Theodore Roosevelt (known to all as Ted or T.R.) Smedberg came to Elk Grove High School as the principal in 1935. Mr. A prominent Elk Grove resident, Mr.
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05/20/2026
The countdown to Mr. Wall’s retirement has begun! Our leadership students, along with the student body, created “bricks” to put together “Mr. Wall’s Wall” in honor of his last year at TR Smedberg Middle School. Even long after they leave, students will always remember his famous line, “Do yourself a favor, and get an education!”
05/14/2026
It’s that time of year again, and the AVID 8 College Projects are on display in the library! Our students worked really hard to make these projects pop and spread college knowledge at Smedberg!
04/21/2026
Come see middle schoolers revel in some hilarious Shakespeare with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Friday, April 24th! 🎭
Student actors from 6 EGUSD middle schools (Albiani, Harris, Johnson, Pinkerton, Rutter, and Smedberg) will perform a 1 hour version of one of the Bard’s most beloved plays at the outdoor stage at Albiani middle school. Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the gate. Bring a low backed chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of mayhem, mischief and magic!
THIS FRIDAY, April 17th, support Smedberg by eating pizza! Mention our fundraiser and 20% of your total gets donated back to our school! Check out the attached flyer for more details. 🍕
03/27/2026
Celebrate Smedberg is on Wednesday, April 8th! There will be lots of games, activities, food and drinks for sale! Make sure to preorder your tickets before the event- cash will not be accepted at booths, and the ticket lines tend to get long the day of. See you there!
03/14/2026
You can still get your yearbook for $5 off! Use code SAVE now through March 31st!
03/12/2026
The quarter 3 AVID 8 class showcased their College Research Projects today in the library! English classes and staff members were able to come through and learn a little more about what California colleges have to offer!
03/06/2026
The Smedberg Staff vs Student basketball game is NEXT THURSDAY!!! The event is free, so make sure to show up and show your support. See you there! ⛹️
03/03/2026
Our last spirit week of quarter 3 is coming next week! Check out the schedule and don’t forget to dress up!
03/01/2026
The Smedberg Middle School Art Show is coming March 4th! Please join us in the library from 4:30-7:00 pm! 🎨🖌️