News & Announcements

Spring Pictures are PREPAID! This means only students whose spring pictures have been ordered in advance online or who turn in the order form from Photogenius before 8:00 am on picture day (March 18) will have thier individual photo taken on picture day. Order online at www.photogenius.org and enter code CHIS26.
Comb your hair, choose your outfit, and put on your best smile for spring school pictures on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Please be on time for school, as the photographer will start early, and we don't want you to miss it!

All Smyth County Schools and Offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. Offices will reopen and teachers will return for a workday on Monday, January 5, 2026. Schools will reopen and students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

We are excited to celebrate the veterans of the United States Armed Forces! On Tuesday, November 11, at 1:30, we will have an assembly in honor of the veterans. . Due to gym capacity issues, we will only be able to invite the veterans who are family members of our students. We look forward to celebrating each of them and show our gratitude for all they have done for our country.
Prior to the start of the ceremony, we invite you to enjoy our hospitality area, which has been set up in the conference room. A slide show will be playing for your viewing pleasure while you enjoy light refreshments.

Lastly, if you have pictures of veterans who are family members of our students, please have them emailed to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 10. We are excited for this celebration!

Please plan to attend our Fall Title I annual meeting on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30 - 7:00PM. Families attending the meeting can enjoy a light snack, followed by our annual Fright Night event for students and parents. An adult must accompany all students.

CES and our community partners are excited for our annual "Swoop the Loop" trunk or treat event! Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 31. However, masks can only be worn during the student's Trunk or Treat time. Inflatable costumes, weapons, and gruesome costumes are not allowed. Please use only minimal face paint.