Middle Smithfield Elementary School, located in East Stroudsburg, Pa., is governed by the East Stroudsburg Area School District. It caters to the academic, cultural, social and emotional needs of students by working together with parents and community. The school teaches classes from kindergarten through grade five, and enrolls more than 800 students. Middle Smithfield Elementary School provides a wide range of programs and activities, including parent-teacher organization, student council, and study, character, ski, drama and heritage clubs, field trips, and athletic activities. Its textbooks and curriculum are aligned with district guidelines and state standards. Middle Smithfield Elementary School is the recipient of the Promising Practices award from the National Character Education Partnership in Washington, D.C.