Kate M. Smith Elementary

Upcoming Events

District Tropicana Speech Winners

        

4th grade                                                        5th Grade

1st Abigail Black                                        2nd Luke Overstreet
2nd Haylee Cooper                                    3rd  Kinley Wilkes
3rd Hailey Forehand 

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Community News Services

Nominate a Amazing Teacher of the Month

Each month, the Washington County News, Holmes County Times Advertiser, First Federal Bank, and King's Discount Drug & Sporting Goods will recognize one teacher as the Amazing Teacher of the Month and they will be featured in print and on our publication’s website.

The Teacher of the Month will be eligible to win a national $5,000 monthly prize for themselves and $5,000 for their school!

Whether you’re a student who’s learned from a great teacher, or a colleague, here’s your chance to recognize an exemplary local teacher.

Nominate an educator to be recognized as the Amazing Teacher of the Month

and show them just how grateful you are for the work they put in.

Make your nominations now at www.azcentral.com/contests and share this email with your friends and colleagues. The more nominations made, the better the odds are at winning a national prize!

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Kindergarten and VPK Registration begins April 5, 2021

Kate M. Smith (VPK & Kindergarten) and Vernon Elementary School (VPK & Kindergarten) will begin Registration on April 5, 2021 for the 2021-2022 school year.  Registration packets will be available in the School Office.  All forms and documentation is required. We do encourage the online option below

If you have a new student (NOT previously enrolled in Washington County Schools) you may choose the “Enroll Now” option located at www.wcsdschools.com  and KMS.wcsdschools.com to complete the online registration form. 

***Parents/guardians of returning students will need to:  

  • Log into the Parent Portal.  
  • Go to the student's information box and click on "Form Summary." 
  • Complete the Student Information Update/Returning Student Form under Available Forms.

VPK openings are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please see office staff for more details.

Children starting VPK must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2021. Children starting Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2021.

You must provide:

Ø  Certified Birth Certificate (not hospital copy)

Ø  Florida Immunization Record (can be obtained at location shots were received…i.e. Health Dept. or Doctors office.

Ø  Florida Physical (must be dated within one year of first day of school)

Ø  Early Learning Coalition Certificate (VPK Students ONLY)

Ø  Social Security Card (optional)

2021-22 Virtural School Options

Washington County will not offer the Innovative Learning Option for the 2021/2022 school year.  Students who are currently enrolled in this option will have several options for next year.  They may:

  • Return to the home zoned school for traditional instruction  Students will be automatically enrolled in this option unless the school is notified by a new school or the district home school contact.

  • Washington Virtual K12  (k12.com)

  • Washington Virtual Franchise (PAEC.org)

  • Florida Virtual Full Time  (FLVS.net)

  • Home School  (WCSD office - 850-638-6222/Beth Arnold)

K12, Virtual Franchise and FLVS Full Time all provide instruction with a certified teacher, follow the district calendar and offer a diploma.  They require a copy of a birth certificate, up to date immunization and residency verification in order to enroll.  The deadline for enrollment in these virtual schools is July 16, 2021.  Students are encouraged to remain enrolled through the end of the semester.

Home School leaves all instructional decisions to the parent and does not offer a high school diploma.  Once students are enrolled in Home School their home school is notified and they are withdrawn from their previous school   Home school enrollment is open at any time and students are permitted to return to their home zoned schools at any time.