Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our very own Jamar Ferguson who has been recognized as this year’s Middle School Teacher of the Year! Your dedication to your craft, our students and our community do not go unnoticed. Excited and proud are truly an understatement. Thank you for continuing to choose to be a Rattler!

Let’s show how much we appreciate Mr. Ferguson by leaving a comment of congratulations below!

12/16/2025

Let’s pack the Rattler Den to support our Lady, JV, and Varsity Rattler basketball teams! Action begins at 4pm.

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12/16/2025

Purchase your tickets for our home games on Thursday, beginning at 4pm.

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Let’s pack the Rattler Den to support our Lady, JV, and Varsity Rattler basketball teams!

12/14/2025

🦾🚨Robotics Team Celebration Post🚨🦾

We are incredibly proud of our Rattlers Robotics students for their outstanding performances at two recent competitions!

LSUA Competition (Friday)
Team 78843A earned the Teamwork Championship Award for their exceptional collaboration and performance.

St. Gabriel Community Center Competition (Saturday)
Teams 78843A and 78843B both advanced to the finals, showcasing their hard work and determination.
🥈 Team 78843A placed 2nd in the Teamwork Championship Award and has officially qualified to compete at the State Championship!

Throughout the season, our teams have brought home an impressive collection of awards, including:
🏅 Judges Award
🏅 Innovative Award
🏅 Teamwork Championship Award

These accomplishments reflect our students’ dedication, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. Thank you to our sponsors Ms Yarbrough, Mrs. Malloy, and Ms. McManemin. Your time and dedication have allowed our Rattlers to sustain a program we can all be proud of. We are excited to see what they accomplish next as they prepare for the State Championship!
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12/13/2025

Thank you to our Guest Speakers: Jarvis Fountaine/
Registered Addiction Counselor/Resource Coordinator from
CLASS Healthy Living for All, Dominique Teasley/
Registered Addiction Counselor from CLHSD Mobile Crisis Team, and Sherwanda McClain
CIT/Peer Support Specialist for taking the time to speak with our students and for sharing y’all personal experiences and insights about life, education, and the consequences of wrong choices. Your honesty and willingness to speak openly made a powerful impact.

The lessons you all shared went beyond textbooks and gave our students real-world perspectives that will stay with them as they make decisions about their futures. We truly appreciate y’all commitment to guiding and educating young people through your stories and advice.
Thank you again for your time, your truthfulness, and your dedication to making a positive difference.

❤️🖤🤍

12/09/2025

Make plans to join us this Thursday night for our Peabody Magnet School Feeder System STEAM Night.
We will be represented by our own Mrs. Huntsberry, Ms. Edwards, and Ms. Yarbrough along with the AFS Robotics team!

12/06/2025

The Girls Can Too! Crew stopped by to speak with our JAG ladies about self-respect, social media safety, and loving yourself without filters. Our girls were fully engaged and receptive to the wisdom shared with them.

12/06/2025

It goes down Monday night in the Rattler Den! We’re coming for the top spot with wins in our 1st District game!
The actions begins at 4pm with our JV boys. Our Lady Rattlers will take the court at 5pm. The big show between the Tioga Indians and our Rattler Varsity team begins at 6pm.

Let’s pack the house to cheer our teams to victory!


We are cashless, so use this code to purchase your tickets!
https://rpsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1597/567/False/True

12/03/2025

Make plans to join us next Thursday for our Feeder System STEAM Night.
We will be represented by our own Mrs. Huntsberry, Ms. Edwards, and Ms. Yarbrough along with the AFS Robotics team!

This will be a night you don’t want to miss!

12/03/2025

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We're going cashless! 💳

Starting next Monday, November 3, all transactions in our district will be electronic. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments will be accepted.

Why We Made This Change:
🔹 24/7 shopping convenience
🔹 Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash
🔹 Secure, contactless & easy-to-use
🔹 Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account
🔹 View & print receipts as needed

Get more information on how to register on our website: www.rpsb.us/families/schoolcash-online-payments

12/01/2025

Join us in the Rattlers Den! Our Ladies and Boys Rattlers will be in action tomorrow beginning at 5pm.


We are cashless, so use this link to purchase your tickets:
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