I want to make you aware that we have coordinated with local law enforcement to conduct an announced lockdown drill at both schools on Tuesday morning, April 4, as part of our routine school safety procedures at Smethport Area School District.

These drills typically last no more than 15 minutes.

Our administration, faculty, and staff members will be reviewing safety protocols with our students both before and after the drill. Working in conjunction with the Smethport Borrough Police Department, we use these brief drills to emphasize a quick response to any threat to school safety. These safety drills are educational as we constantly work to promote a safe and secure learning environment.

For more information, please read Superintendent Benson’s entire lockdown drill letter.

Smethport Area School District will be having an Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 5th, prior to Easter break. The Elementary School will dismiss at 12 PM. The Junior-Senior High School will dismiss at 12:10 PM. Regular Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. School will resume after Easter break on Wednesday, April 12th.