Smackover Elementary School students with classes in Building B decorated their outside courtyard and parking lot to honor Veterans. READ MORE >
The Smackover-Norphlet School District welcomed Murphy Oil to the 5th Annual Family STEM Night. We are always glad to welcome new industry partners! They presented an escape room with the following premise: Let’s see what happened with these participants…. READ MORE >
From the Office of Smackover Elementary School Principal Holly Strickland: If you need to make a transportation change for your student, you must notify the office by phone call or send a written note on the day of the change. The elementary phone number is 725-3601.Please call in all transportation changes by 2:45. No changes will be made after 2:45.Please do... READ MORE >
Over 850 people attended the 5th Annual Family STEM Night at Norphlet Middle School. It was a great evening filled with dancing ooblek, shooting galleries, film production, tinkering, science experiments, hands-on medical equipment, and so much more. Parents and students: Just to let you know… These industries want to hire you when you graduate from high... READ MORE >
There will be a lock down security drill this morning at 9 A.M at the Middle School and Preschool. Parents, please do not worry this is just a drill, if you have any questions please contact the middle school and preschool offices for more information. READ MORE >
From Superintendent Jason Black: Congratulations to the Smackover Buckaroo Team and Coaches on a good regular season! We will play Clinton High School in Clinton, Arkansas, next Friday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. GO BUCKAROOS!! READ MORE >
Mrs. Doherty, Hunter, Winright, and Perkin's classes visited the Miracle Farms Pumpkin Patch in Bodcaw, Ar. READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Norphlet Middle School Library Nov. 11 - 15 during school hours for students as well as during STEM Night 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM. READ MORE >
There will be a Smackover 4-H meeting on Tuesday, November 5 at 3:45 pm in Hobgood Auditorium. The program will be presented by UCAPS. They will talk about how we can help them without spending any money. Please bring old news papers and old t-shirts that you could donate to the animals. We will be making dog toys out of the old t-shirts. Hope to see you there! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Smackover Elementary School students for their outstanding academic achievement in the first nine weeks. All A’s Honor Roll First Grade – Damien Abeyta, Gracie Belt, Mac Bruton, Slayton Cropper, Abdiel Hernandez, Avery Kate James, Madison Lucas, Gemma Maroney, Zoe McIntosh, Jezael Millan, Finleigh Moffett, Dylan Porter, Hadlee... READ MORE >
The 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:45 – 8 pm at Norphlet Middle School. The event is open to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students, parents, faculty/staff, and community members. Sneak Peak #5 The Grand Finale for the 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be held in the Norphlet Middle School New Gymnasium beginning at... READ MORE >
From the Smackover Elementary School lost and found collection center: Now that the weather is chilly and our students are wearing jackets to school, PLEASE write your child’s name on the inside of their jacket. READ MORE >
The 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:45 – 8 pm at Norphlet Middle School. The event is open to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students, parents, faculty/staff, and community members. Sneak Peak #4 Don’t skip the Auditorium this year! We have so many industry and post-secondary partners that we are having to use two... READ MORE >
Mrs. Jan Henderson, Smackover High School Principal, has announced the honor roll (all A’s) and merit list (A’s/B’s) for the first 9 weeks. Seniors: Honor Roll: Kennedy Briggs, Joel Brewer, Olivia Edney, Jasmine Ervin, Rett Gatewood, Karli Goocher, Lainey Holland, Vanessa Lofton, Braden McKinnon, Jei Parlor, Trevor Pryon, Jillian Russell, and Micah Smith.Merit... READ MORE >
Smackover Norphlet Jr. Girls won first place and Jr. Boys came in second in a cross country meet that took place this weekend at Hermitage. Four of the Jr. Girls and two of the Jr. Boys finished in the top 10. Go Bucks! READ MORE >
The 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:45 – 8 pm at Norphlet Middle School. The event is open to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students, parents, faculty/staff, and community members. Sneak Peak #3 Since our event has grown so much this year, we will be serving hot dogs and drinks in the Norphlet Middle School... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students for making the junior high All Region Choir: Airabe BautistaZachary WilcoxEmilee HodgesJanelle Drummond READ MORE >
Congratulation to the following Norphlet Middle School students for making the honor roll for the first nine weeks of school! All A’s: 5th grade: Lynlee Bokin, Alexia Eason, Abigail Graham, LaTrinity Grant, Danny Guardon, Jackson Lee, Rose Lewis, Jackson Lewis, Drake McGaugh, David Mendenhall, Hosam Selah, Daymion Samuels, Jenica Saulsbury, Ava Walker, Ramsey... READ MORE >
The 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:45 – 8 pm at Norphlet Middle School. The event is open to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students, parents, faculty/staff, and community members. Sneak Peak #2 We will have more activities than ever at the 5th Annual Family STEM Night thanks to our 18 industry and post-secondary... READ MORE >
All basketball games which were scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019, have been canceled. READ MORE >
Each campus in the Smackover-Norphlet School District will be celebrating Veteran’s Day with programs at the following times: Norphlet Middle School – Thursday, November 7, at 8:30 amSmackover Elementary School – Monday, November 11, at 9 amSmackover High School – Monday, November 11, at 12:35 pm READ MORE >
Congratulation to the following Smackover Elementary School students for meeting their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the 1st nine weeks! These students will be rewarded by wearing their Halloween costumes to school on Thursday, October 31. They will also be going around the school Trick or Treating. 3rd grade: Alley Ainsworth, Lunden Clark, Anabelle Miller,... READ MORE >
The 5th Annual Family STEM Night will be on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:45 – 8 pm at Norphlet Middle School. The event is open to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students, parents, faculty/staff, and community members. Sneak Peak #1 We are going to have more activities than ever thanks to our 18 industry and post-secondary partners! This year we welcome... READ MORE >
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The kids in Ms. Donna and Ms. Marta class carved a pumpkin. Each child took a turn pulling the insides out of the pumpkin and watched Mrs. Tonya cut the pumpkin's face. READ MORE >
Mr. Zach Beldsoe brought a goat for Mrs. Jessica's class to pet and feed after a week of learning about farm animals READ MORE >
Due to inclement weather, the Senior Night Recognition will be held in the gym at 6 p.m. tonight (Friday, October 25.) READ MORE >
From the Office of Superintendent Jason Black: There was a minor bus incident this morning. There were three students on the bus at the time of the incident.There were no injuries to the students or the bus driver.The parents/guardians of the affected students have already been notified.No other vehicles were involved in the incident.The matter is being looked... READ MORE >
NMS students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the 1st nine weeks celebrated by enjoying ice cream sundaes with all the toppings! READ MORE >
Ms. Mary Mac and Ms. Melanie’s toddlers showing off their skeletons and ghost art work in the hall of preschool building. READ MORE >
Makeup day pictures for elementary, high school and seniors will be Tuesday, November 5th. READ MORE >
Students studying life at the turn of the 20th century in Mrs. McCurry's American History class played games that were available from 1900-1920. The following games were included: Jacks, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Paper Dolls, Marbles, Tiddly Winks and Pick Up Sticks. READ MORE >
Smackover students in Ms. Tami Philyaw's Engineering II & III class designed, drew and built birdhouses.Sophomore Preston Chilton begins assembly.Senior Zac Hudson assembles his bird house.Sophomore John Ramsey attaching the walls his bird house together.Sophomore Ethan Winer learns how to change a drill bit from Ms. Philyaw.Trenton Bailey shows off his finished... READ MORE >
Smackover High School biology students tested the hypothesis of exercise and cellular respiration. READ MORE >
The Smackover Marching Band competed in the UAM Marching Contest. They were awarded Superior and Excellence Rating – Drum Major first divisionBest in Class – Drum Major Flag Line first divisionPercussion – second divisionOverall Band Score 2nd place division READ MORE >
NMS students Cerenity Brant, Trumaine Johnson, and Gage Fowler set up new 3D printers in the STEM Makerspaces. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary Kindergarten students got to visit the fire station last week. READ MORE >
The Future Buckaroo Cheerleaders of Smackover Elementary School performed during the pregame show on Friday night. READ MORE >
The Smackover High School Fall FASFA Night is tonight at 6 pm in the library. Smackover HIgh School seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this event to get help in completing all the college financial aid forms. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Smackover High School students for making Senior High All Region Choir: Zach MorganKorbin ChambersCody WatsonJoseph LawrenceKalee SmithAnniston RossAnna MorganMadison JohnsonKeshaun Lee made 2nd Alternate READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary students got to study fossils in Mrs. Russell's class. READ MORE >
Mrs. Holloway's Science classes demonstrated the phases of the moon. READ MORE >
Mrs. Jonna Bates’ Pre-AP Biology classes at Smackover High School conducted a lab on cell organelle speed dating! READ MORE >
The 2018-19 yearbooks have arrived. READ MORE >
8th graders prepared slide shows in class and taught the 5th graders about the types of bullying and digital citizenship READ MORE >
The Norphlet Middle School Cross Country teams recently participated in the Moro Bay Invitational Meet. Those running for the Jr. High Boys’ Team: Phillip Bailey, Gage Fowler, Hunter Goodwin, Braxton Griffin, Colin Maroney, Zander Olds, Evan Phillips, and Ethan Tarver. Those running for the Jr. High Girls’ Team: Abby Brewer, Emily Camacho, Taylor Darden, Gretchen... READ MORE >
AP biology students modeled enzyme activity using Play-Doh in Mrs. Bates’s class. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to be the Student of the Month for September: Mrs. Jameson – Murphy PrestonMrs. Rowan – April CarrierMrs. Smith – Nevaeh FerrellMrs. Wills – Jeremiah DunnMrs. Doherty – Madison LucasMrs. Hunter – Beau MillerMrs. Perkins – Skye MillerMrs. Winright – Morgan HansenMrs. Arrington – Alysson DiazMrs. Coleman –... READ MORE >
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation representative Nell Kelly presented $1000 to Assistant Principal Bernadette O'Guinn and Engineering teacher Tami Philyaw for the engineering program at SHS. READ MORE >
Students at NMS celebrated Homecoming week by participating in Class Color Day, Class Pattern Day, Disney Day, and Favorite Subject Day. READ MORE >
Mrs. Barker's Drama Class got to attend performance of the Shakespearean play, Macbeth, at SAU. READ MORE >
All campuses will wear blue on Monday, October 7, to Stomp Out Bullying! READ MORE >
Attention parents of girls signed up for future cheerleader: Future Buckaroo Cheerleader practice for Smackover Elementary School will be on Tuesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 10. Senior high cheerleaders will meet the students and walk to the gym. Camp will end at 4:15. Please pick your child up at this time from the gym. Please note: There will be no... READ MORE >
Smackover-Norphlet Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of: BUS DRIVER SUBS Anyone interested and qualified, please contact Ginie Cameron 112 East 8th Street Smackover, AR 71762 870-725-3132 ginie.cameron@smackover.net E.O.E. READ MORE >
Smackover Preschool will have Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 24th from 3:30-7:00. School will not dismiss early. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Smackover High School girls’ golf team for coming in third place in the state tournament earlier this week! READ MORE >
Norphlet Middle School students explored Newton’s Second Law in Mrs. Boerwinkle’s STEM class. Using match-box cars and weights, students determine how changing mass affects the force of the system. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary Gifted and Talented students are holding our third annual fundraiser to help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for all children with cancer. We will be serving lemonade for donations during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the SES building Tuesday. All proceeds go to this foundation. Please help kids and... READ MORE >
Norphlet Middle School students celebrated Dot Day by getting creative with 3D augment reality. What is Dot Day? International Dot Day is observed annually on September 15th since 2009. Dot Day is a holiday in which people of all ages are encouraged to harness their own creativity and embrace their own confidence as they make their mark on the world.Below is a... READ MORE >
Smackover High School Introduction to Engineering Design students study technical sketching and orthogonal projections of a block assembly. These students in Ms. Philyaw’s class are learning just how different an object looks from each of six different views. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Smackover High School girls golf team. They are the District 5-3A runner up for 2019. The team will be advancing to the state tournament which will be held on October 1 at DeGray. READ MORE >
There will be a 4H meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 3:45 pm in the auditorium. READ MORE >
Smackover Preschool students had a great time on the playground. Even the teachers joined in to play! READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary school kindergarten students visited the Union County fair earlier this month. READ MORE >
SNSD Homecoming Week Snake Walk and Tailgate are a go for tonight at 7:00pm. However, the bonfire has been cancelled because of the current county burn ban. See you tonight and Go Bucks! READ MORE >
2019-2020 Yearbooks are now available to order. Order yours at: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A00468200. READ MORE >
The September 24th school board meeting time has been changed to 5:00 p.m., instead of 5:30 p.m., due to the Homecoming bonfire which will be held the same night. READ MORE >
First Financial Bank will be hosting a tailgate party during the bonfire and pep-rally on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm. They will be serving 200 hot dogs, chips, and water. READ MORE >
The following Smackover Elementary School students were recognized as the student of the month for August: Mrs. Jameson – Lexie GriffithMrs. Rowan – Rex AinsworthMrs. Smith – Lynlee McKnightMrs. Wills – Kensington BallardMrs. Doherty – Jezael MillanMrs. Hunter – James RenfroMrs. Perkins – Mallorie HillMrs. Winright – Maddox BallardMrs. Arrington – Justus HicksMrs.... READ MORE >
Below is a consumer alert released from the AR Attorney General Office: THE VICIOUS TREND OF VAPING MAY 22, 2019 The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has become a dangerous trend in which too many Arkansas teens are participating. Eight years ago, just two percent of Arkansas teens vaped. Today, more than 20 percent of Arkansas teens vape. Vaping is the act of... READ MORE >
Congrats to these FFA members who swept the competition at the Union County Fair: Kaylee Armstrong 1st in Class Beef and Grand Champion Senior Showman and Market Steer.Kendall Key: 4 Hogs 1st in Class, 1 2nd in Class, Grand Champion, Senior Showman, Market, Hog, Commercial Gilt, and Reserve Champion Prospect Hog.Colton Thomas 3 Swine First in Class, 1 was Second... READ MORE >
Grandparents day breakfast was a hit for Smackover Elementary! READ MORE >
Homecoming will be September 27, 2019. School will be dismissed early on that day. 1:21 pm - Students dismissed1:25 pm - Shuttle buses leave1:40 pm - Route buses leave Smackover Preschool will dismiss at 1:30 on September 27 in observance of the Homecoming Festivities. Don't miss out on the following festivities: 2:30 pm - Coronation in Hobgood Auditorium3:30... READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Norphlet Middle School on Tuesday, September 17.Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Smackover Elementary and Smackover High school on Tuesday, October 1.School will be dismissed early on all three campuses on both days.1:21 pm - Students dismissed1:25 pm - Shuttle buses leave1:40 pm - Route buses leaveSmackover... READ MORE >
When school is dismissed early, the time schedule below will be followed: 1:21 pm – Students are dismissed1:25 pm – Shuttle buses leave1:40 pm – Route buses leave Based on the calendar adopted by the school board on March 12, 2019, K-12 students will be dismissed early on the following days: September 17 – Parent Teacher Conference (Norphlet)September 27 –... READ MORE >
Check out the sunset at the football game on Friday night! READ MORE >
Smackover High School recently held Homecoming elections. The football team chose Queen Karli Goocher and Maid of Honor Lexie Lawrence. Senior Maids : Vanessa Lofton and Jordyn WhiteJunior Maids: Ja’Niya Murphy and Anniston RossSophomore Maids: Jewel Tolin and Jadyn WhiteFreshman Maids: Carlie Crawford and Charlotte Robinson The Homecoming theme is “Under the... READ MORE >
School pictures will be taken this fall on the following dates: September 11 – Norphlet Middle SchoolSeptember 13 – Smackover Elementary SchoolSeptember 18 – Smackover High School freshman, sophomores, and juniors READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School is hosting a Breakfast for Grandparents on Tuesday, September 10. Ticket sales are closed. Due to the volume of participants, we will not be able to accept late forms or money. Due to vast numbers of children and grandparents signed up to attend the Breakfast with Grandparents, we have had to make a change to the location. It will... READ MORE >
This week’s football game against Junction City will begin at 7:30. The game will be played AT Junction City. We look forward to seeing all of the Smackover-Norphlet fans at the game! Go Bucks! READ MORE >
Smackover-Norphlet School District Superintendent Jason Black spoke to Smackover Elementary School third grade students about the United States Flag. Students were able to learn about flag etiquette during the presentation. READ MORE >
Senior Class Officers President: Harley AinsworthVice-President: Kennedy BriggsSecretary: Karli GoocherTreasurer: Lainey HollandReport: Danny KempHistorians: Trevor Pyron and Alex Savage Junior Class Officers President: Tristan BushVice-President: Paige GoodwinSecretary: Gracie MuckelrathTreasurer: Kendall KeyReporter: Landon Wallingsford Sophomore... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School will be hosting a Breakfast with Grandparents. Please make plans with your child’s grandparents to attend. When: September 10, 2019Where: Smackover CafeteriaTime: 7:00 am – 7:45 amStudent Cost: $0.00Adult Cost: $1.00Meal: Pastries will be served. If your child plans to attend Breakfast with a Grandparent, please fill out the form below... READ MORE >
It’s football time! If you can’t make it to the football game tonight, but want to live stream the action, go to the Buckaroo Sports Network and watch the action live from the comfort of your own home! Do you have big plans for the night and can’t stream the game in real time? Video from the game tonight will be saved on the network so that you can watch it at... READ MORE >
Jacob Muckelrath, an intern at Canfor Southern Pine, spoke to Mrs. Hargett’s third grade class about the importance of forestry in the state of Arkansas. READ MORE >
There will be a meeting of the Band Parents Booster Club on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 5:30 pm in the Smackover High School Band Hall. Agenda: Treasurer Tina Ruddell will present the financial report and answer any questions about when or why money has been spent.Discussion about forming a Band Council consisting of students from the bandNominations will be taken... READ MORE >
You are invited!What – To the first Smackover 4-H Club meeting of the school yearWhen – September 3, 2019 at 3:45 pmWhere – In Mrs. Bruton’s agriculture classroomWho – Any youth (public or home schooled) ages 5-19 are welcome. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Parents are highly encouraged to attend each and every meeting. If you have any question,... READ MORE >
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