ERIC S. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Starting Monday, Nov. 17, Smith School will be hosting our annual food drive. This year, we have partnered with Ramsey Responds to help collect items through Friday, Nov. 21. As an added bonus, it is also Smith Spirit Week! Please take a look at how you might be able to help our Ramsey families during this month of gratitude.

Today, Mrs. Droubi's 8th grade ELA students worked with Ms. Lynn, Smith's library media specialist. Students began to explore topics for their argument writing, which is their next unit of study.

Congratulations to our Esports teams! Both Smith School squads made the Garden State Esports League Playoffs! Rocket League is the #3 seed in their tournament and Super Smash Bros. is the #5 seed in their tournament. Good luck to both teams at the playoffs, which take place at Georgian Court University on Nov. 22. Go Rams!

It's our 8th graders turn to have a memorable Fun Friday at Holiday Bowl on Nov. 21! Price includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza and unlimited soft drinks! There are limited spots available, so please reserve your spot on the PTO website. Guess what? Volunteers are still needed! Please consider spending the night with our RAMtastic 8th graders!

This morning, Mrs. Nixon's 6th graders were working on percentages and giving their 💯 😀

Happy Veteran's Day! 🎖️

As we mark this important day, Ramsey School District encourages everyone to take a moment to learn about the history and significance of Veteran's Day and to recognize the profound contributions of our nation's veterans. To all who have served—we thank you.

Students in Mrs. Johnson's 6th grade English class recently finished their reading unit by studying award-winning literature and authors! Today, they celebrated these titles!

Our first Fun Friday is next week! Price includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza and unlimited soft drinks! There are limited spots available, so please reserve your spot on the PTO website. Guess what? Volunteers are still needed! Please consider spending the night with our 6th and 7th graders at Holiday Bowl. Let's make it a memorable night!

Attention all Smithies! Tomorrow, Nov.5, will be our Charity Challenge Blue & Gold Spirit Day for the month of November. Please remember to wear your homeroom's color, either blue or gold, and the majority of what you are wearing must be your team color. You will get extra points for wearing RAMSEY gear! 💙 🐏💛

Smith's Environmental Club had a busy meeting last week! The club has a tradition of planting carrot seeds in the spring and harvesting and eating them in the fall. The carrots were sweet and delicious! They also picked the ONE pumpkin that grew this year! Finally, they were able to feed Draco some microgreens! If you are interested in becoming a club member, please see Ms. Hanratty for more information.

Have a Fangtastic night!

🧡🖤 Smith students had a spooktacular time this morning at our annual Halloween parade! 🧡🖤

Smith's Spanish teachers and classes are currently learning about Dia De Los Muertos! Fun fact: Did you know this traditional Mexican holiday is considered a joyful celebration and not a somber one? 💀

Congratulations are in order for our 11 Smith School band members that recently auditioned and were accepted to Bergen County Band. Six students won first chair on their instruments. Smith School placed second of all the middle schools in Bergen County!

Nathaniel M. - bass clarinet
Marcus S.- bassoon (1st chair) and baritone sax (1st chair)
Declan F. - percussion
Poyraz K. - bass clarinet (1st chair)
Dante C.- trumpet
John L. - tuba (1st chair)
Kayla W. clarinet
Veronica H.- trumpet
Talina S. - piccolo (1st chair)
Amanda E.- bass clarinet
Arlette N. - tenor sax (1st chair)

Mr. Truppi's 8th grade STEM Robotic Engineering class worked in teams and built a robot and 'attachments' to compete in a tournament-styled game setting. Through the Engineering Design Process, students were able to reflect, correct, redesign and rebuild their portion of the robot for future events. The "3Cs" were highlighted: collaboration, communication, and creativity!

Parents and students in middle and high school interested in our ice hockey program are invited to a special evening where you'll have the opportunity to meet the coaching staff. Join us Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6p in the Indian Hills HS Upper Gym for this event!

🗓 October 30, 2025
📍 Indian Hills High School - Upper Gym
⏰ 6:00PM

For Red Ribbon Week, Smith students and staff got creative and were twinning with matching crazy hair styles! 🎀

This 8th grade gym class was on fire this morning! They 'kicked' off their class playing a game of indoor soccer! ⚽️