The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) celebrates a year of progress since the community approved a $264 million bond issue. The bond, approved by voters in late January 2021, is
SMSD News: Now enrolling pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for 2022-2023
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year begins today, Friday, February 4, 2022, in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). Pre-K and Kindergarten students in SMSD explore, imagine,
Read Across SMSD February: Explore Families and History
Joining in Read Across SMSD this February gives everyone a chance to explore families and history, and get moving! This month, one of the featured books is “The Electric Slide
SMSD News: Kindness Week – Inspiring a caring culture throughout the year
The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is dedicating time to celebrate and focus on creating a culture of kindness. SMSD Kindness Week is January 24-28, 2022. This week is held
SMSD News: SMSD makes Jan. 10 update to Covid-19 Mitigation Plans
Keeping schools open and safe is a top priority in the Shawnee Mission School District in the 2021-2022 school year. The rise of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has made
SMSD News: All about snow days in the SMSD
Any time a winter storm moves in during the school year, it prompts a lot of questions. One of the most common questions is “Will the Shawnee Mission School District
SMSD News: Read Across SMSD January – Try New Things
A new year is upon us, making it a great time for going on new adventures and setting new goals. The January theme for Read Across SMSD is “Try New
SMSD News: Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes
As we come to the end of the first semester, the Shawnee Mission School District wishes all our students, staff, and community members a happy holiday season and a wonderful
SMSD News: Student and staff shoutouts
Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) students and staff continue to make our community proud through their many achievements. Here are a few recent highlights from our school communities: Seal of
SMSD News: Culinary Arts students help feed hungry families with support from Mahomes Foundation
Shawnee Mission Culinary Arts and Hospitality students have been cooking to serve an important cause this week at the Center for Academic Achievement. They worked together to prepare and distribute
SMSD News: SM West students open real world learning storefront at Oak Park Mall
Students from Shawnee Mission West High School are in business. They have opened a new storefront at Oak Park Mall. Through a unique and innovative partnership with the shopping center,
SMSD News: Read Across SMSD December – Lend a Hand
In December, Read Across SMSD encourages us all to “Lend a Hand.” The theme helps all readers consider the value of helping others with stories about lending a hand to
SMSD News: COVID-19 mitigation update
In the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) we are pleased that mitigation efforts have supported the top priority to keep schools open and safe this year. On November 15, 2021,
SMSD News: Celebrating American Education Week
Shawnee Mission is looking forward to observing American Education Week, November 15-19, 2021. During this week we celebrate public education and show our appreciation for the many individuals who work
SMSD News: Opportunities to Join the Shawnee Mission School District Team
Anyone interested in helping students in our community achieve their personal best can do so by joining the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) team. There are numerous opportunities available. An