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Atkins Elementary School

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Oak Point Elementary School

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Smyth County teacher named Region 7 Teacher of the Year!

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Chilhowie Elementary School

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Saltville Elementary School

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Chilhowie High School

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Northwood Middle School

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Smyth Career and Technology Center

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Sugar Grove Elementary School

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Chilhowie Middle School

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Rich Valley Elementary School

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Marion Elementary School

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MMS Spring Bookfair

Upcoming Events

School Board Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Smyth County School Board, 121 Bagley Cir Suite 300, Marion, VA 24354, USA

Nursing Graduation

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Marion Senior High School, 848 Stage St, Marion, VA 24354, USA
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Recent News

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Smyth County Teacher named Region 7 Teacher of the Year

Oak Point Elementary School proudly celebrates one of its own, as teacher Hunter Trivette has been named the Region 7 Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Trivette received the exciting news during a surprise visit from Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jenna Conway, and Secretary of Education, Dr. Jeffrey Smith. The announcement was met with enthusiasm and pride from students, colleagues, and staff.

This recognition highlights Mr. Trivette’s dedication to student success, innovative instructional practices, and commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. His impact extends beyond the classroom, serving as a model of excellence within Oak Point Elementary and across the region.

Smyth County Schools congratulates Mr. Trivette on this well-deserved honor and celebrates his continued contributions to education.
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Smyth County Spelling Bee

The Smyth County Spelling Bee was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026. We extend our congratulations to all student participants and proudly celebrate Cassie Somervell as the 2026 Spelling Bee Champion. Cassie will represent Smyth County at the regional spelling bee in March.
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At A Glance

  • All Schools Fully Accredited
  • 95.3% On-Time Graduation Rate
  • Trauma Informed School/Community Initiative
  • Strive for 5 Attendance Initiative
  • staff Community Eligibility Provision (All students provided with meals at no cost.)

Smyth County Public Schools

Welcome to Smyth County Public Schools: seven elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, and one county-wide Career & Technology Center serving the students and citizens of Smyth County, Virginia. We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.
 
The new websites for individual schools are still under development. You can get basic information about each school (address, phone number, etc.) by clicking the Schools link at the top of this page. As each school's new website comes online, we will add a hyperlink to the site on the Schools page.
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