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Welcome to Red Smith School
Red Smith School is a 4K-8th grade school located on the eastern shores of the Bay of Green Bay, centered in one of the fastest growing communities in the area. Red Smith offers a variety of co-curricular activities (athletics, clubs and intramurals) to enhance students' academic and social leadership skills.
Our Principal
William Birkholz
School Information
2765 Sussex Road,
Green Bay, WI 54311
Hours (Grades K-5): 7:50 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Hours (Grades 6-8): 7:40 a.m. to 2:54 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (920) 391-2425
Fax: (920) 391-2564
District News
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Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 are set.
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Please complete the survey no later than June 13, 2025.
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Notice of School Board Vacancy and Request for Letters of Interest from Electors Who Wish to be Considered for Appointment to Fill the Vacancy.
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The District is seeking nominations of distinguished alumni who have or are making honorable contributions to their professions and the larger community.
![Staff Recognition Awards GBAPS 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":700}])
Winners were surprised by Superintendent Vicki Bayer and other guests on April 8, 2025
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At the March 17, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved a five-year Strategic Plan.
Red Smith Events
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Red Smith Stories
![Staff member handing shaking hands with a Student Success Award winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":1100}])
80 Equity & Education Student Success Award recipients were celebrated on May 14, 2025.
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Students attended Mind Trekkers at the end of January 2025.
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Fourteen GBAPS educators are finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.
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This year’s theme was “A Vision for Peace: Keep the Dream Alive.”
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The GBAPS Food Service program brings school spirit to cafeterias.
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See this year's grant recipients.
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The Portrait of a Graduate identifies five key categories that make up the graduate profile.
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GBAPS is kicking off the school year with its theme, Together We Are One.
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Students, families and community members were invited to the event at Joannes Park.
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Students were honored at the 7th Annual Celebrating Student Success Community Gathering on May 8, 2024.