Reconfigure and Retrofit: Creating Safer Post-COVID Classrooms
Some teachers remain reluctant to take learning outside. They worry students will lose focus. But as researcher Ming Kuo said, “You can add as much instructional time as you want and keep pouring, but once that cup is full, it’s full. You have to find ways to give kids more capacity to take [information] in.” Being in nature seems to increase that capacity.
QuickShip Program Updates
You can be sure that as we continue to serve you, we’re taking every precaution to keep our employees safe. We’ve painted social distancing cues on our shop floors, provided PPE and, among other things, we are performing temperature checks.
Coronavirus Response
We are in this together. Smith System is open and operating as an essential business supporting North America's schools.
Jim Stelter to Lead Smith System
Our product offering will continue to be available to school districts through our existing network of independent dealers, as an open line manufacturer. You will continue to have access to the entire Smith System line, and our leadership team will remain in place.
An Innovative STEM Environment at Donny O’Dell Elementary.
“My students’ ability to collaborate has greatly improved, no matter who’s in their group. Their confidence in trying new things has skyrocketed, too. They’re given opportunities to explore, fail, and not give up. I love seeing that.” So much so that she has her eye on securing funding to create O’Dell’s first “STEMineers”
Smith System Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Steelcase.
Our product offering will continue to be available to school districts through our existing network of independent dealers, as an open line manufacturer. You will continue to have access to the entire Smith System line, and our leadership team will remain in place.
Now Hiring 2 Regional Sales Managers
GREENGUARD joins UL Environmental, identity evolves
Following its acquisition by UL, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute will change its name and institute a new logo.
2013 Catalog Expands, Evolves
The newly minted 2013 Smith System Catalog has grown to better meet the needs of school furniture dealers and buyers.
New Website Makes Dealers Indispensable
Smith System's new website presents furniture in a new context.
Breaking Down a Strong Season
Smith System collaborates with dealers for highly effective selling.
New Warehouse/Showroom Bolsters Sales & Shipping
From every perspective, Smith System’s new 100,000 sq-ft warehouse/showroom offers improved functionality for our customers.