Smith Elementary School Shares Important Back to School Information for the 2026–2027 School Year

Jul 18
2 min read

As the new school year approaches, Smith Elementary School is helping families prepare with several important reminders about school procedures, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Parents are encouraged to review the information below to ensure a smooth start to the 2026–2027 school year.

Clear Backpacks Required

Smith Elementary School will continue its clear backpack requirement for all students.

Please note: The school district will not provide backpacks, so families should purchase a clear backpack before the first day of school.

Cell Phone Policy

To help maintain a distraction free learning environment, student cell phones will be collected during the school day.

Parents are encouraged to leave phones at home whenever they are not absolutely necessary.

Updated Carline Procedures

For the 2026–2027 school year, Smith Elementary will operate with front carline only. Families should plan their morning drop-off and afternoon pickup accordingly to help traffic move safely and efficiently.

As the new school year approaches, Smith Elementary School is helping families prepare with several important reminders about school procedures, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Parents are encouraged to review the information below to ensure a smooth start to the 2026–2027 school year. Clear Backpacks Required Smith Elementary School will continue its clear backpack requirement for all students. Please note: The school district will not provide backpacks, so families should purchase a clear backpack before the first day of school. Cell Phone Policy To help maintain a distraction free learning environment, student cell phones will be collected during the school day. Parents are encouraged to leave phones at home whenever they are not absolutely necessary. Updated Carline Procedures For the 2026–2027 school year, Smith Elementary will operate with front carline only. Families should plan their morning drop-off and afternoon pickup accordingly to help traffic move safely and efficiently. Open House Parents and students are invited to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and prepare for the upcoming school year during Open House. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Open House is a great opportunity to ask questions, become familiar with the school, and help students feel confident before classes begin. Back to School Bash Celebrate the start of a new school year at the district’s Back to School Bash. Date: August 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Morrow High School Families can expect information, resources, and activities designed to help students begin the school year successfully. Join the PTA Smith Elementary is encouraging parents and guardians to become active members of the school’s award-winning PTA. * Membership Fee: $20 Joining the PTA is a meaningful way to support students, teachers, and school programs while staying connected with the school community. Stay Informed Parents should regularly check the school’s official website for the latest announcements, calendar updates, and important information throughout the school year. Supporting Education Across Clayton County Strong schools are built through partnerships between educators, families, and the community. Whether you’re in Jonesboro, Morrow, Riverdale, Forest Park, Lovejoy, Lake City, Rex, Ellenwood, or throughout Clayton County, staying informed and involved helps students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The Best of Clayton County is proud to share local school news, community events, volunteer opportunities, and resources that help families stay connected. We also invite you to visit and participate in the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery by sharing your photos from local events, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community celebrations at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery. ❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.

Open House

Parents and students are invited to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and prepare for the upcoming school year during Open House.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Open House is a great opportunity to ask questions, become familiar with the school, and help students feel confident before classes begin.

Back to School Bash

Celebrate the start of a new school year at the district’s Back to School Bash.

Date: August 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Morrow High School

Families can expect information, resources, and activities designed to help students begin the school year successfully.

Join the PTA

Smith Elementary is encouraging parents and guardians to become active members of the school’s award-winning PTA.

Membership Fee: $20

Joining the PTA is a meaningful way to support students, teachers, and school programs while staying connected with the school community.

Stay Informed

Parents should regularly check the school’s official website for the latest announcements, calendar updates, and important information throughout the school year.

Supporting Education Across Clayton County

Strong schools are built through partnerships between educators, families, and the community. Whether you’re in Jonesboro, Morrow, Riverdale, Forest Park, Lovejoy, Lake City, Rex, Ellenwood, or throughout Clayton County, staying informed and involved helps students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The Best of Clayton County is proud to share local school news, community events, volunteer opportunities, and resources that help families stay connected.

We also invite you to visit and participate in the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery by sharing your photos from local events, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community celebrations at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery.

❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.