Oct 02, 2025Dwayne PageWhen will construction begin on the new elementary school? The plan is to build a new 800 student Pre-K to 2nd grade elementary school to replace the existing Smithville Elementary complex. The construction will be on property adjacent to Northside Elementary School. “DeKalb County is excitedly anticipating the construction of the new Smithville Elementary School. The new school will be funded only by revenues from local option sales tax money (local purpose/sinking fund) designated for school construction and operation.