have been accepted and will cover tuition costs as these students continue their educational journeys! 💲JCPS is proud of the efforts that go into securing scholarship funding, and we celebrate the students, staff, and parents who work hard to make it happen! 💲 Great things are truly happening in JCPS!

North Carolina is home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed services members, and the state’s public schools reflect that. In 2019, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction launched the Purple Star Award Designation initiative to recognize the state’s strong military presence and support for military families. The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. JCPS had 17 schools receive the Purple Star Award Designation. They are as follows: Benson Middle Clayton High School Cleveland High School Corinth-Holders Elementary Corinth-Holders High Four Oaks Elementary Meadow School McGee's Crossroads Elementary Polenta Elementary Princeton Elementary Princeton Middle/High Smithfield-Selma High South Johnston High School South Smithfield Elementary Swift Creek Middle School West Johnston High School Thanksgiving Elementary We are proud of these designations and honored to recognize our military families in this way!

It is the last day of school, which means we are just minutes before our students will be enjoying a summer full of fun! Here's to wishing everyone a safe break! See you next year!!!

Tomorrow 3rd-5th graders will be taking the EOG Math Retest. Please make sure you are on time, get a good nights' sleep and eat a good breakfast. You Got This! Fins Up!

Tomorrow, 3rd-5th graders will take the EOG Reading Retest. Please make sure you are on time, get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast. Fins up!

If you were in the Smithfield area on Monday and maybe experienced traffic detours, please do not worry! All is well...the community just showed up in big numbers to walk to school! Whether by foot, bike, or scooter, getting to South Smithfield Elementary was fun as the school celebrated its annual Walk to School Day earlier this week! Students, parents, community members, and school officials flooded the streets to observe the event, reiterating the importance of school attendance while emphasizing strong community relationships. Great job South Smithfield Elementary!!!

Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day! Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses

🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world. Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟 To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤ #ThankATeacher

Bus 209 will be running its regular schedule tomorrow morning. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th is our Walk to School Day. Parents of students on bus 209 are encouraged to drop their children off at the Civitan Park at 8 am and join SSE as we walk to school! We will begin the walk around 8:15. Students will be supervised by staff.

Bus 675 will be running its regular schedule tomorrow morning. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th is our Walk to School Day. Parents of students on bus 675 are encouraged to drop their children off at the Civitan Park at 8 am and join SSE as we walk to school! We will begin the walk around 8:15. Students will be supervised by staff.

Bus 663 will be running its regular schedule tomorrow morning. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7th is our Walk to School Day. Parents of students on bus 663 are encouraged to drop their children off at the Civitan Park at 8 am and join SSE as we walk to school! We will begin the walk around 8:15. Students will be supervised by staff.

Bus 663 will be running an hour late this morning. Bus 675 will be picking up students . Thanks for your patience.

Bus 718 is on it's way to pick up students riding bus 47. Thanks for your patience.

students riding bus 47 will be coming home today on bus 161. Thanks for your patience.

Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚 Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA

🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨 Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!

Victoria Luna, a 5th-grader at 🐬🐬South Smithfield Elementary🐬🐬, is our next April Character Ed Student! Luna consistently demonstrates a steadfast commitment to personal growth and academic excellence. She is always striving to reach her full potential, seeking ways to improve, and embracing challenges with determination. As an avid reader, Luna chooses books that expand her knowledge and enrich her vocabulary. Luna's independence and self-assurance allow her to stay focused on her schoolwork, undeterred by distractions. Additionally, her caring nature and calm demeanor inspire those around her to stay motivated and be their best selves. Congratulations Victoria! 🌞 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Students riding Bus 47 will be coming home this afternoon on Bus 86.