Below is information which will help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to school closing. This information is current as of March 26, 2020. AMI Work for the Week of March 30 – April 3 Students brought home AMI folders in the fall. Students should have already completed work from Days 1, 2, and part of day 3 during the... READ MORE >
Below is information which will help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to school closing. This information is current as of March 20, 2020.Communication with Families and Community MembersIt is our goal to provide up dated information to parents and community members. You may find the most current information regarding... READ MORE >
Hello, fellow “BOOK”aroos! Do you want to take an AR test while school is not in session? Do you want to read some great books right now and during spring break? Would you like to listen to a book read by a famous person? Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Morgan have set up Virtual Libraries just for you! Click on the links below for the Smackover Elementary School and... READ MORE >
Dear Buckaroo Community, I hope during these unique times you have been able to spend quality time with your loved ones and develop a greater appreciation of family, friends, and the community we live in just as I have. Although these times have brought uncertainty and concerns, they have also brought an opportunity to enjoy your family and be thankful... READ MORE >
Updated Information Students participating in the School Meal Service Program at Norphlet Middle School may now pick up their lunch/breakfast sacks at the Norphlet City Park beginning on Friday, March 19. Norphlet students receiving weekend meal backpacks will also be able to pick up their weekend meal backpack at that location. What is the School Meal... READ MORE >
Below is information which will help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to school closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This information is current as of March 16, 2020. Reminder of General Precautions Governor Asa Hutchinson has closed schools to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please remember to take the... READ MORE >
Below is information which will help to answer some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to school closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This information is current as of March 15, 2020. Dates of School Closing Due to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s announcement, the Smackover-Norphlet School District (SNSD) will be closed March 16 –... READ MORE >
The Smackover-Norphlet School District will make an informational post this evening that covers a variety of topics including AMI days, extra-curricular activities, and more. It is our intention to give you the most complete and comprehensive information at one time so that you will be fully informed. READ MORE >
SES Families, Our amazing teachers have previously sent home AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) packets for students to work on over the next week. Your student has been given 5 days worth of instructional packets. The packets should be labeled Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5. We are asking that you follow the schedule below: Day 1 Packet: Complete... READ MORE >
Buckaroo Staff,If you receive a paper check you will need to pick your check up at central office between 2:00 and 4:00 tomorrow! If you do not pick up your check by 4:00, your check will be mailed to the address the business office has on file. Employees that receive direct deposit will receive their checks on the regularly scheduled date.Thank You! READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Buckaroos!Earlier today Governor Hutchinson made an announcement that all Arkansas schools would be closed starting Tuesday, March 17, for two weeks. Districts have the ability to make the decision on whether or not to close school Monday. Out of an abundance of caution, the Smackover-Norphlet School District will be closing Monday, March... READ MORE >
Dear Buckaroos, I wanted to take a moment to make you aware of the latest information we received today regarding the coronavirus (COVID 19) and acknowledge questions regarding school closings. Local school boards and school superintendents have been told that the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), in consultation with the Arkansas Department of... READ MORE >
The softball tournament at El Dorado this weekend has been postponed until a later date. READ MORE >
Dear Buckaroos, As many of you are aware there has been a lot of news coverage and discussion regarding the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what steps should be taken as a nation moving forward. We wanted to let our parents and community know that our district is continually monitoring information from federal, state and local agencies. As stated... READ MORE >
The Boys and Girls Club will host a question and answer workshop on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 pm at Hobgood Auditorium. Come join them that evening to learn more about the exciting summer and after school care programs which are coming to the Smackover-Norphlet Branch! READ MORE >
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Dear Buckaroos, As many of you are aware there has been a lot of news coverage and discussion regarding the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and what steps should be taken as a nation moving forward. We wanted to share with you the steps our district is taking at this time. As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) emphasized, there is not currently a... READ MORE >
From the Nurses’ Office: It is flu season and we are seeing increased flu cases in the school. The symptoms vary from fever to no fever, headache, sore throat, tiredness, body aches, and cough. If your child has any of these symptoms, please have them seen by their doctor. Please be mindful of others and keep your child at home if they are sick. Sending a child... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School is changing their lunch times on Friday, December 20. The lunch times are as follows: 11:00- Kindergarten11:05-First Grade11:10-Second Grade11:15-Third Grade11:20-Fourth Grade SES wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! READ MORE >
South Arkansas does not see snow very often. When it does Smackover Elementary School students have to take a break and enjoy the brief occasion! READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School hosted its annual Family Christmas Night this past Monday. There were elves, hot chocolate, books, activities, crafts, Santa pictures, and more! READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary has released their homeroom list for 3 and 4 year old preschool students. Click on the link below to view.Smackover Elementary Homeroom list READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School honored its first and second grade students with outstanding achievement during the annual awards assembly last Wednesday. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School honored its third, fourth, and fifth grade students with outstanding achievement during the annual awards assembly last Wednesday. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School honored its Kindergarten students during its annual Kindergarten Celebration Assembly on Wednesday. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School and Norphlet Elementary School students recently visited with children's picture book author, Doreen Cronin who is the author of the famous Click, Clack series, including Click, Clack, Moo!, as well as The Chicken Squad Series, the Bug Diaries, and many more books for children. Although Ms. Cronin was in New York, the first and second... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal in the 4th nine weeks were rewarded with a fun and exciting trip to the Murphy Arts District SplashPad/PlayScape. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School will have its end of year awards assemblies and Kindergarten celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the following times: 1st through 2nd Grade - 8:30 am3rd through 5th Grade - 9:45 amKindergarten Celebration - 12:30 pm The assemblies will be held in Hobgood Auditorium. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School third grade students researched a famous person in history then presented their speech while dressed up as their character last Friday at the annual third grade "wax museum." READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School students under the direction of their art teacher, Mrs. Lauralyn Ramsey, decorated the Smackover cafeteria for spring! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Smackover Elementary School students who were chosen as the students of the month for April! Alley AinsworthChance AbeytaCaydee HollowayAlyssa Mae Thomas READ MORE >
Students earning the most Accelerated Reader points for the school year at Smackover Elementary School, Norphlet Elementary School, and Norphlet Middle School were rewarded with a fun field trip to Excalibur in Monroe. SES sent the top three students in each grade.NES sent the top student in each class.NMS sent the top ten readers... READ MORE >
Due to damage from the storms Wednesday evening, Norphlet Elementary School and Norphlet Middle School will be closed on Thursday, May 9, 2019. This will be an AMI Day for NES and NMS only. Students will need to complete Day 2 of their AMI assignments.Students will need to return the Day 2 AMI assignments to school on Friday.Students who do not return the Day 2... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School students recently visited the Union County Farm Fair which was held at the fairgrounds. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School second grade students took their annual class field trip last Wednesday. They visited the SciPort which is a children's science museum in Shreveport. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following young ladies who won their divisions in the Miss Derrick Pageant: Baby Miss Derrick: Adleigh Harper Stanton Tiny Miss: Benton Katherine Alexander-1st runner upTaylor Elise Carter-Queen Little Miss Division: Sawyer Blayne Carter-1st runner upSophie Gayle Pearson-Queen Young Miss Division: Lillian King-Queen Jr. Miss... READ MORE >
Homework Help! Snacks! Physical Activity! Register your kindergarten through sixth grade students for after school care provided by the Smackover-Norphlet School District for the 2019-2020 school year! Pre-Registration Period for 2019-2020: March 15 – April 30, 2019 Registration Fee - $25 per family per year The registration fee will be refunded only if... READ MORE >
Thank you to all of the parents, faculty, students, and community for making the Smackover Elementary School BOGO "FIESTA" Book Fair a very successful event! READ MORE >
First through third grade students at Smackover Elementary School who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the third nine weeks got to attend an Easter Egg Hunt last Friday. Students who found golden eggs were able to receive a free book from the book fair this week. READ MORE >
Please note the following early release dates for your May calendar: May 13 - Graduation (Dismissal at 12:30 pm.)May 21 - Semester Tests (Dismissal at 2 pm.)May 22 - Semester Tests (Dismissal at 2 pm.)May 23 - Semester Tests (Dismissal at 2 pm.)May 24 - Last day of school/Make-up semester tests (Dismissal at noon.) After School Care After school care will be... READ MORE >
We received some more information after we posted our Parent Resource Guide earlier this week. Check out his updated version which includes: A free Easter egg hunt this weekendSummer church campTons of activities from the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources Parent_Resource_Guide READ MORE >
Check out the updated Parent Resource Guide! If you are looking for some great activities for your children during the summer months, you won't want to miss some of the new additions which have been added including: Horse CampsVacation Bible SchoolGolf CampChurch campSTEM programsSAAC Summer Camps .....and so much more! Parent_Resource_Guide READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Smackover Elementary School students for making the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school! All A’s Honor Roll First Grade: Julianna Ayres, Olivia Burdue, Alysson Diaz, Liza Knox, Brooklyn Landry, Cooper McGaugh, Rebecca Smith, Tyson Trosclair, Kaylen Hall, Ashlyn Harris, Ciera Hodges, Allie Jackson, Madelyn Johnson,... READ MORE >
Due to inclement weather, the Smackover-Norphlet School District will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2019. This will be an AMI Day. Students will need to complete Day 1 of their AMI assignments.Students will need to return the Day 1 AMI assignments to school on Tuesday.Students who do not return the Day 1 AMI assignments will be considered "absent" from school on... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School 4th and 5th graders who met their Accelerate Reader (AR) goal for the 3rd nine weeks were rewarded with a field trip to the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library in Little Rock. Check out the kids singing. (Click on the picture to access the video.) Then check out all of their... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School second grade students recently wrote recipes to submit to the El Dorado News Times. If you are really hungry and craving a delicious bite to eat, then check out these wonderful treats from the second graders! Mrs. Fogle's Recipe BookMrs. Haltom's Recipe BookMrs. Reed's Recipe BookMrs. Tolin's Recipe Book Bon Apetite! READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School will have a loose change library fundraiser during its book fair next week! READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School 4th grade students presented the program, "What's On the Menu," at the PTO meeting prior to Spring Break under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Sherri Wood. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Smackover Elementary School students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the third nine weeks: 1st Grade: Olivia Burdue, Liza Knox, Cooper McGaugh2nd Grade: Casynn Dews, Alyssa McVay, Ana Miller, Braden Alexander, Loralie Atkinson, Kate Lee, Dax Preston, Kannyn Preston, Dalton Renfroe, Abi Burdue, Lunden Clark, Sofie... READ MORE >
Sixty second through eighth grade girls at Smackover Elementary School, Norphlet Elementary School, and Nophlet Middle School attended eWeek activities sponsored by Lockheed Martin on Tuesday. This year's theme: It's Just Rocket... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School parents were invited to eat breakfast with their children last Friday. On the menu: the world famous cinnamon rolls prepared by the hard working cafeteria staff! READ MORE >
Sixty second through eighth grade boys at Smackover Elementary School, Norphlet Elementary School, and Nophlet Middle School participate in fun and engaging eWeek activities sponsored by Lockheed Martin today. READ MORE >
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for April are now available! Click on the links below for a copy of each menu: Breakfast Menu, April 2019 Lunch Menu, April 2019 April Breakfast and Lunch Menus, 2019 (Spanish) READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, As you may be aware, we are seeing an increase in the number of diagnosed flu cases on campus. If your child has a fever with a headache, sore throat, couch, or body aches, please consider having your child checked by their primary care provider. Please do NOT allow your child to return back to school until your child has been fever free... READ MORE >
The Little Miss Derrick, Jr. Miss Derrick, and Miss Derrick Pageants will be held Saturday, April 27th at Hobgood Auditorium. Entry forms may be picked up at Smackover High School. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School students celebrated Read Across America Week last week with dress up days and lots of fun activities and stories in the library. READ MORE >
Three Schools in the Smackover-Norphlet School District Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students Named distinguished schools for STEM and career learning program Smackover, Arkansas – The Smackover-Norphlet School District announced today that two of its elementary schools, Smackover Elementary School and Norphlet Elementary School,... READ MORE >
The yearbook sale for Smackover Elementary, Norphlet Elementary and Smackover Preschool will end Friday, March 8th. Yearbooks may also be ordered online at jostens.com. Norphlet Middle School is also taking orders for its yearbook through March 8th. Don't miss the deadline! Order today. READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School students "HUNTED" for a good book during book fair earlier this month and it was a SUCCESS. Thank you to the staff, parents, grandparents, community, and students. READ MORE >
Smackover High School prom has been moved to Saturday, April 13, 2019. The up-dated calendar is below: SNSD_Calendar_2018-2019 READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School, Norphlet Elementary School, and Norphlet Middle School will all be celebrating Read Across America Week on February 25 - March 1. Students on these campuses may celebrate their love of reading by participating in the following dress up days. READ MORE >
The Smackover-Norphlet School District will have Kindergarten Registration on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 8 am to 3 pm at Smackover Elementary School. Parents will need to bring the following: Birth certificateSocial security cardImmunization recordProof of residence If you are missing one (or more) of the documents above, you may still register your child on... READ MORE >
Nominations for possible placement into the Gifted and Talented Program are on-going throughout the year. Students can be nominated by a parent, teacher, peer, community member, or themselves. The deadline to return a nomination form for possible placement at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year is March 8, 2019. All nominations must be submitted to the GT... READ MORE >
Third through sixth grade GT students recently participated in Quiz Bowl competitions which were held at Southern Arkansas University. The junior high Quiz Bowl team participated in the AGOBA 3A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament. Congratulations to the 5th grade Quiz Bowl team for placing second in their competition! READ MORE >
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for March are now available! Click on the links below for a copy of each menu: March Breakfast Menu link March Lunch Menu link READ MORE >
The Smackover Band Program is hosting a fish fry fundraiser on Thursday, February 7th from 4:00-6:00 in the SHS Cafeteria. Plates are $12.00 and include 4 pieces of fish, chicken or a combo of both plus all the fixings, dessert and drink. Tickets will be available at the door for dine in or carry out. READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming next week! Tuesday, February 5 - Norphlet Elementary School and Norphlet Middle School Thursday, February 7 - Smackover Elementary School and Smackover High School School will be dismissed at 12:30 PM on all campuses both days. Conferences for NES and SES will run from 1 PM to 7 PM, and conferences for NMS and SHS will... READ MORE >
Smackover Elementary School and Norphlet Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school on Friday, January 25. Students participated in activities centered around the number 100, some dressed up as 100 year olds, and some wore shirts with 100 items on... READ MORE >
From th El Dorado News Times (January 27, 2019) To see original article, go to: https://www.eldoradonews.com/news/2019/jan/27/smackover-norphlet-hires-new-superintendent/ The Smackover-Norphlet School Board voted on a new superintendent Friday night. At an open meeting, the school board voted unanimously to hire Jason Black of Hallsville Independent School... READ MORE >
The Smackover-Norphlet School District's Parent Resource Guide has been updated to include some exciting programs going on at Barton Library in El Dorado. You will want to check out their children's story time for infants to 5 year olds as well as their evening story time for 5 - 8 year olds! parent_resource_guide If your church, athletic organization, club,... READ MORE >
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available for February! Click on the links below to see the delicious food our cafeteria will be serving! February Breakfast Menu February Lunch Menu February Breakfast and Lunch Menus (Spanish) READ MORE >
The Smackover-Norphlet School District is pleased to present this Parent Resource Guide for our families and communities. Inside this guide you will learn about all kinds of activities including spring break activities, after-school programs, and summer activities which are available to children and youth in our area. parent_resource_guide If your church,... READ MORE >
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