Teacher Mini-Grant Application
The W.L. Lemmon Endowment Fund is offering mini-grants to Smyth County teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. Click the Teacher Mini-Grant Application above to access the application.
News & Announcements
Picture Day is Thursday, September 16
Chose your favorite outfit, comb your hair, and put on your best smile! School picture day is approaching and we want everyone to have their picture in our OPES yearbook. Photographers will begin early, so be on time to school for this special day.
OPES Buddy Bench
We are thrilled to add a Buddy Bench to our playground! It will create friendships for years to come.
A BIG THANK YOU to Steven Mitchell of Royal Mouldings in Marion who designed, built, and painted the bench. He's an extremely talented artist, and we are so thankful for his hard work and contribution to our school!
Also, thank you to Renee Roark who came up with the idea, and Kim Barton who
contacted Royal Mouldings and made this happen
A BIG THANK YOU to Steven Mitchell of Royal Mouldings in Marion who designed, built, and painted the bench. He's an extremely talented artist, and we are so thankful for his hard work and contribution to our school!
Also, thank you to Renee Roark who came up with the idea, and Kim Barton who
contacted Royal Mouldings and made this happen
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Friday
Smyth County Schools and the Mount Rogers Health Clinic will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Chilhowie High School on Friday, Sept. 24. See story for details and how to register.
Smyth County Honors Teachers of the Year
Smyth County Public Schools has announced its Teachers of the Year for 2021-2022. See full story for details and a photo.
Family Life Education and Guidance Parent Preview
The Guidance and Family Life Education curriculum for Smyth County Schools will be available for parent preview upon request. See full story for details.
Emergency Drill conducted throughout the school year.
"Oak Point Elementary School will conduct emergency drills during the 2021-22 school year as required by the Code of Virginia."
OPES students celebrate MSHS Homecoming Week
Can’t Hide That Hurricane Spirit!
Scarlet Hurricane Homecoming Week at OPES!
March 22-26, 2021
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Scarlet Hurricane Homecoming Week at OPES!
March 22-26, 2021
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Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Opens March 10
Formal registration for Smyth County Schools' pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs for 2021-2022 will be held at each of the county's elementary schools on March 10 and 11.