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Friday, February 13, is a Flex Learning Day. Preschool though 5th-grade will not have school. Middle and high schoolers will continue school work from home. There will be no school on Monday, February 16. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
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Add your voice to the Superintendent Search Survey, now through February 23, and ask questions about the search process at the Virtual Q&A on February 11.
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Bands across the district, 5th grade through high school, performed together at the district's annual Bridging Band Concert.
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Simley students led an Advanced Course Fair to share their experiences in college and career courses ahead of class registration.
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Congratulations to the 17 Simley students who have been selected for the Metro East All Conference Honors Band and Jazz Band!
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Congratulations to the Simley High School juniors and seniors who earned AP Scholar Awards for their outstanding performance on their college-level exams!
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Three Simley High School teachers have earned 2025-2026 Inclusive Educator Awards from Intermediate District 917.
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Be ready in case of a school closure this winter. Read about ISD 199's Winter Weather Procedures here.
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