August 14, 2026
PTO and Volunteer Links
Please consider joining us for our 2026-2027 PTO meetings to see how you can collaborate with other wonderful parents, to support our students and school! Fill out this link to have someone from PT...
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Mission
The mission of HW Smith is to educate students to be self-motivated, creative, critical thinkers, with the ultimate goal of shaping life-long learners and citizens with a strong sense of personal and civic responsibility.
Vision
Our vision for HW Smith PreK-8 is to be highly regarded for academic excellence by producing major gains in student achievement in a safe, engaging, and challenging environment where all students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be lifelong learners who are prepared for success in high school and beyond.
H.W. Smith Creed
I am somebody.
I was somebody when I came.
I’ll be a better somebody when I leave.
I am powerful, and I am strong.
I deserve the education that I get here, and I will work hard for it.
I have things to do, people to impress, and places to go.
Go Phoenix!
HW Smith Leadership
Principal
Theresa Haley
Vice Principals
Justin T. Petranchuk
Amy Zion
Danya Snihur
Dean of Students
Candace Hamilton
DASA Coordinators
Justin Petranchuk
Twyla Buttignol
Main Office
(315) 435-4490
Attendance Office
(315) 435-4490
Guidance Office
(315) 435-6413
Nurse's Office
(315) 435-4494
Health Center Office
(315) 435-6266
K-8 School Hours
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Half Day Schedule
7:30 am – 10:30 am
Pre-K School Hours
7:45 am – 2:15 pm
Pre-K Half Day Schedule
7:45 am – 10:30 am
11:30 am – 2:15 pm
School Address
1130 Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, NY 13224
ParentSquare News
July 29, 2026
Kindergarten Orientation!
Welcome to Kindergarten! Our K Orientation will be on September 3 from 2-3 pm at the Kindergarten entrance in our side parking lot. Come meet the teachers and other staff before the first day of sc...
July 28, 2026
Vaccination Reminders
As a reminder before school starts:Attached is information regarding mandated vaccines for students in Prek, Kindergarten, 6th and 7th grades. One of our staff members will be reaching out to you o...
July 27, 2026
Updated information- Transportation
Please remember to let us know if you have recently moved, or need to update any of your information! In order to make sure your child has a bus for the first day of school, all address changes ne...
