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Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Smyth County School Board, 121 Bagley Cir Suite 300, Marion, VA 24354, USA
Recent News

Rich Valley Elementary School receives award from VDOE
Congratulations to the Rich Valley Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten class for receiving the Virginia Department of Education VQB5 Excellence Honor Roll Award!
K-5 Stem Academy
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
The academy will take place on Tuesdays, October 21 through November 18, 2025.
Families are encouraged to review the attached flyer for additional details and registration information.
The academy will take place on Tuesdays, October 21 through November 18, 2025.
Families are encouraged to review the attached flyer for additional details and registration information.

Virginia Living Magazine Names Smyth County One of Virginia's Top Public School Systems
In its annual State of Education issue out in April 2025, Virginia Living magazine has named Smyth County Public Schools as one of Virginia's top public school divisions.
At A Glance
- All Schools Fully Accredited
- 95.3% On-Time Graduation Rate
- Trauma Informed School/Community Initiative
- Strive for 5 Attendance Initiative
- Community Eligibility Provision (All students provided with meals at no cost.)