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image of CES principals and 5th grade teachers dressed for a skit during the 5th grade dinner dance.
Mrs. Diane Frye, Teacher of the Year at CES, pictured with two of her three children, holding vase of flowers given by the school in honor of this achievement.

Mrs. Diane Frye (center) was voted Teacher of Year at CES.  

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image of Mrs. Hurley's class, each with a new book!
Mrs. Virginia, Jeri Ward, pictured with students in Mrs. Hurley'sclassroom.
Mrs. Virginia, Jeri Ward, reading to CES students in their classroom.
image of CES office staff and principals wearing jerseys with the number 22 on 2-22-22
image of students and teachers dressed in Halloween costumes for the PTO/Community Trick or Treat event
CES Students and Teachers in Halloween costumes for the PTO/Community Trick or Treat event
image of students dressed as scarecrows alongside stuffed scarecrow under a corn maze sign

The Corn Maze is a favorite Flavor of Fall!

image of students on Apple Festival float

Our CES float won 1st place in Youth Division in the Chilhowie Community Apple Festival parade. Thanks, PTO, for all your hard work!

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Smyth County Schools Summer School Program is May 31-June 16

The K-8 summer school will be an intensive thirteen day program starting Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 and ending Thursday, June 16th, 2022. Students will attend from 8:00 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. Some limited bus transportation will be provided.* Language arts, science, social studies and mathematics will be emphasized along with other SOL related subjects. It is our intent to assist your child to learn specific skills in targeted areas that will help them be more successful next school year.
Please complete and return the form below to your child’s Teacher if you wish for your child to participate in the MES Summer Camp.
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Kindergarten Jump Start Summer Camp

Kindergarten Jump Start Summer Camp, sponsored by Smyth County Schools and United Way, is open to Rising Kindergarten students in Smyth County. The program runs May 31- June 13, from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Breakfast and Lunch will be served daily and transportation will be provided. Spots are limited. Click this news heading for more information.
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Mission Statement

Mission Statement
 
Our mission is to ensure that all children be educated to the extent that they become well adjusted, productive, and responsible citizens. Furthermore, it is our intent that we instill in them the desire to become lifelong learners committed to preserving the right of every child to receive a well balanced and free public education.
 
School Philosophy
 
A guidance oriented staff is committed to the concept of providing all students in grades Pre-K through 5 with a varied academic and extracurricular program. This effort has earned us a reputation for excellence in scholarship and citizenship. We believe that all students can and will learn to the fullest extent of their capabilities.
 
 
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About Us

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.
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