Smithville Education Foundation

09/25/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026 Alumni Wall of Fame inductees! Next up, congratulations to the family and legacy of Dr. Glen L. Hanks!

Dr. Hanks dedicated his life to public service and education, leaving a lasting impact through a career focused on serving others.

On Friday, October 2, we’ll have the honor of inducting Dr. Glen L. Hanks, Smithville High School Class of 1931, into the Smithville Alumni Wall of Fame before the Homecoming game.

09/25/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026 Alumni Wall of Fame inductees! First up, congratulations to Jayce Tingler!

Jayce has achieved an incredible level of success in baseball, both as an elite athlete and through his leadership in Major League Baseball. But this honor is about more than his accomplishments on the field. It recognizes his continued dedication to his family, his community, and the Smithville roots that helped shape him.

On Friday, October 2, we’ll have the honor of inducting Jayce Tingler, Smithville High School Class of 1999, into the Smithville Alumni Wall of Fame before the Homecoming game.

09/01/2026

SMITHVILLE — At the recent Smithville School District convocation, Wayne Krueger received the Smithville School District Distinguished Educator Award, having spent decades (32 years) at the forefront of the district’s growth and success. His career is defined by a “forward-thinking” approach...

06/25/2026

Nominate Someone Today!
Do you know a Smithville graduate who has made a significant impact in their profession, community, or beyond? Help us recognize their achievements by nominating them for the Smithville Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame. To learn more about the selection criteria and submit a nomination, please click the link below:

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05/17/2026

The Foundation was able to provide over $30,000 in scholarships and staff grants in May!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the foundation to help us in accomplishing this.

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05/17/2026

The foundation was able to provide $500 to Leah DeYoung, Eagle Heights teacher, for her Advancing Dyslexia Support project.

$500 was provided to Amy Thompson, Eagle Heights teacher, for her ISTE Conference fees.

$800 was provided to Gini Fite, Athletic trainer, for her Recovery for all Athletes project.

None of these projects could have been funded without the support of so many people!

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05/16/2026

The foundation was able to provide $288 to Heather Puls, High school math teacher, for her Loom AI-Video recording project. Thank you to all who donated to help us provide for this staff grant.

05/16/2026

The foundation was able to provide $450 to Diane Migletz, high school art teacher, for her Visual Art Display project.

05/16/2026

The foundation was able to provide Kim Morgan, high school science teacher, $500 for her Encouraging Independent Research project.

05/16/2026

The foundation was able to provide Rebecca Carnes, High School science teacher, $500 for her Weather Balloon project. Thank you for helping us be able to fund projects like this one.