ERIC S. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ramsey School District honors the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In our classrooms and hallways, we strive to live out his vision by fostering an environment of belonging, mutual respect, and character.

"The time is always right to do what is right." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Is spring in the air? Or are we just eagerly anticipating Track & Field season? Please check your emails - a notification went out from our Ramsey Athletics Department for Smith's Spring Sports registration. Last day for registration is March 2.

Yesterday, Smith's Student Government held its January General Assembly. During the meeting, members of the student government worked hard as they thoughtfully explored ways to improve our school community.

Students on Team 7-1 are immersed in informational texts this week and are beginning to uncover how bias impacts a text and its purpose. Keep up the hard work, Readers!

Smith's 8th graders are 'set' this morning and working as a team in gym class! 🏐

About Friday night ... Smith students had a great time and skied the night away!

Smith students are ready for tonight! IYKYK

Smith's 8th graders are really creative! These poems are just a small piece of what the classes brainstormed! Keep up the hard work, Writers!✍️

Mrs. Costanzo's 8th grade ELA classes are kicking Wednesday off strong by analyzing New Year's poetry. Keep up the hard work! 💙💛

Mr. Truppi's 8th graders battled it out today with their robots! It was intense, but students continued to collaborate and respect each other in the process.

Let's go, Rams! Though the weather outside is frightful, we can certainly end this week sporting our favorite Ram gear! So, break out your best blue and gold and let's show our Ram pride this Friday!

🎉 Happy New Year from Ramsey School District!

Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a safe, healthy, and happy start to 2026!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back when school resumes on January 5th and continuing our pursuit of excellence and learning.

May the New Year bring you renewed energy and exciting opportunities! 🥳

Happy Kwanzaa from Ramsey School District! 🕯️

Wishing all of our families celebrating a joyful and meaningful observance of Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st.

May your celebrations be filled with light and connection!

🎄 Merry Christmas from Ramsey School District! 🎁

Wishing all of our families celebrating a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and peaceful time spent with loved ones.

Students at Smith were welcomed into school this snowy morning with music-filled halls! Thank you, Mrs. Hanratty and students!

Smith School certainly knows how to end 2025 with a bang! The student government hosted their winter pep rally and we all had a blast! It started with the Whitney Houston Drummer Challenge and ended with a round of candy cane tag!

On Friday, Madame Kuhnel's classes participated in her annual 8th grade authentic French cheese tasting experience! The students sampled five different varieties of cheese along with sliced baguette, jam, chocolate croissants and traditional French beverages. "The students were very adventurous and most of them tried all the different cheeses. They were so appreciative of this event and I was happy to expose them to this cultural experience," said Madame Kuhnel.

Smith students' art work was on display on Thursday night! Here, students work was beautifully highlighted and celebrated!

Smith's 6th graders had a special treat today! Our annual holiday stories is a tradition in the library where teachers share their favorite story with them! What a great way to spread some magic, warmth, and good cheer! 📚

Mr. Truppi's 8th grade robotics class was hard at work this morning! They collaborated and revised their prototype before putting it into action! 🤖