A sign with a light blue top banner reading "Welcome Back, SMEC TEAM!" in large dark blue text, framed by small decorative lines on either side. Below the header, centered between two heart outlines, is the cursive text "please sign here" above a dark blue line. The main area of the poster displays a grid of blank avatar outlines filled in with hand-drawn hairstyles, facial expressions, and written names in various colorful markers. The signatures and illustrations are arranged across six rows: Row 1: 13 avatar figures showing a range of hairstyles, hair colors (brown, blonde, green, black, red), facial features, glasses, and names including Chris H., Laurie Comey, Diego, Naomi, and Steph. Row 2: 13 avatar figures including signatures/names such as Victoria Rego, ?, A. Donovan, Michelle, Jessica L., and GEORGE. Row 3: 13 avatar figures featuring drawn hair styles and signed names including Deenaka, Rubi N, Elisa, Paige ♥, Melissa RET, Hadley, Patrick Bell, and LJ S. Row 4: 13 avatar figures with details like curly hair, braided hair, and names including Amy B., Lynn, Sasha, Ms. Niki!, and Jan. Row 5: 13 avatar figures including drawings with red, brown, yellow, and blonde hair, featuring signatures such as Ms. Savannah, Life is good! Sheri Tetrault, Rebecca, Sheri, Anne, and Britt. Row 6: 12 avatar figures along the bottom row with various drawn expressions and names including Charlie, Kim, Maddie, and Kaitlyn.

WELCOME BACK, SMEC!

SMEC

September 1, 2026

A brand-new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome back our amazing SMEC staff! 💙

We hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready for another year of learning, growth, and making a difference in the lives of the students and adults we support. 🌟

And on Wednesday, we welcome back our incredible students!  We’ve missed you and can’t wait to see your smiling faces back in our classrooms!

Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with new opportunities, meaningful connections, laughter, learning, and lots of SMEC pride! 💙

Welcome back, SMEC family! Let’s make it a great year!