Chilhowie Middle School’s Gateway to Technology program was recently recognized as one of Project Lead the Way’s 16 Model Schools out of 4,200 institutes in the Project Lead the Way network. Pictured is Gail Parson, Regional Coordinator for Project Lead the Way, and CMS technology teacher Steve Gregory, accepting the award on behalf of Chilhowie Middle. The Gateway to Technology program provides middle school students with instruction in a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math topics, including 3D modeling/design and robotics. Project Lead the Way Model Schools are chosen on the basis of their program implementation, excellent postsecondary relationships, outstanding communications and outreach, solid professional development, and strong level of student engagement.
At its May 14th meeting, the Smyth County School Board approved August 16 as the opening date of the 2012-2013 school year. To see details of the calendar, please go to our calendar page.
The Smyth County School Board has approved the following graduation dates for the Class of 2012.
| School | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie High School | 6:00pm Friday, May 25 | Chilhowie High School |
| Marion Senior High School | 10:00am Saturday, May 26 | Marion Senior High School |
| Northwood High School | 7:00pm Thursday, May 24 | Northwood High School |
| Smyth Career & Technology Center (The first inductees into the SCTC Hall of Fame will be announced during this event.) | 6:00pm Tuesday, May 22 | Chilhowie High School |
The Smyth County Farm Bureau offers a college scholarship to Smyth County students who are interested in pursuing degrees in agriculture, family and consumer science, or Cooperative Extension. Details are on our Local and Regional Scholarships page.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires schools to meet adequate yearly progress (AYP) goals each year in reading/language arts and mathematics. Schools that do not make AYP for two or more consecutive years in the same subject area are identified as being in School Improvement. Marion Intermediate School and Marion Primary School are both in School Improvement. This designation requires us to offer public school choice and supplemental educational services for the 2011-2012 school year. More information…