More than 1,500 educators in our community gathered this week for a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity centered around helping students achieve their full potential. The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD)
National Merit Finalists Shawnee Mission is proud to celebrate all students who were named 2022 National Merit Finalists. This is one of the highest honors for high school seniors in
Beginning on June 6, 2022, free lunches will be provided to all children ages 1-18 at Summer Lunch Bunch in the Shawnee Mission School District. All children are welcome to
This week brought the final day of school in the Shawnee Mission School District for the 2021-2022 school year. As we wrap up the year, we thank all of our
The Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) is thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2022! We hope our community will join us in congratulating all of our high school seniors for
Read Across SMSD in the month of May encourages everyone to think about how we can “Build Together.” Each featured book helps readers reflect on how by working together, a
We invite the community to join us in thanking all Shawnee Mission School District employees during Educator Appreciation Week. May 2-6, 2022 is a time to celebrate everyone who dedicates
For about two minutes during the school day, Eman Raza and her fifth-grade classmates take time to create a calm classroom. With their teacher’s help, everyone pauses, breathes, and refocuses.
Enrollment has opened for Shawnee Mission School District Summer Enrichment 2022! Summer Enrichment Summer Enrichment in the Shawnee Mission School District gives students a chance to explore classes like art,
A new Pawnee Elementary School is under construction. Students, educators, family members, and members of the community gathered on Tuesday, April 5 to break ground on the new facility being
In April, as we Read Across SMSD, we will focus on the theme “Nurture a Sense of Belonging.” The books and poems featured this month ask readers to reflect on
In this article: R&D Open House Schedules – events open to the entire community! Watch the Next Great Idea pitch competition on April 30, 2022 Checking
The month of March provides multiple opportunities to recognize the importance of arts in our schools. It is Music in Our Schools Month, Theater Educator Month, and Youth Art Month.
Teams from the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) braved the cold for a good cause, jumping into a wintry Lake Olathe on Saturday, March 5, 2022. They were taking part
During the month of March, Read Across SMSD encourages all of us to play with stories. There are so many ways we all can interact with the stories we read,
