The Smackover Buckaroos defeated Episcopal Collegiate on Friday night during the third round of football play-offs.
The next round of play will be Friday night, December 6, at 7 pm. Smackover will play Glen Rose.
Congratulations, Buckaroos and Head Football Coach Brian Strickland!
Congratulations to the Smackover Buckaroos for their victory on Friday night against Melbourne!
The Buckaroos will play Little Rock Episcopal Collegiate HERE on Friday night at 7 pm.
Good luck, Buckaroos!
The Pilgrims (First Graders) and Indians (Kindergarteners) feasted together in peace in the school cafeteria Monday morning.
Supervised by parents, teachers, and administrators, the menu included “traditional” foods including popcorn, pumpkin pie, fruit, and apple juice.
A special thank you goes to all of the parent volunteers who helped support the “alliances” made by these early Americans!
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Smackover Elementary School and Smackover High School will dismiss at 12:30 on Tuesday, November 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Smackover Preschool will remain open its regular hours; however, parents may pick up their preschool students early if they choose.
Smackover Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 27-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Just a reminder about inclement weather…
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The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce announced the grand marshals for the 2013 El Dorado Christmas Parade on Thursday. Each school district in Union County chose two fifth grade students to represent their school in this capacity.
The following students were selected to represent the Smackover School District based on winning an essay contest:
The parade will be held on Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm.
The Smackover School Board of Directors met in regular session on Monday, November 18. Highlights from the meeting include:
Smackover Elementary School Principal Holly Strickland, Mathieu Malin, and School Board President Joe Bates.
Special Programs Director Teri Philyaw, Karla Darden, and Board President Joe Bates.
The Smackover School Board recognized Mrs. Holly Strickland and the Smackover Elementary faculty and staff for being named one of nine exemplary schools in the state of Arkansas for 2013. School board president Joe Bates presented principal Holly Strickland with a banner and a plaque recognizing the school for its high academic achievement.
Smackover School Board Members Jerry Hegwood, Chris Long, President Joe Bates, Principal Holly Strickland, Heather Preston, Lynn Birchfield, Don Thomas, and Jeremy Ward.
$1 Pajama Day Fundraiser * November 21, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013 will be FBLA’s Pajama Day Fundraiser for March of Dimes.
All students at Smackover Schools (Elementary and High School) are encouraged to bring a $1 donation to wear their PJ’s that day!
You may make a larger donation to help FBLA and March of Dimes save babies.
March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. They are there to help and comfort families. They research problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them. Please help us support the efforts of March of Dimes and send your donation on Thursday even if you choose not to participate in Pajama Day. — Thanks, SHS Future Business Leaders of America
The Smackover Buckaroos are moving on to the second round of post-season football play! Congratulations, Buckaroos!
To see the updated 2013 3A Football State Bracket, click on the link below.
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We will be posting athletic schedules and other important information on the blog in an effort to keep parents and the community informed about the events occurring in the Smackover School District.
The cafeteria will be serving the annual Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday, November 20, at lunch time.
The menu for that day will include:
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