ERIC S. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

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! ⚽️

Smith students enjoy some fun in the sun during recess! 🌞 What a beautiful day to be outside!

Wow! Channeling Grimm was an amazing show! Great job by our Smith School actors and crew! #crushedit

Congrats to our very own 7th grader, Olyvia K., who had the winning submission for the Annual Peace Poster Contest. Great job to all those who participated!

What an amazing turnout at our Community Service Club event! Our students decorated pumpkins to spread Halloween spirit around our local communities. Look at these fantastic creations! They had so much fun bringing joy and smiles to everyone. We are so proud of our young volunteers!

Smith will be participating in Red Ribbon week starting on Monday! Get ready to show your school spirit as we help promote drug prevention and awareness!

Smith's Environmental Club set up Draco's hydroponics in the media center after school yesterday! Our bearded dragon is already so loved and spoiled!

Last night, some of Smith's 6th and 7th grade athletes (and future RHS soccer players 😀) watched the undefeated RHS Girls Varsity Soccer team play another incredible game!💙💛

Ms. Hollm's 8th grade art students were locked in and hard at work this morning! 🖼️🎨🖌️ We can't wait to see the finished products!

Happy Diwali to our Hindu and Sikh community!

Diwali, also known as “the festival of lights,” symbolizes light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

It’s Election Season in Room 130!

As Unit 1 comes to a close, students participate in a mock election to simulate the election process, from the primary all the way to the general election.

Students had the opportunity to propose classroom policies, ranging from homework pass rewards to preferred seating days. They then campaigned and ran in an election to get their policies enacted in our classroom.


Classroom simulations like this are a powerful tool for making learning memorable, helping students experience democratic processes firsthand while building civic knowledge and engagement skills.

Smith's Environmental Club is excited to announce that they are partnering with media specialist, Ms. Lynn and the media center's bearded dragon! The club will be growing some bearded dragon favorites - Bok choy, parsley, mustard and collard greens as well as kale. The best part is, this will take place in the media center ... hydroponically! Stay tuned for next week's name reveal of Smith's new pet!

Señora Stokes’ classes have been studying Spanish-speaking countries and nationalities during Hispanic Heritage Month. They watched a video with Mr. Blacido speaking Spanish about his childhood life in Perú. What a great opportunity for students to hear their physical education teacher speaking in the target language they are learning! 🇵🇪

Guess what? You still have time to grab your tickets for Smith's fall play, "Channeling Grimm." Tickets can be purchased during all lunch periods for the Friday night and Saturday afternoon performances! See Ms. Fox or Ms. Fischer if you have any questions.