News & Announcements

Smyth County Schools will be changing our notification service to SchoolMessenger. On January 3rd, any SMS text-capable device number on record will receive an invitation to Opt-In and receive notifications from Smyth County Schools. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Per government requirements, Smyth County is seeking public comment on its plan for safe return to in-person instruction. Please see the full story to read the plan and provide feedback if desired.

Smyth County Schools will make the Family Life Education and Guidance curriculum available for parent/guardian preview by appointment this year. See full story for details.

Smyth County's Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming school year will be held March 9, 2023. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

The Virginia Department of Education is requesting stakeholder input to determine the use of remaining ESSER III funding. See the story for more details and how to submit your input.

This article contains information related to Governor Youngkin's Executive Order on wearing masks in schools.

Virginia's State Health Commissioner has released a letter about the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine, which can protect children against certain cancers. See the attached article for details.

Smyth County families with students enrolled in the county's public schools will be eligible for the new federal Emergency Broadband Benefit in May. See full story for details.

The Smyth County middle and high school winners in the annual VSBA (Virginia School Boards Association) art contest have been announced.