Enrollment: 578
Grade Levels: Pre-K - 5

Mission: The mission of Smith Elementary School is to provide a quality of education for all students creating a foundation for successful, lifelong learning.

Vision: “IT's TIME"

Goals:

• Quality instruction and the implementation of Best Practices
• Promoting higher order thinking skills to create critical thinkers
• Building classrooms with high levels of authentic student engagement
• High structured classrooms with effective and efficient classroom management systems

Logo: Eagle

School Colors: Royal Blue, White

Motto: Eagle Excellence

Yearly Theme: Smith Elementary staff is committed to a positive outlook and renewed energy! (How Full Is Your Bucket?)

School History

The school was built in 1957. Smith Elementary was named in honor of Mr. William H. Smith (1877-1969). Mr. Smith came to Victoria from Louisiana as a tutor for the children of the Welder family. He later became the owner of Victoria Hardware Company. Mr. Smith served the children of Victoria as a member of the Victoria School Board for 25 years.

Principals

• Michelle Graves, 2013 - currently
• Carol Tippins, 1998 - 2013
• Wendy Crater, 1990 -1998
• Trinidad San Miguel. 1989 - 1990
• Susan Mathis, 1982 - 1989
• John Wuensche, 1971 - 1982
• Dale McCleskey, 1966 -1971
• John Ellisor, 1964 -1966
• Ella Schorlemmer, 1961 - 1964
• A. Cawyer, 1957 - 1961