Smith Cotton

By now you've surely heard of the dance sensation sweeping the internet known as the Harlem Shake.  Everybody's getting in on the craze, including the staff over at Smith-Cotton Junior High.  Watch the faculty go crazy in the library in their version of the video...

Last Monday night (Jan. 28), I attended the Smith-Cotton School Board meeting where they announced fall sports postseason honors and academic awards.  I know you always hear about football and basketball, but here are some things you may not know about Smith Cotton student athletes.

In closed session on Monday, January 28, 2013, the Board of Education of the Sedalia #200 School District, hired Mr. Jason Curry to be the Smith-Cotton Jr. High School Principal for the 2013-2014 school year.  In addition to hiring Curry, the Sedalia #200 School District, hired Mr. Wade Norton to be the Smith-Cotton High School Principal for the 2013-2014 school year as well.

Over the weekend, the 2013 S-C Lady Tiger McDonald's Classic wrapped up with a thrilling championship game. Nixa was crowned the champion of the tournament over Hickman in one of the best match-ups you will get to see before the state tournament.  The Smith-Cotton girls won the consolation game and looks to build off that win as they prep for conference play.

The Board of Education of the Sedalia #200 School District hired Mr. Steve Triplett as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of Buildings and Grounds / Student Support Services during a closed session on Monday, Jan. 14.  He will fill the position on July 1, 2013, when Bradley Pollitt vacates the position and becomes the Superintendent of Schools.

Even after the opening night power outage hiccup, the Smith-Cotton McDonald's Classic was once again a great tournament.  We had the opportunity to cover the Smith-Cotton games on 92.3 BOB FM.  This year featured some of the best talent you will see in any local tournament. I personally want to say thank you to all the young men, coaches, and high school's who competed in the tournament and make i

The 2013 McDonald's Boys Classic brings on second round action today.  They hope to have all the games back at Smith-Cotton High School gym after losing power for the final two games in the first round yesterday (Jan. 10), utilizing the Smith-Cotton Jr. High gym to finish the first round.

The Smith-Cotton Tigers will be hosting the 2013 McDonald's Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament at Smith-Cotton High School.  The McDonald's Boys Classic will be held on Jan. 10-12 and the McDonald's Girls Classic will be held on Jan. 17-19.

Tonight at the Smith-Cotton basketball game, five people will be given a chance to win a brand new car from Bryant Motors!  This has been an on going fundraiser for the DECA Club at Smith-Cotton, with all the proceeds going to benefit Child Safe...

The Sedalia #200 School Board met at Smith Cotton High School Monday night (Dec. 17).  While there were other items on the agenda, the one that brought more than 40 parents to the meeting was the “Security and Safety Update.”