School Information

Mission Statement

At Wallace A. Smith Elementary we strive to ensure that a diverse population of learners will have the skills, knowledge, and character needed for the development of well-educated citizenry. We are committed to preparing every student to score proficient or advanced on the TCAP Achievement Test and Writing Assessment. We are a community of learners that embrace the dignity and unique qualities of every student and encourage their individual growth.

About The School

Who We Are

Wallace A. Smith Elementary serves more than 750 students in grades K-5. It is located just outside Chattanooga, TN off Hunter Road in Ooltewah, TN – conveniently close to Hamilton Place Mall, Harrison Bay State Park, Rock City, Ruby Falls, and many other natural wonders and historic sites.

Our faculty and staff pride themselves on providing an engaging and energetic learning environment where students explore and use higher level critical thinking skills to master the Common CORE Standards and Tennessee Benchmarks.

If you’re looking for a quality K-5 school that . . .

• goes beyond the basics;
• believes in daily “hands-on, minds-on” learning;
• focuses on the individual learning strengths and needs of each student;
• follows a standards-based curriculum;
• ensures in-depth studies in literacy, science, social studies, math, technology, P.E. and music for all students; and
• encourages daily parent involvement and ideas

. . . then you’re looking for Wallace A. Smith Elementary School!Wallace A. Smith Elementary works hard each year to prepare your children. Keep up the hard work students, teachers, staff, and all those who give their heart and time to prepare young minds of our future!

To help create the best learning environment for elementary students, the following standards must be observed for all students of Wallace A. Smith Elementary:

• Hats cannot be worn inside the building.
• Tennis Shoes are required for indoor or outdoor physical activity, including P.E. and recess. Shoes that light up or make sounds are not permitted to be worn to school.
• Clothing or accessories that display writing or pictures should be positive and school appropriate.
• Make-up should not be worn. However, Chapstick is permissible.
• Shorts and skirts should be past the length of a student’s fingertips when their arms are held straight against their outer thighs.
• Clothes must completely cover the abdomen, back, and shoulders. (Tank tops and spaghetti strap shirts/dresses are not to be worn to school.)

The school administration reserves the right to determine whether the student’s attire and appearance are acceptable. In matters of opinion, the judgement of the principal or assistant principal shall prevail.

For Pickup and Drop off:

Front car line: Grades 2-5

Back car line: Grades K-1

For any safety or driving concerns regarding First Student buses (buses numbered 200 and above), please contact 423-498-5555 or visit www.firstfeedback.com

Buses are expected to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled time. Please have students at their stops and ready to board the bus 10 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. The bus schedule can not allow more time to wait for tardy students or for students to exit personal vehicles. For more information, please see the rules of conduct in the Transportation Policy Manual

Hamilton County Schools transports more than 20,000 students to and from school each day. There are 251 daily bus routes covering 23,000 miles each day and 4.0 million miles annually. Our mission is to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school daily.