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J.W. Smith Elementary
A Caring Start for Curious Minds.
At J.W. Smith, students in PreK through 3rd grade grow through play, discovery, and connection.
We create a welcoming environment where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn—laying the foundation for a bright future.
News & Announcements
![Echoes of Central School: 125 Years of Bemidji History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760039732/bemidjik12mnus/kbdjfxlgk5fql8o0kqsz/firstdraft.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760039732/bemidjik12mnus/kbdjfxlgk5fql8o0kqsz/firstdraft.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760039732/bemidjik12mnus/kbdjfxlgk5fql8o0kqsz/firstdraft.png","width":800}])
A look back at the school’s roots, fire, and rebirth.
![2025 Educators of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756416230/bemidjik12mnus/qnmg5pkldrr7xodsung2/beaaward25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756416230/bemidjik12mnus/qnmg5pkldrr7xodsung2/beaaward25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756416230/bemidjik12mnus/qnmg5pkldrr7xodsung2/beaaward25.png","width":800}])
Lay Educator of the Year - Brian Hazard - Volunteer reader in the second grade classrooms at Lincoln Elementary
Teacher of the Year - Jeff Brown - 6th grade social studies teacher at the Middle School
Support Professional of the Year - Hannah Stull - Registrar at the Middle School
![Back to School Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757030712/bemidjik12mnus/edqczfbp0h1owijubkxi/JWSmithBacktoSchoolNewsletter_page.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757030712/bemidjik12mnus/edqczfbp0h1owijubkxi/JWSmithBacktoSchoolNewsletter_page.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757030712/bemidjik12mnus/edqczfbp0h1owijubkxi/JWSmithBacktoSchoolNewsletter_page.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757030712/bemidjik12mnus/edqczfbp0h1owijubkxi/JWSmithBacktoSchoolNewsletter_page.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757030712/bemidjik12mnus/edqczfbp0h1owijubkxi/JWSmithBacktoSchoolNewsletter_page.jpg","width":1275}])
![📣 Student Orientation Details Are Here!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754496437/bemidjik12mnus/yijemzhvn3aqhtbbjjul/2526orientation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754496437/bemidjik12mnus/yijemzhvn3aqhtbbjjul/2526orientation.png","width":512}])
![Welcome to Our New Website!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754189419/bemidjik12mnus/e5m97vkiy2jup5t05yfy/NewWebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754189419/bemidjik12mnus/e5m97vkiy2jup5t05yfy/NewWebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754189419/bemidjik12mnus/e5m97vkiy2jup5t05yfy/NewWebsite.png","width":800}])
Welcome to the new site! If you can't find something or have suggestions check out this news post.
![Once an All Star, Always an All Star]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748049687/bemidjik12mnus/ks22cpf9c0hstteoklnq/499795239_1166224301975211_6904068346830773190_n_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Graduating seniors from the Class of 2025 returned to JW Smith Elementary.