Our April Mustangs of the Month are MaryLou Rock (12), Shelby Buchanan (11), Rebekka Moss (10), and Mary Hanks (9)! What a wonderful group of students to represent the very best of Smoky Mountain High School spirit. Congratulations to you all! 💙💙💙💙

Mrs. Katie Ray, SMHS math teacher, is our April Staff Shout Out award recipient! "Her bright smile and kind heart are wonderful additions to the math dept. and the whole school," said a teacher. She was also recognized for her work in the Success Prep program. Congratulations!💙

Ms. Melissa Haigler's culinary and foods classes have learned how to grow food in a hydroponics system this semester. They use the food they grow in their cooking lessons after preparing the seed pods and tending the plants. A full circle culinary experience! 🥬🥬🥬

Happy Spring Break to all! School will be closed for students and staff April 11 through April 15. We'll see everyone back on Monday, April 18, for the last few weeks of the school year. Have a great holiday, everyone!

Calling all Rulers of the Queen's Navee: Come see HMS Pinafore this weekend, 4/29-5/1, filled with dancing, singing, and humor. SMHS students, directed by Mrs. Linda Haggard, will raise the mast in your honor. Ticket information: bit.ly/SMHSPinafore Photos by Andy Padyk.

Come support us Sunday, May 8th at Jack the Dipper in Sylva! We'll be there 1-10 demonstrating and talking about our team. 10% of the profits from Sunday will go towards funding our team. See you this weekend! #frogbot #frog #frc #robotics #followthebrain #icecream #jackthedipper

Ms. Sarah Martinko is May Staff Shout Out award recipient! She is the English Learner teacher at both SMH and SME. "She encourages her students to push hard for their own success," said a peer. "She has done so much to help them with problem-solving, and she is so creative!" 💙👏

Join us in celebrating Student Resource Officer Nan Tritt on her last day at Smoky Mountain High School. She is retiring from the Sheriff's Department after 25 years of serving our community. Thank you, Officer Tritt, for your wisdom and support through your years at SMHS. 💙💙💙

Second semester final exams start this Friday, May 27. For a complete schedule, go here: bit.ly/SMHSFinalExamS… Good luck, everyone!

WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT Tomorrow, Friday, May 27, all Jackson County Public Schools, NC schools are CLOSED due to significant flooding across the area. It is an OPTIONAL TEACHER WORKDAY. #jcpsnc

The SMHS final exam schedule has been revised due to Friday’s school closing. For a complete schedule, go here: bit.ly/SMHSFinalExamS… First period exams start at 8:10 am on Tuesday, May 31. You’re almost there!

We are so very, very proud of the magnificent Smoky Mountain High School Class of 2022. Congratulations on your commencement. Our very best wishes and sincere affection travel with you on your next adventures. We love you! 💙💙💙💙 Thanks, David Proffitt, for the great photos.

Congratulations to the Smoky Mountain High Class of 2022! What a great evening to honor these outstanding seniors who endured so much to get to this day. We are proud of you! Jackson County Public Schools, NC #jcpsnc #ThriveJCPS

SM Student Council is sponsoring a Food Drive for Thanksgiving. Freshmen & Sophomore Homerooms will be collecting cake icing and Juniors and Seniors will be collecting canned green beans. Bring donations to homeroom, 10/17-10/28. Prizes for the winning grade and homeroom!

Mark your calendars - Smoky Mountain High School students perform Cinderella next weekend!

The Mustangs of the Month are students who exemplify character, hard work, citizenship and excellence. Our December Mustangs of the Month, clockwise from top left, are Macie Bryson (Senior), Gracie Ensley (Junior), Jaden Johnson (Sophomore), and Mihin De Silva (Freshman).

The Mustangs of the Month are selected for their attitude, work ethic, citizenship, and excellence. February's Mustangs of the Month are Neysha Fontanez-Gotay, Chesney Coggins, Dilmer Guzman, and Cade Rice.

SMHS Library and City Lights Bookstore are getting ready for the book fair.

The book fair starts tomorrow. See you there!