Smith Junior High

Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members to explore the many schools, programs and opportunities available across the Red Mountain Learning Community. Meet scho...

Schools Just Got Healthier! Effective the 2026-27 school year, Arizona has a brand-new law called the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01). This law requires higher...

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting year at Mesa Public Schools! As you enjoy the final weeks of summer...

Mesa Public Schools is thrilled to welcome new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! As we uphold our Promise to prepare every student for success in college, career...

Mesa Public Schools invites parents, staff, and all interested community members to an informational meeting about the district's budget. The MPS Budget Community Meeting is an ...

Mesa Public Schools has updated its policy about when and how students can use personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the school day. School day inclu...

Dear Mesa Public Schools community, As we gear up for a new school year, I’m filled with excitement and deep gratitude to serve as the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. I wa...

Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as our primary school-to-home communication tool. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download t...

Please join us on July 23rd as we invite our incoming 7th grade students to our Transition Program. Bus transportation will be available for those students who live within a bus ...

The SmartTag Parent App is now available for families of bus riders! This app allows you to keep track of your student’s bus-riding activity and receive SMART Alerts including: ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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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School will be closed Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day.

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 ...

Here are the bus routes for Transition on Wednesday, July 24th.

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...

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...