About Us
Paul R Smith Middle School is located at 1410 Sweetbriar Drive Holiday, Florida and is part of the Pasco County School District. Opening in the 2006-2007 school year, PRSMS is currently home to over 1000 students from 6th through 8th grade. We are a Cambridge and AVID school that supports our students to SOAR! In 2024, we were recognized as a Nationally Certified Magnet School for our Cambridge Program.
The school was named in honor of United States Army Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith (September 24, 1969 – April 4, 2003) on August 25, 2006. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. While serving with B Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division in Baghdad, Iraq his team was attacked by a group of Iraqi fighters and after a short firefight he was killed by Iraqi fire. For his actions during this battle he was recommended and approved for the Medal of Honor. To read more about Paul Ray Smith go to this link.
School Main Phone Number
727-246-3200
Our summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
School Mission Statement
We are dedicated to fostering a well-rounded education that nurtures students to be brave, demonstrate academic excellence, and leadership qualities in a safe environment to prepare for a rapidly changing world.
School Vision Statement
We will accomplish this by developing a school culture that values respect, acceptance, and safety for all students while celebrating success.
Student School Hours
The PRSMS school day runs from 8:30 am– 2:50 pm. Students may arrive on campus beginning at 8:20 am.
Success Plan at a Glance
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