Home
Mission, Vision & Motto
About Us
At James W. Smith Elementary School, we are committed to exceptional teaching and meaningful learning so every student grows academically and achieves excellence.
James W. Smith Elementary School is a model of academic excellence where exceptional teaching inspires meaningful learning, every student reaches their highest potential, and success is expected for all.
Teach. Learn. Grow. Achieve.
News & Events
Latest News
![A group of school nurses in a professional development learning session.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790698750/cravenk12org/ufsthwuih2m8w3lzkr00/TrueColors26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790698750/cravenk12org/ufsthwuih2m8w3lzkr00/TrueColors26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790698750/cravenk12org/ufsthwuih2m8w3lzkr00/TrueColors26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790698750/cravenk12org/ufsthwuih2m8w3lzkr00/TrueColors26.jpg","width":1080}])
- All Schools
![A groupf of school counselors in a board room learning about community partnership.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790698591/cravenk12org/lvdndopkntyxnvmglmcq/CounselorsSeptRW.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790698591/cravenk12org/lvdndopkntyxnvmglmcq/CounselorsSeptRW.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790698591/cravenk12org/lvdndopkntyxnvmglmcq/CounselorsSeptRW.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790698591/cravenk12org/lvdndopkntyxnvmglmcq/CounselorsSeptRW.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790698591/cravenk12org/lvdndopkntyxnvmglmcq/CounselorsSeptRW.jpg","width":1440}])
- All Schools
![A school district logo that reads "Craven County Schools todays learners, tomorrows leaders" along with the words "press release."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789504282/cravenk12org/kk18j5l3jd3fq2iw2b1d/CCSPressRelease.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789504282/cravenk12org/kk18j5l3jd3fq2iw2b1d/CCSPressRelease.png","width":512}])
- All Schools
![A student smiling while holding a "first day of school" sign.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789669373/cravenk12org/n7a5jiyqjtkgb7wiyndl/PreK1stDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789669373/cravenk12org/n7a5jiyqjtkgb7wiyndl/PreK1stDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789669373/cravenk12org/n7a5jiyqjtkgb7wiyndl/PreK1stDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789669373/cravenk12org/n7a5jiyqjtkgb7wiyndl/PreK1stDay.jpg","width":1080}])
Read More
about Our Youngest Learners Begin Their Educational Journey in Craven County Schools
![Three cafeteria workers and their Supervisor standing in front of a cart of bagged meals.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1789585624/cravenk12org/fwe71cewauqh9wjz6ymw/SummerMeals.jpg","width":2200}])
- All Schools
![An elementary classroom with students raising their hands while sitting at their desks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789389470/cravenk12org/oo4rqn8kjdtwbqq9zugh/jwsfdclasspicture.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789389470/cravenk12org/oo4rqn8kjdtwbqq9zugh/jwsfdclasspicture.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789389470/cravenk12org/oo4rqn8kjdtwbqq9zugh/jwsfdclasspicture.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789389470/cravenk12org/oo4rqn8kjdtwbqq9zugh/jwsfdclasspicture.png","width":914}])
- All Schools
![A group of people all wearing matching purple shirts posing for a group photo in front of a jet plane.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789388672/cravenk12org/pixblxgmhs1cqylozlx9/SNStaffMeeting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789388672/cravenk12org/pixblxgmhs1cqylozlx9/SNStaffMeeting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789388672/cravenk12org/pixblxgmhs1cqylozlx9/SNStaffMeeting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789388672/cravenk12org/pixblxgmhs1cqylozlx9/SNStaffMeeting.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789388672/cravenk12org/pixblxgmhs1cqylozlx9/SNStaffMeeting.jpg","width":1440}])
- All Schools
![A teacher and a student working on an art project together.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789161949/cravenk12org/amjq3savwbgbw2j3f1nz/jwsorientaiton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789161949/cravenk12org/amjq3savwbgbw2j3f1nz/jwsorientaiton.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789161949/cravenk12org/amjq3savwbgbw2j3f1nz/jwsorientaiton.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789161949/cravenk12org/amjq3savwbgbw2j3f1nz/jwsorientaiton.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789161949/cravenk12org/amjq3savwbgbw2j3f1nz/jwsorientaiton.jpg","width":1536}])
Read More
about Elementary Schools Welcome Families for Back-to-School Orientation
Upcoming Events
all day
all day
all day
-
3600 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA
all day
-
West Craven High School, 2600 Streets Ferry Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586, USA
Broaden Your Horizons
Craven County Schools has so much to offer our students, families, staff, and community! We proudly offer many opportunities to help students reach their fullest potential.
![a stylized graphic that advertises a family newsletter.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784755465/cravenk12org/imz68iqfclowclmxkyiy/familiesintheknowlogo1.png","width":2000}])
![US Flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709664691/cravenk12org/apcdva1avckvjqb9plw4/ParentsBillofRights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709664691/cravenk12org/apcdva1avckvjqb9plw4/ParentsBillofRights.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709664691/cravenk12org/apcdva1avckvjqb9plw4/ParentsBillofRights.png","width":800}])
![The image shows a family of three - a man, a woman, and a young girl - standing together in what appears to be a lobby or entrance area with large windows in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703170493/cravenk12org/mmivutn0ywelwerqm2nw/Family_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703170493/cravenk12org/mmivutn0ywelwerqm2nw/Family_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703170493/cravenk12org/mmivutn0ywelwerqm2nw/Family_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703170493/cravenk12org/mmivutn0ywelwerqm2nw/Family_1.jpg","width":1080}])
![CES Military Thank you]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703169550/cravenk12org/cdarevxq7ucwyfnnytau/MilitaryThankyou.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703169550/cravenk12org/cdarevxq7ucwyfnnytau/MilitaryThankyou.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703169550/cravenk12org/cdarevxq7ucwyfnnytau/MilitaryThankyou.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1703169550/cravenk12org/cdarevxq7ucwyfnnytau/MilitaryThankyou.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703169550/cravenk12org/cdarevxq7ucwyfnnytau/MilitaryThankyou.jpg","width":1440}])
![Transportation Sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706545645/cravenk12org/vgxv9eomxt3hyafy9q3p/homepage-3.jpg","width":2200}])
![School Nutrition Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706545644/cravenk12org/sxvaw5egodmwuuwquwgf/homepage-2.jpg","width":2200}])