SMH Welcome Letter

Smoky Mountain High School

Welcome, and thank you! Thanks to the unwavering support of our parents and community, Smoky Mountain High School students and staff continue to succeed and thrive.

For five years in a row, SMHS has earned a B on the North Carolina State Report Card, with the numerical score increasing each year. In 2019, we were 10th among 409 traditional North Carolina high schools on the EVAAS School Growth Index, and we exceeded End-of-Course (EOC) growth for the fifth year in a row. This result represents a 57 percent increase in academic growth in six years, putting the school in the top three percent in academic growth in North Carolina.

It is not just one thing, but all things that have made this possible. Our collaborative and inclusive teaching staff; the most respectful, kind, and hardworking students in the world; and you, our wonderfully supportive and generous parents and community. We simply could not do it without you.

This past year has been an incredibly difficult adjustment for everyone to make, but with all of us working hard together, we hope to reach new success goals and continue providing a truly quality education and supportive school culture where all of our students can thrive.

Thank you for everything,

Mrs. Evelyn Graning
Principal, Smoky Mountain High School