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February 5, 2025
Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or ...
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December 16, 2024
Join us for our first Smith Jr High STEAM Night on January 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We will have food trucks, star gazing and fun activities for families.
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November 7, 2024
Has a staff member ever gone above and beyond for your child? Do you want to get to know the Smith staff and honor their hard work? We have created a list of favorite things . It ...
October 30, 2024
Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has begun the process of selecting a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Andi Fourlis, who announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, after a dist...
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August 26, 2024
School will be closed Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day.
July 26, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation ...
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July 22, 2024
Here are the bus routes for Transition on Wednesday, July 24th.
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June 6, 2024
Our Transition program will be held on Wednesday, July 24th here at Smith Jr High. Register your incoming 7th grade student to spend a morning learning about Smith Jr High. Camp...
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May 24, 2024
Summer office hours are upon us. The office at Smith Jr High will be open from 8:00 to 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday. The office will be closed beginning Tuesday, June 25th (except...
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April 11, 2024
Mesa Public Schools will be conducting a pilot of SMART tag, a bus security system, at three schools this spring. Aimed at enhancing safety, security and efficiency for students ...
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January 18, 2024
Prepare your child for college, career and community.
Enroll today at mpsaz.org/enroll. Prepare a su hijo para la universidad, una carrera y la comunidad.
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December 18, 2023
We have an early release @ 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 21st. School will be closed for Winter Break beginning 12/22/23. Students return to school Tuesday, January 9th. We hop...
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December 6, 2023
Skyline is hosting a winter concert with the feeder schools December 14, 2023. There will be a Silent Auction before the show in the lobby.
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November 28, 2023
Picture retakes are coming up December 5th. This is for both students who missed/weren't enrolled for fall pictures and those who want retakes. See flier for details.
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November 20, 2023
We want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. We hope you are able to spend time with family. friends and loved ones this week. Please note that school will be closed Wednesd...
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November 6, 2023
In honor of Veterans Day, school will be closed Friday, November 10th. Thank you to all who have served our country.
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November 1, 2023
Thank you Mr. Carson for creating this ofrenda for us to remember our loved ones who have passed.
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October 30, 2023
Students are not allowed to wear costumes to school tomorrow. Participation in Spirit Week is encouraged, but no costumes will be allowed.
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October 23, 2023
Picture day is October 24th. Use this information to pay online or have your student bring their form in.