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				<title><![CDATA[Smyth County Teacher named Region 7 Teacher of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smyth County Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rich Valley Elementary School receives award from VDOE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Rich Valley Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten class for receiving the Virginia Department of Education VQB5 Excellence Honor Roll Award!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Public Schools will hold registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten on March 19 and 20th.  Please see the attached document for additional information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Textbook Review Opportunity for Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Public Schools will be holding a public review of proposed high-quality instructional materials from February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virginia Living Magazine Names Smyth County One of Virginia's Top Public School Systems]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In its annual State of Education issue out in April 2025, Virginia Living magazine has named Smyth County Public Schools as one of Virginia's top public school divisions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Registration for 2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten now open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools is now accepting registrations for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.  Children turning four years old on or before September 30, 2025 can register for Pre-Kindergarten and children turning five years old on or before September 30, 2025 for Kindergarten.  Contact the local elementary school in your child's attendance area to register.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[K-5 Stem Academy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

The academy will take place on Tuesdays, October 21 through November 18, 2025.

Families are encouraged to review the attached flyer for additional details and registration information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Northwood Middle School Takes 3rd Place at KidWind]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Northwood Middle School's KidWind team take 3rd place at the Blacksburg Regional KidWind challenge on March 4th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PowerSchool to Offer Credit Monitoring/Identity Protection Services]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PowerSchool has announced it will offer credit monitoring and identity protection services to everyone whose data was downloaded in the December 2024 PowerSchool security breach. See the full story for details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National PowerSchool Incident]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached document for additional details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Smyth County Schools Honored by State Board of Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Virginia Board of Education has recognized Marion Elementary School, Northwood High School, and Saltville Elementary School for high achievement and Rich Valley Elementary School for continued improvement. See the full story for details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Saltville Elementary School Receives National Honor]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[U.S. Department of Education selects Saltville Elementary School as one of eight elementary schools in Virginia.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Program Provides Affordable Pathway to Obtaining Teaching Degree]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County has partnered with regional educational institutions to provide an affordable means for its students to earn a teaching degree.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:22:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SCS Traffic Safety Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Schools will begin an automated school zone speed enforcement program to increase safety for students, parents, teachers and anyone else traveling through the school zones.  Please see the attached release for additional information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:46:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Policies, Regulations Are Available]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smyth County Public Schools' policies and regulation are available online. See the full story for details and links.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:31:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notification System Change]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HPV Vaccine Can Protect Children Against Certain Cancers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Notice About Battery Care for iPads and Chromebooks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have been issued an iPad or Chromebook by your school, please read this.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:57:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[More Free WiFi Hotspots Available in Smyth County]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Internet Service Provider Xfinity is granting free access to its out-of-home WiFi hotspots. To view a map of available hotspots and learn how to connect, click the headline for this announcement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 09:27:25 -0400</pubDate>
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