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GED test registration and scheduling at the pilot locations will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GED testing on computer will be offered locally at the Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City beginning Wednesday, May 23.  ... Read more

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Smithville Music Teacher Terri Johnson retires with over 31 years of service at the conclusion of the 2012 school year at ceremony in the middle school.
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Russell Fries was elected Smithville R-II School Board President and led his first meeting on April 11 in the administration meeting room.
After a phenomenal four-year run of success, this weekend will be the last hurrah for a talented group of Smithville seniors — the academic bowl team.  ... Read more

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Prince Christopher (Mikey Jeffries), 18, sings during play Cinderella on April 19 at Harmony Vineyard Church in the Northland.
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Bridget Muck, 6, daughter of Daniel & Amanda Muck looks at small art exhibits at the high school on Saturday.  ... Read more

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Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services Todd Schuetz
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Primary Elementary Counselor Rae Jenkins.
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Brett Ruehter, 16, plays baritone sax for the Smithville School Board on March 21 in the administration board room. He was part of a quartet consisting of Alec Iorio, 16, Dane Justice, 17 and Luke Majeske, 16. They were led by director Mike Everman from the school.
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Brock Johnson, 12, son of Holt & Jamie Johnson, Lauren Bays, 12, daughter of Joe & Pam Bays, Campbell Lakatos, 14, son of George & Jana Lakatos, Christina Foster, 14, daughter of Eric & Mary Foster, Emma Andrews, 11, daughter of Mike & Brenna Andrews and Jesse Cummings, 11, son of Will & Elizabeth Cummings are middle school students of the month for March.
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Smithville Middle School students of the month for February pose by the trophy case in the lobby on Feb. 10. Back row are Nick Hartman, Cole Justice and Maddie Sharpe. Middle row are Hannah Termorshuizen and Mark Krueger. In front is Ella Parks. Hartman, 13, is the son of Daniel and Marjory Hartman. Justice, 13, is the son of Todd & Annisa Justice. Sharpe, 14, is the daughter of Matt & Mary Beth Sharpe. Termorshuizen, 12, is the daughter of Ernie & Melanie Termorshuizen, Krueger, 11, is the son of Greg & Cindy Krueger and Parks, 12, is the daughter of Doug & Gina Parks.
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Salvation Army Major Rick Carroll, Teacher Debbie Pack, Junior Bulldog and students at Outreach Christian School in February with people and pet food collected from Northland.
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Assistant School Superintendent for Support Service Wayne Krueger
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Sydney Catlett, 18, 2011 Warrior Fest Queen crowns 2012 Queen Bing Zheng, 19, on Feb. 3 in the high school gym.
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Smithville Shelter Insurance Agent George Williams
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Dr. Rudy Papenfuhs, principal of Smithville High School
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Smithville Shelter Insurance Agent George Williams
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Francis (Cook, Ford) Porter looks at 1927/1928 school-yearphoto at her home in Gladstone on Saturday, Jan. 7.
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Nathan Vitek, 16, a member of the National English Honor Society, gets a copy of "The Scent of Rain & Lightening," autographed by Author Nancy Pickard on Dec. 1 at Smithville High School. Nathan is the son of Scott and Vicki Vitek of Smithville.
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Layla Fischer, 8, grates a potato at cooking class while Haley Boydston, 6 looks on during cooking class at Smithville Primary Elementary School on Dec. 14. Layla is the daughter of Court and Susan Fischer and Haley is the daughter of Damen and Lucy Boydston, all of Smithville.
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Stephanie Robertson, high school communication arts teacher receives Tradition of Excellence award from Board President Bill Becker on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in the administration building. Robertson also received a $1,500 stipend, approved by the board for all teachers who earn their national board teacher certifications.
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Smithville School Superintendent George Curry speaks to chamber of commerce on the coming master plan for school construction on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the United Methodist Church.
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Donna’s Academy of Hair Design student Jackie Schulte and Director Jennifer Smith look at brochures during open house for their school on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Smithville.
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Smithville Middle School November Students of the Month Houston Johnson, 12, Connor Rumney, 14, Aleigh Porter, 14, Addi Lewis, 13, JoBeth Hanock, 11 and Alex Rivera, 11 pose for the camera in the school office on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Connor is the son of Ken & Sheila Rumney, Aleigh is the daughter of Greg & Jenny Porter, Houston is the son of Mike & Kyle Johnson, Addi is the daughter of Scott & Staci Lewis, Alex is the son of Kris & Chris Rivera and JoBeth is the daughter of Norm & Kristie Hanock. Students of the month are selected by the teachers for their academic accomplishments and their citizenship performance.
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Smithville Individual Learning Center Director Sandy Henshaw speaks to RII school board on Nov. 16 in the administration building board room.
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Upper elementary Volunteer Kate Trotter receives Tradition of Excellence award from School board President Bill Becker on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the administration building. Trotter works in the health area and assists with dental and medical screenings.
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National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Pugh is escorted into the Smithville High School Veteran’s Assembly by his daughters Melissa Pugh, 16 and Kaitlin Pugh, 17 on Friday, Nov. 11.
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Travis Thompson, 15, and Mom Jeri Thompson hold parent teacher conference with Communication Arts Instructor Darryl Johnson on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the gym of the Smithville High School. “It’s good to see students come with their parents,” said Johnson. “I’ve been here 17 years and Smithville parents are very supportive.”
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Preliminary results released Thursday, Aug. 4, by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show the percentages of students throughout the state in third through 12th grade testing “Proficient” or “Advanced” on MAP tests rose in all grade levels and all subjects except for one — eighth-grade mathematics stayed relatively flat after making solid gains the past two years.  ... Read more

Wayne Kruger, Smithville R-II School District’s assistant superintendent for support services, used the word “exciting” when describing the district’s next annual budget — a term not often associated with such financial documents in this economic climate.  ... Read more

While cell phone use might land a Smithville High School student a detention in one class, phone use may be encouraged in the next class.  ... Read more

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Peter Yankowsky/Special to The Smithville Herald
The sound of laughter and talking echoes from a classroom where children dressed for summer appear to be playing with cups of all sizes in colors like blue, pink and camouflage.  ... Read more

The Smithville R-II Foundation has partnered with Donate with Dial Tone, which provides businesses with lower telecom costs and faster bandwidth.  ... Read more

Though the 2010-2011 school year isn’t quite over yet, the Smithville school district is already gearing up for the next academic term.  ... Read more