South Marshall Elementary School

Don't forget KSA starts Monday morning, May 5!

🎮✨ It's time to LEVEL UP for KSA Testing! ✨🎮 Our 3rd–5th grade South Marshall Sheriffs are getting ready to show what they know on the Kentucky Summative Assessment, and we’re cheering them on every step of the way! 💪📚 Check out this graphic for simple, helpful tips families can use to help their child feel confident and prepared—because success starts with strong support at home! 💙🧡 Let’s do this, Sheriffs!

It's Time to LEVEL UP—KSA Starts May 5! We’re so proud of our 3rd–5th grade Sheriffs and all the hard work they’ve put in this year! KSA (Kentucky Summative Assessment) begins Monday, May 5, and it’s their time to LEVEL UP and show what they know! Please help your student do their best by making sure they’re at school each day, on time, and ready to go. Try to avoid scheduling appointments during this time. We believe in our students and can’t wait to see how they shine. Let’s go, Sheriffs—it’s time to LEVEL UP!

KSA Testing Begins Monday, May 5! State testing kicks off for our 3rd–5th graders on Monday, and we’re so proud of how hard they’ve worked to Level Up this year! Please help set them up for success by making sure they’re at school each day, on time, and avoiding any appointments during testing. We can’t wait to see all they’ve learned—let’s do this, Sheriffs!

Congratulations to our Kindness Captains this week! They were nominated by someone else who noticed their kindness.

Another Sheriff's Shoutout for excellent work this week. Way to go!!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we’re celebrating the heart of our front office—Susan Lampkin, the incredible secretary of South Marshall Elementary! From welcoming students with a smile to juggling phone calls, paperwork, and about a hundred other things at once, Susan keeps our school running like clockwork. Her kindness, organization, and calm presence make a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for everything she does.

Today, we’re giving a huge SHOUTOUT to the incredible bus drivers of South Marshall Elementary! These everyday heroes greet our students with a smile, keep them safe on the road, and start and end each day with kindness and care. From early mornings, rainy days, and field trips, you do it all with patience, dedication, and heart. Our Sheriffs ride with the best! Please join us in thanking our amazing drivers for all they do to support our students and families. Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏🙌#SouthsideIsTheBestSide

It’s almost showtime! Our 1st and 2nd grade students are ready to take the stage for their performance of Bugz the Musical! We can’t wait for you to join us and see all their hard work come to life. Check the graphic for your child’s performance date and time! Please review the important safety reminders below to help the event run smoothly: Do NOT park in the front loop. Parents will begin lining up for afternoon car pickup, and parking there will block traffic. Enter through the side gymnasium door. All guests will go through a metal detector. To speed up entry, please leave all unnecessary items in your car. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed but will be searched. Doors will open no later than 1:00 PM, and the performance will begin at 1:30 PM. If you plan to check your child out after the performance, there will be a check-out procedure in place. We appreciate your cooperation and can’t wait to celebrate our students on stage! #SouthsideIsTheBestSide #LearningIsRequired

Congratulations to our Students of the Week this week! Way to go, Sheriffs!! #SouthsideIsTheBestSide

Way to go, Brantley! She received a shoutout for being a great Sheriff! #SouthsideIsTheBestSide #LearningIsRequired

Way to go, Logan! He was nominated for Captain Kindness this week. Way to go! #SouthsideIsTheBestSide #LearningisRequired #KindnessIsRequired

Our 5th graders enjoyed a great day on their DARE field trip. They visited the judicial center, 911 dispatch, and the jail before ending the day at the park. A big thanks to Officer Nick Spears for teaching the DARE program to our 5th graders. #SouthsideIsTheBestSide

📣 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals at South Marshall Elementary! 💙💛 These dedicated individuals support our students and teachers in countless ways—providing patience, kindness, and encouragement every single day. Whether they’re working one-on-one with students, assisting in classrooms, or helping wherever they’re needed, our paraprofessionals make a huge difference in the lives of our Sheriffs. Thank you for all you do to make SMES a place where Students Matter Every Second! We appreciate you today and every day! 💛

📢 March Attendance Update! 📢 Way to go, South Marshall Sheriffs! 🚔🎉 Our attendance for March was 95.05%! Let's make it 96% in April! ✅ Why does attendance matter? 🔹 Students who attend regularly build strong learning habits. 🔹 Being in class ensures they don’t miss key lessons and activities. 🔹 Consistent attendance helps students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Let’s keep up the great work, Sheriffs! Every day counts! 💙💛 #SouthsideIsTheBestSide #AttendanceMatters

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Way to go! All these Sheriffs received shoutouts for their outstanding work this week. #SouthsideIsTheBestSide

Congratulations to this week's Kindness Captains! They were nominated by a peer for showing kindness to others. #SouthsideIsTheBestSide #LearningIsRequired #KindnessIsRequired

Don't forget!

🚨🎉 What’s Poppin’ at SMES? 🎉🍿 🚨 Join us for Showcase Night at South Marshall Elementary! Come see all the amazing things our students have been working on! 🤩 📅 Date: Monday, March 25 ⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Location: South Marshall Elementary 🔥 What’s Poppin’? 🔥 🎤 Student musical performances 🧪 Science fair exhibits ➕ Hands-on math games 🎨 Art show 🎟 Prize giveaways It’s going to be a fun-filled night celebrating our students’ hard work! Don’t miss out! Tag a friend and spread the word! 👏✨